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. Which act gave recognition to the ‘portfolio system’ introduced by Lord Canning in 1859?
[A] Indian Councils Act, 1861
[B] Indian Councils Act, 1892
[C] Government of India Act, 1858
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [ Indian Councils Act, 1861 ]
Notes:
The Indian Councils Act, 1861 recognized the portfolio system introduced by Lord Canning. Under this system, a member of the Viceroy’s council was made in-charge of one or more departments of the government and was authorized to issue final orders on behalf of the council on matters of this department.
22. Who issued the Golden Farman in favor of British East India Company in 1632?
[A] Abdullah Qutb Shah
[B] Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
[C] Abul Hasan Qutb Shah
[D] Jamsheed Quli Qutb Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Abdullah Qutb Shah]
Notes:
In the year 1632, the Golden Farman was issued to The East India Company by the Sultan of Golconda Abdulla Qutb Shah. This firman allowed them to reopen their factory at Masulipatam and this improved the position of the company.
23. Who of the following said, “William Bentinck’s seven years’ rule was an era of peace, retrenchment and reform”?
[A] R. C. Dutt
[B] Lord Macaulay
[C] Grenville Austin
[D] H. T. Prinsep
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Correct Answer: A [R. C. Dutt]
Notes:
It was R. C. Dutt who said: “William Bentinck’s seven years’ rule was an era of peace, retrenchment and reform”.
24. The Age of Consent Act was signed during the time of which of the following viceroys?
[A] Lord Ripon
[B] Lord Lansdowne
[C] Lord Elgin II
[D] Lord Dufferin
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Correct Answer: B [Lord Lansdowne]
Notes:
The Age of Consent Act was signed in 1891 during the viceroyship of Lord Lansdowne. By this act, the age limit of girls was raised from 10 to 12 within which protection was given to them. Marriage of girls under the age of twelve was prohibited.
25. Indian Coinage and Paper Currency act (1899) was passed during the time of which of the following viceroys?
[A] Lord Ripon
[B] Lord Lytton
[C] Lord Hardinge II
[D] Lord Curzon
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Correct Answer: D [Lord Curzon]
Notes:
Indian Coinage and Paper Currency act (1899) was passed during the time of Lord Curzon. It established a rupee ratio and the gold exchange standard.
26. King George V came to India during the viceroyship of who of the following?
[A] Lord Hardinge I
[B] Lord Hardinge II
[C] Lord Ripon
[D] Lord Chelmsford
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Correct Answer: B [Lord Hardinge II]
Notes:
King George V came to India in the year 1911, during the time of Lord Hardinge II. A grand durbar was arranged in the year 1911. On that occasion, the transfer of capital from Kolkata to Delhi was announced.
27. Before appointment as the Viceroy of India, Lord Willingdon served as the Governor of which of the following places of India?
[A] Bombay
[B] Madras
[C] Both of them
[D] Bengal
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Correct Answer: C [Both of them]
Notes:
From the year 1913 to 1917, Lord Willingdon served as the Governor of Bombay and in the year 1919 (10th April) he was appointed as the Governor of Madras. Lord Willingdon served as the Viceroy of India from 1931 to 1936.
28. In which session of the Indian National Congress was the resolution of the Non-cooperation movement adopted?
[A] Calcutta session 1920
[B] Delhi session 1918
[C] Amritsar session 1919
[D] Bombay session 1919
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Correct Answer: A [Calcutta session 1920]
Notes:
The resolution of the Non-cooperation movement was adopted during the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress in 1920. This movement, led by Mahatma Gandhi, aimed at securing full Swaraj or self-rule. The movement marked a new phase in India’s struggle for freedom, primarily because it was based on the philosophy of non-violent resistance or Satyagraha.
29. Which of the following books was written by Gandhiji when he was traveling from London to South Africa?
[A] Hind Swaraj
[B] Mein Kampf
[C] War and Peace
[D] A confession
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Correct Answer: A [ Hind Swaraj ]
Notes:
Gandhiji wrote the book “Hind Swaraj” in the Gujarati language when he was traveling from London to South Africa in the year 1909. He translated the book in English when the Gujarati version was banned in the year 1910 by the British.
30. Which among the following are correct about the Royal Commission on Public Services?
1. It was set up in the year 1912
2. Lord Islington was the chairman of the commission
3. The report of the commission was submitted in 1915
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Royal Commission on Public Services was set up in the year 1912 by King by George V under the chairmanship of Lord Islington. It was formed to look at the strategies for enlistment to the Indian Civil Service and other Civil Service, imperial and provincial and states of administration, pay, leave and annuity. The report of the commission was submitted in 1915.
