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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

Nehru's Autobiography was published in the Year :

  1. 1936

  2. 1930

  3. 1932

  4. 1934
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jawaharlal Nehru wrote his autobiography while in prison, and it was first published in 1936. It provides significant insight into his life and the Indian independence movement.

Multiple choice

India's First Five Year Plan was launched on

  1. January 26,1950

  2. August 15, 1950

  3. October 2, 1950

  4. April 1, 1951
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D Correct answer
Explanation

India's First Five Year Plan covered the period from 1951 to 1956 and officially commenced on April 1, 1951.

Multiple choice

The concept of Five Year Plan in India was introduced by

  1. Lord Mountbatten

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Indira Gandhi

  4. Lal bahadur Shastri
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Jawaharlal Nehru, as the first Prime Minister of India, was the primary architect behind the adoption of the Five Year Plan model, which was inspired by the Soviet Union's planning system.

Multiple choice

Which year is known as the year of great divide in the demographic history of India?

  1. 1921

  2. 1951

  3. 1901

  4. 1981
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A Correct answer
Explanation

1921 is known as the year of great divide in the demographic history of India. In India, 1921 marks the start of consistent population growth as revealed by the census, after decades of alternating growth and contraction or stagnation. In fact, the change dates from 1920 with the passing of the influenza pandemic. 

Multiple choice

The constituent Assembly was set up under the

  1. Cripps Mission

  2. Cabinet Mission Plan

  3. Wavell Plan

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

The Constituent Assembly of India was established in 1946 under the provisions of the Cabinet Mission Plan.