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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 Burma get freedom?

  1. 1948

  2. 1949

  3. 1950

  4. 1951
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Burma (now Myanmar) gained its independence from British colonial rule on January 4, 1948.

Multiple choice

Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in

  1. 1827

  2. 1828

  3. 1829

  4. 1830
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Raja Ram Mohan Roy established the Brahmo Samaj in 1828 to reform Hindu society and promote monotheism. It was a significant movement in the Bengal Renaissance.

Multiple choice

The Zamindari system was abolished in India in

  1. 1947

  2. 1948

  3. 1949

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The abolition of the Zamindari system took place through state-level legislation following independence, with Bihar passing the landmark Land Reforms Act in 1950, and earlier measures starting around 1950-1951. Since none of the years 1947, 1948, or 1949 mark the general abolition enacted across India, none of these is correct.