Modern Indian History & Freedom Struggle Questions (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.
91. Partition of Bengal took place in which of the following year?
[A] 1903
[B] 1905
[C] 1907
[D] 1909
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Correct Answer: B [1905]
Notes:
Partition of Bengal took place in the year 1905. Division of Bengal was carried out by the British viceroy in India, Lord Curzon. The step began a transformation of the Indian National Congress from a middle-class pressure group into a nationwide mass movement.
92. Under the Scheme of 1793 implemented by Cornwallis, which was the highest Civil Court in India?
[A] Supreme Court of Judicature of Calcutta
[B] Sadar Diwani Adalat
[C] Sadar Nizamat Adalat
[D] High Court of India
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Correct Answer: B [Sadar Diwani Adalat]
Notes:
Under the Scheme of 1793, the Sadar Diwani Adalat which consisted of the Governor-General and Council continued to be the highest Civil Court subject to appeals to the King-in-Council when the subject-matter of the dispute was of the value of £ 5,000 or more. But one important reform introduced by the scheme was that Sadar Diwani Adalat was also constituted as a Court of Supervision and Inspection over the Mofussil Diwani Adalats so that administration of justice could be toned up.
93. First Anglo-Sikh War happened in which of the following years?
[A] 1845 and 1846
[B] 1847 and 1848
[C] 1849 and 1850
[D] 1850 and 1851
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Correct Answer: A [ 1845 and 1846]
Notes:
The First Anglo-Sikh War was fought between the Sikh Empire and the East India Company in the years 1845 and 1846. It resulted in partial subjugation of the Sikh kingdom.
94. In which year, Rabindranath Tagore won Nobel Prize?
[A] 1911
[B] 1912
[C] 1913
[D] 1914
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Correct Answer: C [1913]
Notes:
Rabindranath Tagore awarded Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.
95. In Which year, Bardoli satyagrah took place?
[A] 1925
[B] 1926
[C] 1927
[D] 1928
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Correct Answer: D [1928]
Notes:
Due to increase in land revenue by 22 %, the satyagraha was led by Vallabhbhai Patel at Bardoli, Gujarat. Under the leadership of Patel, the Bardoli peasants decided to refuse payments of the revised assessment until the Government appointed an independent tribunal or accepted the current amount as full payment. Those who opposed the movement had to faced a social boycott. The outcome of the satyagraha was British Government setup Maxwell-Broomfield commission, reduced land Revenue to 6.03% and returned confiscated land back to farmers. In this struggle, Vallabhbhai Patel got the title of “Sardar” by local farmers of Bardoli.
96. Who was defeated by Subhash Chandra Bose during his re-election as President of INC at the Tripuri Session in 1939?
[A] J.B.Kriplani
[B] Pattabhi Sitaramaiyya
[C] Rajendra Prasad
[D] Abul Kalam Azad
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Correct Answer: B [Pattabhi Sitaramaiyya]
Notes:
Subhash Chandra Bose, who had been the Congress President for a year, desired another one-year term at the end of 1938. Subhash felt the German threat to Britain in the Second World War was an opportunity to launch an all-out mass disobedience movement to kick out the British. However, Gandhi didn’t favour a second term for Subhash. Subhash was adamant, and a contest ensued: Subhas vs. Pattabhi Sitaramayya of Andhra PCC. Sitaramayya was backed by Gandhi. Subhash was re-elected by 1580 to 1375 votes on 29 January 1939. However, Subhash faced several issues and resigned in April 1939. He announced formation of the Forward Bloc within the Congress in May 1939. His place as Congress President was taken by Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
97. On which date, Muslim League celebrated the “Day of Deliverance” in 1939?
[A] 15 March
[B] 27 September
[C] 15 October
[D] 22 December
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Correct Answer: D [22 December]
Notes:
Day of Deliverance or Youm-i-Nizat was a celebration by All-India Muslim League and others on 22 December 1939 to rejoice the resignation of all members of Congress party from provincial and central offices in protest over their not having been consulted over the decision to enter World War II alongside Britain. According to them, the Deliverance was the deliverance from the “misrule” of the Congress. This was a ‘Himalayan blunder’ of the Congress, and was Jinnah was determined to take full advantage of it.
98. Who became a member of the Royal Commission on Indian Decentralisation in 1907?
[A] Surendranath Banerjee
[B] Sir Pherozshah Mehta
[C] Romesh Chunder Dutt
[D] Panambakkam Anandacharlu
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Correct Answer: C [Romesh Chunder Dutt]
Notes:
Romesh Chunder Dutt is one of the best-known historians of those times. He served as Dewan of Baroda state and also became a member of the Royal Commission on Indian Decentralisation in 1907.
99. Considering the following statements, identify the correct person from the options given below:
i) She was a personal physician of Gandhiji
ii) She also took part in Quit India Movement
iii) She also served the post of Health minister of independent India
[A] Ela Bhatt
[B] Sushila Nayyar
[C] Amalprava Das
[D] Saraswathi Gora
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Correct Answer: B [Sushila Nayyar]
Notes:
Dr. Sushila Nayyar was sister of Pyare Lal, one of the assoicates of Gandhi. She became the personal physician of Gandhi and took part in Quit India Movement. She was sent to jail along with Gandhi. After indepedence she became Union cabinet Minister of Health.
100. Which among the following books was/ were written by Subhas Chandra Bose?
1. An Indian Pilgrim
2. The Indian Struggle
3. Taruner Swapna
4. Satya ke Prayog
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 2 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The books written by Subhas Chandra Bose are An Indian Pilgrim, The Indian Struggle (1942), Taruner Swapna. Satya ke Prayog was written by Mahatma Gandhi.
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