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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 history ranjit singh: early life, achievements, and anglo - sikh relations british expansion in north india and sikhs contribution punjab's contribution towards struggle for freedom the anglo - sikh wars and annexation of the punjab

The ruler who founded the Sikh Kingdom by uniting the various Sikh Misls was ________ .

  1. Ranjit Singh

  2. Duleep Singh

  3. Kharak Singh

  4. Bhupinder Singh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ranjit Singh was the  founder and maharaja of the Sikh kingdom of the Punjab. He was the leader of the Sikh Empire, which ruled the northwest Indian subcontinent in the early half of the 19th century. The formation of the empire started with his victory in Afghan-Sikh war and the unification of the separate Sikh misls.

Multiple choice civics child rights and child protection towards gender equality caste discrimination and the struggle for equality general consciousness human rights

The factor which led to the civil war in Sri Lanka is

  1. Tyranny of majority.

  2. Mismanagement.

  3. Partial policies

  4. Economic inequalities
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The civil war was largely driven by the feeling of alienation among Tamils due to the dominance and exclusionary policies of the Sinhala majority.

Multiple choice civics child rights and child protection towards gender equality caste discrimination and the struggle for equality general consciousness human rights

Panchami Land Act which distributed land to Scheduled Caste was passed in the year __________.

  1. 1947

  2. 1892

  3. 1950

  4. 1952
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B Correct answer
Explanation

  • According to Panchami Land Act, the land was distributed to Panchamas in Tamilnadu who are also called as scheduled castes.
  • This act was passed in the year 1892 on 30th September.

Multiple choice history fulfillment of struggle for independence independent india integration of princely states merger of princely state

The Central Government created Andhra Pradesh in $1952$ when _______.

  1. Potti Sriramulu fast until death

  2. Nizam imported weapons to fight

  3. Sardar Patel launched police action

  4. Rajakars suppressed the accessionists
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Potti Sreeramulu was an activist who demanded the formation of a Telugu-majority state. He died on 16 December 1952 after undertaking a fast-unto-death for the purpose. This resulted in the creation of the first state on a linguistic basis for Telugu speaking people called Andhra State on October 1, 1953. It was later renamed Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice history fulfillment of struggle for independence independent india integration of princely states merger of princely state

Jawaharlal Nehru had helped to start the newspaper _____.

  1. Pioneer

  2. National Herald

  3. Kesari

  4. Patriot
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B Correct answer
Explanation

National Herald was founded by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1938 as a tool to win independence. It was started with a vision of building a modern, democratic, just, equitable, liberal and socially harmonious nation.

Multiple choice history fulfillment of struggle for independence independent india integration of princely states merger of princely state

___________ was primarily responsible for making India a secular State.

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Sardar Patel

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Jawaharlal Nehru was a staunch advocate of secularism and played a primary role in embedding secular principles into the Indian Constitution and the national identity.

Multiple choice history fulfillment of struggle for independence independent india integration of princely states merger of princely state

Who among the following had observed, upon Gandhi's assassination. "None will believe that a man like this body and soul ever walked on this earth"?

  1. Bertrand Russel

  2. Nelson Mandela

  3. Albert Einstein

  4. Leo Tolstoy
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Albert Einstein famously paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi after his assassination with the quote, 'Generations to come will scarce believe that such a one as this ever in flesh and blood walked upon this earth.'

Multiple choice history fulfillment of struggle for independence independent india integration of princely states merger of princely state

Which one of the following is the most significant contribution of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel to modern India?

  1. His participation in the Quit India Movement

  2. His role in the Non-Cooperation Movement

  3. His achievement of the integration of princely states

  4. His presidentship of the Indian National Congress.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is known as the 'Iron Man of India' for his monumental task of integrating over 500 princely states into the newly independent Indian Union.

Multiple choice civics social problems of india and challenges social problems and solutions towards a bright future struggles for equality

Leaders such as Jotiba Phule, Gandhiji, B. R. Ambedkar and Periyar Ramaswami Naicker worked tor _____________.

