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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

Among the key political consequences of Disraeli's Reform Act of 1867 was

  1. the outbreak of mass strikes by British industrial workers.

  2. the freeing of the last British serfs.

  3. increase in the number of voters and consensus among parties

  4. the incorporation of India into the British Empire.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Reform Act of 1867 significantly expanded the franchise to include more urban working-class men. It was a product of political maneuvering that sought to gain party advantage, leading to a broader consensus on the necessity of electoral reform.

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
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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.