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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

Who wrote the autobiography The Road to Freedom?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sarojini Naidu

  4. Rabindranath Tagore
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Road to Freedom is the autobiography of Jawaharlal Nehru, first Prime Minister of India, published in 1941.

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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A Correct answer
Explanation

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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A Correct answer
Explanation

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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A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Who wrote the autobiography The Road to Freedom?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sarojini Naidu

  4. Rabindranath Tagore
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Road to Freedom is the autobiography of Jawaharlal Nehru, first Prime Minister of India, published in 1941.

Multiple choice

Who wrote the autobiography The Story of My Life?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sarojini Naidu

  4. Rabindranath Tagore
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

In which year was the Nilgiri Mountain Railway completed?

  1. 1891

  2. 1892

  3. 1893

  4. 1894
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Correct answer
Explanation

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway was completed in 1899, after a construction period of six years.

Multiple choice

Who is considered the father of Indian Psychology?

  1. Swami Vivekananda

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. B. R. Ambedkar
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Explanation

Swami Vivekananda is widely regarded as the father of Indian Psychology due to his contributions to the field, including his emphasis on the importance of spirituality and meditation in psychological well-being.

Multiple choice

Who penned the autobiography 'The Story of My Life', detailing the life and struggles of Mahatma Gandhi?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Kasturba Gandhi

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Vallabhbhai Patel
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Explanation

Mahatma Gandhi's autobiography, 'The Story of My Life', offers a firsthand account of his life, his philosophy of nonviolence, and his role in India's freedom struggle.

Multiple choice

Which Indian writer and activist wrote the autobiography 'My Experiments with Truth'?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. B.R. Ambedkar

  4. Rabindranath Tagore
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Explanation

Mahatma Gandhi's autobiography, 'My Experiments with Truth', provides a detailed account of his life, his spiritual journey, and his philosophy of nonviolence.

Multiple choice

Who penned the biography 'The Life and Times of Mahatma Gandhi', which provides a comprehensive account of Gandhi's life and legacy?

  1. Louis Fischer

  2. D.G. Tendulkar

  3. B.R. Ambedkar

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru
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Explanation

Louis Fischer's biography, 'The Life and Times of Mahatma Gandhi', is a detailed and well-researched account of Gandhi's life, his political and social activism, and his impact on India's independence movement.

Multiple choice

Which Indian writer and social reformer wrote the autobiography 'An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth'?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. B.R. Ambedkar

  4. Rabindranath Tagore
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mahatma Gandhi's autobiography, 'An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth', is a profound reflection on his life, his spiritual journey, and his philosophy of nonviolence.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the 'Rebel Poet' of Bengal for his revolutionary and patriotic writings?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Kazi Nazrul Islam

  3. Jibanananda Das

  4. Jasimuddin
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kazi Nazrul Islam is known as the 'Rebel Poet' of Bengal for his revolutionary and patriotic writings, which often challenged societal norms and inspired a sense of national identity.