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. Dalhousie’s worst political blunder was ___?
[A] Annexation of Punjab
[B] Occupation of lower Burma
[C] Abolition of the ‘Doctrine of Lapse’
[D] Annexation of Oudh
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Correct Answer: D [Annexation of Oudh]
Notes:
Annexation of Oudh in February 1856 was a very important decision taken by Lord Dalhousie. But the annexation of Oudh was surely the company’s and Dalhousie’s worst blunder. It proved disadvantageous for the English as the people of Oudh strongly participated in the Revolt of 1857. The English used their giant`s strength and had injured their reputation in the eyes of the Indians. During the Revolt of 1857, the sepoys of Oudh had brought about havoc and had added to the difficulties of the British. It is said that the forced abduction of Wajid Ali Shah and annexation of Oudh were offences against good faith and public conscience.
2. 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.
3. Who among the following has written Bidrohi, the one of the most famous Bengali poem?
[A] Rabindranath Tagore
[B] Bankim Chandra Chattopadhhyaya
[C] Kazi Nazrul Islam
[D] Sambhunath Pandit
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Correct Answer: C [Kazi Nazrul Islam]
Notes:
Bidrohi is one of the most famous Bengali poems, written by Kazi Nazrul Islam in December, 1921. It was first collected in 1922 in a volume titled Agnibeena: the first anthology of Nazrul’s poems.
4. Which among the following was the first Bengali Newspaper?
[A] Samachar Darpan
[B] Samvad kaumudi
[C] Samvad Prabhakar
[D] Bengal Gazette
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Correct Answer: D [Bengal Gazette]
Notes:
Samachar Darpa was the first Bengali Newspaper. It was published on 23 May 1818 by the Baptist Missionary Society. The newspaper was an Bengali weekly paper. Digdarshan was the first Bengali month newspaper.
5. No Indian could have started the Indian National Congress…if an Indian had come forward to start such a movement embracing all Indians, the officials in India would not have allowed the movement to come into existence”
The above famous statement was given by which among the following leaders?
[A] Jawahar Lal Nehru
[B] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[C] Dada Bhai Naoroji
[D] Gopal Krishna Gokhle
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Correct Answer: D [Gopal Krishna Gokhle]
Notes:
Gopal Krishna Gokhale a social was a social reformer and political leader of INC during the time of the Indian Independence Movement. He was the founder of the Servants of India Society. He was the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi. In the year 1915, he died.
6. Which combination correctly identifies the three presidencies into which the Portuguese Asian empire was divided?
[A] Goa, Mozambique, Malacca
[B] Goa, Madagascar, Mauritius
[C] Goa, Mozambique, Mauritius
[D] Goa, Reunion, Malacca
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Correct Answer: A [Goa, Mozambique, Malacca]
Notes:
The Portuguese Asian empire was divided into three independent presidencies: Goa, Mozambique, and Malacca. Each presidency was ruled by a different supervisor. Goa was under the authority of a Viceroy, while Mozambique and Malacca were each governed by a separate governor. This system was implemented by the Portuguese to ensure effective control and efficient administration of their widespread Asian empire.
7. To do something for the Indigo Planters, who among the following persuaded Mahatma Gandhi to come to Champaran?
[A] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[B] Rajkumar Shukla
[C] Brij Kishore
[D] Mahadev Desai
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Correct Answer: B [Rajkumar Shukla]
Notes:
Rajkumar Shukla requested Gandhiji to intervene into the matter of the indigo planters of Champaran. The planter were forced to grow indigo on 3/20th of the land . It was known as Tinkathia System. The agitation of Gandhiji eventually abolished the system and helped to recover 25% of the illegally taken money of the planters from the authority.
8. Which Indian mass movement began with the famous ‘Dandi March’ of Mahatma Gandhi ?
[A] Khilafat Movement
[B] Non-Cooperation Movement
[C] Civil Disobedience Movement
[D] Quit India Movement
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Correct Answer: C [Civil Disobedience Movement]
Notes:
The Salt March or Dandi March was started on 12th March 1930 from Sabarmati Ashram and the delegation under the leadership of Gandhiji reached Dandi on 6th April 1930. They covered 240 miles in 24 days. Gandhiji violated the salt law by making salt from sea water. Later he was arrested on 4th May.
9. Who was the leader of Kols Uprising of 1831-32?
[A] Jogia Bhagat
[B] Buddho Bhagat
[C] Jatra Bhagat
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Buddho Bhagat]
Notes:
Buddho Bhagat is acknowledged as the leader of the Kols Uprising that took place in 1831-32 in Chotanagpur. It was a tribal revolt against the British colonial policy of expansionism. Bhagat, a freedom fighter, led the guerrilla combat against British rule, strategically employing the Kols rebellion and Larka rebellion as resistance modes. Also, he was responsible for rallying the tribals of Chhotanagpur against the unjust rule of the British as well as the Zamindars, a feat known as the Larka rebellion.
10. When did the event of Black Hole Tragedy of Calcutta took place?
[A] 1758
[B] 1764
[C] 1756
[D] 1759
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Correct Answer: C [1756]
Notes:
It is said that, Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, was annoyed from Britishers because they started construction of Fort William at Calcutta without his permission and also misused the trading favors. Then, Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah captured Calcutta on June 20, 1756 and took 146 English officers as prisoners and shut them in a small room. Many of them died due to suffocation. This incident was known as the Black Hole Tragedy and this story is narrated by J.H.Holwell. This incident was used by East India Company authority to win the support of British Public opinion and prepared a base for the war of aggression against Siraj-ud-Daulah.
