Modern Indian History MCQs
Q 1.The name of Barindra Ghosh is associated with which among the following newspapers?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Jugantar]
Notes: Jugantar was a Bengali revolutionary paper founded in 1906 by Barindra kumar Ghosh, Abinash Bhattacharya and Bhupendranath Dutta.
Notes: Jugantar was a Bengali revolutionary paper founded in 1906 by Barindra kumar Ghosh, Abinash Bhattacharya and Bhupendranath Dutta.
Q 2.The Hindu Mahasabha was organized for the first time in 1914 at ___:
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Haridwar]
Notes: Hindu Mahasabha was founded in 1914 by Madan Mohan Malviya.It worked with Arya Samaj and other Hindu organizations. It was directly link with Rashtriya Swam Sevak Sangh founded in 1925 at Nagpur by K.B.Hegewar.The first All India Hindu Mahasabha Conference was organized at Hardwar in 1915. The Sabha ecame more aggressive after 1929 and started propagating Hindu Rashtra which was totally differ from Gandhiji’s Ram Rajya.
Notes: Hindu Mahasabha was founded in 1914 by Madan Mohan Malviya.It worked with Arya Samaj and other Hindu organizations. It was directly link with Rashtriya Swam Sevak Sangh founded in 1925 at Nagpur by K.B.Hegewar.The first All India Hindu Mahasabha Conference was organized at Hardwar in 1915. The Sabha ecame more aggressive after 1929 and started propagating Hindu Rashtra which was totally differ from Gandhiji’s Ram Rajya.
Q 3.Who were the first to start a joint stock company to trade with India?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Dutch ]
Notes: To maximize profits, the Dutch East India Company established the world’s first stock market in Amsterdam on March 20, 1602, in which investors could speculate on commodity futures and buy stock in the trading company. It was the Dutch East India Company to start a joint stock company to trade with India
Notes: To maximize profits, the Dutch East India Company established the world’s first stock market in Amsterdam on March 20, 1602, in which investors could speculate on commodity futures and buy stock in the trading company. It was the Dutch East India Company to start a joint stock company to trade with India
Q 4.During Freedom Struggle of India, which among the following movements started with Dandi ?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Civil Disobedience Movement]
Notes: Salt Satyagraha began with the Dandi March on March 12, 1930 and was the part of the first phase of the Civil Disobedience Movement. Gandhi led the Dandi march from Sabarmati Ashram to the sea coast near the village of Dandi. In this journey of 24 days and covering a distance of 390 kilometer, thousands of people joined him. He reached Dandi on April 6, 1930, and broke the salt law.This triggered the Civil Disobedience Movement and millions of Indians jumped in the tumult.
Notes: Salt Satyagraha began with the Dandi March on March 12, 1930 and was the part of the first phase of the Civil Disobedience Movement. Gandhi led the Dandi march from Sabarmati Ashram to the sea coast near the village of Dandi. In this journey of 24 days and covering a distance of 390 kilometer, thousands of people joined him. He reached Dandi on April 6, 1930, and broke the salt law.This triggered the Civil Disobedience Movement and millions of Indians jumped in the tumult.
Q 5.Who among the following founded “National Herald”?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Jawahar Lal Nehru]
Notes: The National Herald is an Indian newspaper which was founded on 9th September 1938. India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru founded it and used as a tool to attain independence.
Notes: The National Herald is an Indian newspaper which was founded on 9th September 1938. India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru founded it and used as a tool to attain independence.
Q 6.In context with Indian Freedom Movement , which of the following took place on June 14, 1945?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Wavell Plan Put forth]
Notes: On 14th June 1945, Lord Wavell presented some proposal to the Congress and the Muslim league. It is knowna s Wavell Plan or 14th June Plan. As per the plan, the government will initiate the process of power transfer and the drafting of constitution very soon. Until the drafting of the constitution is completed, an interim government will be set up with Indian members. Later on 25th June Wavell called an All Parties Conference in Simla.
