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.
21. Which among the following provisions was not provided by the Charter Act of 1833?
[A] Governor General of Bengal was made the Governor General of India
[B] Government of Bombay and Madras were deprived of their legislative powers
[C] The activities of East India Company as a commercial entity ended
[D] The Portfolio system was given a statutory Recognition
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Correct Answer: D [The Portfolio system was given a statutory Recognition]
Notes:
The portfolio system was introduced by Lord Canning in 1859. The Indian Councils Act of 1861, empowered the Viceroy to make rules and orders that is going to be more convenient transaction of business in the council and it gave recognition to the Portfolio system.
22. Consider the following statements: 1. Zaminadari Association was founded in 1837 and was later known as Landholders Society 2. Zamindari Association merged with the British Indian Association within a decade of its formation. 3. British Indian Association was established by Dada Bhai Naoroji
Which among the above statements is/ are correct
[A] Only 1 and 2 are correct
[B] Only 2 & 3 are correct
[C] Only 1 & 3 are correct
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 and 2 are correct]
Notes:
The Zamindari Association or the Landholders Society, was established in 12th November 1837 to safeguard the interests of the landlords. It was founded by Dwarkanath Tagore, Prasanna Kumar Tagore, Radhakanta Deb. Landholders Society and Bengal British India Society merged with British India Association. The British Indian Association was founded in 1851 at Calcutta. Raja radhakanta dev and debendranath tagore was appointed as its President and Secretary respectively.
23. Who among the following had translated the famous drama Neel Darpan in English?
[A] Madhusudan Datta
[B] Dinabandu Mitra
[C] Harish Chandra Mukerjee
[D] Sisir Kumar Ghose
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Correct Answer: A [Madhusudan Datta]
Notes:
Neel Darpan (Bengali play) was written by Dinabandhu Mitra in 1858–1859 and published in Dhaka in 1860. The main context of the play is on the event of Indigo Revolt in Bengal. The play was translated to English by Michael Madhusudan Dutta and published by Reverend James Long.
24. Who among the following was the President of Indian National Congress at the time of Independence?
[A] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[B] J B Kriplani
[C] Dr. Bhimrao Amedkar
[D] Jawahar Lal Nehru
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Correct Answer: B [J B Kriplani]
Notes:
Acharya JB Kripalani was the president of Indian National Congress during the transfer of power in 1947. He was one of the most ardent Gandhians.
25. About which of the following books, Mahatma Gandhi has said that “it brought about an instaneous and practical transformation in my life”?
[A] Anna Karenina
[B] War & Peace
[C] Kingdom of God is within You
[D] Unto this last
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Correct Answer: D [Unto this last]
Notes:
Unto This Last is an essay and book on economy which was written by John Ruskin. It was first published in 1860 in the monthly journal Cornhill Magazine. Ruskin inspired Gandhiji’s decision to live an austere life. Gandhiji quoted “It brought about an instaneous and practical transformation in my life”.
26. Who among the following gave the safety valve theory for Indian National Congress ?
[A] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[B] Lala Lajpat Rai
[C] Bipinchandra Pal
[D] MN Roy
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Correct Answer: B [Lala Lajpat Rai]
Notes:
Lala Lajpat Rai used the safety valve theory in “Young India” in 1916 and said that it was a product of brain of Lord Dufferin.
27. The revolutionary organisation ‘Abhinav Bharat Society’ was founded in 1904 by:
[A] Bhagat Singh
[B] Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
[C] Barindra Kumar Ghosh
[D] Pulin Behari Das
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Correct Answer: B [Vinayak Damodar Savarkar]
Notes:
Abhinav Bharat Society was founded by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and his brother Ganesh Damodar Savarkar in 1904. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was a student of Fergusson College at Pune. The former name of the organization was Mitra Mela. In the year 1952, the society was disbanded.
28. Who was the author of the book 1857 in “India: Mutiny or War of Independence?”?
[A] Maulana Azad
[B] SB Chaudhari
[C] SN Sen
[D] AT Embree
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Correct Answer: D [AT Embree]
Notes:
The book, “1857 in India: Mutiny or War of Independence?” was written by AT Embree.
29. Who is known as the Father of Civil Service in India?
[A] George Barlow
[B] Lord Minto-I
[C] Lord Wellesley
[D] Lord Cornwallis
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Correct Answer: D [Lord Cornwallis]
Notes:
In order to consolidate the British rule in India, the civil services were reformed, modernised and rationalised by Lord
Cornwallis and hence, he is known as the “Father of Indian Civil Service”. The basic principle was the separation of revenue administration from the judicial administration. The Collector was diprived of judicial and magisterial powers, he became only the head of revenue administration. The posts of district judges were created to look after judicial administration. He reserved all the convenanted services for Britishers and excluded Indians from superior posts. Due to doubtfulness about the integrity and ability of Indians, he introduced this policy.
30. Who authored the book on Paramveer Chakra Awardees ‘Paramveer Parwane’?
[A] Somnath Sharma
[B] Prabhakiran Jain
[C] Aman Anand
[D] Bipin Rawat
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Correct Answer: B [Prabhakiran Jain]
Notes:
General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff, has released a book on Paramveer Chakra Awardees – ‘Paramveer Parwane’ on 20 March 2018. The book illustrates the bravery of Paramveer Chakra Awardees from 1947 to 1965 and is written by Dr. Prabhakiran Jain published by Medha Books. The book has 11 short stories, poems and songs highlighting the history of the battles in which the brave soldiers sacrificed their lives and have shown the utmost courage & leadership while facing the enemy during War to protect the motherland. The book is available in paperback & coffee table book format and its second part will be released shortly.
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