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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 functions and origin of a state the state and political science civics

The factor which led to the demolition of Babri Masjid was _______________.

  1. political mobilization

  2. social differences

  3. religious dominance

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

On 6 December 1992, the RSS and its affiliates organized a political rally involving 150,000 VHP and BJP kar sevaks at the site of the disputed structure. The demolition occurred after the rally organized by Hindu nationalist organizations at the site turned violent. Hence, Option A is correct. The other factors did not figure as much in causing the demolition, hence incorrect. 


Multiple choice civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

The States in India were reorganized largely on linguistic basis in the year   ___________.

  1. 1947

  2. 1950

  3. 1952

  4. 1956
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This was due to the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. This act was a major reform of the boundaries of India's states and territories, organizing them along linguistic lines. The States Reorganisation Act of 1956 remains the single most extensive change in state boundaries since the independence of India in 1947.

Multiple choice history polity and society in post-mauryan period trade between tamizhagam and rome kushans, sakas and hunas post mauryan india
Rabindranath Tagore received the Nobel Prize (1913) for his outstanding performance as a social reformer.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rabindranath Tagore was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. He received it for his poetry, specifically the collection Gitanjali, not for being a social reformer.

Multiple choice backward classes commissions in karnataka karnataka - economic and social transformation history

L.G Havanur used performance of __________  for determining the backward classes.

  1. Students

  2. Peasants

  3. Government officials

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs appointed the first Backward Classes Commission under the Chairmanship of L.G.Havanur in 1975. The percentage of students of different castes who passed in the S.S.L.C. examination in 1975 was taken as the criterion for determining the backwardness of those castes.

Multiple choice political science india’s international relations india's relations with other countries india and her neighbours india and other countries

Who proposed the idea of forming a regional organisation of South Asian Nations? 

  1. Zia-ur-Rehman

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Musharaf

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

The proposal of setting up a regional body was first made by the late President of Bangladesh MR Zia-ur-Rehman between 1977-80. The leaders of the governments of other countries studied the proposals and the first summit of the leaders of the member countries was held in Dhaka in December 1985. 

Multiple choice political science india’s international relations india's relations with other countries india and her neighbours india and other countries

The religious head of Tibet who took shelter in India was _______.

  1. Zhou Enlai

  2. Mao Zedong

  3. Dalai Lama

  4. Sun Yatsen
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Dalai Lama is the spiritual and temporal leader of the Tibetan people. Around 1950, due to the changing political landscape of China, plans were made to bring Tibet officially under Chinese control. But in March 1959, Tibetans took to the streets demanding an end to Chinese rule. Chinese People’s Republic troops crushed the revolt and thousands were killed. Fearing that the Chinese government would kill him, the Dalai Lama fled from Tibet to India with thousands of followers, where he was welcomed by Indian Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Nehru gave him permission to form The Tibetan Government in exile in Dharamsala in India. Thus, Dalai Lama, and the refugees who followed him created a society in which Tibetan language, culture, arts and religion are promoted.

Multiple choice sociology introduction to sociology fundamentals of sociology the world of social sciences and early thinkers sociology : what? why?

Annihilation of caste was written by _________ .

  1. Karl Marx

  2. Dr B.R. Ambedkar

  3. Max Weber

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

Annihilation of Caste was a speech prepared by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar written in 1936. It remained undelivered and was later published by him. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar who is known as the father of the Constitution wad against the discriminatory practices like untouchability and caste differences. He explained the methods to root out penetrative caste system prevailing in society.

Multiple choice sociology introduction to sociology fundamentals of sociology the world of social sciences and early thinkers sociology : what? why?

The Sociological Background of Indian Nationalism work is the best work of ____________.

  1. C. Parvathamma

  2. Iravati Karve

  3. A.R Desai

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A.R.Desai is important among the prominent sociologists of India. He worked as the UGC national fellow and as Head of Department of Sociology of Bombay University. His full name is Akshay Ramlal Desai and was born in 1915. He was the student of G.S.Ghurye and later taught and became head of the same department. As he was following the Marxist Ideology in his sociological studies, he was identified as ‘Marxist Sociologist’. His ‘The Sociological Background of Indian Nationalism’ work is the best work.

Multiple choice history wodeyars of mysuru mysuru rulers anglo-mysore war anglo-maratha and anglo-sikh war

The Britishers handed over the administration of the state of Mysuru to Chamaraja Wodeyar X in the year ___________.

  1. 1873

  2. 1881

  3. 1883

  4. 1891
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In 1881 British handed over the administration of the state of Mysuru again to Chamaraja Wodeyar X. This is called Punardana. C.Rangacharlu and K.Sheshadri Iyer ruled as Diwans under him. In 1881 People Representative Assembly started functioning.

Multiple choice history wodeyars of mysuru mysuru rulers anglo-mysore war anglo-maratha and anglo-sikh war

Who was the first Indian ruler to apply the western methods to his administration?

  1. Haider Ali

  2. Tipu Sultan

  3. Murshid Quli Khan

  4. Malhar Rao Holkar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Tipu Sultan is recognized for his modernization efforts, which included adopting Western military techniques, administration, and technology to strengthen his kingdom against colonial powers.

Multiple choice history wodeyars of mysuru mysuru rulers anglo-mysore war anglo-maratha and anglo-sikh war

Who among the following had during his reign introduced a new calendar, a new system or coinage, and new scales or weights and measures?

  1. Tipu Sultan

  2. Murshid Quli Khan

  3. Raghunath Rao

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

Tipu Sultan introduced several administrative reforms, including a new Mauludi calendar, a new coinage system, and standardized weights and measures to improve trade and governance.

Multiple choice integration of karnataka and border disputes women freedom fighters women freedom fighters of karnataka history

Andhra State was created in the year ___________.

  1. 1952

  2. 1953

  3. 1955

  4. 1956
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In 1952, an Andhra leader, Potty Sriramulu, demanded integration of Andhra province and went on a fast for 58 days and died. There were wide-spread riots in Andhra. After Sriramulus death, Prime Minister Nehru declared the decision of the Central government to create the state of Andhra. Accordingly, Andhra State was formed in 1953.