Modern Indian History MCQs
Multiple choice questions on Modern Indian History & Freedom Struggle for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
1. Azad Hind Fauz was formed in which among the following countries?
[A] India
[B] Singapore
[C] Japan
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [Singapore]
Notes:
Subhash Chandra Bose and Rash Behari Bose launched the Indian Independence League and the Indian National Army (INA), also called Azad Hind Fauj, at Singapore in 1943.
2. Who is considered the “Father of Muslim Renaissance in Bengal” in Bengal?
[A] Abdul Latif
[B] Mirza Ghulam Ahmed
[C] Muhammad Qasim
[D] Rashid Ahmed Gangohi
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Correct Answer: A [Abdul Latif]
Notes:
Nawab Abdul Latif Khan (1828-1893) was a prominent personality of mid 19th century Bengal and the pioneer of Muslim modernization and the architect of the Muslim Renaissance, was one of those great men who appeared as saviours of their frustrated, humiliated, demoralized and disorganized fellow countrymen under colonial rule His chief contribution was in the field of education. He was among the first to understand that young Bengali Muslims should receive modern education. He understood that the Muslims of Bengal had fallen behind in everything because of their prejudices against modern education. He devoted his whole life to removing this self-destructive prejudice from their minds.
3. Who was the first President of All-India Muslim League?
[A] Nawab Salimullah Khan
[B] Khwaja Abdul Ghani
[C] M. Shamsher Ali
[D] Aga Khan III
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Correct Answer: D [Aga Khan III]
Notes:
The All-India Muslim League was established in 1906. The party was formed in Dhaka. Its founders include Khwaja Salimullah, Vikar-ul-Mulk, Syed Amir Ali, Syed Nabiullah, Khan Bahadur Ghulam , Mustafa Chowdhury, Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah (Aga Khan III) etc. Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah (Aga Khan III) was the first permanent president of the league.
4. Who among the following was Viceroy of India at the time of partition of Bengal (1905)?
[A] Lord minto
[B] Lord curzon
[C] Lord Elgin
[D] Lord Chelmsford
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Correct Answer: B [Lord curzon]
Notes:
The Partition of Bengal was announced on 20 July 1905 by Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India and it was commensed on 16th October 1905. After that Swadeshi Movement took place in India by boycotting foreign goods. Finally, the British Government (Lord Hardinge) revoked the partition of Bengal in 1911.
5. The construction of the Delhi Iron Pillar, now located at the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque in New Delhi was constructed in which period?
[A] Maurya
[B] Satavahana
[C] Gupta
[D] Kushana
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Correct Answer: C [Gupta]
Notes:
As per Natya-darpana (by Vishakadata), the Iron pillar had been put up by Chandragupta II himself after defeating Vahilakas. He designated that pillar as a memory of the victory. The pillar is made of 98% wrought iron and has stood more than 1,600 years without rusting or decomposing.
6. Who wrote the book neel darpan?
[A] Bankim Chandra Chaterjee
[B] Rabindra Nath Tagore
[C] Dinbandhu Mitra
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Dinbandhu Mitra]
Notes:
Nil Darpan (Bengali play) was written by Dinabandhu Mitra in 1858–1859 and published in Dhaka in 1860. The main context of the play is on the event of Indigo Revolt in Bengal. The play was translated to English by Michael Madhusudan Dutta and published by Reverend James Long.
7. Which among the following place related to salt agitation?
[A] Palampur
[B] Dharsana
[C] Mehsana
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Dharsana]
Notes:
Dharasana Satyagraha was an agitation against the British salt tax. In the year 1930, Gandhiji captured the Government salt factory of Dharsana (Surat district of Gujarat). He was arrested on 4th May 1930. Later the march was continued by Abbas Tyabji. He was also arrested. After that a peaceful agitation was continued with the leadership of Sarojini Naidu and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.
8. Demand for Pakistan was raised by Mohammed Ali Jinnah in which of the following years?
[A] 1938
[B] 1940
[C] 1942
[D] 1944
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Correct Answer: B [1940]
Notes:
In 1940 at Lahore Session of Muslim League Demand for Pakistan was raised by Mohammed Ali Jinnah
9. In which of the following wars, Robert Clive was one among the prisoners of war?
[A] First Carnatic War
[B] Second Carnatic War
[C] Third Carnatic War
[D] Seven Years War
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Correct Answer: A [First Carnatic War]
Notes:
In the first Carnatic War, a French attack on Madras led to surrender of the British. The British leadership was taken prisoner and sent to Pondicherry. However, Clive was not among them. Clive along with few others were kept under weak guard in the fort itself. Clive and few others slipped out of the court disguised as locals and made their way to Fort St. David (the British post at Cuddalore).
10. Who among the following is best known for defending three Indian National Army soldiers accused of treason during World War II?
[A] Asaf Al
[B] Bhulabhai Desai
[C] Subhash Chandra Bose
[D] C Rajgopalachari
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Correct Answer: B [Bhulabhai Desai]
Notes:
Bhulabhai Desai (1877 – 1946) was an acclaimed lawyer who defended three Indian National Army soldiers accused of treason during World War II. He also attempted to negotiate a secret power-sharing agreement with Liaquat Ali Khan of the Muslim League. (Bhulabhai-Laaqut Ali Talks)
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