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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

Directions: The question consists of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Select the alternative that conveys the same meaning as the original sentence. Mahatma Gandhi would have never behaved the way the present world leaders behave in the matter of war in Iraq.

  1. Mahatma Gandhi would have been just ignored.

  2. Gandhi would have supported US and the UK.

  3. Gandhi would have supported limited use of force.

  4. Gandhi would have made all efforts to stop the war and minimise the sufferings of Iraqi people.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence implies that Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence would have led him to actively oppose war and seek to alleviate the suffering of civilians.

Multiple choice

When the harijan was first published?

  1. 1934

  2. 1933

  3. 1935

  4. 1936
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Harijan was a weekly newspaper started by Mahatma Gandhi in 1933 to promote his social reform agenda. It was published in English, with versions in other languages like Gujarati and Hindi.

Multiple choice

Who described the Gandhiji as the half naked fakir?

  1. Wilson Paul

  2. Joe Paul

  3. Winston Churchill

  4. Roy Martin

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Winston Churchill famously referred to Mahatma Gandhi as a half naked fakir in 1931, expressing his disdain for Gandhi's attire and political influence.

Multiple choice

In which year was, Gandhiji arrested for first time in India?

  1. 1933

  2. 1944

  3. 1955

  4. 1922
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mahatma Gandhi was first arrested in India on March 10, 1922, in Sabarmati for sedition following the Non-Cooperation Movement. Although he had been detained briefly in 1919, the 1922 arrest led to his first major trial and imprisonment in the country.

Multiple choice

_________ is called as 'Chacha'.

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Nehru

  3. Patel

  4. Subhash Chandra Bose
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, was affectionately known as 'Chacha' (Uncle) Nehru by children.

Multiple choice

'India of Our Dreams' is written by

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Gandhiji

  3. M. V. Kamath

  4. Chitra Subramanian
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

India of Our Dreams is a book authored by M.V. Kamath, a prominent Indian journalist and author.

Multiple choice

'A Bunch of Old Letters' is written by

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Gandhiji

  3. M. V. Kamath

  4. Chitra Subramanian
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A Bunch of Old Letters is a collection of letters written by various people to Jawaharlal Nehru, compiled and published by him.

Multiple choice

'India is for Sale' is written by

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Gandhiji

  3. M. V. Kamath

  4. Chitra Subramanian
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The book 'India is for Sale' was written by Chitra Subramanian.

Multiple choice

The National Flag of India was presented on behalf of

  1. the people of India

  2. the women of India

  3. the freedom fighters of India

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Flag of India was presented to the Constituent Assembly on July 22, 1947, by Hansa Mehta on behalf of the women of India.