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.
81. Who among the following were associated with Indigo Revolt?
1. Bishnucharan Biswas
2. Digambar Biswas
3. Mahesh Banerjee
4. Rafiq Mondal
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
In the year 1859, the Indigo revolt started in Chaugacha village of Nadia in Bengal. The participants in this revolt are Bishnucharan Biswas, Digambar Biswas, Mahesh Banerjee, Rafiq Mondal, Kader Mollah, etc.
82. Who among the following published the English weekly “Socialist”?
[A] M.N. Roy
[B] Shripad Amrit Dange
[C] Vijoo Krishnan
[D] N.G. Ranga
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Correct Answer: B [Shripad Amrit Dange]
Notes:
In the year 1922, he English weekly “Socialist” was published by Shripad Amrit Dange. It was the first Indian Marxist journal.
83. In which of the following years the Nawab of Awadh virtually became independent of the Mughal rule?
[A] 1740
[B] 1753
[C] 1756
[D] 1665
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Correct Answer: B [1753]
Notes:
The Nawab of Awadh virtually became independent of the Mughal rule in 1753. 1753 marked an important turning point in the political history of north India, by signifying the visible succession of Awadh and Allahabad from the remainder of the dwindling Empire.
84. Eden Gardens of Calcutta was named ‘Eden’ after the name of a sister of which of the following Governor-General of India?
[A] Lord William Bentinck
[B] Charles Metacalfe
[C] Lord Auckland
[D] Lord Ellenbourough
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Correct Answer: C [Lord Auckland]
Notes:
Eden Gardens which is situated at the northern end of the Maidan, in Calcutta, was named after Emily and Fanny Eden. They were the sisters of Lord Auckland who was the Governor-General from 1836 CE to 1842 CE.
85. Arrange the following in the chronological order of their rule:
1. Balaji Vishwanath
2. Balaji Bajirao
3. Bajirao I
4. Madhavrao
Select the correct chronological order using the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 1, 3, 2, 4
[C] 1, 4, 2, 3
[D] 1, 2, 4, 3
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Correct Answer: B [1, 3, 2, 4]
Notes:
Balaji Vishwanath was the first of a series of hereditary Peshwas and reigned from 1713 to 1720 CE, Bajirao I reigned from 1720 to 1740, Balaji Baji Rao reigned from 1740 CE to 1761 CE, Madhavrao –reigned from (1761–72).
86. The white mutiny took place during the reign of which of the following Viceroy?
[A] Lord Curzon
[B] Lord Minto
[C] Lord Hardinge
[D] Lord Ripon
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Correct Answer: D [Lord Ripon]
Notes:
The White Mutiny was the unrest that occurred at the dissolution of the “European Forces” of the British East India Company in India during the mid-19th century in the wake of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The white mutiny took place during the reign of Lord Ripon.
87. Which of the following statement is not true about the First Round Table Conference?
[A] It was held in 1930
[B] It was to discuss the Report of the Simon Commission
[C] It was held in London
[D] It was attended by the Congress delegation
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Correct Answer: D [It was attended by the Congress delegation]
Notes:
The British Government summoned Indian leaders and spokesmen in the First Round Table conference (1930) to discuss the Simon Commission report. But the Indian National Congress boycotted the conference and this conference of Indian affairs was held without the Congress.
88. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
[A] Howrah Conspiracy Case – 1910
[B] Delhi Conspiracy Case – 1915
[C] Lahore Conspiracy Case – 1930
[D] Kakori Conspiracy Case – 1924
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Correct Answer: D [Kakori Conspiracy Case – 1924]
Notes:
The Kakori Conspiracy was a train robbery that was organized by Hindustan Republican Association. It took place on 9 August 1925 between Kakori and, near Lucknow during the Indian Independence Movement against the British Indian Government.
89. Which of the following leaders hailed Gandhi’s call for ‘Quit India’ as an ‘Epic Movement’?
[A] Ram Manohar Lohia
[B] Jai Prakash Narayan
[C] Subhash Chandra Bose
[D] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Correct Answer: C [Subhash Chandra Bose]
Notes:
Subhas Chandra Bose was an Indian nationalist whose defiant patriotism made him a hero in India. He became the Congress President in 1938 and 1939. He hailed Gandhi’s call for ‘Quit India’ as an ‘Epic Movement’
90. Jammu and Kashmir became an integral part of India in which of the following years?
[A] 26th September 1948
[B] 26th October 1948
[C] 26th September 1947
[D] 26th October 1947
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Correct Answer: D [26th October 1947]
Notes:
Maharaja of Kashmir Hari Singh on 26th October, 1947 handed over the Instrument of Accession to Jawaharlal Nehru. Sheikh Abdullah was appointed by Nehru as Chief Minister and the Indian Army entered in Jammu and Kashmir on 27th October, 1947 to repel the invaders.
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