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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 botany water absorption and ascent of sap in plants apoplast and symplastic pathway transport of water in plants water transport

Sir J.C. Bose was supporter of _________ ascent of sap.

  1. Root pressure theory

  2. Physical force theory

  3. Vital force theory

  4. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation
Vital force theory:-
Berzelius proposed the origin of organic components by the vital force theory. According to today's organic components of synthesized only within living species.
Physical force theory:-
Godlewski explains the vertical movement of water to the plant. He said that changes in the water potential of the living cells like xylem parenchyma and medullary rays caused to raise water against gravity.
Root pressure theory:-
 It is proposed by Priestly. According to this theory, the water which is absorbed by the root hairs from soil collects in the cortical cells which becomes fully turgid. This pressure forces the water up to the xylem cells. 

Hence, the correct answer is option D.
Multiple choice geography manufacturing industries in india - i : agro-based location of industries distribution and classification of industries in india industrialisation and industrial belts

'Industrialise or Perish' was the motto of ___________.

  1. Visveswaraiah

  2. Nehru

  3. Gandhiji

  4. Vivekananda
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A Correct answer
Explanation

'Industrialise or Perish' was the motto of Visveswaraiah.

He is known for his dictum "Industrialise or perish". Stated by Ramaswamy Mudaliar quoted in The Most Celebrated Indian Engineer:Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.

Multiple choice civics understanding secularism diversity in society secularism importance and principles of secularism

First amendment to the fundamental rights for social reservation policies to the state was brought by _________.

  1. V.V. Subramaniya Iyer

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Dr. Muthu Lakshmi

  4. Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru
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D Correct answer
Explanation
The Constitution First Amendment Act of the Constitution was enacted on 1951 which made several changes to the Fundamental Rights provisions of the constitution. 
It was initiated by Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru and was enacted on 18th June, 1951. 
Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

From 1910 to 1913 new forces emerged in Muslim League politics and some of its leaders realised that rapprochement with the Congress was desirable. Which factors were responsible for this change in attitude?

  1. Britain's hostility to Turkey in the Turko- Italian War (1911-12) and Balkan Wars (1912-13) made a large section of Muslim leaders critical of British policies.

  2. The annulments of the Partition of Bengal in 1911 was seen as detrimental to the interests of Muslims in India.

  3. The younger section of emerging muslim leaders disliked the loyalist politics of the Aligarh group and leadership of big Nawabs and Zamindars.

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Several factors were responsible for this change in attitude:

  • Britain's hostility to Turkey in the Turko- Italian War (1911-12) and Balkan Wars (1912-13) made a large section of Muslim leaders critical of British policies.
  • The annulments of the Partition of Bengal in 1911 was seen as detrimental to the interests of Muslims in India.
  • The younger section of emerging Muslim leaders disliked the loyalist politics of the Aligarh group and leadership of big Nawabs and Zamindars.
  • Some young scholars influenced by the Deoband school of Muslim studies were inspired by nationalist sentiments. Among them, the most prominent were Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Habbur Rahman, Hakim Ajmal Khan, and Mazhar-ul-Haq.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

Why did the British welcomed the formation of the Muslim League?

  1. The British wanted to support the Muslim causes.

  2. Muslim League provided an opposition to the Congress.

  3. To strengthen the nationalist movement.

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Muslim League was formed under the leadership of Sir Aga Khan, the Nawab of Dhaka and Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk to the notion to safeguard the rights of Muslim people. Initially it gets great support from the British as it adopted the policy of opposition of Congress. British wanted to divide India on communal lines so they provided separate electorate to Muslims under Morley-Minto reforms. 

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

The policies of the Muslim League weakened nationalist sentiments.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The British welcomed the formation of the Muslim League. They supported the League to provide an opposition to the Congress. They won initially the support of the Muslims by asserting that the Muslim interests were different from those of Hindus. Thus, the policies of the Muslim League to some extent weakened nationalist sentiments.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

In which session of the Muslim League, the resolution for a Separate Muslim State adopted? 

