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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
  1. the Muslims

  2. the Jains

  3. the Hindus

  4. the Anglo-Indians and the Indian Christians

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Government of India Act 1935 extended the system of separate electorates to include Anglo-Indians, Indian Christians, and Europeans, building upon the earlier provisions for Muslims.

Multiple choice
  1. 1909

  2. 1919

  3. 1935

  4. 1947

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Government of India Act 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms) extended the principle of communal representation by providing separate electorates for Sikhs, Anglo-Indians, and Europeans.

Multiple choice
  1. wanted to seek help from external power blocs

  2. did not want to join any power bloc

  3. wanted to build up a third bloc

  4. wanted to build up its military strength

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B Correct answer
Explanation

India adopted the policy of non-alignment as it did not want to join any power bloc. Nehru saw an India which was no longer dependent on any external power; the impact of colonialism was fresh in the mind. He did not wish India to be tied into one camp or the other. 

Multiple choice
  1. the people turned hostile towards it

  2. of the Chauri-Chaura incident

  3. it could not be sustained

  4. the goal was attained

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Non-Cooperation Movement was abruptly called off by Mahatma Gandhi in February 1922 following the Chauri Chaura incident, where a police station was set on fire by a mob, leading to violence.

Multiple choice
  1. Abul Kalam Azad

  2. R. N. Tagore

  3. Munshi Prem Chand

  4. Taya Zinkin

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A Correct answer
Explanation

India Wins Freedom is an autobiographical account of India's struggle for independence, written by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. It provides a detailed perspective on the partition of India.

Multiple choice
  1. Indira Gandhi

  2. Jaswant Singh

  3. E.M. Foster

  4. None of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

My Truth is an autobiographical work by Indira Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India. It provides insights into her life and political career.

Multiple choice
  1. 1930

  2. 1940

  3. 1942

  4. 1947

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Kranti, was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on August 8, 1942, during the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee. It demanded an orderly British withdrawal from India.

Multiple choice
  1. England

  2. Sabarmati Ashram

  3. Agha Khan Palace

  4. South Africa

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mahatma Gandhi coined the term 'Satyagraha' during his time in South Africa to describe his method of non-violent resistance against the discriminatory policies of the government.