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.
31. Who was the viceroy of India when the Chauri Chaura incident took place?
[A] Lord Chelmsford
[B] Lord Reading
[C] Lord Irwin
[D] Lord Hardinge II
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Correct Answer: B [Lord Reading]
Notes:
Chauri Chaura incident took place in the year 1922 (5th February). Lord Reading was the then viceroy. After the Incident Gandhiji withdrew the Non-cooperation movement.
32. From whom Gandhiji received his first lessons of non-violence and truth?
[A] Rajchandra Ravjibhai
[B] M.G. Ranade
[C] G.K. Gokhale
[D] Lala Lajpat Roy
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Correct Answer: A [ Rajchandra Ravjibhai ]
Notes:
Gandhiji received his first lessons of non-violence and truth from Rajchandra Ravjibhai. Gandhiji met him in Bombay.
33. What is the name of the autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi?
[A] Mein Kampf
[B] A confession
[C] The Story of My Experiments with Truth
[D] The Story of My Life as a Lawyer
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Correct Answer: C [ The Story of My Experiments with Truth ]
Notes:
The name of the autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi is “The Story of My Experiments with Truth”. From the year 1925 to 1929 he published it in his journal Navjivan. The english translation of this autobiography was published in the journal “Young India”.
34. Social Service League was established in which year?
[A] 1911
[B] 1913
[C] 1915
[D] 1925
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Correct Answer: A [1911]
Notes:
In the year 1911, the Social Service League was established by Narayan Malhar Joshi. This organization used to provide training to the volunteers for fighting against famines, epidemics, floods and other disasters.
35. Which among the following matches of the leaders of the Brahmo Samaj and their ideology are correct?
1. Raja Rammohan Ray- Unusual intellectual ability
2. Debendranath Tagore- Deep learning and spiritual poise
3. Keshab Chandra Sen- Influenced by Christianity
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The characteristics of Rammohan Ray was unusual intellectual ability. The characteristics of Debendranath Tagore was deep learning and spiritual poise. The characteristics of Keshab Chandra Sen was influenced by Christianity.
36. Which of the following were the first to set up sea trade centres in India?
[A] The Portuguese
[B] The French
[C] The English
[D] The Dutch
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Correct Answer: A [The Portuguese]
Notes:
The Portuguese were the first Europeans to set up sea trade centres in India. Vasco da Gama led the first successful voyage to India in 1498. He arrived at Calicut, now in Kerala. The Portuguese established their first European trading centre at Kollam, Kerala which marks the beginning of colonial era in India in 1502.
37. French could not succeed in India in the 18th century due to which of the following reason?
[A] They sided with the weak Indian sides such as Chanda Sahib and Muzaffar Jang
[B] Dupleix was called back at a crucial time
[C] They conspired against the Indian powers
[D] Their trading company was heavily dependent on the French Government
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Correct Answer: D [Their trading company was heavily dependent on the French Government]
Notes:
French East India Company was founded by Jean-Baptiste Colbert in 1664 with the intention of rivalling the success of the English and the Dutch in India. Their trading company was heavily dependent on the French government.
38. In which of the following year, did the British introduce Gregorian calender in their dominion in India?
[A] 1740
[B] 1752
[C] 1765
[D] 1772
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Correct Answer: B [1752]
Notes:
The Gregorian Calendar is the most widely used calendar in the world today. An act of Parliament which was passed in 1752 introduced the new calendar in the colonies of the British Empire.
39. Which of the following Presided the Lahore Session of Muslim League?
[A] Liaqat Ali Khan
[B] Chaudhary Khaliquzzaman
[C] Mohammad Ali Jinnah
[D] Fatima Jinnah
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Correct Answer: C [Mohammad Ali Jinnah]
Notes:
The resolution for the establishment of a separate nation for the Muslims passed in the annual session of the All India Muslim League held in Lahore on 22–24 March 1940. Lahore session was presided over by Mohammad Ali Jinnah.
40. During which of the following period did Gandhiji give the slogan of ‘Swaraj in one year’?
[A] During Non-cooperation Movement
[B] During Round Table Conference
[C] During Dandi March
[D] During Civil Disobedience Movement
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Correct Answer: A [During Non-cooperation Movement]
Notes:
Mahatma Gandhi launched the Non-cooperation movement on 5th September 1920 with the aim of self-governance and obtaining full independence. During the Non-cooperation Movement, Mahatma Gandhi gave the slogan of Swaraj in one year.
