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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

The book 'Prison Diary' is written by

  1. Morarji Desai

  2. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  3. Jayaprakash Narayan

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru
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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Prison Diary' is a book written by Jayaprakash Narayan (JP) during his time in jail during the Emergency in India (1975-1977).

Multiple choice

India became sovereign democratic republic in

  1. 1947

  2. 1948

  3. 1950

  4. 1956

  5. 1952
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C Correct answer
Explanation

India officially became a sovereign democratic republic on January 26, 1950, when its Constitution came into effect. This date is celebrated every year as Republic Day.

Multiple choice

India became a Sovereign democratic republic on

  1. 15th August 1947

  2. 26th January 1950

  3. Nov 19, 1949

  4. 30th Jan 1948

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

India became a Sovereign Democratic Republic on January 26, 1950, the day the Constitution of India came into effect. This date was chosen to commemorate the Purna Swaraj declaration of 1930.

Multiple choice

The Simon Commission visited India in

  1. 1927 A.D

  2. 1928 A.D

  3. 1929 A.D

  4. 1930 A.D
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Simon Commission was appointed in 1927 but arrived in India in February 1928. It was sent to report on the working of the Indian constitution established by the Act of 1919.

Multiple choice

The Simon Commission was boycotted by the Indian Nationalist leaders because

  1. all the members of the commission were biased against India

  2. it did not meet the demand of the Indians

  3. they felt that it was only an eye-wash

  4. all the members of the Commission were English
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Simon Commission was boycotted by Indian nationalists because it was an 'all-white' commission with no Indian members. Indians felt it was an insult that their constitutional future was being decided without any representation from their own people.

Multiple choice

Indian Education Commission 1966 stresses

  1. value orientation

  2. religious orientation

  3. both (1) and (2)

  4. none of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Education Commission (1964-66), also known as the Kothari Commission, emphasized value orientation in education to build national character. It advocated for a secular education system that instills moral and social values rather than specific religious instruction.

Multiple choice

The National Anthem was written by

  1. Fronteir Gandhi

  2. Bankim Chander Chatterjee

  3. M.K. Gandhi

  4. R. N. Tagore
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D Correct answer
Explanation

'Jana Gana Mana', the National Anthem of India, was composed by Rabindranath Tagore. It was first sung in 1911 and was officially adopted as the National Anthem by the Constituent Assembly in 1950.

Multiple choice

Who gave the idea of basic education?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Rajiv Gandhi

  3. Indira Gandhi

  4. Sanjay Gandhi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mahatma Gandhi proposed the scheme of 'Basic Education' (Nai Talim) in 1937, which emphasized learning through crafts and productive work.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is known as a great teacher?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Dr. Radhakrishnan

  4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was a highly respected philosopher and statesman who considered himself a teacher first; his legacy is celebrated annually across India.

Multiple choice

The book 'Prison Diary' is written by

  1. Morarji Desai

  2. Atal Bhihari Vajpayee

  3. Jayaprakash Narayan

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Prison Diary is a collection of notes and reflections written by Jayaprakash Narayan (JP) during his imprisonment in 1975 during the Emergency. It provides insight into his thoughts on democracy and his call for 'Total Revolution'.

Multiple choice

Who said, “If you educate a boy, you educate an individual. If you educate a girl, you educate the whole family.”?

  1. Pandit Nehru

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This quote highlights the societal impact of female education, suggesting that educating a woman benefits the entire family unit. While the sentiment is found in many cultures, it is frequently attributed to Jawaharlal Nehru in Indian educational textbooks to emphasize the importance of the girl child's education. Globally, similar quotes are attributed to figures like James Aggrey.

Multiple choice

The director of the film Making of the Mahatma is

  1. Richard Attenborough

  2. Girish Karnad

  3. Adoor Gopalakrishnan

  4. Shyam Benegal
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Explanation

The 1996 film 'The Making of the Mahatma' was directed by Shyam Benegal. It depicts the early life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi during his 21 years in South Africa.

Multiple choice

In which year was railway introduced in India?

  1. 1853

  2. 1860

  3. 1855

  4. 1854
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Explanation

The first passenger train in India was introduced on April 16, 1853. It ran between Bori Bunder in Mumbai and Thane, covering a distance of 34 kilometers. This event marked the formal beginning of the railway era in the Indian subcontinent.