Modern Indian History & Freedom Struggle Questions (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.
41. Consider the following statements about Rig Vedic period:
- The societies were patriarchal in nature during the period
- Agriculture was the dominant occupation of people during the period
- Gold and copper were the widely used metals during the period
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 2 Only
[B] 1 and 3 Only
[C] 2 and 3 Only
[D] 1,2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [ 1 and 3 Only ]
Notes:
Second statement is wrong because pastoralism was the dominant occupation of people during the period.Agriculture was negligible and was mainly developed towards the end of this period.
42. Which of the following was / were included in the proposals of the August Offer of Lord Linlithgow?
- Establishment of a constitution making body for India
- Expansion of Viceroy’s Executive Council
- Freedom after war
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [ Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
1. After the war a representative Indian body would be set up to frame a constitution for India.
2. Viceroy’s Executive Council would be expanded without dela
3. Third statement is not correct. This offer promised dominion status. The minorities were assured that the government would not transfer power “to any system of government whose authority is directly denied by large and powerful elements in Indian national life.”
43. Maximum number of Famines attacked India during__?
[A] 1750-1800
[B] 1800-1850
[C] 1850-1900
[D] 1900-1950
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Correct Answer: C [1850-1900]
Notes:
This period is known for at least 2 dozen severe famines in India. Some important were: 1866-67 United Provinces, 1872-73;Punjab, Rajputana, 1874-Bihar, 1876 Deccan, Chhappania Akal 1899-1900.
44. Which Act during British India abolished the monopoly of East India Company in tea trade with China?
[A] Charter Act of 1813
[B] Charter Act of 1833
[C] Charter Act of 1853
[D] Government of India Act of 1858
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Correct Answer: B [ Charter Act of 1833 ]
Notes:
The Charter Act of 1833 became a landmark in the constitutional history of India. The Company’s monopoly of tea trade with China was now abolished and henceforth it was meant only to have political functions.
45. Which of the following places was the main center of the Dutch settlement in India?
[A] Masulipatnam
[B] Serampore
[C] Chandannagar
[D] Hooghly
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Correct Answer: B [Serampore]
Notes:
Danish East India company was set up in 1616. Serampore (Calcutta) was the main center of the Dutch settlement in India.
46. Which of the following was the immediate cause of the First Carnatic War?
[A] Dupleix attacked English ship
[B] La Bourdonnais attacked the Nawab of Karnatak
[C] Some French ship was captured by English commander Commodore Barnet
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Some French ship was captured by English commander Commodore Barnet]
Notes:
Joseph Francis Dupleix the French governor of Chandarnagar was not in favor of violence or war with English. At that time Commodore Barnet, the English commander captured some French ship. It was the immediate cause of the First Carnatic War.
47. Where did Chanda Sahib take shelter when he was defeated by Nasir Jang?
[A] Pondicherry
[B] Trichinopoly
[C] Kochi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Pondicherry]
Notes:
Chanda Sahib take shelter in Pondicherry when he was defeated by Nasir Jang. Meanwhile, Muzaffar Jang too was captured by Nasir Jang.
48. Which among the following was/ were the reasons for the deposition of Mirjafar?
1. He has no money in his treasury
2. He failed to pay the bribe to the company and servants of the Company
3. He was involved in the conspiracy against British
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:
After the battle of Plassey Mirjafar was selected as the Nawab of Bengal. In the year 1759, he started an alliance with the Dutch with the help of his agent Khoja Wajid and involved in the conspiracy against the British. At that time he has no money in his treasury. That is why he failed to pay the bribe to the company and servants of the Company. Eventually, he was expelled from the throne.
49. Which among the following battles was/ were fought between Mir Kasim and the British?
1. Battle of Katwah
2. Battle of Suti
3. Battle of Giria
4. Battle of Udaynala
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[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:
In the year 1763, the British sent Major Adams to fight against Mir Kasim. Several battles were fought. Some of them are Battle of Katwah, Battle of Suti, Battle of Giria, Battle of Udaynala.
50. Battle of Buxar was fought between which of the following powers?
[A] British vs combined force of Mir Jafar and Miran
[B] British vs combined force of Siraj-Ud-Daulah and Alivardi Khan
[C] British vs combined force of Mir Kashim, Nawab Vazir and Shuja-ud-Daula
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [British vs combined force of Mir Kashim, Nawab Vazir and Shuja-ud-Daula ]
Notes:
Battle of Buxar was fought in the year 1764. It was fought between the British vs combined force of Mir Kashim, Nawab Vazir and Shuja-Ud-Daula.
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