Notes: On 14th June 1945, Lord Wavell presented some proposal to the Congress and the Muslim league. It is knowna s Wavell Plan or 14th June Plan. As per the plan, the government will initiate the process of power transfer and the drafting of constitution very soon. Until the drafting of the constitution is completed, an interim government will be set up with Indian members. Later on 25th June Wavell called an All Parties Conference in Simla.
Q 7.Under which of the following INA comrades, Officers’ Training School for INA officers was opened in 1943?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Habib ur Rahman]
Notes: Officers Training School for INA officers was opened under Habib ur Rahman. Azad School for the civilian volunteers were set up to provide training to the recruits. For the first time in Asia a women`s regiment, the Rani of Jhansi regiment was raised as a combat force, under Captain Laxmi Swaminathan.
Notes: Officers Training School for INA officers was opened under Habib ur Rahman. Azad School for the civilian volunteers were set up to provide training to the recruits. For the first time in Asia a women`s regiment, the Rani of Jhansi regiment was raised as a combat force, under Captain Laxmi Swaminathan.
Q 8.Who was the founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Mirza Ghulam Ahmad]
Notes: Mirza Ghulam Ahmad founded the Ahmadiyya Movement in 1889-1890. It was an Islamic revivalist movement that started in Punjab, British India. Ghulam Ahmad proclaimed himself as the promised Messiah and Mahdi causing controversy among mainstream Muslims. The movement’s principles include the peaceful spread of Islam, rejection of violent jihad, and belief in the continuity of divine revelation. The Ahmadis faced significant persecution and were pronounced non-Muslims by the Pakistani government in 1974. Despite the challenges, the Ahmadiyya Movement has successfully spread worldwide.
Notes: Mirza Ghulam Ahmad founded the Ahmadiyya Movement in 1889-1890. It was an Islamic revivalist movement that started in Punjab, British India. Ghulam Ahmad proclaimed himself as the promised Messiah and Mahdi causing controversy among mainstream Muslims. The movement’s principles include the peaceful spread of Islam, rejection of violent jihad, and belief in the continuity of divine revelation. The Ahmadis faced significant persecution and were pronounced non-Muslims by the Pakistani government in 1974. Despite the challenges, the Ahmadiyya Movement has successfully spread worldwide.
Q 9.By which treaty the second Anglo Mysore war ended?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Treaty of Manglore (1784)]
Notes: The Second Anglo-Mysore war was ended by Tipu Sultan by signing the Treaty of Manglore (1784) with the British East India Company. As per the treaty, both the sides agreed to return the prisoners of war and mutual restoration of conquest took place.
Notes: The Second Anglo-Mysore war was ended by Tipu Sultan by signing the Treaty of Manglore (1784) with the British East India Company. As per the treaty, both the sides agreed to return the prisoners of war and mutual restoration of conquest took place.
Q 10.The Treaty of Bassein (1802) was signed between whom?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Baji Rao II and Lord Wellesley]
Notes: To get the throne of Poona, Baji Rao II signed the Treaty of Bassein (1802) with Lord Wellesley, who was the Governor- General of British East India Company. Due to this treaty, Marathas lost their pratical independence because Baji Rao II accepted nearly all the terms of the Subsidiary Alliance system.The excerpts of the treaty area) British recognized the Peshwa’s claim on Poona.b) Baji Rao II gave up all the rights over Surat and he would not employ any foreigner except British.c) He would acknowledge the British East India company as the supreme power of India.d) He agreed to receive regular native infantry with attached European artillerymen on a permanent basis.
Notes: To get the throne of Poona, Baji Rao II signed the Treaty of Bassein (1802) with Lord Wellesley, who was the Governor- General of British East India Company. Due to this treaty, Marathas lost their pratical independence because Baji Rao II accepted nearly all the terms of the Subsidiary Alliance system.The excerpts of the treaty area) British recognized the Peshwa’s claim on Poona.b) Baji Rao II gave up all the rights over Surat and he would not employ any foreigner except British.c) He would acknowledge the British East India company as the supreme power of India.d) He agreed to receive regular native infantry with attached European artillerymen on a permanent basis.
