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. Khasis, Garos, Khamptis and Singhpos organised themselves under which of the following in Khasi Uprising?
[A] Birsa Munda
[B] Siddhu and Khanu
[C] Tirath Singh
[D] Phond Sawant
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Correct Answer: C [Tirath Singh]
Notes:
Khasis, Garos, Khamptis and Singhpos organised themselves under Tirath Singh in Khasi Uprising. The Company was building a road linking the Brahmaputra valley with Sylhet therefore a large number of outsiders were brought to these regions.
82. Which of the following Governor Generals created the covenanted Civil Services of India which later came to be known as the Indian Civil services?
[A] Warren Hastings
[B] Wellesely
[C] Cornwallis
[D] William Bentinck
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Correct Answer: B [Wellesely]
Notes:
It was Lord Wellesely who created the covenanted Civil Services of India which later came to be known as the Indian Civil services. He came to India in 1798.
83. Mahatma Gandhi was lodged in which jail when Congress Volunteers made a raid on Dharasana Salt Depot?
[A] In Yervada Jail
[B] In Sabarmati Jail
[C] In Agha Khan Palace Poona
[D] In Ahmadanagar Fort Jail
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Correct Answer: A [In Yervada Jail]
Notes:
Mahatma Gandhi was already arrested and lodged in Yerwada Jail when a raid was made by Congress Volunteers on Dharasana salt depot. Sarojini Naidu, Imam Sahib and Manilal took up the task of leading a raid on Dharasana salt works on 21st May, 1930.
84. Which of the following were the reasons that Indian nationalists were bitterly disappointed at the closing stages of the First World War?
1. Only few Indian princess participated in the Imperial Conference and Peace Conference.
2. The closing of the World War brought to India not peace but the sword.
3. Gandhi was prevented by the government from proceeding to Delhi in 1919.
4. The Rowlatt Act was passed in 1919.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [2 & 4]
Notes:
Statement 2 and 4 are correct, i.e. the closing of the World brought to India not peace but the sword and the Rowlatt Act was passed in the year 1919.
85. With which of the following movement, The statement, “On bended knees, I asked for bread and received stone instead”, is associated?
[A] Khilafat Movement
[B] Non-cooperation Movement
[C] Dandi March
[D] Quit India Movement
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Correct Answer: C [Dandi March]
Notes:
The Salt March, also known as the Salt Satyagraha, Dandi March was an act of non-violent civil disobedience in colonial India led by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. The statement, “On bended knees I asked for bread and received stone instead”, is associated with Dandi March.
86. 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’
87. Which of the following was the leader of Bardoli Satyagrah?
[A] Mahatma Gandhi
[B] Vitthalbhai Patel
[C] Vallabhbhai Patel
[D] Mahadev Desai
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Correct Answer: C [Vallabhbhai Patel]
Notes:
In February 1926, Vallabh Bhai Patel was called to lead the Bardoli Satyagrah. The title of “Sardar” was given by the women of Bardoli. Under Patel, the Bardoli peasants resolved to refuse payments of the revised assessment until the Government appointed an independent tribunal or accepted the current amount as full payment.
88. The Charter of 1726 empowered whom among the following with legislative powers to make bye-laws, ordinances and rules?
[A] Mayor
[B] Sherrif
[C] Governor and Council
[D] Deputy Governor and Council
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Correct Answer: C [Governor and Council]
Notes:
The Charter of 1726 empowered the Governor and Council of each presidency-town to make bye-laws, rules and ordinances for the regulation of the Corporations and inhabitants of the Presidencies,
89. Under the Warren Hastings Plan 1772, the Mofussil Nijamat Adalat established to handle__:
[A] Civil Cases at District Level
[B] Criminal Cases at District Level
[C] Civil Cases at Village Level
[D] Criminal Cases at Village Level
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Correct Answer: B [Criminal Cases at District Level]
Notes:
Mofussil Nijamat Adalat was a court of Criminal Judicature, also called the Fauzdari Adalat was established in each district. It tried serious offences including murder, robbery, theft, fraud, perjury etc. This Court was assisted by a Kazi or Mufti and two Moulvies who expounded the Mohammedan law of crimes. The Mufti was supposed to be a person well versed in the Mohammedan Law of crimes and his function was to expound the law and give ‘futwa’ after hearing the parties in evidence. But the Collector exercised overall supervision on the working of the Fouzdari Adalat. He was enjoined to see that all necessary witnesses were summoned and examined and the decision was fair and impartial in accordance with the well settled principles of law and procedure.
90. Bihar and Orissa were separated from Bengal in which of the following years?
[A] 1900
[B] 1904
[C] 1908
[D] 1912
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Correct Answer: D [1912]
Notes:
Bihar and Orissa were separated from Bengal in the year 1912. It was renamed Bihar in the year 1936 when Orissa became a separate province.
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