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. Which among the following Congress sessions was known for concession of separate electorates for the Muslims by the Congress Party?
[A] 1913 Karachi Session
[B] 1915 Bombay Session
[C] 1916 Lucknow Session
[D] 1917 Calcutta Session
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Correct Answer: C [ 1916 Lucknow Session ]
Notes:
Lucknow Session 1916 {presided by Ambica Charan Majumdar) was known for concession of separate electorates for the Muslims by the Congress Party.
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. Who founded Madras Labour Union?
[A] Subodh Banerjee
[B] B.P. Wadia
[C] Lala Lajpat Rai
[D] Bharat Bhushan Pandey
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Correct Answer: B [B.P. Wadia]
Notes:
Bahman Pestonji Wadia, commonly known as B.P. Wadia, was a prominent theosophist and labour activist born on 8th October 1881 in Mumbai, India and passed away on 20th August 1958 in Bangalore, India. He was initially part of the Theosophical Society Adyar, and later joined the United Lodge of Theosophists. On 13th April 1918, together with V. Kalyanasundaram Mudaliar, Wadia founded the Madras Labour Union, one of the first ever organised labour unions in India.
4. Which party observed the “Black Day” on July 3, 1947 against Partition of India?
[A] Indian National Congress
[B] Forward Bloc
[C] Hindu Mahasabha
[D] Communist Party of India
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Correct Answer: C [Hindu Mahasabha]
Notes:
Black Day was observed by Hindu Mahasabha on July 3 , 1947 to express resentment regarding partition of India. The observation met with considerable success in Maharashtra – in Bombay , Poona and Sholapur .
5. During the company rule, the Hindu Widows Remarriage Act was drafted by__ ?
[A] Lord Canning
[B] Lord Dalhousie
[C] Lord Hardinge
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Lord Dalhousie]
Notes:
The Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act, 1856, also Act XV, 1856, enacted on 25 July 1856, legalized the remarriage of Hindu widows in all jurisdictions of India under East India Company rule was drafted by Lord Dalhousie.
6. On which date Indian Independence Act 1947 got Royal Assent?
[A] 18 June 1947
[B] 18 July 1947
[C] 18 March 1947
[D] 18 April 1947
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Correct Answer: B [18 July 1947 ]
Notes:
The Indian Independence Act was based on the Mountbatten plan or the 3rd June plan. It was passed by the British parliament on 5th July 1947 and received royal assent on 18th July 1947. It came into being on 15th August 1947.
7. Which governor of Madras had signed a treaty with Tipu?
[A] George MaCartney
[B] Sir Archibald Campbell
[C] William Medows
[D] Sir Charles Oakeley
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Correct Answer: A [George MaCartney]
Notes:
George MaCartney, the governor of Madras had signed a treaty with Tipu Sultan, the Sultan of Mysore on 11 March 1784. Both Parties gave up the territories which were acquired during battle.
8. By which among the following acts, the East India Company lost its monopoly of trade with China?
[A] Pitts India act 1784
[B] The Charter Act of 1813
[C] The Charter Act of 1833
[D] The Charter Act of 1853
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Correct Answer: C [The Charter Act of 1833]
Notes:
Charter Act 1833 or the Saint Helena Act 1833 was passed by the British Parliament to renew the charter of East India Company which was last renewed in 1813. Via this act, the charter was renewed for 20 years but the East India Company was deprived of its commercial privileges which it enjoyed so far.
9. What key recommendation did the Motilal Nehru Committee, which submitted its report in 1928, make?
[A] Elevating the position of backward classes in free India
[B] Achieving dominion status for India
[C] Addressing the position of minorities
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Achieving dominion status for India]
Notes:
The Nehru Report, presented by the Motilal Nehru Committee in 1928, firmly recommended that the next immediate step for India should be to achieve dominion status. This indicates full internal self-government within the British Empire or the Commonwealth. The committee suggested a federal form of government, with a responsible ministry operating at the center under a two-chamber parliament.
10. Saya San rebellion during 1930s happened in which of these regions?
[A] Odisha
[B] Bengal
[C] Burma
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: C [Burma]
Notes:
The Saya San rebellion was a revolt that took place in Burma (now known as Myanmar) in the 1930s. It was led by Saya San, a traditional healer and astrologer who claimed to be a reincarnation of the ancient Burmese king Anawrahta. Saya San and his followers, who were primarily from the Karen ethnic group, launched a rebellion against the British colonial government in Burma in December 1930. The rebellion was fueled by a variety of grievances, including discontent with British rule, frustration with the erosion of traditional Karen culture, and opposition to the forced labor practices of the colonial government.
The Saya San rebellion was largely unsuccessful and was suppressed by the British military within a few months. Saya San was captured and sentenced to death, and many of his followers were also arrested and imprisoned. The rebellion had a lasting impact on Karen politics and helped to increase support for the Karen independence movement.
