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 often used the pseudonym “Balraj”?
[A] Chandra Shekhar Azad
[B] Rashbehari Bose
[C] M.N. Roy
[D] Bipin Chandra Paul
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Correct Answer: A [Chandra Shekhar Azad]
Notes:
“Balraj” pseudonym was used by Chandra Shekhar Azad when he used to sign the pamphlets issued as the commander in chief of the Hindustan Socialist Republic Army.
62. Purna Swaraj or the complete independence was demanded by the Congress in which of the following session?
[A] Madras session 1927
[B] Lahore session 1929
[C] Bombay session 1918
[D] Delhi session 1932
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Correct Answer: B [Lahore session 1929]
Notes:
In the Lahore session of INC (Beside Ravi river) in the year 1929, Congress demanded the Purna Swaraj or complete independence. Jawaharlal Nehru was the president of the session.
63. Which among the following matches of maximum ages of Civil service with their corresponding years is/ are correct?
1. 1860- 22
2. 1866- 21
3. 1878- 19
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 3 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The maximum age of the Civil Service in London was 22 in the year 1860. In the year 1866, it was lowered to 21 and in the year 1878, it was lowered to 19.
64. Which among the following about the Indian Press Act, 1910 is/ are true?
1. Magistrates were empowered to ask for a deposit between Rs 500 and 2000 from news printing presses
2. Local Government was empowered to ask for a deposit between Rs 500 and 5000 from news printing presses
3. It was repealed by Lord Reading
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:
As per the Indian Press Act 1910, Magistrates were empowered to ask for a deposit between Rs 500 and 2000 from news printing presses. Local Government was empowered to ask for a deposit between Rs 500 and 5000 from news printing presses. Later it was repealed by Lord Reading.
65. Which among the educational commission focused mainly on Primary and Secondary education?
[A] Hunter Commission
[B] Wood’s Despatch
[C] Macaulay Minutes
[D] Resolutions of 1913
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Correct Answer: A [Hunter Commission]
Notes:
Hunter commission was appointed by Lord Ripon in 1882. It focused mainly on Primary and Secondary education and special attention to female education.
66. Which among the following about Raja Rammohan Roy is/ are correct?
1. He never asked for full independence
2. He wanted more participation of Indians in the administration
3. He was in favour of civil liberty
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Raja Rammohan Roy was born in Hoogly district of Bengal on 22nd May 1772. He followed a policy like the moderate of Indian National Congress. He never asked for full independence. He wanted more participation of Indians in the administration. He was in favour of civil liberty.
67. When did Mrs. Annie Besant join the Theosophical Society?
[A] 1889
[B] 1892
[C] 1893
[D] 1899
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Correct Answer: A [1889]
Notes:
In the year 1889, Annie Besant joined the Theosophical Society and she came to Indian in 1893. She is considered as the founder of the Theosophical Society in India.
68. Who among the following gave the message to the youth of India “Be strong and the fearless”?
[A] Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
[B] Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar
[C] Swami Vivekananda
[D] Raja Rammohan Roy
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Correct Answer: C [Swami Vivekananda]
Notes:
Swami Vivekananda gave the message to the youth of India “Be strong and the fearless”. He was born in 1863.
69. The Hindu widows’ remarriage act was passed in which year?
[A] 1829
[B] 1835
[C] 1842
[D] 1856
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Correct Answer: D [1856]
Notes:
The Hindu widows’ remarriage act was passed on 26 July 1856. It is also known as Act XV which declared the remarriage of Hindu widows is legal. The tremendous effort of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar and the help of Lord Dalhousie helped to pass the bill.
70. Who among the following said, “If religion does not sanction social reform, then change religion”?
[A] Gopal Hari Deshmukh
[B] Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
[C] Gopal Krishna Gokhale
[D] B.R. Ambedkar
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Correct Answer: A [Gopal Hari Deshmukh]
Notes:
Gopal Hari Deshmukh was also known as Lokahitawadi said that “If religion does not sanction social reform, then change religion”.
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