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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

Railways was introduced in India in the year;

  1. 1856

  2. 1845

  3. 1850

  4. 1853
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The first passenger railway line in India operated between Bori Bunder in Bombay and Thane on April 16, 1853. This marks the official introduction of railways in the country.

Multiple choice

The biggest problem caused by the Partition of India in 1947 was...

  1. the 10 million dislocated Hindus and Muslims

  2. interference from Britain

  3. border tensions with Pakistan and China

  4. Pakistan's defense agreement with the U.S
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Partition of India in 1947 led to one of the largest mass migrations in history, resulting in the displacement of approximately 10 to 15 million people and widespread communal violence.

Multiple choice

The British thought surveys were important for

  1. Writing History

  2. Efficient judgement

  3. Effective Administration

  4. Ruling India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The British considered surveys crucial for effective administration, as they needed to understand the land, topography, and resources to govern efficiently and collect revenue.

Multiple choice

The champaran movement was against the

  1. Zamindars

  2. Indigo planters

  3. local rulers

  4. None
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Champaran movement was specifically directed against the oppressive practices of European indigo planters who forced farmers to grow indigo.

Multiple choice

Who collects the revenue in the Mahalwari system?

  1. Village headman

  2. Zamindar

  3. Governor

  4. Subeadar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In the Mahalwari system, the village headman (Lambardar) was responsible for collecting revenue from the entire village (mahal) and paying it to the British.

Multiple choice

What is the other name of Munro system?

  1. Permanent settlement

  2. Mahalwari system

  3. Ryotwari system

  4. None
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Munro system is another name for the Ryotwari system, introduced by Thomas Munro, where revenue was collected directly from the cultivators (ryots).