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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 non-cooperation movement entry of mahatma gandhi in national movement jallianwala bagh tragedy and non- cooperation movement non - cooperation movement

The Congress supported Mahatma Gandhi's plan for non-cooperation with the government (Sept. 1920) till the Punjab and Khilafat wrongs were removed and __________.

  1. Poorna Swaraj was established

  2. The Rowlatt Act was annulled

  3. Parliamentary democracy was introduced

  4. Swaraj was established
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Congress supported Gandhiji's plan of Non-cooperation Movement till three of its objectives were achieved. They included:

  • (a) Justice for Jallianwala Bagh Massacre by punishing general O 'Dyer.
  • (b) Restoring the prestige of the Caliphate and
  • (c) Fulfillment of the demand for Swaraj.

Multiple choice civics non-cooperation movement entry of mahatma gandhi in national movement jallianwala bagh tragedy and non- cooperation movement non - cooperation movement

Which one of the following is not true regarding the Jallianwala Bagh incident?

  1. It took place on 10th April. 1919

  2. Satyagrahis were forced to rub their noses on the ground and crawl on the streets

  3. Its aim was to 'produce moral effect' on the minds of the Satyagrahis

  4. Its aim was to create a feeling of terror
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on 13 April 1919.

Multiple choice civics non-cooperation movement entry of mahatma gandhi in national movement jallianwala bagh tragedy and non- cooperation movement non - cooperation movement

In $1921$, Mahatma Gandhi resolved to wear only a loincloth to propagate home spun cotton to signify ______________.

  1. The poverty of the Indian people

  2. The ruin of India's handloom textiles

  3. His identification with the Indian people

  4. His resolve to wear tailored clothes only when India became independent
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In 1921, After having resolved to fully dedicate himself for the freedom of India, Gandhiji decided to wear only a loincloth to promote home spun cotton. His main aim or doing this was also to identify himself with the people of India.

Multiple choice civics non-cooperation movement entry of mahatma gandhi in national movement jallianwala bagh tragedy and non- cooperation movement non - cooperation movement

Which of the following event was the reason for suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement?

  1. The non co-operators were not enthusiastic

  2. The leaders like Subhas Chandra Bose were against it

  3. Gandhiji bowed to the pressure of the British government

  4. Chauri Chaura incident
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Chauri Chaura incident, where a police station was set on fire by a mob resulting in the death of several policemen, led Mahatma Gandhi to suspend the movement due to his commitment to non-violence.

Multiple choice civics non-cooperation movement entry of mahatma gandhi in national movement jallianwala bagh tragedy and non- cooperation movement non - cooperation movement

Which of the following was the achieved milestone of the Non-Cooperation Movement of 1921?

  1. It stopped the injustice done to the Khilafat

  2. Indians obtain some political rights

  3. The Hindus and the Muslims came closer in political pursuit

  4. It avenged the Punjab atrocities
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B Correct answer
Multiple choice civics non-cooperation movement entry of mahatma gandhi in national movement jallianwala bagh tragedy and non- cooperation movement non - cooperation movement

When did the Non-Cooperation Movement got momentum under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress?

  1. 1920-1922

  2. 1922-1924

  3. 1987-1989

  4. 1990-1992
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Non-Cooperation Movement was officially launched in 1920 and was abruptly suspended by Gandhi in February 1922 following the Chauri Chaura incident.

Multiple choice civics non-cooperation movement entry of mahatma gandhi in national movement jallianwala bagh tragedy and non- cooperation movement non - cooperation movement

Charanpaduka firing incidence is also known as Madhya Pradesh's Jallianwala Bagh.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Charanpaduka massacre occurred in 1931 in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, where British troops opened fire on a peaceful gathering, and it is historically referred to as the Jallianwala Bagh of Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice civics programme and achievements of the early nationalists (moderates) demands, methods and achievement of the early nationalists early nationalists moderates

The Congress policy of pray and petition ultimately came to an end under the guidance of _______________.

  1. Aurobindo Ghosh

  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  3. Lala Lajpat Rai

  4. Mahatma Gandhi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Congress policy of pray and petition ultimately came to an end under the guidance of Lala Lajpat Rai.

Multiple choice civics programme and achievements of the early nationalists (moderates) demands, methods and achievement of the early nationalists early nationalists moderates

Who is known as the "Grand old man of India"

  1. Sardar patel

  2. Dada Bhai Naoroji

  3. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

  4. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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B Correct answer
Explanation
  • Dadabhai Naoroji was born in 1825.
  • Dadabhai Naoroji was a part of early Indian Nationalism and very active in politics from 1866 to 1917.
  • Dadabhai Naoroji was called Grand Old man of India due to his activities in Indian national movement for 6 decades.
Multiple choice civics programme and achievements of the early nationalists (moderates) demands, methods and achievement of the early nationalists early nationalists moderates

Who was known as Grand Old Man of India?

  1. Mahadev Govind Ranade

  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  3. Surendernath Banerjee

  4. Dadabhai Naoroji
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dadabhai Naoroji was known as the Grand Old Man of India. He was an Indian nationalist and critic of British economic policy in India. He put forward the drain theory in his book Poverty and UnBritish Rule in India. He became widely known for his unfavourable opinion of the economic consequences of British rule in India.

Multiple choice civics programme and achievements of the early nationalists (moderates) demands, methods and achievement of the early nationalists early nationalists moderates

The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National movement was that he ________.

  1. brought the problems of Indians to the notice of the British

  2. exposed the economic exploitation of Indians by the British

  3. interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self-confidence oflndians

  4. stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dadabhai Naoroji was known as the Grand Old Man of India. He was an Indian nationalist and critic of British economic policy in India. He put forward the drain theory in his book Poverty and UnBritish Rule in India. He became widely known for his unfavourable opinion of the economic consequences of British rule in India.

Multiple choice civics programme and achievements of the early nationalists (moderates) demands, methods and achievement of the early nationalists early nationalists moderates

The Grand Old Man of Indian nationalism was _______________.

  1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  2. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

  3. Dadabhai Naoroji

  4. Lala Lajpat Rai
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dadabhai Naoroji known as the Grand Old Man of India, was a Parsi intellectual, educator, cotton trader, and an early Indian political and social leader.

Multiple choice civics programme and achievements of the early nationalists (moderates) demands, methods and achievement of the early nationalists early nationalists moderates

The high priest of Drain of wealth theory in India was __________.

  1. Bipin Chandra pal

  2. Motilal Nehru

  3. Aurobindo Ghosh

  4. Dadabhai Naoroji
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dadabhai Naoroji was the first man to say that internal factors were not the reasons of poverty in India but poverty was caused by the colonial rule that was draining the wealth and prosperity of India. The drain of wealth was the portion of India’s wealth and economy that was not available to Indians.

Multiple choice civics programme and achievements of the early nationalists (moderates) demands, methods and achievement of the early nationalists early nationalists moderates

The first phase of Indian National Congress was called the phase of ____________.

  1. Revolutions

  2. Militants

  3. Moderates

  4. Extremists
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The early phase of the Indian National Congress (1885-1905) was dominated by leaders who believed in constitutional methods, petitions, and persuasion, and they are known as the Moderates.

Multiple choice civics programme and achievements of the early nationalists (moderates) demands, methods and achievement of the early nationalists early nationalists moderates

Who started the Servants of India Society?

  1. Dadabhai Naoroji

  2. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

  3. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  4. Bipin Chandra Pal
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society in 1905 in Pune to train national missionaries for the service of the country.