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.
1. In which year and at which place, India’s national anthem was sung for the first time?
[A] 1911, Kolkata
[B] 1912, Lucknow
[C] 1913, Delhi
[D] 1914, Bombay
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Correct Answer: A [1911, Kolkata]
Notes:
The National Anthem “Jana gana mana” was first publicly sung on 27 December 1911 during the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress. Bishan Narayan Dar was the president of the session. The National Anthem was adopted on 24 January 1950.
2. During the times of Governor-General Lord Ellenborough, which among the following acts declared slavery as illegal?
[A] Act VI
[B] Act V
[C] Act III
[D] Act VIII
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Correct Answer: B [Act V]
Notes:
The Act V of 1843 declared slavery as illegal during the tenure of Governor-General Lord Ellenborough.
3. At which among the following places, Hindu Mela was started in 1867 by Nabagopal Mitra ?
[A] Calcutta
[B] Delhi
[C] Allahabad
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: A [Calcutta]
Notes:
Hindu Mela was founded in 1867 in Calcutta by Nabagopal Mitra with the active support from the Tagore Family. The Hindu Mela was also known as the Chaitra Mela.It was largely the product of the combined efforts of Rajnarayan Basu, Dwijendranath Tagore, and Nabagopal Mitra.
4. Who was the founder of Dal Khalsa, the combined military forces of the Sikh misls active in the Punjab region?
[A] Nawab Kapur Singh
[B] Guru Gobind Singh
[C] Ranjit Singh
[D] Amar Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Nawab Kapur Singh]
Notes:
Nawab Kapur Singh is accredited with establishing the Dal Khalsa in the late 1740s. The Dal Khalsa operated from 1748 to 1799 and was composed of the combined military forces from 11 Sikh misls in the Punjab region. His tenure as the leader of the Sikh Confederacy during a particularly turbulent period was marked by resilience and strategic competence, which ultimately contributed to the strengthening of the Sikh community during that era.
5. Who among the following imposed Press censorship?
[A] Lord William Bentinck
[B] Lord Curzon
[C] Lord Wellesley
[D] Lord Rippon
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Correct Answer: C [Lord Wellesley]
Notes:
In 1799 Lord Wellesley promulgated the Press Regulations, which had the effect of imposing pre-censorship on an infant newspaper publishing industry.
6. Tilak Swaraj Fund was started to finance which of the following movements?
[A] Civil Disobedience Movement
[B] Non Cooperation Movement
[C] Champaran Satyagraha
[D] Rowlatt Satyagraha
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Correct Answer: B [Non Cooperation Movement]
Notes:
In the year 1920, a special session of INC was organized in Calcutta. Lala Lajpat Roy was the president of the session. A resolution of non-cooperation movement was adopted in the session and Later it was ratified in the Nagpur session of 1920. “Swaraj Within a Year” slogan was adopted. On 1st August 1920 Tilak died. Later Tilak Swaraj Fund was started and it helped to gather 1 crore rupees which was a part of the constructive agenda of non-cooperation movement.
7. Who among the following was the editor of Bengal Gazette or the Calcutta General Advertiser , which was the first English language newspaper, and first printed newspaper, to be published in the Indian sub-continent?
[A] Daniel Defoe
[B] Oliver Goldsmith
[C] James Augustus Hickey
[D] David Hume
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Correct Answer: C [James Augustus Hickey]
Notes:
James Augustus Hicky was an Irish. The first printed newspaper in India, Hicky’s Bengal Gazette (An English language weekly newspaper published in Kolkata) was launched by him on 29th January 1780. The publication was ceased on 30th March 1782.
8. Which Governor of Madras presidency made treaty of Mangalore with Tipu ?
[A] Eyercoote
[B] Stephenson
[C] Wellesely
[D] George Macartney
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Correct Answer: D [George Macartney]
Notes:
The Treaty of Mangalore was signed between Tipu Sultan and the British East India Company on 11 March 1784. It was signed in Mangalore and brought an end to the Second Anglo-Mysore War. George Macartney was governor of Madras Presidency at that time.
9. In which among the following current states of India, the Doot and Buddhiprakash magazines have been published since over a centenary?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Gujarat
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
The correct answer is Gujarat. The Doot and Buddhiprakash magazines have been published in Gujarat for over a century, contributing importantly to Gujarati literature and journalism. Doot, established in 1881, is one of the oldest magazines in the region, while Buddhiprakash, founded in 1905, has played a vital role in promoting social and cultural issues in Gujarat. Both magazines reflect the rich literary heritage of the state.
10. Which of the following was not a promise in Queens Proclamation issued on 1st Nov 1858 as result of 1857 revolt?
[A] Equality of treatment between Indians and Europeans
[B] Religious neutrality
[C] Indians would be admitted to all offices of the government
[D] All the above promises were present in Queens proclamation
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Correct Answer: D [All the above promises were present in Queens proclamation]
Notes:
On November 1, 1858, a grand Darbar was held at Allahabad. Here Lord Canning sent forth the royal proclamation which announced that the queen had assumed the government of India. This proclamation declared the future policy of the British Rule in India
