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.
21. Which act gave recognition to the ‘portfolio system’ introduced by Lord Canning in 1859?
[A] Indian Councils Act, 1861
[B] Indian Councils Act, 1892
[C] Government of India Act, 1858
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [ Indian Councils Act, 1861 ]
Notes:
The Indian Councils Act, 1861 recognized the portfolio system introduced by Lord Canning. Under this system, a member of the Viceroy’s council was made in-charge of one or more departments of the government and was authorized to issue final orders on behalf of the council on matters of this department.
22. Who was the Vice President of the executive council formed during the interim government in 1946?
[A] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[B] C. Rajagopalachari
[C] KM Munshi
[D] Jawaharlal Nehru
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Correct Answer: D [ Jawaharlal Nehru ]
Notes:
The formation of the interim government was announced on 24th August, 1946. Viceroy was to be the President of the executive council. And Jawaharlal Nehru was designated the Vice President of the executive council.
23. Battle of Bidderra was fought between which of the following powers in the year 1759?
[A] English vs Dutch
[B] English vs French
[C] Danish vs Portueguese
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [English vs Dutch]
Notes:
Battle of Bidderra was fought between English and Dutch in the year 1759. Colonel Forde defeated the Dutch.
24. The first Rohilla war was fought during the reign of which of the following governor-general?
[A] Lord Minto I
[B] Lord Wellesley
[C] Warren Hastings
[D] Lord Cornowallis
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Correct Answer: C [Warren Hastings]
Notes:
The first Rohilla war (1773-74) was fought during the reign of Warren Hastings. This war played a significant role during the impeachment of Warren Hastings as he was charged for destroying a nation.
25. The Maratha power reached its climax during the time of which of the following Peshwas?
[A] Balaji Biswanath
[B] Bajirao I
[C] Balaji Bajirao
[D] Balaji Bajirao II
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Correct Answer: C [Balaji Bajirao]
Notes:
The Maratha power reached its climax during the time of Balaji Bajirao in the year 1760. It is also said that during his time, the Maratha Empire suffered a severe disaster.
26. The ruler of which of the following place improved his administration after receiving a threat from Lord Auckland?
[A] Ruler of Satara
[B] Ruler of Indore
[C] Ruler of Gwalior
[D] Ruler of Poona
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Correct Answer: B [Ruler of Indore]
Notes:
Ruler of Indore improved his administration after receiving a threat from Lord Auckland. The same situation occurred in the case of the ruler of Satara. But did not follow the instruction and later he was forcefully abdicated.
27. Poona Pact was signed between which of the following?
[A] Gandhiji and Ramsay Macdonald
[B] Gandhiji and B.R. Ambedkar
[C] Gandhiji and Lord Irwin
[D] B.R. Ambedkar and Lord Irwin
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Correct Answer: B [Gandhiji and B.R. Ambedkar]
Notes:
Poona Pact was signed on 25th September 1932 between Gandhiji and Mahatma Gandhi. By protesting the Communal Electorate announced by Ramsay Macdonald, Gandhiji started fasting in Yeraveda Jail. In the meantime, Dr. Ambedkar tried to negotiate with Gandhiji. He managed to secure the joint electorate and reservation for the depressed class.
28. Why did Congress refuse to join the interim government at first?
[A] There was no discretionary power
[B] Presence of communal representation
[C] No assurance of separate Hindu State
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Presence of communal representation]
Notes:
Setting up of interim government was suggested by the Cabinet Mission Plan. Congress refused to join first as the presence of communal representation was there. But Congress agreed to join the conference on constitutional matters.
29. Who was the head of the commission which was appointed by Congress to investigate the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
[A] C.R. Das
[B] Motilal Nehru
[C] Ambika Charan Majumdar
[D] B.V Patel
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Correct Answer: A [C.R. Das]
Notes:
Congress appointed a commission under the leadership of C.R Das to investigate the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. Other members of the commission were Gandhiji, Motilal Nehru, Jayakar, Abbas Tyabji.
30. Which of the following book influenced Gandhiji to adopt the policy of nonviolence?
[A] The Kingdom of God Is Within You
[B] The Force of Nonviolence
[C] A Testament of Hope
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [ The Kingdom of God Is Within You ]
Notes:
Gandhiji received the inspiration of nonviolence from the book “The Kingdom of God Is Within You” which was written by Leo Tolstoy (Russian writer and philosopher) in the year 1894.
