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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

Name the pamphlet that Gandhiji prepared for the purpose of educating public opinion in India about the ill-treatment of Indians in South Africa.

  1. The Grievances of Free Indians in South Africa

  2. The Grievances of Indians in South Africa

  3. The Creative Experience in South Africa

  4. Indian Ambulance Corps
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Grievances of Indians in South Africa was prepared for the purpose of educating public opinion in India about the ill-treatment of Indians in South Africa.

Multiple choice

Name the three ‘moderns’ who left a deep impression on Gandhiji’s life and captivated him by their lives, writings or a new lifestyle and philosophy.

  1. Tilak, Gokhale and Tagore

  2. Ranade, Tagore and Ruskin

  3. Ruskin, Tagore and Gokhale

  4. Tolstoy, Ruskin and Rajchandra
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tolstoy, Ruskin and Rajchandra left a deep impression on Gandhiji’s life and captivated him by their lives, writings or a new lifestyle and philosophy.

Multiple choice

Gandhiji decided to impose upon himself some vows in South Africa till the abolition of tax. Which of the following vows did he take?

  1. To walk barefoot

  2. To adopt labourer’s dress

  3. To have only one meal a day

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gandhiji decided to impose upon himself some vows in South Africa till the abolition of tax. Those vows included walking barefoot, adopting labourer’s dress and having only one meal a day.

Multiple choice

According to Gandhi, what was a blot on Hinduism?

  1. Untouchability

  2. Alcoholism

  3. Fasting

  4. Stealing
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Untouchability, as it is practiced in Hinduism today, is a sin against God and man, and is like a poison slowly eating into the very vitals of Hinduism.

Multiple choice

Gandhi wanted to

  1. separate religion from politics

  2. separate politics from religion

  3. spiritualise politics

  4. centralise politics
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Gandhi wanted to spiritualise politics.

Multiple choice

Gandhi said, “I am not a visionary. I claim to be a _____."

  1. political idealist

  2. practical idealist

  3. theoretical idealist

  4. social idealist
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B Correct answer
Explanation

I am not a visionary. I claim to be a practical idealist. The religion of non-violence is not meant merely for the rishis and saints. It is meant for the common people as well.

Multiple choice

In the relationship between politics and religion, Gandhiji

  1. wanted politics to be completely separated from religion

  2. wanted religion to be subordinated to politics

  3. believed that there is no politics without religion

  4. believed that politics ought to be secular, not based on religion
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In the relationship between politics and religion, Gandhiji believed that there is no politics without religion.