Modern Indian History & Freedom Struggle 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.
61. Which of the following was the most controversial measure of Lord Mountbatten?
[A] Partitioning of Punjab and Bengal
[B] Holding of a referendum in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP)
[C] Setting up of an Executive Council comprising of Indians alone
[D] Advancing the date of transfer of power from June 1948 to August 15,1947
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Correct Answer: D [Advancing the date of transfer of power from June 1948 to August 15,1947]
62. The pioneer of Communism in India was:
[A] S.A.Dange
[B] M.R.Jayakar
[C] M.N.Roy
[D] Nalin Gupta
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Correct Answer: C [M.N.Roy]
63. Which among the following is/ are the reasons for the failure of the Portuguese Empire in India?
1. No strong ruler after Albuquerque’s death
2. Corrupt administration
3. Inappropriate religious policy
4. Rise of other European powers
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The reasons for the failure of the Portuguese Empire in India- After the death of Albuquerque, there was no such ruler who can control the total administration, The administration became corrupt, Portuguese tried the forceful conversion of Christianity, Many powers like Dutch and English emerged and Portuguese had lost their control.
64. Arrange the following Portuguese voyagers according to their India expedition chronologically
1. Pedro Alvarez Cabral
2. Vasco Da Gama
3. Francisco De Almeida
4. Nino Da Cunha
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 2, 1, 3, 4
[C] 4, 3, 1, 2
[D] 3, 2, 4, 1
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Correct Answer: B [2, 1, 3, 4]
Notes:
Chronological order- Vasco Da Gama (1498), Pedro Alvarez Cabral (1500), Francisco De Almeida (1505), Nino Da Cunha (1529)
65. The battle of Diu was fought in which year?
[A] 1498
[B] 1500
[C] 1503
[D] 1509
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Correct Answer: D [1509]
Notes:
The battle of Diu was fought on 3rd February 1509. It was a naval battle between the Portuguese and combined force of the Sultan of Gujarat, Mamluk sultanate (Egypt) and Zamorin.
66. The King of Portugal gifted Bombay as a dowry to whom?
[A] King Charles II
[B] King Sullivan
[C] King Williams
[D] King John
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Correct Answer: A [King Charles II]
Notes:
The King of Portugal gifted Bombay as a dowry to King Charles II of England. He married the Portuguese princess Catherine. Later King Charles II handed over Bombay to the East India Company for an annual payment of ten pounds.
67. French East India Company was established in which year?
[A] 1600
[B] 1650
[C] 1664
[D] 1674
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Correct Answer: C [1664]
Notes:
French East India Company was established in 1664 by the minister of Louis XIV, Jean-Baptiste Colbert.
68. Arrange chronologically the following settlement of the French in India
1. Surat
2. Masulipatnam
3. Mahe
4. Karaikal
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 2, 3, 1, 4
[C] 4, 3, 1, 2
[D] 1, 4, 2, 3
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Correct Answer: A [1, 2, 3, 4]
Notes:
The chronological arrangement of French settlement in India- Surat (1667), Masulipatnam (1669), Chandarnagore (1673), Pondicherry (1674), Mahe (1725), Karaikal (1739).
69. The battle of St. Thomas was fought between which of the following powers?
[A] French vs English
[B] English vs Dost Ali
[C] English vs Chanda Sahib
[D] French vs Anwar-Ud-Din
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Correct Answer: D [French vs Anwar-Ud-Din]
Notes:
The battle of St. Thomas is also known as Battle of Adyar, which was fought between French commander Dupleix vs Nawab of Carnatic Anwar-Ud-Din in the year 1746.
70. Which of the following battle ended the dream of the French to set up a French empire in India?
[A] Battle of Wandiwash
[B] Battle of Plassey
[C] Battle of Bidara
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Battle of Wandiwash]
Notes:
The Battle of Wandiwash in 1760 ended the dream of the French to set up a French empire in India as they lost their possession in the war and no permission was granted to them for setting up any fort.
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