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Modern Indian History

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Modern Indian History covers the colonial period, the freedom struggle, and key political movements. It includes questions on important leaders, the Indian National Congress, and social reforms. Mastering these questions is vital for clearing competitive government exams.

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Modern Indian History Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following proposals was/were made by Viceroy A.P. Wavell in his Plan?

  1. The Viceroy's executive council shall be enlarged and all the members of the council, except the Viceroy, were to be the Indians.
  2. The Executive Council was to consist of equal number of Hindus and Muslims.
  3. External Affairs Department was to be transferred to the Indians.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2 and 3

  3. Only 1 and 2

  4. Only 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is wrong: The proposal was that the Viceroy's executive council shall be enlarged and all the members of the council, except the Viceroy and the Commander-in-Chief, were to be the Indians. Statement 2 is correct. Statement 3 is also correct.

Multiple choice

Arrange the following events of late 1940's in the correct chronological order. A. Formation of Interim Government under Nehru B. Proclamation of 'Direct Action Day' by Muslim League C. Arrival of the Cabinet Mission D. Formulation of Dickie Bird Plan

  1. A C B D

  2. B C A D

  3. C B A D

  4. B A D C
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A. Formation of Interim Government under Nehru - 2nd Sept, 1946 B. Proclamation of 'Direct Action Day' by Muslim League - 16th Aug, 1946 C. Arrival of the Cabinet Mission - May 1946 D. Formulation of Dickie Bird Plan - May 1947

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. In February 1947, the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill declared that the British would leave India by the end of June 1948, transferring the power to responsible Indian hands.
  2. On 3rd June, 1947 Lord Mountbatten put forth the partition plan which was accepted by the Congress and the Muslim League.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both of these

  4. Neither of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: In February 1947, the British Prime Minister Clement Atlee declared that the British would leave India by the end of June 1948, transferring the power to responsible Indian hands. Statement 2 is perfectly correct: On 3rd June, 1947 Lord Mountbatten put forth the partition plan, known as the Mountbatten Plan, which was accepted by the Congress and the Muslim League.

Multiple choice

Arrange the following events in the correct chronological order:

A. Arrival of Cabinet Mission B. RIN Mutiny C. First Session of the Constituent Assembly D. Adoption of the slogan ‘Divide and Rule’ by Muslim League

  1. A B D C

  2. B C D A

  3. D B A C

  4. B A C D
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The correct chronological order of the events given is: B. RIN Mutiny - 18th February, 1946 A. Arrival of Cabinet Mission - 14th March, 1946 C. First Session of the Constituent Assembly – 9th December, 1946 D. Adoption of the slogan ‘Divide and Rule’ by Muslim League – December 1946 (Karachi Session) 

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct in relation to the Tebhaga Movement?

  1. Tebhaga Movement took place in 1946 in Bengal.
  2. It was the result of dissatisfaction of Indian masses with the proposals of Cabinet Mission and other policies of the British.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both of these

  4. Neither of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Statement 2 is incorrect: Tebhaga Movement was launched by the peasants and tenants against the zamidars and money lenders, not against the British.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct in relation to the Kuka Movement?

  1. The movement was launched by Sian Saheb.
  2. It started before the revolt of 1857.
  3. The area of its operation was West Punjab.
  4. The aim of the movement was to purify Sikh religion.

  1. Only 3

  2. Only 1 and 3

  3. Only 1, 3 and 4

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: The Kuka movement was launched by Bhagat Jawaharmal, who was popularly known as Sian Saheb. Later the revolt was led by Baba Ram Singh. Statement 2 is correct: The movement started in 1845 and continued till 1872. Statement 3 is correct: The movement took place in West Punjab. The headquarters of the movement was at Hazro in North West Frontier Province. Statement 4 is correct: The movement aimed at purifying the Sikh religion by removing abuses and superstitions that had crept in.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi presided only one session of the Indian National Congress.
  2. In 1915, Gandhiji founded Sabarmati Ashram to launch a well organized battle against the British.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both of these

  4. Neither of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Mahatma Gandhi presided over only the Belgaon (Belgaum) session of the Indian National Congress in 1924. Statement 2 is incorrect: Gandhiji founded Sabarmati Ashram to train his associates in moral and emotional life of a satyagrahi, not to launch any battle against anyone.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. In 1928, Jwaharlal Nehru launched the Independence for India League.
  2. The aim behind this move was to work for the establishment of an Indian Republic on socialistic lines.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both of these

  4. Neither of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: In 1928, Jwaharlal Nehru launched the Independence for India League as a pressure group within the Congress. Statement 2 is correct: One of the aims behind this move was to work for the establishment of an Indian Republic on socialistic lines.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct in reference to the Indian history?

  1. Gandhiji withdrew from the Civil Disobedience Movement to focus on Harijan welfare.
  2. Gandhiji began a fast unto death in Yervada Jail in 1934 for abolition of separate electorates for untouchables.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both of these

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Gandhiji withdrew from the Civil Disobedience Movement to focus on Harijan welfare. Statement 2 is incorrect: Gandhiji began a fast unto death in 1932 for abolition of separate electorates for untouchables. Moreover, his fast unto death in Yervada Jail was for the cause of the depressed class, not for that of the untouchables especially.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. Jwaharlal Nehru presided over the Lahore Session of the Congress in 1929.
  2. In this session, J.L. Nehru along with Subhash Chandra Bose moved a resolution to replace the Congress goal of 'dominion status' by 'complete independence'.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both of these

  4. Neither of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Jwaharlal Nehru presided over the Lahore Session of the Congress in December 1929. Statement 2 is incorrect: J.L. Nehru along with Subhash Chandra Bose moved a resolution to replace the Congress goal of 'dominion status' by 'complete independence' at the Calcutta Session of 1928. It was in 1929 (Lahore Session) that the Congress adopted 'complete independence' as its goal.

Multiple choice

Which of the following proposals was/were put forward in the August Offer, 1940?

  1. A post-war body to enact the Constitution.
  2. Dominion Status just after the Second World War.
  3. Expansion of Governor General's Council with representation of the Indians.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 1 and 2

  3. Only 1 and 3

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Proposal number 1 and 3 were put forward in the August Offer that was introduced by Lord Linglithgow in 1940. However, Proposal 2 is incorrect. Instead, the British Government promised 'dominion status' but on an unspecified future date.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct in relation to 'Individual Satyagraha'?

  1. The very reason for confining the movement to individual participation was that the Indian masses, especially the youth, were annoyed by the sudden and illogical withdrawal of Civil Disobedience Movement by Mahatma Gandhi.
  2. In October 1940, Jwaharlal Nehru was chosen as the first Individual Satyagrahi by Gandhiji himself.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both of these

  4. Neither of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect. The very reason for confining the movement to individual participation was that neither Gandhiji nor the Congress wished to hamper the War effort of the British government. Statement 2 is incorrect. In October 1940, Vinoba Bhave was chosen as the first Individual Satyagrahi by Gandhiji. Nehru was the IInd satyagrahi.