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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

“Araam Haraam hai” : slogan given by

  1. Lala lajpat Rai

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Bal gangadhar tilak

  4. Jawaharlal nehru
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Explanation

The slogan Araam Haraam hai (Rest is equivalent to being dead/laziness is a sin) was coined by Jawaharlal Nehru to encourage the nation to work hard.

Multiple choice

"Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna, Ab Hamare Dil Mein Hai” : A patriotic poem by

  1. Chandrashekhar Azad

  2. Bipin Chandra pal

  3. Begum hazrat Mahal

  4. Ram Prasad bismil
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Explanation

This famous patriotic poem was written by Ram Prasad Bismil, a revolutionary who played a key role in the Indian independence movement. It became a rallying cry for freedom fighters against British rule.

Multiple choice

"Inquilab jindabad" the feeling of patriotism

  1. Dadabhai naoroji

  2. Bhagat Singh

  3. Jawaharlal nehru

  4. Chittaranjan das
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The slogan Inquilab Zindabad was popularized by Bhagat Singh during his revolutionary activities. While it was coined by Hasrat Mohani, it is most famously associated with Bhagat Singh and the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association.

Multiple choice

The slogan "Satyamev Jayate " given by

  1. Khudiram Bose

  2. Lakshmi sahgal

  3. Lala hardayal

  4. Pandit mandan Mohan malaviya
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Explanation

Satyamev Jayate, meaning Truth Alone Triumphs, is a mantra from the Mundaka Upanishad. Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya popularized it as a national slogan during his tenure as President of the Indian National Congress.

Multiple choice

The slogan "Jai Jawan, Jai kisan" was given by

  1. Lal bahadur shastri

  2. Motilal nehru

  3. Mangal pandey

  4. Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad
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Explanation

Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second Prime Minister of India, gave the slogan Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan during the 1965 war to boost the morale of soldiers and farmers.

Multiple choice

The slogan "Vande Mataram" was given by?

  1. Sardar vallabhbhai Patel

  2. Shivaram rajguru

  3. Rash behari Bose

  4. Bankim Chandra chattopadhyay
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Explanation

Vande Mataram was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in his novel Anandamath. It became a powerful anthem for the Indian independence movement.

Multiple choice

The famous quote " A trust with destiny" is given by

  1. Dr BR Ambedkar

  2. PT jawaharlal nehru

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Abdul Kalam Azad
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Jawaharlal Nehru delivered the famous Tryst with Destiny speech on the midnight of August 14, 1947, marking India's independence.

Multiple choice

The leader of the nationalist movement in Vietnam was?

  1. Mao Zedong

  2. Ho Chi Minh

  3. Lord Mountbatten

  4. Mohandas Gandhi
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Explanation

Ho Chi Minh was the primary leader of the Vietnamese nationalist movement against French colonial rule and later against the United States. Mao Zedong was the leader of the Chinese Communist Party.

Multiple choice

When independence came in 1947, what was it about the decision that made many Indians unhappy?

  1. The country was divided along religious lines

  2. India was not allowed to have its own military

  3. Indians still had to depend on Britain for food and supplies

  4. Most wanted to turn down the offer of independence
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Explanation

The partition of India was highly controversial and resulted in massive displacement and violence because it was based on religious lines, separating Muslim-majority areas from Hindu-majority areas.