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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

‘Life Divine’ is a book written by

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Maneka Gandhi

  3. Sri Aurobindo Ghose

  4. Tulsi Das
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Life Divine is a philosophical work by Sri Aurobindo Ghose, which explores the nature of human evolution and the spiritual destiny of humanity.

Multiple choice

Sunni muslims in Pakistan demanded that Ahmediyas be declared non-muslims because

  1. they are traitors to Pakistan

  2. they are not originally Pakistanis

  3. they can be dislodged from the key positions held by them

  4. they do not believe Mohammad to be the only Prophet
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Ahmadiyya movement believes in Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as a prophet, which conflicts with the mainstream Islamic belief that Muhammad is the final prophet. This theological difference led to the declaration of Ahmediyas as non-Muslims in Pakistan.

Multiple choice

Emergency was declared by the President of India on 25th June, 1975 as he was satisfied that

  1. the general deteriotion in economic condition was rapidly increasing

  2. India was being threatened by external attacks

  3. there was a great danger to the internal security

  4. Constitutional machinery had came to a breakdown
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The 1975 Emergency was proclaimed under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution on the grounds of 'internal disturbance'. This was the specific legal justification cited by the government at the time.

Multiple choice

India had to take part in the Second World War because

  1. it had hoped to get freedom after the victory of the Allied forces

  2. it was governed by the British

  3. its leaders wanted to fight against the Fascist forces

  4. it wanted to develop its industries
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B Correct answer
Explanation

India was a British colony at the start of the Second World War; therefore, the British government declared India to be at war without consulting Indian political leaders.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the odd one out.

  1. Charan Singh

  2. S. Radhakrishnan

  3. Lal Bahadur Shastri

  4. Indira Gandhi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Except 'S. Radhakrishnan', all were the Prime Ministers of India.

Multiple choice

Who declared that 'Swarajya is my birth right'?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawahar Lal Nehru

  3. Sardar Patel

  4. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bal Gangadhar Tilak famously declared, 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it,' during the Indian independence movement.

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.
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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
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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

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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

_________ is called as 'Chacha'.

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Nehru

  3. Patel

  4. Subhash Chandra Bose
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B Correct answer
Explanation

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