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. On which of the following days Purna Swaraj Day was observed?
[A] 26th November, 1947
[B] 26th October, 1949
[C] 26th January, 1950
[D] 26th January, 1930
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Correct Answer: D [26th January, 1930]
Notes:
The Purna Swaraj declaration, or Declaration of the Independence of India was promulgated by the Indian National Congress on January 26, 1930, resolving the Congress and Indian nationalists to fight for Purna Swaraj, or complete self-rule independent of the British Empire.
It was later to be celebrated as independent India’s Republic Day—called for “complete freedom from the British”.
22. Who among the following drafted the resolution of fundament rights for the Karachi Session of Congress in 1931? (UPSC Prelims 2005)
[A] Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
[B] Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
[C] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[D] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Correct Answer: B [Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru]
Notes:
The Karachi session was presided by Sardar Patel. The congress adopted a resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Policy which represented the Party’s Social, Economic and Political programme. It was later known as Karachi Resolution. Nehru drafted the resolution on Fundamental Rights.
23. The Vandavasi fort is situated in which of the following states of India?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
The Vandavasi fort is situated in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It was a part of the historic Seven Years War.
24. Who was the Peshwa when the Treaty of Bassein was signed?
[A] Bajirao I
[B] Balaji Biswanath
[C] Madhavrao I
[D] Bajirao II
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Correct Answer: D [Bajirao II]
Notes:
The Treaty of Bassein was signed in the year 1802. It was signed between the British East India Company and Bajirao II. By signing this treaty, Peshwa came under the control of the British.
25. The Calcutta Medical College was established by William Bentinck in which year?
[A] 1828
[B] 1829
[C] 1833
[D] 1835
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Correct Answer: D [1835]
Notes:
Calcutta Medical College was established in the year 1835. The former name of the college was Medical College, Bengal.
26. Which among the following initiatives taken by Lord Auckland is true?
1. He set up scholarships for Government schools
2. He announced the vernacular language as the medium of instruction in primary schools
3. He established medical college at Bombay and Madras
4. He declared knowing the English language will be an advantage in public employment
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Lord Auckland established medical college at Bombay and Madras. Not only that he set up many Government schools and provided scholarships and declared that the medium of language in primary school would be vernacular language.
27. Bengal Rent Act was passed in which year?
[A] 1861
[B] 1859
[C] 1855
[D] 1852
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Correct Answer: B [1859]
Notes:
The Bengal Rent Act of 1859 recognised occupancy rights for cultivators who had held land for twelve years. It also provided protections concerning rent, although its practical benefits were limited by proof requirements and litigation.
28. Queen Victoria was declared the Empress of India in which year?
[A] 1858
[B] 1866
[C] 1877
[D] 1879
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Correct Answer: C [1877]
Notes:
In the year 1877, Queen Victoria was declared the Empress of during the Delhi Durbar. Lord Lytton was the then Viceroy of India.
29. The capital of India was transferred from Calcutta to Delhi in which year?
[A] 1905
[B] 1906
[C] 1911
[D] 1915
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Correct Answer: C [1911]
Notes:
Calcutta was the capital of India from the year 1773 to 1911. In the year 1911 Delhi became the capital of India. Calcutta was the center point of revolutionary activities at that time and it was located far away from central India. That is why the British transferred the capital from Calcutta to Delhi.
30. Who of the following was the viceroy of India when the First Round Table Conference took place?
[A] Lord Willingdon
[B] Lord Linlithgow
[C] Lord Reading
[D] Lord Irwin
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Correct Answer: D [Lord Irwin]
Notes:
The First Round Table Conference took place in the year 1930 (November). Lord Irwin was the then Viceroy of India.
