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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 current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

What was common in both the struggle in Nepal and Bolivia?

  1. In both the cases struggle invloved mass mobilization

  2. In both the cases people used violence

  3. In both the cases the demands of people were not fulfilled

  4. In both the cases government ignored the people
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Both the struggle for democracy in Nepal and the water war in Bolivia involved massive public mobilization and protests to challenge the existing power structures.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

The Aligarh Movement came into being for the regeneration of the Muslim Society in India _______________.

  1. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

  2. Sri Syed Ahmad Khan

  3. Munammad Ali Jinnah

  4. Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded the Aligarh Movement to promote modern education and social reform among Muslims in India. The other figures listed were political leaders involved in different movements or eras.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

Which one of the following statement in regard to the participation of All India National Congress in the provincial assembly elections held in 1937, under the Government of India Act 1935, is not incorrect?

  1. Only the Right Wing of the Congress participated in the elections

  2. The objective of the reaffirmed election manifesto of the Congress was to use the Act in the maximum possible welfare of the common people of India

  3. Mahatma Gandhi did not address a single election meeting

  4. The Congress won the elections in half of the provinces
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Option C states that Mahatma Gandhi did not address a single election meeting during the 1937 provincial elections, which is actually correct (making the 'not incorrect' phrasing valid). Gandhi did not directly campaign but offered guidance. Options A and B are incorrect (the whole Congress participated, and the manifesto was about using the Act for welfare, not 'maximum possible welfare'). Option D is incorrect because Congress won 7 out of 11 provinces, not half.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

The war between India and Pakistan in Kashmir in 1965, the sending of Indian troops to Sri Lanka in 1987, and the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi in 1991 all demonstrate that in South Asia _________.

  1. the Shinto religion is a significant force

  2. United Nations peace-keeping forces are ineffective

  3. regional and ethnic rivalries remain strong

  4. nations are vulnerable to communist takeover
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The events mentioned (Kashmir conflict, Sri Lanka intervention, Rajiv Gandhi assassination) highlight the persistent regional, ethnic, and political tensions that have defined South Asian geopolitics.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

______ was the leader of "Chipko Movement".

  1. Medha Patkar

  2. Subhash Gheising

  3. Balasaheb Doeras

  4. Sunderlal Bahuguna
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sunderlal Bahuguna was a prominent leader and activist of the Chipko Movement, which focused on the conservation of forests in the Himalayas.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

When was Zamindari System abolished in Tamil Nadu?

  1. $1947$
  2. $1948$
  3. $1960$
  4. $1952$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Madras Estates (Abolition and Conversion into Ryotwari) Act was enacted in 1948 to abolish the Zamindari system in the Madras Presidency, which included parts of modern-day Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

Whom of the following persons played a great role in spreading Annie Besant Home Rule League?
1. Arundale
2. C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyar
3. B.P. Wadia
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 only

  2. 3 only

  3. 1 and 2

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The home rule leagues were based on Irish Home Rule Leagues which represented a new trend of aggressive politics. Its pioneers were Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Annie Besant. Besant’s home rule league began in 1916, Arundale, C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyar, and B.P. Wadia were her lieutenants who carried out most of the work.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

The Eka Movement was organized against ___________________.

  1. High rents and oppression by Thikadars

  2. Forced plantation of Indigo

  3. British interference in their territory

  4. Hindu landlords by Muslim laborers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Eka Movement, 1921-22 was basically against the oppression by the thekedars and higher rent, generally higher than 50% of the recorded rent. The peasants of regions Hardoi, Sitapur and Bahraich were involved in the movement. It was led by Madari Pasi at the end of 1921.

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

Which of the following was not due to Bhakti movement?

  1. Many temples were built

  2. Reforms took place in Hinduism

  3. Regional languages developed

  4. Brought harmony among Hindus and Muslims
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

 In the Bhakti movement, there were new ideas in the Hindu religion where the message of pure devotion to God was spread by different saints. It believed in emotion and compassion to connect with God through the language of common men and feeling of brotherhood and harmony. Hence, it did no accept the idea of idols and temple worship. 

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

The Pandharpur Movement is associated with the Bhakti Movement of ____.

  1. Assam

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Bengal

  4. Both (a) and (c)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Pandharpur movement is associated with the Bhakti movement of Maharashtra. The Vaishnav saints of Maharashtra were worshippers of Lord Vitthala (Vishnu) of Pandharpur. Jnaneshwar, Namadeva, Tukaram, Ekanath were those saints who popularised Vitthala Worship. They wrote devotional poems called "Abhangs" in the Marathi language.

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

The Bhakti Movement was first organised by ___________.

  1. Ramanuja

  2. Kabir

  3. Ramananda

  4. Nanak
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ramanuja was the first exponent of the Bhakti movement. He gave the philosophy of Vishistadvaita. He believed in Brahma as a supreme and individual soul. He believed that God could be achieved by the soul through Bhakti.

Multiple choice economics emerging issues in indian economy industrial development in india need and growth of industrialisation secondary sector : industry

Indian railway, the biggest public sector undertaking in India, was introduced in __________.

  1. 1871

  2. 1853

  3. 1946

  4. 1981
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
The Railways was first introduced in country in 1853 by Lord Dalhousie.  The British presented the railroad framework in India, since they felt the requirement for a quick and speedy transportation to convey the crude materials the nation over effectively which was required by them.