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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 contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china the nationalist movement in indo-china

In 1918 the convention of 'Hindi Sahitya Sammelan' was organized in ______ which was presided by Gandhiji.

  1. Bhopal

  2. Indore

  3. Jabalpur

  4. Rewa
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 1918 session of the Hindi Sahitya Sammelan was held in Indore and was presided over by Mahatma Gandhi, marking a significant moment for the promotion of Hindi.

Multiple choice history contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china the nationalist movement in indo-china

Which firing incidence of Madhya Pradesh is called 'Jallianwala Bagh of Madhya Pradesh? 

  1. Tulria Forest firing

  2. Ghoda Dhongri Forest firing

  3. Charan Paduka firing

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Charan Paduka massacre, which occurred in 1931 when British forces opened fire on a peaceful gathering, is often referred to as the Jallianwala Bagh of Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice history contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china the nationalist movement in indo-china

The port which gained importance in place of Hoogly during the colonial rule in India.

  1. Bombay

  2. Calcutta

  3. Visakhapatnam

  4. Madras
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B Correct answer
Explanation

As the British colonial power expanded, Calcutta became the primary administrative and commercial hub, surpassing the earlier importance of Hoogly.

Multiple choice development of industrial sector and major industries in karnataka industries of karnataka geography

Bhadravathi steel and iron industry was established in the year _____.

  1. 1920

  2. 1923

  3. 1926

  4. 1929
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant (VISL), formerly known as the Mysore Iron and Steel Industries Limited (MSIL), was established on January 18, 1923 by Sir M Visvesvaraya. It is now a steel plant under the jurisdiction of the Steel Authority of India Limited.

Multiple choice history contribution of sikh gurus from guru angad dev ji to guru tegh bahadur ji guru arjan dev ji guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad) banda bahadur and the sikh misals

What was/were the cause/s of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji's martyrdom?

  1. Expansion of Sikhism

  2. Enmity of Prithi Chand

  3. Opposition of Naqshbandis

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The martyrdom of Fifth Sikh Guru Arjan Dev was the result of many factors working at Tandem with each other. The emperor was provoked since the Guru had offered help to hie rebel son Khusro. The elder brother of Guru Pirthi Chand was angry with the guru as he thought that it was his right to be guru which had been usurped by his younger brother. The guru was not in favour of Naqshbandis so he started opposing this. Another reason was the popularity of Guru Arjan Dev as a worldly religious leader among Hindus and Muslims.

Multiple choice history contribution of sikh gurus from guru angad dev ji to guru tegh bahadur ji guru arjan dev ji guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad) banda bahadur and the sikh misals

What were the impact of the Martyrdom of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji?

  1. Development of sense of unity among Sikhs

  2. Adoption of New policy by Sixth Guru

  3. Beginning of the struggle between the Sikhs and the Mughals

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Guru Arjan Dev's martyr resulted in creating a sense of unity among Sikh. He ordered 'Guru Hargobind ji' the sixth guru of Sikh community to form an army. Before the execution of Guru ji, there was no military power held by Sikh community. This increased enmity and bitterness between Mughals and Sikhs.

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The Shimla Conference for Free India, 1945 was declared as failure by Wavell on 14th July, 1945. The reason of failure was ___________________.

  1. Jinnah insisted that two Muslim Members of Council should be nominated by the Muslim League

  2. Jinnah insisted that three Muslim Members of Council should be nominated by the Muslim League

  3. Jinnah insisted that all five Muslim Members of Council should be nominated by the Muslim League

  4. Jinnah insisted that at least four Muslim Members of Council should be nominated by the Muslim League.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Shimla Conference failed primarily because Jinnah and the Muslim League demanded the exclusive right to nominate all Muslim members to the Executive Council, which the Congress and the Viceroy could not accept.