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.These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
11. Which among the following was first established in India?
[A] Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
[B] Sangeet Natak Akademi
[C] Sindri Fertilizer Factory
[D] The National News Print Ltd
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Correct Answer: C [Sindri Fertilizer Factory]
12. Consider the following:
- She is the first person of Indian origin to be canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church
- A commemorative coin was issued by the Government of India in her memory in 2009.
- She is only the second Indian to be elevated to sainthood after the 16th century martyr, Gonsalo Garcia, who was canonized in 1862
Who among the following fits in the above three criteria?
[A] Mother Teresa
[B] Saint Alphonsa
[C] Saint Paulina
[D] Gemma Galgani
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Correct Answer: B [Saint Alphonsa]
13. Which among the following was not a Pre-Indian National Congress Organization?
[A] Poona Sarvajanik Sabha
[B] Servants of India Society
[C] National Indian Association
[D] Indian National Association
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Correct Answer: B [Servants of India Society]
Notes:
Servants of India Society was formed in Pune, Maharashtra, on June 12, 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale along with Natesh Appaji Dravid, Gopal Krishna Deodhar and Anant Patwardhan. Objective of this society was to promote social and human development and overthrow the British rule in India.
14. The resolutions on Fundamental Rights and National Economic Policy were passed in which of the following sessions of the Indian National Congress?
[A] Belgaum,1934
[B] Lahore,1929
[C] Karachi,1931
[D] Faizpur,1936
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Correct Answer: C [Karachi,1931]
Notes:
The Karachi Resolution was passed by the Indian National Congress at its Karachi session in the year 1931. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the president of the session. The resolutions on Fundamental Rights and National Economic Policy were passed in that session.
15. Who was the first British Governor-General of India?
[A] Lord Cornwallis
[B] Warren Hastings
[C] Lord Amherst
[D] Lord William Bentick
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Correct Answer: B [Warren Hastings]
Notes:
Warren Hastings was the first British Governor-General of India from 1773 to 1785. The famous events took place in his period
were
a) The Rohilla War (1774), 1st Anglo-Maratha war (1775–1782) and 2nd Anglo-Mysore war (1780–1784) took place.
b) Abolishment of Dual Government of Bengal.
c) The Bhagavad Gita was first translated into English.
16. Who launched All Women Conference in 1927 at Madras?
[A] James Cousins
[B] Margaret Cousins
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Margaret Cousins]
Notes:
Ms. Margaret Cousins founded All India Women’s Conference (AIWC) for the upliftment and betterment of women and children.
17. Who among the following authors wrote “Masir-i-Alamgiri”?
[A] Iswar Das Nagar
[B] Minhaj-i-Siraj
[C] Ziauddin Barni
[D] Alberuni
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Correct Answer: A [Iswar Das Nagar]
Notes:
Maasir-i-Alamgiri, a history of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir, written by Iswar Das Nagar. He was a Nagar Brahman of Pattan and a Mughal civil officer in Jodhpur.
18. Who among the following authors wrote “Nuskha-i-Dil Khusha”?
[A] Bhimsen Burhanpuri
[B] Sujan Rai
[C] Khafi Khan
[D] Jagannatha Pandit
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Correct Answer: A [Bhimsen Burhanpuri]
Notes:
During Aurangzeb’s reign, Nuskha-i-Dil Khusha written by Bhimsen Burhanpuri, a Bundela officer in the Mughal service.
19. Who was the last ruler of Chola dynasty?
[A] Adhirajendra
[B] Virarajendra
[C] Kulottunga II
[D] Parantaka I
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Correct Answer: A [Adhirajendra]
Notes:
Adhirajendra was the last ruler of Chola dynasty, who was killed in a public revolt.
20. Who published the newspaper “Bombay Samachar” in 1822?
[A] Lala Jagat Narayan
[B] Raja Ram Mohan Roy
[C] James Augustus Hickey
[D] Fardunjee Marzban
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Correct Answer: D [Fardunjee Marzban]
Notes:
The Bombay Samachar is the oldest continuously published newspaper in India. It was established in 1822 by Fardunjee Marzban, it is published in Gujarati and English.
