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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

What was the name of the commission appointed by the British government in 1917 to address Indian political demands?

  1. The Simon Commission

  2. The Rowlatt Commission

  3. The Hunter Commission

  4. The Montagu-Chelmsford Commission
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The Montagu-Chelmsford Commission was appointed in 1917 to address Indian political demands and recommend constitutional reforms.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the non-cooperation movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920?

  1. The Quit India Movement

  2. The Civil Disobedience Movement

  3. The Non-Cooperation Movement

  4. The Salt Satyagraha
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The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920, urging Indians to boycott British institutions and goods.

Multiple choice

In which year did Annie Besant become the president of the Indian National Congress?

  1. 1917

  2. 1920

  3. 1923

  4. 1926
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Annie Besant became the president of the Indian National Congress in 1917, making her the first woman to hold this position.

Multiple choice

Which prominent Indian leader did Annie Besant mentor and influence during the freedom struggle?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Subhas Chandra Bose

  3. Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Sardar Bhagat Singh
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Annie Besant mentored and influenced Jawaharlal Nehru during the freedom struggle, shaping his political views and ideology.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the movement launched by Annie Besant in 1927 to demand dominion status for India?

  1. The Dominion Status League

  2. The Home Rule League

  3. The Indian National Congress

  4. The Non-Cooperation Movement
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Annie Besant launched the Dominion Status League in 1927 to demand dominion status for India within the British Empire.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 to protest against the British salt monopoly?

  1. The Quit India Movement

  2. The Civil Disobedience Movement

  3. The Non-Cooperation Movement

  4. The Salt Satyagraha
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The Salt Satyagraha, also known as the Dandi March, was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 to protest against the British salt monopoly.

Multiple choice

Which prominent Indian leader did Annie Besant support during the 1930s and 1940s?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Subhas Chandra Bose

  3. Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Sardar Bhagat Singh
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Annie Besant supported Jawaharlal Nehru during the 1930s and 1940s, advocating for his leadership within the Indian National Congress.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942 to demand complete independence from British rule?

  1. The Quit India Movement

  2. The Civil Disobedience Movement

  3. The Non-Cooperation Movement

  4. The Salt Satyagraha
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The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Revolution, was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942 to demand complete independence from British rule.

Multiple choice

When did the term 'Bollywood' first come into use?

  1. 1930s

  2. 1950s

  3. 1970s

  4. 1990s
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The term 'Bollywood' is a portmanteau of 'Bombay' (the former name of Mumbai) and 'Hollywood', and it came into use in the 1970s to describe the Hindi film industry.

Multiple choice

When did the Marwar Kingdom merge with the Union of India?

  1. 1947

  2. 1948

  3. 1949

  4. 1950
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The Marwar Kingdom merged with the Union of India in 1949, becoming part of the newly independent nation.

Multiple choice

What role did the Indian National Congress play in political socialization?

  1. It provided a platform for Indians to express their political views.

  2. It helped to create a sense of national identity among Indians.

  3. It mobilized Indians to participate in the freedom struggle.

  4. All of the above
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The Indian National Congress played a crucial role in political socialization by providing a platform for Indians to express their political views, helping to create a sense of national identity, and mobilizing Indians to participate in the freedom struggle.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the 'Father of Hindi Journalism'?

  1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Harishchandra
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Harishchandra is widely recognized as the 'Father of Hindi Journalism' for his contributions to the establishment and growth of Hindi newspapers.

Multiple choice

Who wrote the autobiography The Story of My Life?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sarojini Naidu

  4. Rabindranath Tagore
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The Story of My Life is the autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi, written in Gujarati and published in 1927.

Multiple choice

Which Indian author wrote the autobiography My Experiments with Truth?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sarojini Naidu

  4. Rabindranath Tagore
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My Experiments with Truth is the autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi, written in Gujarati and published in 1927.

Multiple choice

Who wrote the autobiography An Autobiography?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Sarojini Naidu

  3. Rabindranath Tagore

  4. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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An Autobiography is the autobiography of Jawaharlal Nehru, first Prime Minister of India, published in 1936.