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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 general knowledge history
  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Bankim chandra Chattarjee

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Mahatma Gandhi

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Vande Mataram was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay (Chattarjee) in 1870s, published in his novel Anandamath in 1882. It became India's national song. Tagore wrote Jana Gana Mana, the national anthem.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. BHAGWAN DAS

  2. PURUSHOTTAM DAS TANDON

  3. M.VISVESVARAYYA

  4. GOPINATH BARDOLOI

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

M. Visvesvaraya was a renowned engineering pioneer who contributed significantly to Indian infrastructure development. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955 for his exceptional service, making option C correct. The other options, while notable figures, were not primarily engineering pioneers.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Swami Vivekanand

  2. Swami Dayanand

  3. Swami Virjanand

  4. Mahatma Hansraj

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in 1875 to reform Hinduism and promote Vedic principles. Swami Vivekanand was associated with Ramakrishna Mission, Swami Virjanand was Dayanand's guru, and Mahatma Hansraj was a prominent Arya Samajist but not its founder.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. SURAT 48 SECS

  2. CALCUTTA 52 SECS

  3. MADRAS 48 SECS

  4. BOMBAY 50 SECS

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Jana Gana Mana was first sung at the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress in 1911, and it lasted approximately 52 seconds. It was sung on Day 2 of the session (December 27, 1911). The Surat session is associated with the 1907 split, while Madras and Bombay are incorrect for this specific historical fact.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

  2. Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar

  3. Swami Vivekanand

  4. Swami Darshnanand

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828 in Calcutta, a reform movement that sought to modernize Hindu society and abolish practices like Sati.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. April 6th 1894

  2. Sept. 21st 1885

  3. Sept. 21st 1870

  4. April 14th 1864

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

To answer this question, the user needs to know who Mahatma Hansraj is and basic knowledge about his life.

Mahatma Hansraj was an Indian educationist who founded the Dayanand Anglo-Vedic (DAV) school system. He was born in Punjab, India, and is known for his efforts to promote education in India.

Now, let's go through each option and determine which one is correct:

A. April 6th 1894: This option is incorrect as it is not the birth date of Mahatma Hansraj.

B. Sept. 21st 1885: This option is incorrect as it is not the birth date of Mahatma Hansraj.

C. Sept. 21st 1870: This option is incorrect as it is not the birth date of Mahatma Hansraj.

D. April 14th 1864: This option is correct. Mahatma Hansraj was born on April 14th, 1864, in Punjab, India.

Therefore, the answer is: D

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  2. Tolstoy

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Albert Einstein

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Albert Einstein spoke these words praising Gandhi's philosophy of individual moral leadership over material wealth. He admired Gandhi's approach of using personal example and moral force rather than material resources to advance humanity.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Mahatma Hansraj

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Swami Dayanand

  4. none

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mahatma Hansraj established the first D.A.V. (Dayanand Anglo-Vedic) school in 1886 at Lahore, which is now in Pakistan. He was inspired by Swami Dayanand Saraswati's teachings and became the first principal of the school, serving for 25 years without accepting salary. While Swami Dayanand inspired the movement, Hansraj actually founded the first school.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. 1938

  2. 1935

  3. 1928

  4. 1930

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mahatma Hansraj, a prominent Arya Samaj leader and educationist who founded DAV College, passed away in 1938. He was a key figure in the Dayanand Anglo-Vedic (DAV) movement and contributed significantly to education in Punjab.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. 1803

  2. 1903

  3. 1968

  4. 1977

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai (formerly Bombay) opened its doors to guests on December 16, 1903. It was commissioned by Jamsetji Tata and built at a cost of £250,000. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they don't match the historical opening date.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. 1945

  2. 1955

  3. 1855

  4. 1965

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tata Motors (formerly TELCO - Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company) was established in 1945. The company began as a manufacturer of locomotives and later expanded into commercial and passenger vehicles. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they don't match the historical founding year.