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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

When did Gandhiji visit Shimla?

  1. 1916

  2. 1917

  3. 1918

  4. 1921
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Explanation

Mahatma Gandhi first visited Shimla in 1921. This visit was significant in the context of the Indian freedom struggle in the hill states.

Multiple choice

Who was the man who pioneered the Indian hospitality industry?

  1. JRD Tata

  2. Dr. Pratap Reddy

  3. M.S. Oberoi

  4. MR. Nair
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Explanation

M.S. Oberoi is widely recognized as the pioneer of the modern Indian hospitality industry, having founded the Oberoi Group. JRD Tata is associated with the Tata Group, while Dr. Pratap Reddy is known for Apollo Hospitals.

Multiple choice

The Vohra Committee report is related to

  1. corruption among politicians and civil servants

  2. atrocities on Harijans

  3. the 1984 riots in Delhi

  4. sharing of financial resources between Union and States
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Explanation

The Vohra Committee was set up in 1993 to study the problem of the criminalization of politics and the nexus between criminals, politicians, and bureaucrats in India.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the Grand Old Man of India?

  1. Rabindra Nath Tagore

  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  3. C.Rajagopalachari

  4. Dada Bhai Nauroji
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Explanation

Dadabhai Naoroji is widely known as the Grand Old Man of India for his pioneering work in Indian nationalism and economics. The other figures listed were prominent leaders but are not known by this specific title.

Multiple choice

Who said, Jai Jawan,Jai Kisan,Jai Vigyan?

  1. Lal Bahadur Shastri

  2. Subhash Chandra Bose

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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Explanation

Lal Bahadur Shastri coined 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan'. Atal Bihari Vajpayee added 'Jai Vigyan' to the slogan in 1998.

Multiple choice

Who is credited the most for Green Revolution in India?

  1. Kurien Verghese

  2. Abdus Salaam

  3. V. K. R. V. Rao

  4. M. S. Swaminathan
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M.S. Swaminathan is widely recognized as the father of the Green Revolution in India for his leadership in introducing high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice.

Multiple choice

Who is the author of 'Conquest of Self'?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Annie Besant

  3. Sarojini Naidu

  4. E.M.S.Namboodiripad
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Explanation

The Conquest of Self is a compilation of Mahatma Gandhi's writings and thoughts on self-discipline and spiritual growth.

Multiple choice

The author of the book 'Hindu way of Life' is

  1. Dr S.Radhakrishnan

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. None of these
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Explanation

The Hindu Way of Life is a well-known book authored by Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a prominent Indian philosopher and the second President of India.