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Modern Indian History
7,703 Questions
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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Prof. Nanjudaiha
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M.S.Swaminathan
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Dr Varghese Kurien
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Medha Patkar
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The White Revolution, also known as Operation Flood, was led by Dr. Verghese Kurien, the 'Father of the White Revolution' in India.
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Rabinder Nath Tagore
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Madan Mohan Malviya
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Mother Teresa
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Smt.Amrit Kaur
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Rabindranath Tagore founded Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan in 1921.
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big industries
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cottage industries
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both 1 and 2
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none of these
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Mahatma Gandhi strongly advocated for the promotion of cottage industries (like khadi) to provide employment and economic self-sufficiency to rural India.
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George Washington
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M.K Gandhi
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Mohanlal Gandhi
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Madanlal Gandhi
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Mahatma Gandhi is famously known for his philosophy of Satyagraha, which is rooted in truth (Satya) and nonviolence (Ahimsa).
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Annie Besant
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Vijaya Lakshmi pandit
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Bhikaji Cama
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none
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Bhikaji Cama is historically recognized for unfurling the first version of the Indian flag at the International Socialist Conference in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1907.
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Champaran
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Mumbai
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Baradoli
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Baraboli
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Vallabhbhai Patel earned the title 'Sardar' (leader) from the women of Bardoli during the Bardoli Satyagraha in 1928, which was a successful protest against increased land taxes.
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C. Subramanium
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Dr. M.S. Swaminathan
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Dr.S.S. Bhatnagar
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C.D. Deshmukh
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Dr. 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.
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India became a member of the United Nations on October 30, 1945, shortly after the UN was established.
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Ali Brothers
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Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad
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Mohammad Ali Jinnah
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None
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The Khilafat Movement was a political campaign launched by the Ali Brothers (Shaukat Ali and Mohammad Ali) to influence the British government to protect the Ottoman Caliphate.
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The Swadeshi movement was launched in 1905 as a protest against the partition of Bengal.
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Sardar Patel
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J.L. Nehru
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Bhagat Singh
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Mahatma Gandhi
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Mahatma Gandhi expressed his ultimate aim as wiping every tear from every eye, reflecting his commitment to the welfare of the poorest.
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Gopal Krishan Gokhale
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M.K. Gandhi
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W.C. Banerjee
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A.O. Hume
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Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society in 1905 to promote social and human development.
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Quit India Movement
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Civil Disobedience movement
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Khilafat Movement
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None of these
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The Khilafat Movement saw significant cooperation between Hindus and Muslims, as Gandhi supported the cause to foster national unity.
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Vinoba Bhave
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M.K. Gandhi
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Sardar Patel
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W.C. Banerjee
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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel led the Bardoli Satyagraha in 1928, which was a successful peasant movement against tax hikes.
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Lord Curzon announced the partition of Bengal in 1905, which led to widespread protests.