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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 civics understanding marginalisation marginalisation marginalisation in india our society

Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes/Tribes was initially provided till ___________.

  1. 1955

  2. 1960

  3. 1970

  4. 1980
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 330 provided that seats shall be reserved in Lok Sabha for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes and article 332 provides reservation of seats for them in the State Assemblies. Initially, this reservation was to last for ten years only. Article 334, as originally enacted, provided that these provisions relating to the reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes shall cease to have an effect on the expiry of a period of ten years from the commencement of the Constitution. The period fixed by this article was extended after every ten years through constitutional amendments in 1960, 1969, 1980 and 1990.

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____________ are the important part of the womens movement in India.

  1. Religious Women

  2. Common people

  3. Muslim women

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Muslims are considered to be a marginalised community in India today because in comparison to other communities, they have over the years deprived of the benefits of socio-economic development. Muslim women are the important part of the women movement in India. Muslims in India were lagging behind in terms of various development indicators. Economic and social marginalisation experienced by Muslims has other dimensions as well. Muslims women started the women's movement against the discrimination and unfair treatment to them in schools, colleges, hospitals and every part of the nation.

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Gandhiji's concept of Gram Swaraj influenced India's outlook of public administration to a great extent.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

True, Gandhiji's concept of Gram Swaraj influenced India's outlook of public administration to a great extent. Gram Swaraj, also called the village self-rule, focused on the decentralization of village rule. This means that all the villages should have their own working mechanism and means to obtain necessities of life such as, food, clothing, etc. rather being dependent on others. 

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The co-operative society responsible for the 'White Revolution' in India is _____.

  1. FCI

  2. Mother Dairy

  3. Fair Price Shops

  4. Amul Dairy
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The White Revolution is the achievement of Kaira district milk producers and co-operative union which owns and operates the Amul dairy. The success of the union is largely due to the patidars, a farming community to which Sardar Patel belonged.The Amul dairy is an indispensable adjunct of the Anand union.

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Self Respect movement was led by _________.

  1. Kamaraj

  2. C.N. Annadurai

  3. Periyar

  4. Dr. T.M. Nair
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Self Respect Movement was founded by S. Ramanathan in 1925, who invited E.V. Ramaswamy Periyar to head the movement in Tamil Nadu. 

The movement aimed to achieve a society where backward castes have equal human rights and were against the higher caste group people. 

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When did the Green Revolution take place in India?

  1. In the early - $1960s$
  2. In the mid - $1960s$
  3. In the late - $1960s$
  4. In the late - $1970s$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Green Revolution in India began in the mid-1960s and gained significant momentum through the late 1960s, particularly with the introduction of high-yielding variety seeds in 1966-1967.

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

When did the French Colonial rule in India eventually end?

  1. 1948

  2. 1950

  3. 1954

  4. 1961
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The French colonists had control of Pondichéry, Karaikal, Yanam, Mahé, and Chandernagore. These areas were integrated with the Republic of India in 1954. Many interrelated political, cultural, socio-economic and geographical factors contributed to the merger of the French Establishments in India with the Republic of India.

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

Which of the following declared for Indian Independence?

  1. Montague declaration

  2. Cripps declaration

  3. Cabinet Mission

  4. Mountbatten Plan
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D Correct answer
Explanation
Mountbatten Plan also known as Indian Independence Act 1947 was put forward by Lord Mountbatten on June 3, 1947. This plan was the last plan for independence. Some of its features were:
  1. India to be divided into India and Pakistan.
  2. The Princely states would enjoy the liberty to join either India or Pakistan or ever remain independent.
  3. There would be a separate constituent assembly for Pakistan to frame its constitution.
Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

Who proposed the two-nation theory?

  1. M. K. Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Mohammed Ali Jinnah

  4. Sir syed Ahmed Khan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The two-nation theory was a founding principle of the Pakistan Movement, and the partition of India in 1947. The ideology that religion is the main factor in defining the nationality of Indian Muslims was used by Muhammad Ali Jinnah. He called it 'the awakening of Muslims for the creation of Pakistan'.

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

India and Pakistan were created on the basis on the ________.

  1. Simon Commission Report

  2. Hunter Commission Report

  3. Lord Mountbatten's Report

  4. Cripps' Commission Report
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Partition of India was mentioned in the Mountbatten Plan. It was also known as Indian Independence Act 1947 and was put forward by Lord Mountbatten on June 3, 1947. It resulted in the creation of two independent dominions, India and Pakistan.Mohammad Ali Jinnah was the founder of the separate state of Pakistan. The partition involved the division of three provinces, Assam, Bengal and the Punjab, based on district-wide Hindu or Muslim majorities.

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

The Indian Independence Act was passed in _________.

  1. July $1947$
  2. August $1947$
  3. June $1947$
  4. September $1947$
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Independence Act was based upon the Mountbatten plan of 3rd June 1947and was passed by the British parliament on July 5, 1947. It divided the British India into two new independent dominions of India and Pakistan. It also stated that the British would cease to have any control at all in any affairs of India and Pakistan from August 15, 1947 onwards.

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

What was the single most significant contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to Indian History?

  1. He was responsible for the acceptance of the Mountbatten Plan by the Congress

  2. As the Home Minister of free India he brought about the integration of more than 562 princely States with the Indian Republic

  3. He was the leading light to Mahatma Gandhi's Non-Cooperation and Civil Disobedience Movements

  4. As President of the Indian National Congress he engineered the passing of the Quit India Resolution
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is famously known as the Iron Man of India for his pivotal role in integrating the hundreds of princely states into the newly independent Indian Union.

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

Lord Mountbatten had held detailed discussions on the approaching partition of India with ____________.

  1. Mohammed Ali Jinnah

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

After holding discussions with the Congress and the League members viz. M A Jinnah, Jawaharlal Nehru, Gandhi, Sardar Patel, Maulana Azad, etc. Lord Mountbatten announced the plan on 3rd June, 1947.Under this Plan, the British would transfer power to two successor authorities — the Congress and the Muslim League. This Bill was passed as the Indian Independence Act of 1947. On 15th August, 1947 India attained independence, and Pakistan was created as a new Dominion on 14th August, 1947.