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. Which among the following events took place during the tenure of Lord Elgin II?
1. Khyber Pass was closed by the Afridis
2. The bubonic plague started at Bombay
3. Opium Commission was appointed
4. Severe famine broke out in UP, Punjab and Bihar
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 4
[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:
Khyber Pass was closed by the Afridis in the year 1897. The Afridis were fearful about the activities of the British. In the year 1896, Bubonic plague started at Bombay. Opium Commission was appointed in 1893. Severe famine broke out in UP, Punjab and Bihar Severe famine broke out in UP, Punjab and Bihar.
32. Who was the Viceroy of India when Cripps Mission came to India?
[A] Lord Ripon
[B] Lord Linlithgow
[C] Lord Wavell
[D] Lord Mountbatten
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Correct Answer: B [Lord Linlithgow]
Notes:
Cripps Mission came to India in the year 1942 (23rd March) with some proposals on framing the Indian Constitution. Lord Linlithgow was the viceroy of India at that time. Sir Stafford Cripps was the head of the mission.
33. In which of the following session of the Muslim League Md. Iqbal declared that the formation of the Separate province (Pakistan)?
[A] Lahore session 1940
[B] Allahabad session 1930
[C] Lahore session 1942
[D] Allahabad session 1945
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Correct Answer: B [Allahabad session 1930]
Notes:
In the Allahabad session of the Muslim League in 1930, Md. Iqbal declared that the “formation of a consolidated North-West India Muslim State appears to me to be the final destiny of Muslims at least of North-West India.”
34. Which among the following recommendation of the Royal Commission on Public Services are true?
1. Recruitment process of the superior posts should be conducted partly in India and partly in England
2. 25% of the significant posts must be filled by Indians
3. It recommended for the categorization of Class I and Class II services
4. It recommended a probation period of 2 & 3 years for direct recruits and for the ICS respectively
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The Royal Commission on Public Services was set up in the year 1912 by King by George V. As per its recommendation, the recruitment process of the superior posts should be conducted partly in India and partly in England. 25% of the significant posts must be filled by Indians. Some of them by direct recruitment and the rest by promotion. It recommended for the categorization of Class I and Class II services. It recommended a probation period of 2 & 3 years for direct recruits and for the ICS respectively.
35. Who among the following viceroy introduced the Censorship of Press Act, 1799
[A] Lord Lytton
[B] Lord Mayo
[C] Lord Wellesley
[D] Lord Ripon
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Correct Answer: C [Lord Wellesley]
Notes:
The Censorship of Press Act, 1799 was introduced by Lord Wellesley. Lord Wellesley was anticipating the French invasion that is why he introduced the act. Later Lord Hastings relaxed all restrictions.
36. Who among the following appointed Keshub Chandra Sen as the “acharya”?
[A] Raja Rammohan Roy
[B] Anandamohan Bose
[C] Shivnath Shastri
[D] Devendranath Tagore
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Correct Answer: D [Devendranath Tagore]
Notes:
Devendranath Tagore appointed Keshub Chandra Sen as the “acharya” in the year 1862. Tagore gave him the title Brahmananda to Keshub Chandra Sen. In the year 1865, he was dismissed from the office.
37. Who among the following founded the Central Hindu College at Banaras?
[A] Annie Besant
[B] Raja Rammohan Roy
[C] Debendranath Tagore
[D] Dayanand Saraswati
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Correct Answer: A [Annie Besant]
Notes:
In the year 1898, Central Hindu College was founded by Annie Besant. Arthur Richardson was the first principal.
38. Who among the following was the founder of the journal Kudi Arasu?
[A] Periyar
[B] Qasim Nanotavi
[C] K. Kelappan
[D] Narayan Guru
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Correct Answer: A [Periyar]
Notes:
Kudi Arasu was a Tamil journal founded by E.V. Ramaswamy Naiker (Periyar) on 2nd May 1925.
39. Which among the following clearly defines the policy of Laissez Faire of British India?
[A] Monopoly in Indian Trade
[B] Setting up of portfolio system
[C] Curbing all restriction on import and export
[D] Settting up modern industries in India
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Correct Answer: C [Curbing all restriction on import and export]
Notes:
The period of Laissez Faire started in 1813 and ended in 1860. Its main objective was curbing all restrictions on import and export between England and India.
40. The Communist Party of India was established in which year?
[A] 1915
[B] 1921
[C] 1925
[D] 1939
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Correct Answer: C [1925]
Notes:
In the year 1925 (26th December), the Communist Party of India (CPI) was established at Cawnpore. S.V. Ghate became the first General Secretary of CPI.
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