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. Arrange chronologically the following events during the viceroyship of Lord Chelmsford
1. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
2. Montagu Chelmsford Reforms passed
3. All India Khilafat Conference at Delhi headed by Gandhiji
4. August Declaration of Sir Edwin S. Montagu
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 4, 2, 1, 3
[C] 1, 3, 2, 4
[D] 4, 3, 2, 1
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Correct Answer: B [4, 2, 1, 3]
Notes:
August Declaration of Sir Edwin S. Montagu- 20 August 1917, Montagu Chelmsford Reforms passed- 1919 (On the basis of the August declaration), Jallianwala Bagh Massacre- 13th April 1919, All India Khilafat Conference at Delhi headed by Gandhiji- 24th November 1919.
22. Which among the following events took place during the viceroyship of Lord Reading?
1. Visva-Bharati University was established
2. Kakori Conspiracy took place
3. Communist Party of India was founded
4. C.R. Das died
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Visva-Bharati University was established in the year 1921. Kakori Conspiracy took place in Uttar Pradesh in 1925. The Communist Party of India was founded in Kanpur 1925 (25th December). C.R. Das died in 1925 in Darjeeling (West Bengal).
23. Who of the following was the longest-serving Viceroy of India?
[A] Lord Minto II
[B] Lord Wavell
[C] Lord Linlithgow
[D] Lord Wellingdon
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Correct Answer: C [Lord Linlithgow]
Notes:
Lord Linlithgow served as the viceroy of India from 1936 to 1943. His seven years tenure made him the longest-serving Viceroy of India.
24. Which of the following act empowered the Viceroy to issue Ordinances without the intervention of the Legislative Council during an emergency?
[A] Indian Council Act of 1861
[B] Charter Act of 1813
[C] Charter Act of 1853
[D] Government India Act of 1858
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Correct Answer: A [Indian Council Act of 1861]
Notes:
As per the Indian Council Act of 1861, Viceroy can promulgate Ordinances without the intervention of the Legislative Council during an emergency. Such ordinance can stay for six months.
25. Who among the following was the chairman of the Press Law Inquiry Committee of 1948?
[A] Hridaynath Basu
[B] Ganganath Jha
[C] Deenanath Pandey
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Ganganath Jha]
Notes:
In the year 1948, the Government of India set up a Press Law Inquiry Committee to suggest modification by taking into account all existing press laws of India. Ganganath Jha was appointed as the chairman of the commission.
26. The “Guarantee system” was started in which year?
[A] 1843
[B] 1849
[C] 1855
[D] 1859
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Correct Answer: B [1849]
Notes:
The “Guarantee system” for Rail Network development in India was started in 1849. It ended in 1869. Some private British companies were appointed for the development of Railway with some conditions in return.
27. In the year 1901, who among the following was appointed as the commissioner for the inspection of entire Indian railways?
[A] William Acworth
[B] Thomas Robertson
[C] David Attenborough
[D] Lord Stanley
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Correct Answer: B [Thomas Robertson]
Notes:
In the year 1901, Thomas Robertson was appointed as the commissioner for the inspection of entire Indian railways. He suggested for the construction of Rail Board and in the year 1905, Rail Board was established.
28. Which of the following founded the state of Hyderabad?
[A] Nizam-ul- Mulk
[B] Haidar Ali
[C] Sadullah Khan
[D] Tipu Sultan
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Correct Answer: A [Nizam-ul- Mulk]
Notes:
Mir Qamar-ud-din Khan Siddiqi Bayafandi who was also known as Nizam-ul- Mulk consolidated his position at Hyderabad and thus founding the state of Hyderabad. He ruled the state of Hyderabad from 1724 to 1748.
29. How many times did Vascoda Gama come to India?
[A] 1
[B] 2
[C] 3
[D] 4
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Correct Answer: C [3]
Notes:
Vasco Da Gama came to India three times. He died in the city of Cochin on Christmas Eve in 1524, three months after his arrival. As per royal instructions, Vasco Da Gama succeeded Henrique de Menezes as governor of India.
30. The British East India Company opened its first factory on the east coast at which of the following place?
[A] Masulipatanam
[B] Surat
[C] Bharuch
[D] Mumbai
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Correct Answer: A [Masulipatanam]
Notes:
The British East India Company was formed to trade in the Indian Ocean region, initially with the India and South East Asia. The British East India Company opened its first factory on the east coast at Masulipatnam. On west Coast, it was Surat.
