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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

As a law student in London, Gandhi also read

  1. The Light of Asia

  2. The Song Celestial

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. The Power of Non-violence
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C Correct answer
Explanation

As a law student in London, Gandhi also read 'The Light of Asia' and  'The Song Celestial'.

Multiple choice

When was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi born?

  1. October 20, 1869

  2. October 2, <font size="2">1869</font>

  3. August 15, <font size="2">1869</font>

  4. January 30, <font size="2">1869</font>
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869.

Multiple choice

Gandhiji’s residence at Sabarmati is known as

  1. Prerna Kunj

  2. Vasant Kunj

  3. Shanti Kunj

  4. Hridaya Kunj
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The heart of the Ashram is Hridaya Kunj, the home of Mahatma Gandhi. It was named by the famous Kakasaheb Kalelkar.

Multiple choice

Gandhiji was called half-naked and a fakir by

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. General Smuts

  3. Lord Mountbatten

  4. Winston Churchill
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Winston Churchill was the one who first referred to Gandhiji as half-naked and a fakir in public. Gandhiji regarded the expression as a compliment.