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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 Swadeshi movement

What is another name of extremists phase ?

  1. Satya graha

  2. Gandhian phase

  3. Non co-operation movement

  4. Swadeshi movement

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The extremist phase of the Indian National Congress is often associated with the Swadeshi movement, which marked a shift toward more militant methods of protest.

Multiple choice social history of clothing clothing: a social history history

Which nationalist never gave up the western style suit?

  1. Motilal Nehru

  2. B.R. Ambedkar

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Vallabhbai Patel
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B Correct answer
Explanation

B.R. Ambedkar was known for consistently wearing Western-style suits throughout his public life, symbolizing his rejection of traditional caste-based dress codes.

Multiple choice social history of clothing clothing: a social history history

Who used cloth as a symbolic weapon against the British rule?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Babasaheb Ambedkar

  3. Sarojini Naidu

  4. Kamala Nehru
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mahatma Gandhi famously used khadi and the spinning wheel as symbolic weapons of resistance against British economic dominance and colonial rule.

Multiple choice social history of clothing clothing: a social history history

Which out of the following gave Mahatma Gandhi important ideas about using cloth as a symbolic weapon against British rule?

  1. Quit India movement

  2. Jalianwalabagh massacre

  3. Swadeshi movement

  4. Salt Satyagraha
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Swadeshi movement, which promoted the use of indigenous goods and the boycott of British textiles, provided the foundational ideas for Gandhi's use of cloth as a political tool.

Multiple choice social history of clothing clothing: a social history history

Who among the following suggested that instead of combining Indian and European dress, India's national dress should combine elements of Hindu and Muslim dress?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rabindranath Tagore suggested that a national dress for India should synthesize elements of both Hindu and Muslim traditions to represent a unified national identity.

Multiple choice

Which policy aimed to divide and weaken the Indian National Congress during the British Raj?

  1. Divide and Rule

  2. Quit India Movement

  3. Non-Cooperation Movement

  4. Civil Disobedience Movement
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Divide and Rule' policy was employed by the British Raj to create divisions among different religious, ethnic, and social groups in India, with the aim of weakening the unity of the Indian National Congress.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the British policy of gradual transfer of power to Indian leaders?

  1. Dominion Status

  2. Quit India Movement

  3. Diarchy

  4. Indianization
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dominion Status was the British policy of gradually transferring power to Indian leaders, with the goal of eventually granting India dominion status within the British Empire.

Multiple choice

Which Indian leader led the Quit India Movement in 1942?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Subhas Chandra Bose
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mahatma Gandhi was the leader of the Quit India Movement in 1942, which called for the immediate withdrawal of British rule from India.

Multiple choice

When did India gain independence from British rule?

  1. 1945

  2. 1946

  3. 1947

  4. 1948
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C Correct answer
Explanation

India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947, after a long struggle for freedom.

Multiple choice

When was the Election Commission of India established?

  1. 1950

  2. 1952

  3. 1954

  4. 1956
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Election Commission of India was established in 1950 under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution.

Multiple choice

In what year was the first Indian feature film, Raja Harishchandra, released?

  1. 1913

  2. 1915

  3. 1917

  4. 1919
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Raja Harishchandra, directed by Dadasaheb Phalke, was released in 1913 and is considered to be the first Indian feature film.

Multiple choice

Who wrote the autobiography 'My Story', which chronicles her life as a social reformer and freedom fighter?

  1. Annie Besant

  2. Sarojini Naidu

  3. Kamala Nehru

  4. Vijayalakshmi Pandit
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Annie Besant's autobiography, 'My Story', offers a detailed account of her involvement in the Indian independence movement and her work as a social reformer.

Multiple choice

Who wrote the autobiography 'The Discovery of India', which provides a historical and cultural overview of India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Sarojini Naidu

  4. Annie Besant
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jawaharlal Nehru's autobiography, 'The Discovery of India', provides a historical and cultural overview of India from ancient times to the modern era.

Multiple choice

Who wrote the autobiography 'My Experiments with Truth', which is considered a classic of Indian literature and philosophy?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sarojini Naidu

  4. Annie Besant
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mahatma Gandhi's autobiography, 'My Experiments with Truth', is considered a classic of Indian literature and philosophy.

Multiple choice

When was the first railway line in India constructed?

  1. 1853

  2. 1863

  3. 1873

  4. 1883
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first railway line in India was constructed between Bombay (now Mumbai) and Thane in 1853.