Modern Indian History & Freedom Struggle 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. Which among the following is/ are the divisions of Ranjit Singh’s Army?
1. Fauj-i-Am
2. Fauj-i-Abas
3. Fauj-i-be-Qawaid
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: C [1 & 3]
Notes:
Ranjit Singh’s army was divided into two parts i.e. Fauj-i-Am (Regular army) and Fauj-i-be-Qawaid (Irregular army). The regular army was further divided into three parts. Those are Infantry, Artillery and Cavalry.
82. The first passenger train in India started during the reign of which of the following governor-general?
[A] Lord Wellesley
[B] Lord Bentinck
[C] Lord Minto
[D] Lord Dalhousie
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Correct Answer: D [Lord Dalhousie]
Notes:
The first passenger train ran in India in the year 1853 (16th April) from Bombay (Bori Bunder) to Thane during the reign of Lord Dalhousie. Dalhousie is called the father of Indian Railways.
83. Who of the following is the author of the book ” The first war of Indian Independence”
[A] V. D. Savarkar
[B] Disraeli
[C] Karl Marx
[D] David Outram
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Correct Answer: A [V. D. Savarkar]
Notes:
The name of the author of the book ” The first war of Indian Independence” is V. D. Savarkar. In this book, he termed the great revolt of 1857 as a “planned war of national independence”.
84. Which of the following matches of places of the great revolt with their corresponding British personnel who led the suppression are correct?
1. Delhi- John Nicholson
2. Kanpur- Colin Campbell
3. Jhansi- Hugh Rose
4. Benaras- Colonel Neill
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 4
[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:
The revolt in Delhi was suppressed by John Nicholson (20th September 1857). The revolt in Kanpur was suppressed by Colin Campbell (6th December 1857). The revolt in Jhansi was suppressed by Hugh Rose (June 1858). The revolt of Benaras was suppressed by Colonel Neill.
85. Who of the following betrayed Tayta Tope?
[A] Man Singh
[B] Raja of Gwalior
[C] Raja of Benaras
[D] Basant Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Man Singh]
Notes:
Man Singh of Scindia betrayed Tatya Tope and he was captured by the British. In the year 1859 (18th April), he was hanged till death.
86. The Durand line agreement between India and Afghanistan was approved in which year?
[A] 1889
[B] 1891
[C] 1893
[D] 1895
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Correct Answer: C [1893]
Notes:
In the year 1893, the boundary line agreement between India and Afghanistan (Durand Line) was approved during the time of Lord Lansdowne. Sir Mortimer Durand was sent to Kabul to sign this agreement.
87. The Punjab Land Alienation Act was passed in which year?
[A] 1900
[B] 1903
[C] 1905
[D] 1909
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Correct Answer: A [1900]
Notes:
In the year 1900, the Punjab Land Alienation Act was passed during the viceroyship of Lord Curzon. Its main aim was to limit the transfer the ownership of land in Punjab province. A category named “agricultural tribes” was created.
88. Who of the following was the chairman of the Irrigation Commission appointed by Lord Curzon?
[A] William Egbert
[B] Volvin Scott Moncrieff
[C] Norman Kwong
[D] Ralph Steinhauer
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Correct Answer: B [Volvin Scott Moncrieff]
Notes:
Sir Volvin Scott-Moncrieff was the chairman of the Irrigation Commission appointed by Lord Curzon in the year 1901. Its report was published in the year 1903. As per the recommendation of the commission, the condition of some canals in Punjab was improved.
89. Which among the following were the provisions of the University Act of 1904?
1. Control of Government over universities has increased
2. Nominated members were increased in Senates and Syndicates by reducing elected members
3. Inspection of colleges was conducted
4. Only the Government could grant permission for establishing new universities
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
As per the provisions of the University Act of 1904, Control of Government over universities has increased. Inspection of colleges was conducted. Nominated members were increased in Senates and Syndicates by reducing elected members. Only the Government could grant permission for establishing new universities. The act was criticized by so many people as a tendency of establishing British hegemony was evident.
90. The Ancient Monuments Preservation Act was passed in which year?
[A] 1899
[B] 1901
[C] 1904
[D] 1907
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Correct Answer: C [1904]
Notes:
The Ancient Monuments Preservation Act was passed in the year 1904 (18th March) during the time of Lord Curzon. Archaeological Survey of India was responsible for the restoration and preservation of Ancient Monuments.
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