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. Who is known as ‘Mother of Indian Revolution’ ?
[A] Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi
[B] Bhikaji Rustam Kama
[C] Annie Besant
[D] Sarojini Naidu
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Correct Answer: B [ Bhikaji Rustam Kama ]
Notes:
Bhikaiji Rustom Cama,(1861-1936) was an outstanding lady of great courage, fearlessness, integrity, perseverance and passion for freedom, and is considered as the mother of Indian revolution because of her contributions to Indian freedom struggle. She was credited with designing India’s first tricolour flag with green, saffron and red stripes bearing the immortal words – Vande Matram.
2. Which among the following books was authored by Mahatma Gandhi?
[A] Hindu View of Life
[B] Hind Swaraj
[C] Discovery of India
[D] My Truth
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Correct Answer: B [Hind Swaraj]
Notes:
Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule is a book 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. It comprised his views on Swaraj, Modern Civilization, Mechanisation etc.
3. Who among the following signed the Treaty of Bassein in 1802 with the British East India Company?
[A] Baji Rao II
[B] Baji Rao I
[C] Sultan Bahadur
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Baji Rao II]
Notes:
The Treaty of Bassein (Now called Vasai) was a pact signed on December 31, 1802 between the British East India Company and Baji Rao II, the Maratha peshwa of Pune (Poona) in India after the Battle of Poona. The treaty was a decisive step in the dissolution of the Maratha Confederacy, which led to the East India Company’s usurpation of the peshwa’s territories in western India in 1818.
4. On which among the following occasions, Bombay was handed over to Britishers by the Portuguese ?
[A] Freedom of Portuguese from the control of Spain
[B] Marriage of Charles II with the Portuguese princess Catherine of Braganza
[C] Crushing of Spanish Armada by British in 1588
[D] The Treaty of Madrid in 1630
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Correct Answer: B [Marriage of Charles II with the Portuguese princess Catherine of Braganza]
Notes:
Marriage of Charles II with the Portuguese princess Catherine of Braganza was the occasion of handing over of Bombay to Britishers by the Portuguese (as part of dowry ). On 21 September 1668, the Royal Charter of 27 March 1668, led to the transfer of Bombay from Charles II to the British East India Company for an annual rent of £10.
5. The first factory by the Dutch was established at which among the following places?
[A] Surat
[B] Machilipatnam
[C] Negapatnam
[D] Pulicat
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Correct Answer: B [Machilipatnam]
Notes:
The Dutch East India Company was created in 1602 as “United East India Company” and its first permanent trading post was in Indonesia. In India, they established the first factory in Masulipattanam in 1605, followed by Pulicat in 1610, Surat in 1616, Bimilipatam in 1641 and Chinsura in 1653.
6. 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.
7. Which among the following act was known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crime act 1919?
[A] Indian Arms Act
[B] Pitts India Act
[C] Ilbert Bill
[D] Rowlatt Act
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Correct Answer: D [Rowlatt Act]
Notes:
Please note that this act triggered the Rowlatt Satyagraha. Gandhi ji called it a Black act and it took away the Habeas Corpus which forms the basis of Civil Liberties in England.
8. As per the Treaty of Allahbad (1765), the British East India Company got the diwani rights of which of the following places?
[A] Bengal
[B] Bihar
[C] Orissa
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
As per the Treaty of Allahabad (August 16, 1765), the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II granted Diwani (right to collect revenue) of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa to the British East India Company. The treaty was signed between Lord Clive and Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II and Nawab Shuja-ud-Daulah of Awadh.
9. In context of the Revolt of 1857, Mangal Pandey belonged to which Bengal Native Infantry?
[A] 32
[B] 34
[C] 36
[D] 38
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Correct Answer: B [34]
Notes:
The first Martyr of the Revolt of 1857, Mangal Pandey belonged to an Indian sepoy of 34 Bengal Native infantry unit. He refused to use the greased cartridges and single-handedly attacked and killed British officers on parade at Barrackpore. Later, he was arrested and hanged on April 8,1857 at Barrackpore. The regiment to which he belonged was disbanded and sepoys guilty of rebellion punished.
10. Which British officer suppressed the Revolt of 1857 in Gwalior?
[A] Nicholson and Hudson
[B] Colin Champbell
[C] Gen. Hugh Rose
[D] Major William Taylor
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Correct Answer: C [Gen. Hugh Rose]
Notes:
In the Great Mutiny of 1857, Jhansi ki Rani Laxmi Bai and Tantya Tope captured the Fort of Gwalior. But, the British forces under the command of Sir Hugh Rose recaptured the fort and Rani Laxmi Bai died on the battle field on June 17,1858. Tantia Tope was captured and executed on April 15, 1859.
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