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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

What is the name of the Rajiv Gandhi Samadi?

  1. Raj Ghat

  2. Shakthi Sthal

  3. Shanti Van

  4. Veer Bhumi
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Explanation

Veer Bhumi is the memorial site dedicated to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Raj Ghat is for Mahatma Gandhi, and Shanti Van is for Jawaharlal Nehru.

Multiple choice

Who was known as 'Desabandhu'?

  1. A. O Hume

  2. Naoroji

  3. Chittaranjan Das

  4. Jyotirao Phule
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chittaranjan Das, a prominent Indian freedom fighter and politician, was popularly known as Deshbandhu, which means Friend of the Nation.

Multiple choice

The book ''Rediscovering Gandhi'' is written by

  1. Yogesh Chadha

  2. Thomas Hobbs

  3. Dr. Kara Singh

  4. Thomas Carlyle
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rediscovering Gandhi is a work authored by Yogesh Chadha. It explores the life and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi.

Multiple choice

When was the state of Kerala created?

  1. 12 January, 1950

  2. 26 January, 1950

  3. 1 November, 1956

  4. 1 November, 1966
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The state of Kerala was formed on November 1, 1956, following the States Reorganisation Act.

Multiple choice

Broken Wing

  1. Sarojini Naidu

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Karl Marx
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Broken Wing is a collection of poems written by the Indian poet and activist Sarojini Naidu.

Multiple choice

A Week with Gandhi

  1. J.K.Galbraith

  2. Barbara Tuchman

  3. Louis Fischer
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A Week with Gandhi is a book written by the American journalist Louis Fischer, who spent time with Mahatma Gandhi.

Multiple choice

My Childhood Days

  1. Boris Yeltsin

  2. Arun Gandhi

  3. Taslima Nasreen
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C Correct answer
Explanation

My Childhood Days is a memoir written by the Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen.

Multiple choice

Discovery of India

  1. Ved Mehta

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Alan Tofler
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Discovery of India was written by Jawaharlal Nehru during his imprisonment at Ahmednagar Fort.

Multiple choice

Runs in Ruins

  1. Kapil Dev

  2. Sunil Gavaskar

  3. Leo Tolstoy
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Runs in Ruins is a book authored by the legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar.

Multiple choice

Wings of Fire

  1. Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam

  2. Nelson Mandela

  3. Salman Rushdie
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Wings of Fire is an autobiography of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India, co-written with Arun Tiwari.

Multiple choice

Who is the founder of Pakistan?

  1. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

  2. Mohd. Ali Jinnah

  3. Liaquat Ali Khan

  4. Benazir Bhutto
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Muhammad Ali Jinnah is widely recognized as the founder of Pakistan, having led the All-India Muslim League and advocated for the creation of a separate nation.