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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 Indian freedom fighter who turned into a famous spiritualist was

  1. Aurobindo Ghosh

  2. Bhagat Singh

  3. Lala Lajpat Rai

  4. Rash Behari Bose
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Explanation

Aurobindo Ghosh was a prominent nationalist leader who later retired from politics to settle in Pondicherry, where he focused on spiritual philosophy and yoga. He founded the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and is known for his work 'The Life Divine'.

Multiple choice

The birth date of Jawaharlal Nehru is

  1. 2nd Oct 1889

  2. 14th Nov 1898

  3. 14th Nov 1889

  4. 2nd Oct 1898

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Explanation

Jawaharlal Nehru was born on November 14, 1889, in Allahabad. This day is celebrated annually in India as Children's Day (Bal Diwas) to honor his affection for children.

Multiple choice

IR's first electric train ran on ………… between Bombay VT and Kurla.

  1. 3rd Feb 1925

  2. 2nd Feb 1925

  3. 4th Feb 1925

  4. none of these
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The first electric train in India was inaugurated on February 3, 1925, running between Bombay Victoria Terminus and Kurla. This marked the beginning of the electrification of the Indian rail network, starting with the suburban lines. The service used a 1500V DC system which was advanced for its time.

Multiple choice

The national Rail Museum at New Delhi was set-up in ……….

  1. 1977

  2. 1920

  3. 2001

  4. none of these
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The National Rail Museum in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, was inaugurated on February 1, 1977. It preserves the heritage of Indian Railways through a vast collection of locomotives, coaches, and historical artifacts. It is a major educational and tourist attraction in the capital.

Multiple choice

Who gave the slogan “Jai jawan, Jai kishan”?

  1. Charan Singh

  2. Lal Bahadur Shastri

  3. Indira Gandhi

  4. Mahatma Gandhi
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Explanation

The slogan 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' (Hail the Soldier, Hail the Farmer) was given by Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second Prime Minister of India. He coined it in 1965 during the Indo-Pak war to emphasize the importance of both national defense and food self-sufficiency. It remains one of the most famous slogans in Indian history.

Multiple choice

The war between India and China took place in:

  1. 1960

  2. 1961

  3. 1962

  4. 1963
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Explanation

The Sino-Indian War took place in 1962, primarily over disputed Himalayan borders in Aksai Chin and the North-East Frontier Agency. The conflict ended after China declared a unilateral ceasefire and withdrew to its claimed lines.

Multiple choice

When was Delhi declared the capital of India?

  1. December 1911

  2. January 1912

  3. February 1912

  4. October 1911
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Explanation

During the Delhi Durbar in December 1911, King George V announced the transfer of the capital of India from Calcutta to Delhi. This was a major administrative shift in British India.

Multiple choice

'Hindustan Samajvadi Prajatantra Sangha' was founded by

  1. Mulayam Singh

  2. Bhagat Singh

  3. Amar Singh

  4. None of these
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The Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA), often referred to in Hindi as the Hindustan Samajvadi Prajatantra Sangha, was reorganized by Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, and others in 1928. The addition of the word 'Socialist' (Samajvadi) reflected the group's evolving ideology. It was a revolutionary organization that fought against British rule.

Multiple choice

Who wrote the book 'DISCOVERY OF INDIA'?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Rabindra Nath Tagore

  4. None of these
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Explanation

'The Discovery of India' was written by Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, during his imprisonment at Ahmednagar Fort (1942-1945). The book provides a broad overview of Indian history, philosophy, and culture from the perspective of a leader of the independence movement.

Multiple choice

Who coined the word 'asassination'?

  1. Shakespeare

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Bernard Shah

  4. Abraham Lincoln
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Shakespeare is credited with coining the word 'assassination' in his play Macbeth.

Multiple choice

In which year were the Indian states reorganised on linguistic basis?

  1. 1947

  2. 1951

  3. 1956

  4. 1966
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The States Reorganisation Act was passed in 1956, which led to a major reform of the boundaries of India's states. This reorganization was primarily based on linguistic lines to ensure better governance and cultural homogeneity within states.

Multiple choice

Bengal famine occurred in the year

  1. 1948

  2. 1943

  3. 1932

  4. 1936
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Explanation

The Great Bengal Famine occurred in 1943 during British rule and World War II. It resulted in the deaths of millions of people due to starvation, malnutrition, and disease in the Bengal region.