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 of the following Acts reduced the power of the Supreme Court which was constitutes as per the Regulating Act 1773?
[A] The Act of 1775
[B] The Act of 1778
[C] The Act of 1781
[D] The Act of 1784
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Correct Answer: C [The Act of 1781]
Notes:
The Act of 1781 settled the conflict between the Supreme Court and the Court of the Company by reducing the power of the Supreme Court.
22. The Maratha power reached its climax during the time of which of the following Peshwas?
[A] Balaji Biswanath
[B] Bajirao I
[C] Balaji Bajirao
[D] Balaji Bajirao II
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Correct Answer: C [Balaji Bajirao]
Notes:
The Maratha power reached its climax during the time of Balaji Bajirao in the year 1760. It is also said that during his time, the Maratha Empire suffered a severe disaster.
23. The third battle of Panipat was fought in which year?
[A] 1740
[B] 1745
[C] 1750
[D] 1761
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Correct Answer: D [1761]
Notes:
The third battle of Panipat was fought in the year 1761 (14th January). Ahmad Shah Abdali was supported by Najib-Ud-Daulah (Rohilla), Shuja-Ud-Daulah, Afghans (Doab region). Sadashivrao Bhau led the Maratha army. Marathas were defeated. Balaji Bajirao died after hearing the news of the loss in the yea 1761.
24. Queen Victoria’s proclamation was declared during the viceroyship of who of the following?
[A] Lord Canning
[B] Lord Mayo
[C] Lord Lyton
[D] Lord Hardinge I
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Correct Answer: A [Lord Canning]
Notes:
Queen Victoria’s proclamation was declared in the year 1858 (1st November) during the viceroyship of Lord Canning. As per the proclamation, the power of the East India Company was handed over to the direct control of the British Monarch. A secretary of state was appointed for this purpose.
25. Which among the following events took place during the viceroyship of Lord Ripon?
1. The age limit for civil service was raised to 21
2. First Factory Act was passed
3. Vernacular Press Act was repealed
4. Hunter commission was appointed for educational reforms
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
During the time of Lord Ripon, the age limit for civil service was raised from 18 to 21. First Factory Act was passed in the year 1881. The vernacular Press Act was repealed in 1881. Hunter commission was appointed in the year 1882 for educational reforms.
26. The Punjab Land Alienation Act was passed in which year?
[A] 1900
[B] 1903
[C] 1905
[D] 1909
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Correct Answer: A [1900]
Notes:
In the year 1900, the Punjab Land Alienation Act was passed during the viceroyship of Lord Curzon. Its main aim was to limit the transfer the ownership of land in Punjab province. A category named “agricultural tribes” was created.
27. By introducing which of the following act slavery was abolished in India?
[A] Act V of 1843
[B] Regulating Act of 1773
[C] Declaratory Act of 1781
[D] Indian Council Act of 1861
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Correct Answer: A [Act V of 1843]
Notes:
By introducing Act V of 1843 slavery was declared illegal. Buying or selling slaves was declared a criminal offense.
28. Who of the following used the term ‘Safety Valve Theory’ as a weapon against the Moderates of the Indian National Congress?
[A] Lala Lajpat Roy
[B] Surendranath Banerjee
[C] Gokhale
[D] C. R. Das
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Correct Answer: A [Lala Lajpat Roy]
Notes:
In the year 1916, Lala Lajpat Roy used the term ‘Safety Valve Theory’ in his Magazine “Young India” to attack the Moderates of the Indian National Congress.
29. Who of the following said that “The Partition of Bengal is a settled fact”?
[A] Lord Curzon
[B] S.N. Banerjee
[C] Lord Allen
[D] Mr. Rand
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Correct Answer: A [Lord Curzon]
Notes:
Lord Curzon (who is considered to be the main mastermind of the partition) said: “The Partition of Bengal is a settled fact”.
30. Consider the following:
- Damodar Hari Chapekar
- Balkrishna Hari Chapekar
- Binayak Damodar Chapekar
- Gopal Ganesh Chapekar
Who among these are known as Chapekar Brothers?
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 4
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [1 & 2]
Notes:
Damodar Hari Chapekar and Balkrishna Hari Chapekar are known as the Chapekar Brothers. They played a significant role in the revolutionary movement in Maharashtra. In the year 1897, they assassinated Mr. W. C. Rand, the Plague Commissioner of Pune.
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