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.
71. Gandhiji established Tolstoy Farm near Johannesburg in which year?
[A] 1893
[B] 1899
[C] 1905
[D] 1910
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Correct Answer: D [ 1910 ]
Notes:
In the year 1910, Gandhiji established Tolstoy Farm near Johannesburg. He was helped by his friend Hermann Kallenbach. The organization became a headquarter od the Satyagraha campaign.
72. Gandhiji undertook his first fasting in India during the time of which of the following incidents?
[A] Champaran Satyagraha 1917
[B] Kheda Satyagraha 1918
[C] Ahmedabad Mill strike 1918
[D] Non-cooperation movement 1920
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Correct Answer: C [ Ahmedabad Mill strike 1918 ]
Notes:
During the incident of Ahmedabad Mill strike in the year 1918, Gandhiji undertook his first fasting. As a result, the salary of the workers was hiked by 35 percent.
73. As per the distribution of financial resources under the Government of India Act of 1935, which among the following taxes are levied by the Union but collected and appropriated by the States?
1. Stamp duties on Bills of exchange
2. Insurance policies
3. Transfer of shares
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 2 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
As per the distribution of financial resources under the Government of India Act of 1935, the taxes which are levied by the Union but collected and appropriated by the States are Stamp duties on Bills of exchange, Transfer of shares, Insurance policies.
74. Which among the following recommendation of the Universities Act of 1904 are correct?
1. It focused special attention to Study and Research
2. The number of university fellows was reduced
3. Terms and conditions for the affiliation of private college became more rigid
4. For the development of universities Rs. 5 lakh per year were to be sanctioned
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 2 & 4
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The University Act was passed in the year 1904. As per the act, the number of university fellows was reduced. It focused special attention on Study and Research. The terms and conditions for the affiliation of private colleges became more rigid. For the development of universities Rs. 5 lakh per year were to be sanctioned.
75. Who among the following was the founder of Navavidhan Brahmo Samaj?
[A] Devendranath Tagore
[B] Rammohan Roy
[C] Anandamohan Basu
[D] Keshav Chandra Sen
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Correct Answer: D [Keshav Chandra Sen]
Notes:
In the year 1857, Keshav Chandra Sen joined Brahmo Samaj. Keshav Chandra Sen founded the Navavidhan Brahmo Samaj in the year 1880.
76. Who among the following founded the Central Hindu College at Banaras?
[A] Annie Besant
[B] Raja Rammohan Roy
[C] Debendranath Tagore
[D] Dayanand Saraswati
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Correct Answer: A [Annie Besant]
Notes:
In the year 1898, Central Hindu College was founded by Annie Besant. Arthur Richardson was the first principal.
77. Who among the following established the Ramakrishna Mission?
[A] Swami Vivekananda
[B] Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
[C] Swami Suddhananda
[D] Swami Akhandananda
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Correct Answer: A [Swami Vivekananda]
Notes:
In the year 1897 (1st May), Swami Vivekananda founded Ramakrishna Mission. He was the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.
78. Which among the following recommendation about the Acworth Committee are correct?
1. Investment of Rs. 150 crores every five years
2. Separation of rail budget from the general budget
3. Abolition of privatization for railway development
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
In the year 1919, Acworth Committee was appointed for the extension of Rail Line and the development of Railway administration. Its recommendations are separation of rail budget from the general budget, investment of Rs. 150 crores every five years, the abolition of privatization for railway development.
79. Radical Democratic Party was founded in which year?
[A] 1920
[B] 1925
[C] 1938
[D] 1940
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Correct Answer: D [1940]
Notes:
In the year 1940, the Radical Democratic Party was founded by Manabendra Nath Roy. It was developed from the League of Radical Congressmen which was founded in 1939 by M.N. Roy. Its main objective was to support the allies in World War II. In the year 1948, it was dissolved.
80. Which of the following was not a party to the coalition that fought against the English in the Battle of Buxar?
[A] Mir Kasim
[B] Mir Jafar
[C] Shuja-ud-daulah
[D] Shah Alam II
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Correct Answer: B [Mir Jafar]
Notes:
Battle of Buxar was a significant battle fought between the forces under the command of the British East India Company on the one side and the combined army of Mir Kasim, the Nawab of Bangal, Nawab of Awadh and Shah Alam ll (Muhghal emperor).
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