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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

In which year was slavery abolished in Travancore?

  1. 1829

  2. 1832

  3. 1843

  4. 1855
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Slavery was officially abolished in the princely state of Travancore in 1855 during the reign of Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma. This was part of social reforms in Kerala, preceding broader abolition movements in India. The earlier options represent other reform periods but not the specific slavery abolition date.

Multiple choice

When were the Europeans forbidden from wearing Indian clothes at official functions, so that the cultural identity of white masters was not determined?

  1. 1829

  2. 1830

  3. 1836

  4. 1842
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In 1830, Lord Bentinck's government passed regulations requiring Europeans to wear European dress at official functions. This policy was meant to maintain cultural distinction and racial hierarchy during British colonial rule in India. It reflected colonial attitudes of separateness between rulers and ruled.

Multiple choice

Who led the Khilafat movement?

  1. Muhhamad Ali Jinnah and Shaukat Ali

  2. Shaukat Ali and Jawahar Lal Nehru

  3. Mahatma Gandhi and Muhammad Ali

  4. Muhhamad Ali Jinnah and Abul Kalam Azad

  5. Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Khilafat Committee was formed in Bombay in March 1919.

Multiple choice

For which of the following reasons did the Gudem people revolt?

  1. For the execution of their militant guerrilla group leader

  2. Due to the 'crawling orders' of the British administration

  3. Due to the excess revenue collection ordered by the administration even in light of famine because of the long drought

  4. Because the administration opened fire on the people peacefully picketing the administration offices

  5. Due to the forced begar for road building
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The people of the Gudem hills in Andhra Pradesh were denied their traditional rights to the hills.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is incorrect about the Gandhi-Irwin pact?

  1. Gandhiji consented to participate in a Round Table Conference.

  2. The government agreed to release the political prisoners.

  3. The discontinuation of the Civil Disobedience Movement

  4. The inclusion of two members from the Muslim League and Congress in the Simon Commission

  5. It was signed on 5 March 1931.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is incorrect.

Multiple choice

Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?

  1. Wardha

  2. Porbander

  3. Bardoli

  4. Allahabad
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mahatma Gandhi was born in Porbandar (spelled as Porbander here) in Gujarat state. Wardha is where he established his ashram, Bardoli was a site of civil disobedience, and Allahabad is a different city entirely.

Multiple choice

Whose birthday is celebrated as “Sadbhavana Day”?

  1. J.Nehru

  2. Mahatma Ganghi

  3. Indira Gandhi

  4. Rajiv Gandhi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rajiv Gandhi's birthday on August 20 is observed as Sadbhavana Diwas (Communal Harmony Day) to promote national integration and communal harmony. Nehru's and Indira Gandhi's birthdays have different observances.