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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 economics economic thoughts economics thoughts of great thinkers economic thinking economic thought

According to Mahatma Gandhi, which of the following is a reason for restlessness in human life?

  1. Continuously Increasing wants

  2. Use of complex machines

  3. Unequal Distribution system

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gandhi argued that modern civilization, characterized by increasing wants, complex machines, and unequal distribution, leads to restlessness and unhappiness.

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Which of the following are the Important aspects of Gandhi 's doctrine of trusteeship?

  1. Convincing the rich.

  2. Awareness, referendum & social change.

  3. Opposition to nationalization.

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The doctrine of trusteeship involves changing the hearts of the rich, social awareness, and avoiding state-enforced nationalization, making all listed options relevant.

Multiple choice economics economic thoughts economics thoughts of great thinkers economic thinking economic thought

The Principle of Trusteeship was based on the Idea of ______ and _____ .

  1. Gram swaraj & Khadi

  2. Bhagavad Gita & Ishopanishad

  3. Capitalism & Socialism

  4. Integral humanity & Gram Swaraj
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gandhi's concept of trusteeship was deeply influenced by the spiritual teachings found in the Bhagavad Gita and the Ishopanishad, which emphasize non-attachment to wealth.

Multiple choice

When did India gain independence?

  1. 1941

  2. 1950

  3. 1933

  4. 1947
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D Correct answer
Explanation

India gained independence from British colonial rule on August 15, 1947, following the Indian Independence Act.

Multiple choice

What is not one of India's policies 1914-present?

  1. Muslim-Hindu unity

  2. Peace

  3. abolition of Untouchability

  4. Prohibition
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B Correct answer
Explanation

While Gandhi and the Indian national movement advocated for unity, the abolition of untouchability, and prohibition, 'Peace' as a singular policy is not a specific, defined policy pillar in the same way as the others, which were central social reform agendas.

Multiple choice

What subject did Gandhi study?

  1. Physics

  2. Philosophy

  3. Law

  4. Mathematics
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mahatma Gandhi studied law at the Inner Temple in London and was called to the bar in 1891.

Multiple choice

Aryasamaj was founded by

  1. Doctor Atmaram Pandurang

  2. Swami Dayanand Saraswati

  3. Rajaram Mohan Roy

  4. Keshav Chandra Sen
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Arya Samaj was founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati in 1875 to promote Vedic values and social reform.

Multiple choice

The idea of INA was first conceived by

  1. Subhash Chandra Bose

  2. Mohan Singh

  3. A N mukherjee

  4. Captain Lakshmi Sehgal
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The idea of the Indian National Army (INA) was first conceived by Captain Mohan Singh in Malaya in 1942.