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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

'Kaya Kalp' was written by

  1. Munshi Prem Chand

  2. M.K. Gandhi

  3. J.L. Nehru

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kaya Kalp is a novel written by the prominent Hindi writer Munshi Premchand.

Multiple choice

R .N. Tagore died in

  1. 1942

  2. 1941

  3. 1945

  4. 1938
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate, passed away on August 7, 1941, in Calcutta.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the father of nation?

  1. M.K Gandhi

  2. S. K. Gandhi

  3. T. H. Gandhi

  4. J.L. Nehru
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Explanation

Mahatma Gandhi is widely known as the Father of the Nation in India for his role in the freedom struggle.

Multiple choice

M. A. Jinnah was the

  1. founder of India

  2. founder of Pakistan

  3. founder of Bhutan

  4. founder of Burma
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a lawyer, politician, and the founder of Pakistan, serving as its first Governor-General.

Multiple choice

In the early period (1885-1905) of the Indian National Congress, its leaders demanded

  1. development of representative institutions

  2. federal union of British Provinces and Indian States

  3. dominion status

  4. complete independence
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Explanation

The early Congress leaders (Moderates) focused on constitutional methods, seeking administrative reforms and the development of representative institutions within the British framework.

Multiple choice

In 1947, the leaders of the Indian National Congress accepted the partition because

  1. they realised that the seeds of communalism had been sown too deep to solve in the country

  2. fratricidal riots were taking place in many parts of the country

  3. an agreement was reached with the Muslim League about it

  4. other political parties were pressing them
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Congress leadership accepted partition primarily because they believed communal tensions had become deeply entrenched and that a unified state was no longer viable without constant conflict.

Multiple choice

The policy of non-alignment was advocated by

  1. Stalin

  2. Churchill

  3. Chiang Kai Shek

  4. Jawahar Lal Nehru
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Jawaharlal Nehru was a key architect of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) during the Cold War era. He advocated for India to remain independent of the power blocs led by the USA and the USSR.

Multiple choice

Which statement about Bhakti Movement is true?

  1. The Bhakti Movement spoiled Hindu religion

  2. It tried to end the caste system

  3. It propageted Islamic religion

  4. It raised violence
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Bhakti Movement emphasized devotion and equality. Many of its saints challenged the rigid caste system and promoted social inclusivity.

Multiple choice

'Long Walk to Freedom' is a book written by

  1. Sonia Gandhi

  2. L. K. Advani

  3. Nelson Mandela

  4. Benazir Bhutto
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Long Walk to Freedom is the famous autobiography of Nelson Mandela, detailing his early life, coming of age, and his 27 years in prison.

Multiple choice

Among the past glories of the state Chandan Singh Garhwali was-

  1. A man of literature

  2. A politician

  3. A freedom fighter

  4. A doctor
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chandra Singh Garhwali was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and a soldier in the British Indian Army, famous for his refusal to fire on unarmed protesters in Peshawar in 1930.

Multiple choice

Who said 'Our religion is Don't touch me. I am holy'?

  1. Annie Besant

  2. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Swami Vivekananda

  5. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Swami Vivekananda famously criticized the rigid caste practices and untouchability in India with the phrase: 'Our religion is in the kitchen. Our God is the cooking-pot, and our religion is, Don't touch me, I am holy.'