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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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When V. D. Savarkar opposed Quit India Struggle?

  1. 1942

  2. 1941

  3. 1945

  4. 1943
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Serving as the president of the Hindu Mahasabha, Savarkar endorsed the ideal of India as a Hindu Rashtra and opposed the Quit India struggle in 1942, calling. it a "Quit India but keep your army" movement

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The Kakori conspiracy was performed by the _____________.

  1. Hindustan Republic Association

  2. Indian National Congress

  3. Indian National Army

  4. Swaraj Party
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Explanation

Kakori conspiracy was a robbery that took place in a train at the town of Kakori, about 10 miles northwest of Lucknow. The robbery was executed to get money for weaponry and carry out revolutionary activities against the British. It was planned and performed by Hindustan Republic Association. The members who executed it were Ashfaqulla Khan, Rajendra Lahiri, Chandrashekhar Azad, Sachindra Bakshi, Keshab Chakravarty, etc.

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Jay Prakash Narayan followed a __________ philosophy.

  1. Gandhian

  2. Socialist

  3. Capitalist

  4. None
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Jayaprakash Narayan was born in 1902 CE in Bihar. He completed his higher education in American Universities for more than seven years. While studying in America, he became familiar with Socialist philosophy. On returning to India, he joined Congress as per the guidance of Nehru. 

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Veer Savarkar was a ___________.

  1. Revolutionary

  2. Moderate

  3. Both

  4. None
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Explanation

Veer Savarkar was a revolutionary nationalist born on 28th May 1883. Savarkar's revolutionary activities began while studying in India and England, where he was associated with the India House and founded student societies including Abhinav Bharat Society and the Free India Society, as well as publications espousing the cause of complete Indian independence by revolutionary means. Savarkar published The Indian War of Independence about the Indian rebellion of 1857 that was banned by British authorities. He was arrested in 1910 for his connections with the revolutionary group India House. Following a failed attempt to escape while being transported from Marseilles, Savarkar was sentenced to two life terms of imprisonment totaling fifty years and was moved to the Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, but released in 1921.

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Jay Prakash Narayan called for ____________.

  1. Complete Independence

  2. Poorna Swaraj

  3. Non Co- operation Movement

  4. Total Revolution
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Jayaprakash Narayan was born in 1902 CE in Bihar. He completed his higher education in American Universities for more than seven years. While studying in America, he became familiar with Socialist philosophy. On returning to India, he joined Congress as per the guidance of Nehru. He entered politics in 1974 and called for Total Revolution. As a result of this movement, the Janatha Party came to power.  

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The Free India society was established by __________.

  1. Bhagat Singh

  2. Subaschandra Bose

  3. J.L Nehru

  4. Veer Savarkar
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Veer Savarkar was a revolutionary nationalist born on 28th May 1883. Savarkar's revolutionary activities began while studying in India and England, where he was associated with the India House and founded student societies including Abhinav Bharat Society and the Free India Society, as well as publications espousing the cause of complete Indian independence by revolutionary means. Savarkar published The Indian War of Independence about the Indian rebellion of 1857 that was banned by British authorities. He was arrested in 1910 for his connections with the revolutionary group India House. Following a failed attempt to escape while being transported from Marseilles, Savarkar was sentenced to two life terms of imprisonment totaling fifty years and was moved to the Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, but released in 1921.

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The Indian War of Independence was published by _____________.

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Dadabhai Naoroji

  3. Lala Lajpat Rai

  4. Veer Savarkar
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Veer Savarkar was a revolutionary nationalist born on 28th May 1883. Savarkar's revolutionary activities began while studying in India and England, where he was associated with the India House and founded student societies including Abhinav Bharat Society and the Free India Society, as well as publications espousing the cause of complete Indian independence by revolutionary means. Savarkar published The Indian War of Independence about the Indian rebellion of 1857 that was banned by British authorities. He was arrested in 1910 for his connections with the revolutionary group India House. Following a failed attempt to escape while being transported from Marseilles, Savarkar was sentenced to two life terms of imprisonment totaling fifty years and was moved to the Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, but released in 1921.

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Mitramela, a secret organisation was started by Veer Savarkar in the year ______

  1. 1883

  2. 1885

  3. 1895

  4. 1899
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Veer Savarkar was a revolutionary nationalist born on 28th May 1883. He founded the first secret organisation, 'Mitramela' in the year 1899. Savarkar's revolutionary activities began while studying in India and England, where he was associated with the India House and founded student societies including Abhinav Bharat Society and the Free India Society, as well as publications espousing the cause of complete Indian independence by revolutionary means. Savarkar published The Indian War of Independence about the Indian rebellion of 1857 that was banned by British authorities. He was arrested in 1910 for his connections with the revolutionary group India House. Following a failed attempt to escape while being transported from Marseilles, Savarkar was sentenced to two life terms of imprisonment totaling fifty years and was moved to the Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, but released in 1921.

