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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

In which year was Lala Lajpat Rai born?

  1. 1865

  2. 1867

  3. 1870

  4. 1872
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Lala Lajpat Rai was born on January 28, 1865, in Dhudike, Punjab.

Multiple choice

Which movement did Lala Lajpat Rai lead in 1905?

  1. Swadeshi Movement

  2. Boycott Movement

  3. Partition of Bengal Movement

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Lala Lajpat Rai was one of the leaders of the Swadeshi Movement, Boycott Movement, and Partition of Bengal Movement.

Multiple choice

In which year did Lala Lajpat Rai found the Punjab National Bank?

  1. 1894

  2. 1895

  3. 1896

  4. 1897
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Lala Lajpat Rai founded the Punjab National Bank in 1894.

Multiple choice

In which year did Lala Lajpat Rai become the President of the Indian National Congress?

  1. 1920

  2. 1921

  3. 1922

  4. 1923
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Lala Lajpat Rai became the President of the Indian National Congress in 1920.

Multiple choice

Which movement did Lala Lajpat Rai lead in 1928?

  1. Simon Commission Boycott

  2. Civil Disobedience Movement

  3. Quit India Movement

  4. All of the above
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Lala Lajpat Rai led the Simon Commission Boycott movement in 1928.

Multiple choice

In which year did Lala Lajpat Rai die?

  1. 1927

  2. 1928

  3. 1929

  4. 1930
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lala Lajpat Rai died on November 17, 1928, due to injuries sustained during a police lathi charge.

Multiple choice

Which movement did Lala Lajpat Rai lead in 1919?

  1. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

  2. Rowlatt Satyagraha

  3. Non-Cooperation Movement

  4. All of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lala Lajpat Rai led the Rowlatt Satyagraha movement in 1919.

Multiple choice

Which movement did Lala Lajpat Rai lead in 1922?

  1. Bardoli Satyagraha

  2. Chauri Chaura Incident

  3. Quit India Movement

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Lala Lajpat Rai led the Bardoli Satyagraha movement in 1922.

Multiple choice

Which movement did Lala Lajpat Rai lead in 1923?

  1. Kakori Conspiracy Case

  2. Meerut Conspiracy Case

  3. Kanpur Conspiracy Case

  4. All of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Lala Lajpat Rai led the Kanpur Conspiracy Case movement in 1923.

Multiple choice

Which movement did Lala Lajpat Rai lead in 1925?

  1. Kakori Conspiracy Case

  2. Meerut Conspiracy Case

  3. Kanpur Conspiracy Case

  4. All of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lala Lajpat Rai led the Meerut Conspiracy Case movement in 1925.

Multiple choice

Which movement did Lala Lajpat Rai lead in 1926?

  1. Kakori Conspiracy Case

  2. Meerut Conspiracy Case

  3. Kanpur Conspiracy Case

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Lala Lajpat Rai led the Kakori Conspiracy Case movement in 1926.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a historical example of political separatism in India?

  1. The Indian National Congress's demand for self-rule.

  2. The partition of India in 1947.

  3. The formation of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu.

  4. The creation of the state of Telangana in 2014.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The partition of India in 1947 is a prominent example of political separatism, resulting in the creation of two independent nations: India and Pakistan.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Indus Script first discovered?

  1. 1856

  2. 1921

  3. 1931

  4. 1946
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indus Script was first discovered in 1921 at the archaeological site of Harappa in the Punjab region of British India (now in Pakistan).

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a famous Indian calligrapher?

  1. Mirza Ghalib

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Munshi Premchand

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru
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Mirza Ghalib was a renowned Indian calligrapher, poet, and philosopher who lived in the 19th century. He is considered one of the greatest poets of the Urdu language.

Multiple choice

When was the first modern coin issued in India?

  1. 1835

  2. 1858

  3. 1861

  4. 1870
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Explanation

The first modern coin issued in India was the one-rupee coin in 1835. It featured the effigy of King William IV on the obverse and the East India Company's seal on the reverse.