  1. creation of a orthodox society

  2. establishing a society without caste inequalities

  3. removal of religious inequalities

  4. reviving the Hindu society
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Jyotiba Phule was a prominent social reformer who led the movement against prevailing caste restrictions in India. He revolted against Brahmin domination and fought for the rights of peasant and other low caste members. Gandhi championed for the cause of untouchables. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar fought against disparities in society and discrimination of Dalits. He motivated people to fight against slavery, injustice themselves. Periyar E. V. Ramasamy was a social activist who led the self-respect movement and Dravidar Kazhagam. He fought against Brahminical dominance, women oppression and caste inequalities in Tamil Nadu. All four leader worked to remove caste inequalities. Hence option B is the correct answer. 

Multiple choice civics social problems of india and challenges social problems and solutions towards a bright future struggles for equality

The people that joined the struggle against apartheid in South Africa are _________________.

  1. Indians and coloured

  2. Whites and coloured

  3. Blacks and Whites.

  4. Blacks, coloured and Indians.
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D Correct answer
Explanation
Since 1950, the blacks, coloured and Indians fought against the apartheid system. They launched protest marches and strikes. The African National Congress (ANC) was the umbrella organisation that led the struggle against the policies of segregation.
Multiple choice civics social problems of india and challenges social problems and solutions towards a bright future struggles for equality

The TMS demanded the right to continue their livelihood by organising _________.

  1. Rallies

  2. Chakka Jams

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In 1994, the government gave the rights for fishing in the Tawa reservoir to private contractors. The contractors began to threaten the villagers to leave the village, as they got cheap labour from outside. The newly formed Tawa Matsya Sangh organised rallies and a chakka jam demanding their rights to continue fishing in Tawa reservoir for their livelihood.

Multiple choice political science contemporary issues in indian politics communalism, casteism and terrorism social problems and challenges diversity and discrimination

The reformers who advocated and worked to establish a society free of caste inequalities were_______.

  1. Jyotiba Phule

  2. B.R Ambedkar and Periyar Ramaswamy Naicker

  3. Gandhiji

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Jyotiba Phule worked for the upliftment of the lower castes to ensure they get equal educational rights. B.R. Ambedkar worked for the upliftment of the Dalits. He also ensured the eradication of untouchability from the society. Gandhiji worked for the upliftment of the Harijans or the backward castes.

Multiple choice political science contemporary issues in indian politics communalism, casteism and terrorism social problems and challenges diversity and discrimination

The reformers who worked to establish a society free of caste inequalities were ________________.

  1. Jyotiba Phule

  2. B.R.Ambedkar and Periyar Ramaswamy Naicker

  3. Gandhiji

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Caste system in India has been in prevalence since Vedic times. The caste system is in hierarchical forms in India. With the advancement of the era, the upper caste people started discriminating lower caste people and tortured them in various ways. In British Raj, there were several caste inequalities in vogue. Lower caste people were not allowed to enter premises reserved for higher caste.

In India, Social Reformers like Jyotibha Phule asserted that Upper Caste people who call themselves Aryan are foreigner while lower caste people are the real native of this land. 
Mahatma Gandhi diminished inequality by preaching equal social status for all and calling lower caste people as "Harijan" meaning child of God. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar who is known as the Father of Indian Constitution abolished untouchability and any such practice and advocated for equal rights of all. Periyar supported equality for lower caste people.

Multiple choice political science contemporary issues in indian politics communalism, casteism and terrorism social problems and challenges diversity and discrimination

Who among the following fought against caste inequalities?

  1. Periyar Ramaswami Naiker

  2. Baba Raja Ram

  3. Illayaraja

  4. Dr. Subbulakshmi
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A Correct answer
Explanation
  • Periyar, who is popularly called Rousseau of India and Socrates of South East Asia due to Social Reforms.
  • He conducted the Self Respect Movement 1925 for upliftment of the downtrodden community and abolition of caste system.
  • He advocated for the abolition of untouchability.