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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 citizens and citizenship citizens and citizenship state and citizen citizenship national symbols our national symbols

A person born outside India on or after 26th January 1950 but before 10th December 1992 is a citizen of India by descent, if his father was a citizen of India at the time of his birth.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation
Indian Citizenship law provides for citizenship on the basis of Birth, descent, registration, and naturalisation. 
Persons born outside India on or after 26 January 1950 but before 10 December 1992 are citizens of India by descent if their father was a citizen of India at the time of their birth. (By Descent)
A person born in India on or after 1 July 1987 is a citizen of India if either parent was a citizen of India at the time of the birth. (By Birth) .
Multiple choice political science india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries

Shimla Agreement was signed between India and Pakistan on _____________.

  1. 13 July 1972

  2. 02 July 1972

  3. 30 July 1972

  4. 31 July 1972
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Shimla agreement was signed by Indian PM Indira Gandhi and Pakistan President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on 2nd July 1971. It was a comprehensive blue print for maintaining good neighborly relations. Moreover, it brought about the withdrawal of troops and the exchange of prisoners of war. Emphasis was on maintaining each other's territorial integrity, sovereignty, non-interference in internal affairs and renounce hostile propaganda. 

Multiple choice political science india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries

The major cause of the civil war in Sri Lanka was the distrust between the two communities namely _________________.

  1. Sri Lankan Tamils and the Indian Tamils.

  2. Hindus and Muslims

  3. Sinhalas and Moors

  4. Sinhalas and the Tamils.
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Explanation

The civil war in Sri Lanka was primarily driven by the conflict between the majority Sinhala community and the minority Tamil community over language, education, and political representation.

Multiple choice political science india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries

Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country in the year _________.

  1. 1942

  2. 1944

  3. 1947

  4. 1948
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Explanation

Sri Lanka gained independence from British colonial rule on February 4, 1948. This marked the end of the period known as British Ceylon.

Multiple choice political science india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries

In Sri Lanka, Sinhala was recognized as an official language in __________.

  1. 1950

  2. 1952

  3. 1954

  4. 1956
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Explanation

In 1956, the Sri Lankan government passed the Sinhala Only Act, which made Sinhala the sole official language of the country, leading to significant ethnic tension.

Multiple choice political science india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries

In which year did Sri Lanka gain freedom?

  1. 1945

  2. 1947

  3. 1948

  4. 1949
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C Correct answer
Explanation

On February 4, 1948, Ceylon was granted independence as the Dominion of Ceylon. Dominion status within the British Commonwealth was retained for the next 24 years until May 22, 1972 when it became a republic and was renamed the Republic of Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice political science our panchayat introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies panchayati raj community and community development our district physical geography of rajasthan

Mahatma Gandhi often stressed the importance of villages and wanted the establishment of 'Gram Raj' in India. It was because __________.

  1. Gandhiji was born in a village

  2. Village administration is easy

  3. Village people are good and hard working

  4. Villages are the backbone of the nation and help for the welfare of all people
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Explanation

Gram Swaraj or village self rule was often stressed upon by Mahatma Gandhi because he believed that villages were the backbone of the nation and every village should be self-reliant, thus promoting welfare of all people. Mahtama Gandhi believed in individual freedom that could be attained only in autonomous, self-reliant communities like the Gram Raj aimed for. 

Multiple choice history science and technology language, writing and great books achievements in science and technology india's achievements in science and technology

When the Indian Atomic Energy Commission was established?

  1. 10th July 1948

  2. 10th August 1948

  3. 10th September 1948

  4. 10th May 1948
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B Correct answer
Explanation

India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru wasnted to nurture a scientific temper and bring about the nation's progress. From this perspective, he set up the Indian Atomic Energy Commission on 10th August 1948.

Multiple choice civics impact of the british rule contribution of revolutionary organisation in freedom movement revolutionary movement and important revolutionaries revolutionary movement in india quit india movement and ina early struggles of mahatma gandhi

Which of the following writers did not have a profound influence on the thinking of Mahatma Gandhi?