  1. Delhi Session

  2. Karachi Session

  3. Lahore Session

  4. Lucknow Session
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In the Lahore session of the Muslim League, the resolution for a separate Muslim state was adopted. Lahore resolution had been the pioneering footstep for the Muslim league towards the creation of Pakistan. Also known as Pakistan Resolution, the Muslim League adopted a formal resolution in the three-day session held from 22-24th March 1940 regarding their claim for a separate state with a Muslim majority.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

Which of the following is true regarding the Muslim League?

  1. In the beginning, the Muslim League stood apart from the Indian National Movement.

  2. It opposed the Anti-partition movement.

  3. It opposed the Swadeshi and Boycott Movements.

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Muslim league was founded in 1906 with the objective to promote interests of Muslims. Initially, it stood apart from the Indian National Movement and promoted loyalty of Indian Muslims to towards the British Government. It also passed the resolution unanimously supporting the partition of Bengal and condemning the boycott or swadeshi movement. 

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

Which of the following phase of the Muslim League is known as the phase of Rapprochement with the Congress?

  1. From 1906 to 1910

  2. From 1910 to 1913

  3. From 1933 to 1935

  4. From 1939 to 1942
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The period from 1910 to 1913 is historically recognized as the phase where the Muslim League moved closer to the Congress, culminating in the Lucknow Pact.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

Which of the following is/are true regarding the activities of the Muslim League?

  1. Its political activities were directed not so much against the foreign rulers as against the Congress.

  2. Its leaders, belonging to the upper class, had little in common with the Muslim masses; and they did not fight for the removal of their grievances.

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Both statements accurately reflect the historical critique of the early Muslim League's political focus and its disconnect from the broader Muslim masses.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

The Muslim League's communalism came into being due to:

  1. Rigidity of Islam

  2. Uncharitable attitude of the Hindus

  3. Divide and rule policy of the British

  4. All the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Muslim League Communalism was mainly because development of orthodox tendencies in religion , believing more in religion than in nationalism leads to many conflicts with congress. The rigidity of Islam, Divide and rule policy of Britishers divided Hindus and muslims. Aslo the orthodox attitude of Hindus distant the league.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

The Home Rule Movement was started by

  1. Mrs Annie Besant

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. G.K. Gokhale

  4. MA Jinnah
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In September 1915, Annie Besant launched the Home Rule League, modeling demands for India on Irish models. She clearly gave a signal of fighting for a change. For the first time, India saw a political party that was to work all year round, unlike the Congress which croaked once a year. The result was that she was able to mobilize the demonstrations and organize demonstrations, public meetings and agitations.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

The activities undertaken by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan to reform Muslim society came to be known as ____.

  1. Anti-purdah Movement

  2. Aligarh Movement

  3. Lucknow Movement

  4. Scientific Society
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The movement of Muslim awakening associated with Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College came to be known as Aligarh Movement. The Aligarh Movement was the drive for modern Muslim education made a weighty and lasting contribution to the political emancipation of Indian Muslims.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

Muslim League for the first time gave a call for a separate state in

  1. 1916

  2. 1929

  3. 1937

  4. 1940
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In 1940 the league for first time called for the formation of a Muslim state that would be separate from the projected independent country of India. The league wanted a separate nation for India's Muslims because it feared that an independent India would be dominated by Hindus. 

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

Objective of the Morley-Minto Reforms was to _________.

  1. establish dyarchy in provinces

  2. abolish the post of Secretary of State for India

  3. extend Provincial Assemblies

  4. give more power to local government
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909 was primarily aimed at extending Provincial Assemblies. The number of elected members in the Imperial Legislative Council and Provincial Legislative Councils was increased. In the Provincial Councils, the non-official majority was introduced, but since some of these non-officials were nominated and not elected, the overall non-official majority remained. The elected members were also not directly elected, they were to be indirectly elected.