Modern Indian History MCQs

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The Portuguese built their first fortress in India at Kochi in 1503. The fortress, named Fort Emmanuel after King Manuel I of Portugal, was constructed with the permission of the ruler of the Kingdom of Kochi. Strategically located near the Malabar coast’s spice trade routes, Fort Emmanuel enabled the Portuguese to consolidate power along India’s southwestern shores. For over a century, it served as the epicenter from which the Portuguese promoted trade interests and religious proselytization in the subcontinent. Though the fort now lies in ruins on Fort Kochi Beach, it inaugurated a era of direct European involvement in Indian political and mercantile affairs.

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Bhagat Singh was convicted and executed at the young age of 23 for his involvement in the assassination of John Saunders (Lahore Conspiracy Case). Saunders was a British police officer. Bhagat Singh and his comrades sought revenge for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai which was caused by brutal police. They were convicted after a trial by a Special Tribunal which sentenced them to death by hanging. On 23 March, 1931, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were executed.

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Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule was written by Gandhiji in 1909 in his native language, Gujarati while traveling from London to South Africa. In the year 1910, it was banned by the British on the ground of seditious text.

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Bal Gangadhar Tilak started Ganapati festival in 1893. By doing so, he transformed the traditional Ganapati festival of Maharashtra into a National festival.

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The British forces under Sir Eyre Coote, defeated the French in the Battle of Wandiwash in 1760 and besieged Pondicherry. After Wandiwash, the French capital of Pondicherry fell to the British in 1761. 

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Print in India first came during the time of the Portuguese (Mid sixteenth century in Goa). Firs film in India was Raja Harishchandra (In 1913). First Radio in India- 1927. First Television in India- 1950.

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Lalitha Mahal is loated in Mysore in the state of Karnataka near Chamundi Hills. It was built in the year 1921. It was built for the exclusive stay of the Viceroy of India.

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Sambad Kaumudi was a Bengali weekly newspaper which was published in 1819 from Kolkata. It was started by Raja Rammohan Roy, the social, and educational reformer of India. The newspaper actively campaigned for the abolition of the practice of Sati.

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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.

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Nabagopal Mitra was a poet, essayist, patriot and one of the proprietors of Hindu nationalism. Hindu mela was founded by him. He also founded National Society, National School, National Press, National Paper, National Theatre, National Store, National Gymnasium and that is why he was called as ‘National Mitra’.