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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 social studies print culture and the modern world film and print media evolution of writing and communication system great reformers and reform movements

Name the book written by Mahatma Jyotiba Phule.

  1. Mooknayak

  2. Gulamgiri

  3. Durgesh Nandini

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

  • Gulamgiri was written by Mahatma Jyotiba Phule. He was an Indian activist, thinker, and social reformer. He was born in Maharashtra on April 11th 1827 and died on 28th November 1890.
  • He occupied a unique position among 19th-century social activists. He revolted against unjust caste system under which millions of people suffered.
  • He established Sathya Sodhak Samaj to spread caste equality. In 1873 he wrote Gulamgiri which means slavery and dedicated to all Americans who fought to free slaves. He established a link between lower castes of India and black slaves of America.

Multiple choice social studies print culture and the modern world film and print media evolution of writing and communication system great reformers and reform movements

'Al Hilal' was a newspaper launched for propagating nationalism by _______.

  1. Syed Ahmed Khan

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Abul Kalam Azad

  4. DE Wacha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Al Hilal was a weekly Urdu language journal established by the Indian leader Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. He began publishing it in 1912 to arouse a new political consciousness, a desire for freedom in the religious class. He called for a revival of the faith, to win the freedom represented by Islam, which was relevant to all aspects of life.

Multiple choice evs the pride of our nation opposition and cooperation with the rulers heritage of ancient india in the field of science and technology india's heritage of science and technology

Based on research articles a bachelor's degree was conferred without appearing in the examination to which of the following persons?

  1. Srinivas Ramanujan

  2. Abdul Kalam

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

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

He was born on 22nd December 1887 in Irod Nagar of Tamil Nadu. Ramanujan was very sharp and possessed a very inquisitive tendency. He was inclined to Maths in particular. He was called by Prof. G.H. Hardy of the Cambridge university after evaluating Ramanujan's talent. He began research work with Prof. Hardy. On the basis of Ramanujan's research articles, a bachelor's degree was conferred upon him, without appearing in the examination. On March 27, 1930, he came back to India and died on April 26, 1920, at the young age of 33. 

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

Ballari Siddamma was born in the year _______

  1. 1900

  2. 1923

  3. 1903

  4. 1913
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ballari Siddamma was born in 1903 to traditional family in todays Haveri Districts Dundasi Village. Her father was Kottege Basappa. Though he was a businessman by profession, he was interested in freedom struggle. Her father used to bring news papers and periodicals for Siddamma. These made her to develop nationalist thoughts. As she was married to another freedom fighter Murugappa, it became easy for her to participate in the freedom struggle completely.

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

Kamaladevi Chattopadhyaya was influenced by Gandhiji and ________

  1. Sardar Patel

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Subhash Chandra Bose

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

Kamaladevi Chattopadhyaya was born in a rich family on April 3, 1903. Her father was Dhareshwara Anantharaya and mother was Girijabai. Her father was higher officer in the colonial government. She was educated in catholic convent and St.Marys school. She got married at the age of 14 and widowed early. She was influenced by Gandhiji and Sarojini Naidu and took part in the National Non Co operation movement.

Multiple choice nutrition and health status introduction to tamil nadu economy tamil nadu economy food security and nutrition economics

Tamilnadu board of secondary education was established in the year _________.

  1. 1918

  2. 1919

  3. 1911

  4. 1920
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Tamilnadu Board of secondary Education was established in 1911. The Tamilnadu State board of School Examination evaluates students' progress by conducting three board examination- one at the end of class 10 and the others at the end of class 11 & 12. Its head office is in Chennai.

Multiple choice history opposition to british rule in india vellore revolt maratha rule in thanjavur vellore mutiny

The mutiny failed because of the following reasons:
This question has multiple answers.

  1. No proper leadership.

  2. Tipu's sons were not well trained in warfare.

  3. The revolt was unorganized.

  4. No unity.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,B,C Correct answer
Explanation

The Vellore Mutiny failed due to a combination of factors: lack of a unified leadership, the poor training of Tipu's sons, and the disorganized nature of the revolt.

Multiple choice geography waste generation and management - methods of safe disposal of waste treatment and disposal of waste waste management - need for management of waste sanitation and solid waste management

Who is the inspiration behind the concept of SBM?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Morarji Desai

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

"Swachh Bharat" mission is "beyond politics" and inspired by "patriotism", which was mainly Mahatma Gandhi's vision of a "clean and developed" India. It was first started on the 145th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation.

Multiple choice geography waste generation and management - methods of safe disposal of waste treatment and disposal of waste waste management - need for management of waste sanitation and solid waste management

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was launched on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhis birth
anniversary. Which one was it?

  1. 100th

  2. 125th

  3. 145th

  4. 150th
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

"Swachh Bharat" mission is "beyond politics" and inspired by "patriotism", which was  Mahatma Gandhi's vision of a "clean and developed" India. In the 145th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, this mission was started.

Multiple choice political science colonialism and tribal societies adivasi revolts peasants revolts tribal movements

Consider the following statements with reference to 'Sanyasi Rebellion':
1. It took place around Murshidabad and Baikunthupur forests of Jalpaiguri.
2. Sanyasis oppressed by the British policies retaliated by organizing raids on the company's factories and state treasuries under the leadership of 'Kena Sarkar' and 'Dirji Narayan' in West Bengal and Bihar.
3. The book 'Neel Darpan' gives details about 'Sanyasi Rebellion'.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only

  2. 1 and 3 only

  3. 1, 2 and 3

  4. 2 only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sannyasi rebellion or Sannyasi Revolt (1770-1820) (The monks' rebellion) were the activities of sannyasis and fakirs (Hindu ascetics, respectively) in Bengal against the East India Company rule in the late 18th century. It is also known as the Sannyasi rebellion which took place around Murshidabad and Baikunthupur forests of Jalpaiguri. These Sanyasis were Sadhus of the Dasanami sect, which originated in 9th century. In 16th century, a section of Dasnamis was organized by Madhusudana.  Two prominent leaders were Kena Sarkar and Dirji Narayan. The book "Nil Darpan" was about the indigo rebellion of the peasants and does not talk about Sanyasi Rebellion. Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest, options B and C mention Nildarpan, which is wrong and Option D mentions only one correct statement, 2. Hence, all these are incorrect. 

Multiple choice political science colonialism and tribal societies adivasi revolts peasants revolts tribal movements

Birsa Munda died in prison in _____.

  1. 1899

  2. 1950

  3. 1920

  4. 1900
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

He was arrested on 3 March 1900 in Jamkopai forest, Chakradharpur while he was sleeping along his tribal guerrilla army which was fighting against British forces. About 460 tribal people were arrested of which one was given capital punishment, 39 were awarded for transportation for life and 23 for 14 years of jail. Birsa Munda died in Ranchi Jail on 9 June 1900.

Multiple choice political science colonialism and tribal societies adivasi revolts peasants revolts tribal movements

Seetharam Raju was inspired by the revolutionaries of ______.

  1. Bengal

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Mysore

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

Inspired by the patriotic zeal of revolutionaries in Bengal, Raju raided police stations in and around Chintapalle, Rampachodavaram, Dammanapalli, Krishna Devi Peta, Rajavommangi, Addateegala, Narsipatnam and Annavaram.