Q 11.Who was the founder of Taayunni Movement (1839) in Dacca?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Karamati Ali Jaunpur]
Notes: The Taayunni Movement (1839) was founded by Karamati Ali Jaunpur in Dacca. The movement opposed the Faraizi movement and supported the British rule in India.
Notes: The Taayunni Movement (1839) was founded by Karamati Ali Jaunpur in Dacca. The movement opposed the Faraizi movement and supported the British rule in India.
Q 12.At which place the first Danish East India company factory was established in India?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Tranqubar]
Notes: In 1616 AD, the Danish East India company established their first factory at Tranquebar in Tamilnadu (1620) and Serampur in Bengal (1676). In India, Serampur was their headquaters. Though, they failed to strengthen themselves in India and finally in the beginning of 19th century, they sold all their settlements to the British and went back to their country.
Notes: In 1616 AD, the Danish East India company established their first factory at Tranquebar in Tamilnadu (1620) and Serampur in Bengal (1676). In India, Serampur was their headquaters. Though, they failed to strengthen themselves in India and finally in the beginning of 19th century, they sold all their settlements to the British and went back to their country.
Q 13.Who among the following leaders led the Revolt of 1857 in Lucknow?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [Begum Hazrat Mahal]
Notes: Begum Hazrat Mahal, the wife of Nawab Wazid Ali Shah of Awadh, ruled on behalf of her 11-year-old son Birjis Qadar and led the revolt of 1857 in Lucknow . With the assistance of the sepoys, the zamindars and peasants, Begum organised an all out attack on the British. In it, Henry Lawrence, the British resident of Lucknow was killed. Though, the revolt was suppressed by the British forces under the command of Sir Colin Campbell. Begum Hazrat Mahal refused to accept the pension offered to her by the British and choose to die unmourned in Nepal.
Notes: Begum Hazrat Mahal, the wife of Nawab Wazid Ali Shah of Awadh, ruled on behalf of her 11-year-old son Birjis Qadar and led the revolt of 1857 in Lucknow . With the assistance of the sepoys, the zamindars and peasants, Begum organised an all out attack on the British. In it, Henry Lawrence, the British resident of Lucknow was killed. Though, the revolt was suppressed by the British forces under the command of Sir Colin Campbell. Begum Hazrat Mahal refused to accept the pension offered to her by the British and choose to die unmourned in Nepal.
Q 14.Which British officer suppressed the Revolt of 1857 in Lucknow and Bareilly?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Colin Campbell]
Notes: In Lucknow and Bareilly, the revolt of 1857 was led by Begum Hazrat Mahal (the wife of Nawab Wazid Ali Shah of Awadh) and Khan Bahadur Khan (grandson of the last ruler of Rohikhand). But, the revolt was ruthlessly suppressed by Sir Colin Campbell.
Notes: In Lucknow and Bareilly, the revolt of 1857 was led by Begum Hazrat Mahal (the wife of Nawab Wazid Ali Shah of Awadh) and Khan Bahadur Khan (grandson of the last ruler of Rohikhand). But, the revolt was ruthlessly suppressed by Sir Colin Campbell.
Q 15.Which session of congress decided to assist the AITUC (All India Trade Union Congress) in organising workers?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Gaya session of 1922]
Notes: Under the presidentship of Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das, the 37th session of congress was held at Gaya in 1922. In this session, Congress decided to assist the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) in organising workers.
Notes: Under the presidentship of Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das, the 37th session of congress was held at Gaya in 1922. In this session, Congress decided to assist the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) in organising workers.
