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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

When was the Election Commission of India established?

  1. 1946

  2. 1950

  3. 1952

  4. 1954
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Election Commission of India was established on January 25, 1950, under Article 324 of the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the "Father of Nonviolence" and led the Indian independence movement through civil disobedience?

  1. Martin Luther King Jr.

  2. Nelson Mandela

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Aung San Suu Kyi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Mahatma Gandhi is widely recognized as the "Father of Nonviolence" for his advocacy of nonviolent civil disobedience in the Indian independence movement.

Multiple choice

What is the motto of the National Youth Corps (NYC)?

  1. Service before Self

  2. Unity in Diversity

  3. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

  4. Satyameva Jayate
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The motto of the National Youth Corps (NYC) is Service before Self.

Multiple choice

When was the first women's rights organization in India founded?

  1. 1851

  2. 1882

  3. 1905

  4. 1917
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The first women's rights organization in India, the Bharat Mahila Parishad, was founded in 1882 by Kadambini Ganguly and Anandi Gopal Joshi.

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 on 25th January 1950.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a contemporary Indian philosopher who has written extensively on the philosophy of nonviolence?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Vinoba Bhave

  3. J.C. Kumarappa

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mahatma Gandhi, Vinoba Bhave, and J.C. Kumarappa are all contemporary Indian philosophers who have written extensively on the philosophy of nonviolence.

Multiple choice

When was the Indian Territorial Army formed?

  1. 1920

  2. 1932

  3. 1942

  4. 1952
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Territorial Army was formed in 1920 as a voluntary part-time military force.

Multiple choice

When was the Indian Territorial Army deployed during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947?

  1. September 1947

  2. October 1947

  3. November 1947

  4. December 1947
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Territorial Army was deployed during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 in October 1947.

Multiple choice

When was the Indian Territorial Army deployed during the Sino-Indian War of 1962?

  1. October 1962

  2. November 1962

  3. December 1962

  4. January 1963
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Territorial Army was deployed during the Sino-Indian War of 1962 in October 1962.

Multiple choice

When was the Indian Territorial Army deployed during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965?

  1. August 1965

  2. September 1965

  3. October 1965

  4. November 1965
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Territorial Army was deployed during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 in September 1965.

Multiple choice

When was the first radio station in India established?

  1. 1923

  2. 1927

  3. 1930

  4. 1935
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The first radio station in India, the Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC), was established in 1927 in Mumbai.

Multiple choice

When did All India Radio (AIR) come into existence?

  1. 1930

  2. 1935

  3. 1940

  4. 1945
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A Correct answer
Explanation

All India Radio (AIR) came into existence in 1930, when the Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC) was merged with the Indian State Broadcasting Service (ISBS).

Multiple choice

In which year did Annie Besant first arrive in India?

  1. 1893

  2. 1905

  3. 1917

  4. 1929
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Annie Besant first arrived in India in 1893, marking the beginning of her involvement in the Indian freedom struggle.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the newspaper founded by Annie Besant in 1895?

  1. The Indian Patriot

  2. The Hindu

  3. The Leader

  4. The Amrita Bazar Patrika
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Annie Besant founded the newspaper 'The Indian Patriot' in 1895, which became a prominent voice in the Indian freedom struggle.

Multiple choice

Which prominent Indian leader did Annie Besant collaborate with to establish the Home Rule League in 1916?

  1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  2. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Subhas Chandra Bose
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Annie Besant collaborated with Bal Gangadhar Tilak to establish the Home Rule League in 1916, advocating for self-governance in India.