  1. Tolstoy

  2. Thoreau

  3. Ruskin

  4. Marx
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Explanation

Gandhi was heavily influenced by the writings of Leo Tolstoy (The Kingdom of God is Within You), Henry David Thoreau (Civil Disobedience), and John Ruskin (Unto This Last). Karl Marx's ideology of class struggle and materialism did not align with Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence and trusteeship.

Multiple choice civics mahatma gandhi and the national movement contribution of revolutionary organisation in freedom movement revolutionary movement and important revolutionaries revolutionary movement in india quit india movement and ina early struggles of mahatma gandhi

The Socialist thoughts became popular during _________ in and out of the Congress Party.

  1. 1910s

  2. 1920s

  3. 1930s

  4. 1890s
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Socialist thoughts became popular during 1930s in and out of Congress party. By 1934, a Socialist Group had clearly emerged in the congress. Most of the socialists were younger generation. They established Congress Socialist Party. Jaya Prakash Narayan became its General Secretary. Acharya Narendra Dev, Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas chandra Bose were the other leaders. Though Nehru identified himself as Socialist, he was with Gandhiji. The Socialists organized the farmers and workers to attain social justice in Indian society. Jayaprakash Naryan, Ram Manohar Lohia and Aruna Asf Ali and other Socialist leaders took part in Quit India movement and performed major roles in its success and emerged as popular leaders.

Multiple choice civics mahatma gandhi and the national movement contribution of revolutionary organisation in freedom movement revolutionary movement and important revolutionaries revolutionary movement in india quit india movement and ina early struggles of mahatma gandhi

___________ was the General Secretary of the Congress Socialist Party.

  1. Acharya Narendra Dev

  2. Jay Prakash Narayan

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Subhasg Chandra Bose
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Socialist thoughts became popular during 1930s in and out of Congress party. By 1934, a Socialist Group had clearly emerged in the congress. Most of the socialists were younger generation. They established Congress Socialist Party. Jaya Prakash Narayan became its General Secretary. Acharya Narendra Dev, Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose were the other leaders. Though Nehru identified himself as Socialist, he was with Gandhiji.

Multiple choice civics mahatma gandhi and the national movement contribution of revolutionary organisation in freedom movement revolutionary movement and important revolutionaries revolutionary movement in india quit india movement and ina early struggles of mahatma gandhi

Though __________ identified himself as a socialist, he was with Gandhiji.

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Jay Prakash Narayan

  3. Subaschandra Bose

  4. Acharya Narendra Dev
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Socialist thoughts became popular during 1930s in and out of Congress party. By 1934, a Socialist Group had clearly emerged in the congress. Most of the socialists were younger generation. They established Congress Socialist Party. Jaya Prakash Narayan became its General Secretary. Acharya Narendra Dev, Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas chandra Bose were the other leaders. Though Nehru identified himself as Socialist, he was with Gandhiji. The Socialists organized the farmers and workers to attain social justice in Indian society. Jayaprakash Naryan, Ram Manohar Lohia and Aruna Asf Ali and other Socialist leaders took part in Quit India movement and performed major roles in its success and emerged as popular leaders.

Multiple choice civics mahatma gandhi and the national movement contribution of revolutionary organisation in freedom movement revolutionary movement and important revolutionaries revolutionary movement in india quit india movement and ina early struggles of mahatma gandhi

Jayaprakash Naryan, Ram Manohar Lohia and Aruna Asf Ali and other Socialist leaders took part in __________ movement 

  1. Non Co - operation

  2. Civil Disobedience

  3. Quit India

  4. Khilafat
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Socialist thoughts became popular during 1930s in and out of Congress party. By 1934, a Socialist Group had emerged in the Congress. The Socialists organized the farmers and workers to attain social justice in Indian society. Jayaprakash Naryan, Ram Manohar Lohia and Aruna Asf Ali and other Socialist leaders took part in Quit India movement and performed major roles in its success and emerged as popular leaders.