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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 geography crafts and industries development of industries in india traditional crafts and decline of indian industries impact of british rule on kerala

In which year Hindustan Steel Limited (HSL) was set up?

  1. 1954

  2. 1830

  3. 1907

  4. 1919
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindustan Steel Limited  was established in 1954 as a construction organization under the Ministry of Steel, Govt of India. It was formed with a mandate of developing and sourcing indigenous capabilities for setting up of integrated steel plants in India. It has a rich exposure in extraction of minerals and coal from open cast mines, removal of over burden etc. during the last decade.

Multiple choice geography crafts and industries development of industries in india traditional crafts and decline of indian industries impact of british rule on kerala

When did the British set up first railway line in Kerala?

  1. 1853

  2. 1856

  3. 1859

  4. 1861
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The first Railway line in Kerala was in Tirur from Beypore on 12th March 1861. It was 30.5 km long. Tirur is a town in Malappuram district in Kerala. Though no trains originate from this station, almost every train stops on it.

Multiple choice geography crafts and industries development of industries in india traditional crafts and decline of indian industries impact of british rule on kerala

When Government of Travancore made landmark proclamation of granting the tenants ownership of the lands they cultivated?

  1. 1855

  2. 1865

  3. 1875

  4. 1885
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Travancore government issued a landmark proclamation in 1865, known as the Pandarapattom Proclamation, which granted ownership rights to tenants of state lands.

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What was the main objective of the Wahabi movement?

  1. To oust the British from India

  2. To overthrow the Sikhs in the Punjab and the British in Bengal and to restore Muslim power in India

  3. To eradicate religious corruption from Muslim society

  4. To organise the Muslims into a nationalist community
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Wahabi movement offered the most serious and well-planned challenge to British supremacy in India from the 1830's to 1860's. Initially, the Wahabi movement directed itself against the Sikhs in Punjab. It was a revivalist movement which tried to purify Islam by eliminating all the un-Islamic practices which had crept into Muslim society through the ages. Syed Mir Nisar Ali, popularly known as Titu Mir, was the leader of the Wahabi Movement in India.

Multiple choice political science national integration diverse democracy diversity unity and diversity in india community and community development community development national symbols our national symbols

______ community was treated as untouchables in the Bombay Presidency.

  1. Koli

  2. Mahar

  3. Nayar

  4. Munda
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the early 20th century, the Mahar community was treated as untouchables in the Bombay Presidency. Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar belonged to this community. These people were also called Dalit.

Multiple choice political science national integration diverse democracy diversity unity and diversity in india community and community development community development national symbols our national symbols

Which of the following statement is correct regarding the National Integration ?

  1. It implies that there should be a common religion for all

  2. It makes all the people to have similar customs and traditions

  3. It means that all the people should have common lanuage

  4. A feeling and conviction that they are Indian first Indian last
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Nation integration is a socio- psychological and education process through which a feeling of unity, solidarity and cohersion develops in the hearts of the people. This develops a sense of common citizenship and feeling of lotalty to the nation. 

Multiple choice political science national integration diverse democracy diversity unity and diversity in india community and community development community development national symbols our national symbols

To proclaim the unity of freedom struggle, the song 'the blood of Hindus and Muslims flows together' was sung. This song was sung after which of the following incidents?

  1. Round table conference

  2. Mahatma Gandhis assassination

  3. Jalianwala Bagh massacre

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

 It was written during Jalianwala Bagh massacre that took place on 13 April 1919 in which many non-violent Indian protestors were shot dead by British soldiers.

Multiple choice political science national integration diverse democracy diversity unity and diversity in india community and community development community development national symbols our national symbols

Feelings and sentiments of nationhood emerged in India mainly during ____________.

  1. Satavahana period

  2. Mughal rule

  3. Guptas era

  4. Freedom struggle
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Feelings and sentiments of nationhood emerged mainly during freedom struggle. British exploited India in all the ways possible. Due to emerging social awakening ideas by few intellectuals led to the growth of brotherhood among Indian population.

Multiple choice political science national integration diverse democracy diversity unity and diversity in india community and community development community development national symbols our national symbols

Who coined the phrase 'Unity in Diversity'?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Rabindranath Tagore

  4. Bankim Chandhra Chatterji
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase ‘unity in diversity’ is coined by Jawaharlal Nehru. This term is very appropriate to describe India, which is, in spite of being diverse with many languages, religions, castes, creed etc. there is a feeling of oneness among people. The phrase was used by Jawaharlal Nehru in his book ‘Discovery of India’.