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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 did Gandhiji mean by "Swaraj"?

  1. Freedom for the country

  2. Self Government

  3. Freedom for the meanest of the countrymen

  4. Complete Independence
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Gandhiji meant by "Swaraj" freedom for the meanest of the countrymen.

Multiple choice

Whenever Gandhi was against anything, he

  1. went on a fast

  2. adopted violent measures

  3. went on a long march

  4. killed government officials
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gandhi was peace-loving. Hence, he avoided violent measures. He rather spoke to the people and gave hope to them.

Multiple choice

Which of the following books did Gandhi write?

  1. My Experiments with Truth

  2. Discovery of India

  3. Indian Independence

  4. My Country My Life
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The story of 'My Experiments with Truth' is the autobiography of Mohandas K. Gandhi, covering his life from early childhood.

Multiple choice

What does Mahatma mean?

  1. Intelligent one

  2. Smart one

  3. Shining star

  4. Great soul
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D Correct answer
Explanation

From the Indian title (Mahatma) meaning 'great soul', derived from Sanskrit; (maha) 'great' and (atman) 'soul, spirit, life'

Multiple choice

How did Gandhi help free India from the British rule?

  1. By many battles

  2. By revolts and riots

  3. By non-violent resistance

  4. By petition
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Gandhi helped free India from the British rule through non-violent resistance and is honoured by Indians as the father of the Indian Nation.

Multiple choice

The differences with Gandhiji led Subhas Chandra Bose to resign the Presidentship of the Indian National Congress in 1939. After leaving the Congress, he formed a new party called

  1. Indian National Party

  2. National Indian Congress

  3. Forward Bloc

  4. Freedom Bloc
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) is a left-wing nationalist political party in India. It emerged as a fraction within the Indian National Congress in 1939, led by Subhas Chandra Bose.

Multiple choice

Gandhiji stressed adult education to

  1. follow a particular tradition

  2. enlighten the members of the family

  3. make them learn to write

  4. All of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gandhiji stressed adult education to enlighten the members of the family.

Multiple choice

Gandhi called the people of lower castes as

  1. untouchables

  2. harijans

  3. kshatriyas

  4. dalits
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gandhi believed in equality of all mankind whether they belonged to the higher caste or the lower caste. He fought for the rights of the low caste people and tried to put an end to inequality. 'Harijan' means the people of God.