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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
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Townshend Acts
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Quebec Act
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Intolerable Acts
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Stamp Act
D
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Explanation
The Stamp Act of 1765 imposed a direct tax on the colonies by requiring that many printed materials in the colonies be produced on stamped paper made in London.
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The British government between 1867-72
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Colonial government between 1942-93
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Indian government between 1967-69
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Economic government between 1899-1960
A
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The first systematic census in India was conducted by the British colonial government between 1867 and 1872.
B
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Rajput courts were significant patrons of culture, and many Rajput rulers supported the Bhakti movement, which flourished under their patronage.
C
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India gained its independence from British colonial rule on August 15, 1947, following the partition of the subcontinent.
A
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The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on August 8, 1942, during World War II, demanding an end to British rule in India.
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Mahatma Gandhi
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Sarojini Naidu
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Indra Gandhi
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Sc Bose
A
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The Dandi March (also known as the Salt March) was led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 as part of the civil disobedience movement against the British salt tax. Gandhi walked 240 miles to the Arabian Sea to make salt illegally. Options B, C, and D are incorrect - while Sarojini Naidu participated, and other leaders were involved, Gandhi led the march.
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Sabarmati Ashram
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Natal congress
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Communist Party
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Labour union
B
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Gandhiji established the Natal Indian Congress in 1894 while in South Africa to fight against discrimination faced by Indians. Sabarmati Ashram was established later in India.
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Khilafat movement
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Swadeshi movement
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Salt movement
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Quit India movemen
B
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The Swadeshi movement was launched in response to the 1905 partition of Bengal. It involved boycotting foreign goods and promoting indigenous products.
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Champaran movement
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Natal movement
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Quit India movement
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Punjab movement
A
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The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 was the first movement led by Mahatma Gandhi in India. It addressed the grievances of indigo farmers.
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Quit India movement
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The salt march
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Non cooperation movement
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None of these
C
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Explanation
Chitta Ranjan Das was a prominent leader in the Non-Cooperation Movement. He was a key figure in the Swaraj Party alongside Motilal Nehru.
A
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The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Kranti, was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942.
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Mahatma Gandhi
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Sarojini Naidu
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Indra Gandhi
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Sc Bose
A
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Explanation
Mahatma Gandhi led the Dandi March in 1930 to protest the British salt tax. This is a duplicate of the first question.
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Sabarmati Ashram
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Natal congress
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Communist Party
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Labour union
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Gandhiji established the Natal Indian Congress in South Africa in 1894. This is a duplicate of the second question.
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Khilafat movement
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Swadeshi movement
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Salt movement
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Quit India movemen
B
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Explanation
The Swadeshi movement was the direct response to the partition of Bengal in 1905. This is a duplicate of the third question.
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Champaran movement
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Natal movement
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Quit India movement
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Punjab movement
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Champaran movement was the first successful movement led by Gandhiji in India. This is a duplicate of the fifth question.