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. Which among the following was the real name of Dudu Miyan?
[A] Farhat Hussain
[B] Md. Shah
[C] Abdul Wahab ali
[D] Muhsinuddin Ahmad
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Correct Answer: D [Muhsinuddin Ahmad]
Notes:
Dudu Mian was the son of Haji Shariat- Allah. The real name of Dudu Miyan was Muhsinuddin Ahmad. He was associated with the Faraizi Movement and peasant uprising in Bengal.
72. The North-West Frontier Province was established in which year?
[A] 1886
[B] 1901
[C] 1906
[D] 1911
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Correct Answer: B [1901]
Notes:
In the year 1901, the North-West Frontier Province was established. After the formation, it was under a Chief Commissioner till 1938. In the year 2010, it was renamed as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
73. Which among the following were the results of the Santhal rebellion?
1. End of British rule in the area from Bhagalpur to Munger
2. Sidhu and Kanhu were hanged
3. Demolition of 36 Santhal village
4. Santhal Pargana was created
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[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 results of the Santhal rebellion of 1855 are the end of British rule in the area from Bhagalpur to Munger. Sidhu and Kanhu were hanged. A number of 36 Santhal villages were demolished. Santhal Pargana was created for the Santhals.
74. The Communist Party of India was established in which year?
[A] 1915
[B] 1921
[C] 1925
[D] 1939
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Correct Answer: C [1925]
Notes:
In the year 1925 (26th December), the Communist Party of India (CPI) was established at Cawnpore. S.V. Ghate became the first General Secretary of CPI.
75. The Congress Socialist Party was founded in which year?
[A] 1934
[B] 1938
[C] 1945
[D] 1948
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Correct Answer: A [1934]
Notes:
In the year 1934, the Congress Socialist Party was founded. It was influenced by Fabianism and Marxism-Leninism.
76. Which of the following founded the state of Hyderabad?
[A] Nizam-ul- Mulk
[B] Haidar Ali
[C] Sadullah Khan
[D] Tipu Sultan
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Correct Answer: A [Nizam-ul- Mulk]
Notes:
Mir Qamar-ud-din Khan Siddiqi Bayafandi who was also known as Nizam-ul- Mulk consolidated his position at Hyderabad and thus founding the state of Hyderabad. He ruled the state of Hyderabad from 1724 to 1748.
77. Which of the following translated the Kalidasa’s ‘Shakuntala’ in English?
[A] Charles Wilkins
[B] Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
[C] James Princep
[D] William Jones
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Correct Answer: D [William Jones]
Notes:
Abhijnanasakuntalama is a Sanskrit play which is written by the ancient Indian poet Kalidasa. Abhijnanasakuntalama was the first Indian drama to be translated into a Western language, by Sir William Jones in 1789.
78. Which of the following was the British resident in Awadh at the time of its annexation into British dominion?
[A] Bishop R. Heber
[B] Colonel Napier
[C] James Outram
[D] W.H. Sleeman
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Correct Answer: C [James Outram]
Notes:
Lieutenant-General Sir James Outram was an English general who fought in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He was the British resident in Awadh at the time of its annexation into British dominion.
79. Which of the following bank was the first financial bank under European guidelines which was established in India in 1770?
[A] People Bank
[B] Indian Bank
[C] European Bank
[D] Bank of Hindustan
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Correct Answer: D [Bank of Hindustan]
Notes:
Bank of Hindustan, the first financial bank under European guidelines, was established in India in 1770 in Calcutta. It was established by Alexander and the company. In 1786, the General Bank of India was also set up.
80. The ruler of which one of the following states was removed from power on the pretext of misgovernance by the Britishers?
[A] Awadh
[B] Jhansi
[C] Nagpur
[D] Satara
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Correct Answer: A [Awadh]
Notes:
The ruler of Awadh was removed from power on the pretext of misgovernance by the Britishers. It was done by Lord Dalhouise.
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