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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

Gandhiji’s concept of Ramrajya means

  1. rule of kingdom

  2. a state of Lord Rama

  3. a centralised state

  4. sovereignty of the people based on pure moral authority
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gandhiji’s concept of Ramrajya means the one God of truth and righteousness.

Multiple choice

Gandhi raised his voice in South Africa against

  1. dress code

  2. employment laws

  3. racial discrimination

  4. the British government
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mahatma Gandhi raised his voice against racial discrimination when he was working in South Africa.

Multiple choice

In 1919, Gandhi started

  1. Salt March

  2. Navajivan

  3. Indian opinion

  4. Champaran Satyagraha
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In 1919, Gandhi started Champaran Satyagraha.

Multiple choice

Gandhiji helped the British Government in Boer War by

  1. supplying arms

  2. supplying food and medicines

  3. recruiting soldiers

  4. raising an Ambulance Corps
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gandhiji encouraged the recruitment of Indian soldiers for service in South Africa by raising the Indian Ambulance Corps.

Multiple choice

In 1933, Gandhi started the publication of

  1. Young India

  2. Constructive Programme

  3. Harijan

  4. Navajivan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In 1933, Gandhi began publishing a weekly newspaper, Harijan, in English. Harijan means 'People of God'.

Multiple choice

Gandhi’s first childhood friend was

  1. Sheikh Mehtab

  2. Uka

  3. Rajkumar Shukla

  4. Maganlan Gandhi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

At Rajkot, he was sent to a primary school. He had one friend, a boy named Uka. Uka was a sweeper boy and an untouchable.