Q 16.Who was the first Muslim President of Indian National Congress (INC)?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [Bedaruddin Tayabji]
Notes: Badruddin Tyabji was the first Muslim President of the 3rd session of Indian National Congress (INC) that was held at Madras in 1887. He was the first Indian barrister, first Muslim Chief Justice of Bombay High Court and the first Muslim to qualify as an Engine
Notes: Badruddin Tyabji was the first Muslim President of the 3rd session of Indian National Congress (INC) that was held at Madras in 1887. He was the first Indian barrister, first Muslim Chief Justice of Bombay High Court and the first Muslim to qualify as an Engine
Q 17.Who drafted the resolution on fundamental rights for the Karachi Session of Congress in 1931?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru]
Notes: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru drafted the resolution on fundamental rights for the Karachi Session of Congress in 1931. The session was presided by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Notes: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru drafted the resolution on fundamental rights for the Karachi Session of Congress in 1931. The session was presided by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Q 18.Consider the following personalities:M.G. RanadeRaghunath RaoNarayan Malhar JoshiWhich of these personalities founded the Indian National Social Conference in 1887?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes: The Indian National Social Conference was founded by M.G. Ranade and Raghunath Rao in 1887 at Bombay with an aim to advocate intercaste marriages and oppose kulinism and polygamy. The first session of the Conference was held in Madras in 1887. This organisation is occasionally referred to as the social reform cell of Indian National Congress (INC).
Notes: The Indian National Social Conference was founded by M.G. Ranade and Raghunath Rao in 1887 at Bombay with an aim to advocate intercaste marriages and oppose kulinism and polygamy. The first session of the Conference was held in Madras in 1887. This organisation is occasionally referred to as the social reform cell of Indian National Congress (INC).
Q 19.The London India Committee was founded by whom in 1862?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [C. P. Mudaliyar]
Notes: The London India Committee was founded by C. Purushauttam Mudaliyar in 1862 in London.
Notes: The London India Committee was founded by C. Purushauttam Mudaliyar in 1862 in London.
Q 20.The Servants of India Society (1905) founded by whom in Pune?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Gopal Krishna Gokhale]
Notes: To promote social and human development and to overthrow the British rule in India, the Servants of India Society was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale in Pune, Maharashtra on June 12, 1905.
Notes: To promote social and human development and to overthrow the British rule in India, the Servants of India Society was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale in Pune, Maharashtra on June 12, 1905.
Q 21.Which of the following battles took place just before the annexation of Sindh?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Both of them]
Notes: Battle of Miani took place on 17th February 1843 under the leadership of Charles Napier. The battle of Dubbo also known as Battle of Hyderabad took place on 24th March 1843 under the leadership of Captain James Outram. And the annexation of Sindh was declared in August 1843.
Notes: Battle of Miani took place on 17th February 1843 under the leadership of Charles Napier. The battle of Dubbo also known as Battle of Hyderabad took place on 24th March 1843 under the leadership of Captain James Outram. And the annexation of Sindh was declared in August 1843.
Q 22.Who of the following blamed the Doctrine of Lapse of Lord Dalhousie for being a cause of the great revolt of 1857?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Smith]
Notes: The doctrine of Lapse created a fearful environment among the ruler of the states of India and created dissatisfaction among the Hindus. Historian Smith blamed it for being a major cause of the great revolt of 1857.
Notes: The doctrine of Lapse created a fearful environment among the ruler of the states of India and created dissatisfaction among the Hindus. Historian Smith blamed it for being a major cause of the great revolt of 1857.
Q 23.Who of the following governor-general introduced the Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Lord Dalhousie]
Notes: Lord Dalhousie was involved in so many reforms associated with Women’s education and women empowerment. With the help of Drinkwater Bethune, he succeeded to set up a women’s college (Bethune Women School). Later he introduced the Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act in the year 1856. It was approved by Lord Canning and became an act that allowed remarriage of the widows.
Notes: Lord Dalhousie was involved in so many reforms associated with Women’s education and women empowerment. With the help of Drinkwater Bethune, he succeeded to set up a women’s college (Bethune Women School). Later he introduced the Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act in the year 1856. It was approved by Lord Canning and became an act that allowed remarriage of the widows.
