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. The Interim Government at the Centre after independence was formed on the recommendations of which of the following missions?
[A] After the visit of Cripps Mission
[B] Before the visit of Cripps Mission
[C] After Mountbatten submitted his plan
[D] After the visit of the Cabinet Mission
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Correct Answer: D [After the visit of the Cabinet Mission]
Notes:
In 1946, the Cabinet Mission of Britain came to India to assist formulate manifestos and form the government. On the recommendation of the cabinet mission, the interim government of India was formed on September 2, 1946 from the newly elected Constituent Assembly. 69 per cent seats were allocated to INC and the party had a majority in 8 out of 11 Indian provinces. The members of the interim government also include the Viceroy and Commander-in-Chief of Britain and other members from All-India Muslim League. The government was formed to assist the switch of British India to India and Pakistan.
22. Why was the Swaraj Party established? (UPSC Prelims 1984)
[A] To share power in the Government
[B] To ask the British to leave India
[C] To enter the Councils and wreck the Government from within
[D] To ask the people to fight against the British
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Correct Answer: C [To enter the Councils and wreck the Government from within]
Notes:
The Swaraj Party was formed on 9 January 1923 by Indian politicians and members of the Indian National Congress who had opposed Mahatma’s suspension of all civil resistance on 5 February 1922 in response to the Chauri Chaura tragedy, where policemen were killed by a mob of protestors and to enter the Councils and wreck the Government from within.
23. What is the correct sequence of the following events?
I. The Lucknow Pact
II. The Introduction of Dyarchy
III. The Rowlatt Act
IV. The Partition of Bengal
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
Codes : (UPSC Prelims 1995)
[A] I, III, II, IV
[B] IV, I, III, II
[C] I, II, III, IV
[D] IV, III, II, I
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Correct Answer: B [IV, I, III, II]
Notes:
The Lucknow Pact – 1916
The Introduction of Dyarchy – 1919
The Rowlatt Act – February 1919
The Partition of Bengal – 1905
24. Which one of the following was the most immediate factor for the spread of Swadeshi and Boycott agitation during the first decade of the present century? (UPSC Prelims 1996)
[A] Curzon’s attempt to control the Universities
[B] Curzon’s design to curtail the sphere of local self-government
[C] Curzon’s partition of Bengal
[D] Curzon’s plan to curb the growing popularity of the Indian National Congress
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Correct Answer: C [Curzon’s partition of Bengal]
Notes:
Immediate factors for spread of Swadeshi and Boycott agitation:
• The arrest and deportation of Lala Lajput Rai and Ajit Singh, and passing of the Punjab Colonization Bill.
• A sentence of 18 months rigorous imprisonment imposed on Lokmanya Tilak
• The partition of Bengal done by Lord Curzon
25. Which act clearly distinguished between the commercial and political functions of the East India Company?
[A] Charter Act of 1813
[B] Pitt’s India Act of 1784
[C] Charter Act of 1833
[D] Charter Act of 1853
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Correct Answer: B [ Pitt’s India Act of 1784 ]
Notes:
The Pitt’s India Act of 1784 distinguished between the commercial and political affairs of the company. The Court of Directors were to manage the commercial affairs and a new body called Board of Control was created to manage the political affairs. It established the system of double government.
26. Who was the first Viceroy of Portuguese possessions in India?
[A] Albuquerque
[B] Almeida
[C] Vasco Da Gama
[D] Cabral
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Correct Answer: B [Almeida]
Notes:
Francois De Almeida was the first Viceroy of Portuguese possessions in India. He mainly focused on strengthening the Naval Power. Bluewater policy is associated with him.
27. Which of the following places was the main center of the Dutch settlement in India?
[A] Masulipatnam
[B] Serampore
[C] Chandannagar
[D] Hooghly
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Correct Answer: B [Serampore]
Notes:
Danish East India company was set up in 1616. Serampore (Calcutta) was the main center of the Dutch settlement in India.
28. Which of the following tray ended the First Carnatic War as well as the Austrian War of Succession?
[A] Treaty of Mailapur
[B] Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle
[C] Treaty of Madras
[D] Treaty of Ambore
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Correct Answer: B [Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle]
Notes:
The First Carnatic War, as well as the Austrian War of Succession, ended with the Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle in 1948, The English again got back the possession of Madras and in return French acquired Louisburg in North America.
29. Who was the Peshwa when the Treaty of Bassein was signed?
[A] Bajirao I
[B] Balaji Biswanath
[C] Madhavrao I
[D] Bajirao II
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Correct Answer: D [Bajirao II]
Notes:
The Treaty of Bassein was signed in the year 1802. It was signed between the British East India Company and Bajirao II. By signing this treaty, Peshwa came under the control of the British.
30. Which of the following language was abolished by William Bentinck as the court language?
[A] Persian
[B] Arabic
[C] Urdu
[D] Hindi
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Correct Answer: A [Persian]
Notes:
William Bentinck stopped the use of the Persian language as the court language and replaced it with the vernacular language. It was become easy to practice judicial cases and addressing of grievances in the native language.
