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.
61. Who of the following was the last Nawab of Oudh?
[A] Saadat Ali Khan
[B] Wajid Ali Shah
[C] Ahmed Ali Shah
[D] Muajjam Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Wajid Ali Shah]
Notes:
The name of the last ruler of Oudh was Wajid Ali Shah. He ascended to the throne in the year 1847 and lasted till 1856. He died in the year1887.
62. Which of the following military reforms of Lord Dalhousie is/ are correct?
1. The movement of troops from Bengal to West was started by him
2. Enlistment of Gurkha regiment in the Indian Army was recommended by him
3. he was in favor of recruiting British troops rather than the Indians
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:
Lord Dalhousie transferred the headquarters of the Bengal artillery from Kolkata to Meerut and also shifted the army headquarters to Shimla. By his recommendation and encouragement, the enlistment of the Gurkha regiment in the army was conducted. He was always in favor of recruiting British troops as he has no faith in Indians.
63. The first underwater electric telegraph cable between India and England was laid down in which year?
[A] 1855
[B] 1856
[C] 1869
[D] 1870
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Correct Answer: D [1870]
Notes:
In the year 1870, the first underwater cable between India and England was laid down under the Red Sea. Lord Mayo was the then Viceroy of India.
64. National Voters Day is celebrated on?
[A] 25th January
[B] 25th March
[C] 23rd July
[D] 25th September
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Correct Answer: A [25th January]
Notes:
In the year 2011 the Election Commission of India launched the National Voters Day to be celebrated on 25 January every year as a part of the Systematic Voter’s Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) Programme.
65. Who of the following viceroys is known as the Father of Local Self Government?
[A] Lord Ripon
[B] Lord Lytton
[C] Lord Elgin
[D] Lord Lawrence
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Correct Answer: A [Lord Ripon]
Notes:
Local Self Government implies a Government that is constructed with freely elected local bodies below the level of the state. Lord Rippon is called the father of the Local Self Government. He was the first to introduce this in the year 1882.
66. Who of the following was the chairman of the Irrigation Commission appointed by Lord Curzon?
[A] William Egbert
[B] Volvin Scott Moncrieff
[C] Norman Kwong
[D] Ralph Steinhauer
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Correct Answer: B [Volvin Scott Moncrieff]
Notes:
Sir Volvin Scott-Moncrieff was the chairman of the Irrigation Commission appointed by Lord Curzon in the year 1901. Its report was published in the year 1903. As per the recommendation of the commission, the condition of some canals in Punjab was improved.
67. Which among the following events took place during the viceroyship of Lord Hardinge II?
1. Delhi became the capital of India
2. Komagata Maru incident took place
3. Bihar and Orissa division was separated from the Bengal Presidency
4. Gopal Krishna Gokhale died
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 4
[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:
Delhi became the capital of India in 1911. Komagata Maru incident took place in 1914. Bihar and Orissa division was separated from the Bengal Presidency in the year 1912 (22nd March). Finally, Odisha was separated from Bihar in the year 1936. Gopal Krishna Gokhale died in 1915.
68. Who of the following viceroy is also known as Christian Viceroy?
[A] Lord Chelmsford
[B] Lord Irwin
[C] Lord Reading
[D] Lord Willingdon
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Correct Answer: B [Lord Irwin]
Notes:
Lord Irwin server as the viceroy of India from 1926 to 1931. He was also known as the Christian Viceroy.
69. Before appointment as the Viceroy of India, Lord Willingdon served as the Governor of which of the following places of India?
[A] Bombay
[B] Madras
[C] Both of them
[D] Bengal
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Correct Answer: C [Both of them]
Notes:
From the year 1913 to 1917, Lord Willingdon served as the Governor of Bombay and in the year 1919 (10th April) he was appointed as the Governor of Madras. Lord Willingdon served as the Viceroy of India from 1931 to 1936.
70. Which among the following events took place during the viceroyship of Lord Willingdon?
1. Indian Military Academy was established in Dehradun
2. Poona Pact was signed
3. Third Round Table Conference held
4. Government of India Act passed
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 2 & 3
[B] 1, 2 & 4
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Indian Military Academy was established in Dehradun in the year 1932. Poona Pact was signed between Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi on 24th September 1932. Third Round Table Conference held in 1932. Government of India Act passed in the year 1935.
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