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Veer Savarkar was born on the 28th May _________.

  1. 1882

  2. 1885

  3. 1883

  4. 1889
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Veer Savarkar was a revolutionary nationalist born on 28th May 1883. Savarkar's revolutionary activities began while studying in India and England, where he was associated with the India House and founded student societies including Abhinav Bharat Society and the Free India Society, as well as publications espousing the cause of complete Indian independence by revolutionary means. Savarkar published The Indian War of Independence about the Indian rebellion of 1857 that was banned by British authorities. He was arrested in 1910 for his connections with the revolutionary group India House. Following a failed attempt to escape while being transported from Marseilles, Savarkar was sentenced to two life terms of imprisonment totaling fifty years and was moved to the Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, but released in 1921.

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Savarkar believed in attaining freedom through ____________ means.

  1. Satyagraha

  2. Peaceful agitation

  3. Revolutionary

  4. None
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Veer Savarkar was a revolutionary nationalist born on 28th May 1883. Savarkar's revolutionary activities began while studying in India and England, where he was associated with the India House and founded student societies including Abhinav Bharat Society and the Free India Society, as well as publications espousing the cause of complete Indian independence by revolutionary means. Savarkar published The Indian War of Independence about the Indian rebellion of 1857 that was banned by British authorities. He was arrested in 1910 for his connections with the revolutionary group India House. Following a failed attempt to escape while being transported from Marseilles, Savarkar was sentenced to two life terms of imprisonment totaling fifty years and was moved to the Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, but released in 1921.

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The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was published by ___________.

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Bhagat Singh

  3. Lala Lajpat Rai

  4. Veer Savarkar
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Veer Savarkar was a revolutionary nationalist born on 28th May 1883. Savarkar's revolutionary activities began while studying in India and England, where he was associated with the India House and founded student societies including Abhinav Bharat Society and the Free India Society, as well as publications espousing the cause of complete Indian independence by revolutionary means. Savarkar published The Indian War of Independence about the Indian rebellion of 1857 that was banned by British authorities. He was arrested in 1910 for his connections with the revolutionary group India House. Following a failed attempt to escape while being transported from Marseilles, Savarkar was sentenced to two life terms of imprisonment totaling fifty years and was moved to the Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, but released in 1921.

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Savarkar was released from jail in the year _______.

  1. 1889

  2. 1905

  3. 1910

  4. 1921
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Veer Savarkar was a revolutionary nationalist born on 28th May 1883. Savarkar's revolutionary activities began while studying in India and England, where he was associated with the India House and founded student societies including Abhinav Bharat Society and the Free India Society, as well as publications espousing the cause of complete Indian independence by revolutionary means. Savarkar published The Indian War of Independence about the Indian rebellion of 1857 that was banned by British authorities. He was arrested in 1910 for his connections with the revolutionary group India House. Following a failed attempt to escape while being transported from Marseilles, Savarkar was sentenced to two life terms of imprisonment totaling fifty years and was moved to the Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, but released in 1921.

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The Ghadar Party took the name from ___________.

  1. The Revolt of $1857$

  2. Ist objective to wage another revolt
  3. A weekly paper Ghadar published in commemoration of the Revolt of $1857$

  4. All the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sikhs and Hindu Punjabis in USA started Ghadr movement to free India from British rule in early 1900's. It took the name from a weekly paper Ghadar published in commemoration of the Revolt of 1857. It was founded by Sohan Singh Bhakna and Lala Hardayal. Its aim was to get rid of the colonial super-power by means of an armed struggle and to set up a national democratic government on the sub-continent. 

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The earliest nationalist to commit political dacoities (a feature of the later revolutionary movements) was _______.

  1. Jyotiba Phule

  2. Chapekar brothers

  3. Vasudev Balwant Phadke

  4. Yatindra Das
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Vasudev Balwant Phadke is often called the father of the Indian armed rebellion. He organized an armed struggle against the British in the 1870s, which included raids for funds.

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Who was the moving spirit behind the organization of the Ghadar Party?

  1. Lala Hardayal

  2. V D Savarkar

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
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Explanation

Sikhs and Hindu Punjabis in USA started Ghadr movement to free India from British rule in early 1900's. It took the name from a weekly paper Ghadar published in commemoration of the Revolt of 1857. It was founded by Sohan Singh Bhakna and Lala Hardayal. Its aim was to get rid of the colonial super-power by means of an armed struggle and to set up a national democratic government on the sub-continent.