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. The Nasik Conspiracy Case was registered against whom?
[A] V.D Savarkar
[B] Bhagat Singh
[C] Chandrashekar Azad
[D] Aurobindo Ghosh
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Correct Answer: A [V.D Savarkar]
Notes:
Nasik Conspiracy Case (1909): On December 21, 1909, Anant Laxman Kanhere (one of the member of Abhinav Bharat Society) shot the Collector of Nashik , A M T Jackson in the theartre at Nasik. This sensational murder is known as Nasik Conspiracy Case. The members of the Abhinav Bharat Society viz. V.D. Savarkar, Ganesh Savarkar, etc. were convicted and punished.
42. Who among the following authors wrote “Akbarshahi Srigardarpan”?
[A] Siddhichandra Upadhayaya
[B] Bhimsen
[C] Padma Shankar
[D] Jagannatha Pandit
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Correct Answer: C [Padma Shankar]
Notes:
The Jain scholar, Padma Shankar wrote Akbar-Shahi Srinagar Darpan.
43. Which of the following leaders were associated with Pagal Panthis Revolt (1825-50)?
[A] Tipu Shah
[B] Karam Shah
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The Pagal Panthis was a religious sect in North-East, that preached the doctrine of truthfulness, fraternity and equality. Under
the leadership of Karam Shah and his son Tipu Shah, the armed members of this sect attacked the Zamindars. Initially, British agreed to Pagal Panthi demand, made arrangement to protect the cultivators from Zamindar. But later, launched massive military operation to suppress Pagal Panthis.
44. Who among the following personalities associated with Kuka Movement (1872)?
[A] Ram Singh
[B] Balak Singh
[C] Jawahar Mal
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
To overthrow the British rule and to restore Sikh Sovereignty over Punjab, the Kuka Movement was founded by Bhagat Jawahar Mal Sian Sahib. Later, his disciples Balak Singh and Ramsingh carried forward the movement. But, with death of Baba Ram Singh in 1885, Kuka movement slowly faded away.
45. When did Kheda Satyagraha took place?
[A] 1915
[B] 1916
[C] 1917
[D] 1918
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Correct Answer: D [1918]
Notes:
The Kheda Satyagraha (1918): The Kheda Satyagraha was initiated by Mahatma Gandhi in Kheda district of Gujarat in support of the farmers in the areaa which were facing a famine and were unable to pay revenue to the British government and Britishers were not in mood to scrap the tax. Then, Mahatma Gandhi launched “no-revenue” campaign with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The outcome of the satyragraha was British Government reduced revenue to 6.03% and ordered officials to recover revenue only
from those farmers who were willing to pay.
46. Which among the following was the most significant outcome of the Punjab Land Alienation Act in 1900?
[A] Condition of the peasants improved significantly
[B] The land revenue from peasants improved significantly
[C] Various cooperative societies of peasants came up
[D] The large land holdings got split into small land holdings
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Correct Answer: C [Various cooperative societies of peasants came up]
Notes:
Lord Curzon had introduced the Punjab Land Alienation Act in 1900. In this act, it was laid down that non-peasant could buy lands from the peasants and neither could be attached their lands in case pf non-payment of debts and nor keep the land in mortgage for more than 20 years. The result was the moneylenders stopped lending money and Lord Curzon had to open banks and these societies. Thus, various Cooperative societies of the agriculturists and Agricultural Banks were established during the time of Lord Curzon
47. Mahatma Gandhi self described himself as a ‘Philosophical Anarchist’. What belief led him to describe himself so?
- citizens had no obligation to obey the State
- State represents violence in a concentrated and organized form
- individual has a soul, but as the State is a soulless machine
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: D [ 1, 2 & 3 ]
Notes:
Mahatma Gandhi described himself as a ‘Philosophical Anarchist’ and said, “In such a state (of affairs), everyone is his own rulers. He rules himself in such a manner that he is never a hindrance to his neighbor”.
48. Consider the following statements:
1.In the First session of the Congress , it adopted a resolution expressing the dissatisfaction on the current system of Governance and demanded reforms in the Councils
2. Indian Councils act 1892 was enacted partially due to efforts of Indian National Congress
3. For the first time, Indian Councils Act had authorized the universities, District Boards, Municipalities, Zamindars and Chambers of Commerce to send members to Provincial councils.
Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 1 & 2 are correct
[C] Only 2 & 3 are correct
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: D [ All are correct ]
Notes:
All statements are correct in this question. Further note that after this resolution, Lord Dufferin had established a committee for the reforms in the councils and it was this act which introduced the principle of representation. This act authorized the universities, District Boards, Municipalities, Zamindars and Chambers of Commerce to send members to Provincial councils. The Indian Councils act 1892 increased the number of the additional members in case of the council of the governor general to maximum of 16. In case of Bombay and Madras 8-20 and In case of the Bengal 20 and In case of North Western province and Oudh 15.
49. Via the Government of India Act 1935, the following territorial adjustments were made:
- Burma was separated from India
- Orissa was separated from Bihar
- Sind was separated from Bombay
- North West Frontier Province was raised to the status of a governor’s province
Select the correct statements from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2, 3 & 4
[D] Only 1 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Via this act Burma was separated from India; two new governor’s provinces were created, a Hindu-majority province of Orissa (separated from Bihar) and a Muslim-majority province of Sind (separated from Mumbai); the Muslim-majority North West Frontier Province was raised to the status of a governor’s province.
50. As president of Indian National Congress, Subhash Chandra Bose laid emphasis upon which of the following?
- India’s Industrialization
- Planned economic growth on the Soviet Pattern
- Formation of National Planning Committee
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: D [ 1, 2 & 3 ]
Notes:
In his presidential address at the 51st Sessions of the Indian National Congress held at Haripura in February 1938, Subhas Chandra Bose spelt out his ideas about economic planning and industrialization of Free India, “The very first thing which our future National Government will have to do, would be to set up a Commission for drawing up a comprehensive plan of reconstruction.” Bose wanted that on the advise of the National Planning Commission, State would adopt a comprehensive scheme for gradually socializing our entire agricultural and industrial system in the spheres of both production and distribution. He also spoke about abolition of landlordism and liquidation of agricultural indebtedness. Subhas Chandra Bose constituted a Planning Committee under the Chairmanship of Jawaharlal Nehru for rapid industrialization of India on modern lines in consideration of the latter’s close relationship with Mahatma Gandhi, who was not in favour of Industrialisation Programme
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