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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
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Jawaharlal Nehru
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Gandhiji
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M. V. Kamath
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Chitra Subramanian
C
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India of Our Dreams is a book authored by M.V. Kamath, a prominent Indian journalist and author.
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Jawaharlal Nehru
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Gandhiji
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M. V. Kamath
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Chitra Subramanian
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A Bunch of Old Letters is a collection of letters written by various people to Jawaharlal Nehru, compiled and published by him.
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Jawaharlal Nehru
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Gandhiji
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M. V. Kamath
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Chitra Subramanian
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Wardha
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Dandi
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Sabarmati
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Sevagram
C
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Correct Answer: Sabarmati
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the people of India
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the women of India
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the freedom fighters of India
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none of these
B
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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.
A
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The States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) was appointed by the Government of India in 1953 to recommend the reorganization of state boundaries.
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Thomas Graham
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M. S. Swaminathan
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Dr. V. Kuriem
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Alikunhi
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Dr. N. E. Borlaug
B
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This is the correct option. M. S. Swaminathan is known as the 'Father of Green Revolution' in India.
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PR Mishra
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Arun Shourie
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D. Living Stone
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E. Hillary
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The term 'Silent Revolution' in the context of Indian agriculture is often associated with the development of specific crop varieties, but the attribution of 'Father of the Green Silent Revolution' is not standard; however, PR Mishra is often cited in specific regional contexts regarding soil conservation.
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Muhammad Iqbal
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Abdul Kalam Azad
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Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
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Muhammad Ali
C
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Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the Aligarh Movement to promote modern education and social reform among Muslims in India.
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1930-Guntur
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1935-Madras
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1933-Vijayawada
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1936-Madras
B
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The South Indian Federation of Peasants and Agriculture Labour was founded in Madras in 1935 to address agrarian issues.
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Madras Labour Union-1918
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Bombay Trade Union-1910
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Calcutta Labour Union-1914
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Ahmedabad Trade Union-1919
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The Madras Labour Union, formed in 1918 by B.P. Wadia, is widely considered the first modern trade union in India.
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Harish Chandra Mukherjee
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S.N. Banerjee
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Giris Chandra Ghosh
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Sisir Kumar Ghosh
D
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Sisir Kumar Ghosh founded the Amrita Bazar Patrika in 1868, which became a prominent voice against British colonial policies.
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French Revolution
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Russian Revolution
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Magna Carta
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American War of Independence
A
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The ideals of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity were the central slogans of the French Revolution and significantly influenced global democratic movements.
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Jatindranath Bandopadhyay
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Aurobindo Ghosh
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Ajit Singh
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None of these
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Jatindranath Bandopadhyay, a revolutionary associated with the Anushilan Samiti, later became a monk of the Ramakrishna Mission under the name Swami Niralamba.
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Minto II
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Sikandar Jah
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Chelmsford
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Valentine Chirol