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. Where is the tomb of Lord Cornwallis situated?
[A] Ghazipur
[B] Gorakhpur
[C] Varanasi
[D] Ballia
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Correct Answer: A [Ghazipur]
Notes:
The tomb of Lord Cornwallis is located at Ghazipur which is a small town in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh approximately seventy kilometres east of Varanasi.
42. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Mahalwari System of land revenue?
1. It was introduced in the Ganga valley, the northwest provinces, parts of central India and the Punjab.
2. The revenue settlement under this system was done with landlords or heads of families who collectively claimed to be landlords of the village or the estate.
3. Under this system, the land revenue was determined on a permanent basis.
Select the correct chronological order using the codes given below:
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: A [1 and 2 only]
Notes:
Mahalwari system was introduced in the Ganga valley, the northwest provinces, parts of central India and the Punjab. The revenue settlement under this system was done with landlords or heads of families who collectively claimed to be landlords of the village or the estate and the land revenue was also periodically revised.
43. Which of the following statements are correct about the Indian freedom struggle?
1. Non-Cooperation Movement started in 1920.
2. Civil Disobedience Movement started in 1930.
3. The formation of Congress ministries took place in 1937.
4. The Quit India Movement began in 1942.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2 & 3
[B] 2, 3 & 4
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Non-Cooperation Movement started in 1920. Civil Disobedience Movement started in 1930. The formation of Congress ministries took place in 1937. The Quit India Movement began in 1942.
44. Which of the following in 1862 declared that “the Crown of England stood forward, the unquestioned and paramount power in India”?
[A] Lord Dalhousie
[B] Lord Canning
[C] Lord Curzon
[D] Lord Hastings
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Correct Answer: B [Lord Canning]
Notes:
Lord Canning in the year 1862 declared that “the Crown of England stood forward, the unquestioned and paramount power in India”. The British became the paramount power.
45. Which among the following princely states of India were in “direct political relations” with the Government of India?
1. Hyderabad State
2. Gwalior State
3. Jammu and Kashmir
4. Baroda State
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[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:
A total number of five princely states of India were in “direct political relations” with the Government of India i.e., Hyderabad State, Gwalior State, Jammu and Kashmir, Baroda State and the Kingdom of Mysore.
46. Who founded the Muhammadan educational congress?
[A] Hakim Ajmal Khan
[B] Rahimtulla M. Sayani
[C] Syed Hasan Imam
[D] Sir Sayyid Ahmed Khan
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Correct Answer: D [Sir Sayyid Ahmed Khan ]
Notes:
Sir Sayyid Ahmed Khan is considered to be a Muslim social reformer, who served as a judicial officer under the East India Company. He founded the Muhammaden educational congress, known since 1895 when it was referred to as Muhammad an Anglo-oriental educational conference.
47. Who among of the following was the Viceroy of India when Indian University Act, 1904 was passed?
[A] Lord Curzon
[B] Lord Dufferin
[C] Lord Minto
[D] Lord Lansdowne
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Correct Answer: A [Lord Curzon]
Notes:
The Indian Universities Act, 1904 was passed during the governorship of Lord Curzon. It was appointed in 1902 on the instructions of Lord Curzon to make recommendations for reforms in University education in India. The Commission was led by Thomas Raleigh and included among its members Syed Hussain Belgrami and Justice Gooroodas Banerjee.
48. Who of the following founded the Forward Block party?
[A] Subhash Chandra Bose
[B] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[C] Motilal Nehru
[D] K.M. Munshi
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Correct Answer: A [Subhash Chandra Bose]
Notes:
The Forward Block of the Indian National Congress was formed on 3 May 1939 by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, who had resigned from the presidency of the Indian National Congress on April 29 after being outmaneuvered by Mahatma Gandhi. The party stood for social ownership and control of both means of production and distribution. Bose became the president of the Forward Bloc and S.S. Cavesheer its vicepresident.
49. What did Jyotiba Phule’s Satyashodhak Samaj attempt in the last century?
[A] Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
[B] Led an anti-landlord and antimahajan upsurge in Satara
[C] Attacking the caste system
[D] Separate representation for untouchables
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Correct Answer: A [Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures]
Notes:
Satya Shodhak Samaj was a religion established by Mahatma Jotirao Phule on September 24, 1873. This was started as a group whose main aim was to liberate the social Shudra and Untouchable castes from exploitation and oppression. While condemning the prevalent religion, Phule established Satya Shodhak Samaj with the ideals of human well being in broader aspects, human happiness, unity, equality, and easy religious principles and rituals.
50. The ‘treaty of Mangalore’ was signed between the British East India Company and ___:
[A] Nizam of Hyderabad
[B] Nawab of Arcot
[C] Tipu Sultan
[D] Bajirao II
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Correct Answer: C [Tipu Sultan]
Notes:
The Treaty of Mangalore was signed between Tipu Sultan and the British East India Company on 11 March 1784. It was signed in Man-galore and brought an end to the Second Anglo-Mysore War.