Q 24.Who of the following said about the great revolt of 1857 that it was “Neither first, nor National War of Independence”?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [R. C. Majumdar]
Notes: R. C. Majumdar said about the great revolt of 1857 that it was “Neither first, nor National War of Independence”.
Notes: R. C. Majumdar said about the great revolt of 1857 that it was “Neither first, nor National War of Independence”.
Q 25.Releigh commission was the outcome of which of the following conference?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Simla Conference of 1901]
Notes: In the year 1901 Lord Curzon summoned a conference at Simla and invited many governmental officials of leading universities. After that in the year 1902, he appointed a commission under the chairmanship of the then Law Member of the Government of India Sir Thomas Releigh which was also known as Universities Commission.
Notes: In the year 1901 Lord Curzon summoned a conference at Simla and invited many governmental officials of leading universities. After that in the year 1902, he appointed a commission under the chairmanship of the then Law Member of the Government of India Sir Thomas Releigh which was also known as Universities Commission.
Q 26.During the time of Lord Chelmsford, consider the following events:Gandhiji returned from South AfricaJallianwala Bagh massacre took placeMontagu Chelmsford Reforms passedThird Anglo-Afghan war was foughtWhich of the above events took place?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes: All the mentioned events took place during the time of Lord Chelmsford. Gandhiji returned from South Africa in the year 1915 (9th January). The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in 1919 (13th April). The Montagu Chelmsford Reforms passed in 1919. The Third Anglo-Afghan war was fought in the year 1919 (From May 6th to August 8th).
Notes: All the mentioned events took place during the time of Lord Chelmsford. Gandhiji returned from South Africa in the year 1915 (9th January). The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in 1919 (13th April). The Montagu Chelmsford Reforms passed in 1919. The Third Anglo-Afghan war was fought in the year 1919 (From May 6th to August 8th).
Q 27.Who was the viceroy of India when the Chauri Chaura incident took place?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Lord Reading]
Notes: Chauri Chaura incident took place in the year 1922 (5th February). Lord Reading was the then viceroy. After the Incident Gandhiji withdrew the Non-cooperation movement.
Notes: Chauri Chaura incident took place in the year 1922 (5th February). Lord Reading was the then viceroy. After the Incident Gandhiji withdrew the Non-cooperation movement.
Q 28.Gopal Krishan Gokhale regarded whom as his Guru?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [ M.G. Ranade ]
Notes: Gopal Krishan Gokhale was the political Guru of Mahatma Gandhi. Mahadev Govinda Ranade was considered as the “Guru” of Gopal Krishan Gokhale.
Notes: Gopal Krishan Gokhale was the political Guru of Mahatma Gandhi. Mahadev Govinda Ranade was considered as the “Guru” of Gopal Krishan Gokhale.
Q 29.Gandhiji established Tolstoy Farm near Johannesburg in which year?
Answer: 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.
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.
Q 30.Which among the following about the Indian Press Act, 1910 is/ are true?1. Magistrates were empowered to ask for a deposit between Rs 500 and 2000 from news printing presses2. Local Government was empowered to ask for a deposit between Rs 500 and 5000 from news printing presses3. It was repealed by Lord ReadingChoose the correct option from the codes given below :
Answer: Correct Answer:D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes: As per the Indian Press Act 1910, Magistrates were empowered to ask for a deposit between Rs 500 and 2000 from news printing presses. Local Government was empowered to ask for a deposit between Rs 500 and 5000 from news printing presses. Later it was repealed by Lord Reading.
Notes: As per the Indian Press Act 1910, Magistrates were empowered to ask for a deposit between Rs 500 and 2000 from news printing presses. Local Government was empowered to ask for a deposit between Rs 500 and 5000 from news printing presses. Later it was repealed by Lord Reading.
Q 31.Who among the following was the editor of the newspaper “Bengal Kirkaru”?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Charles Maclean]
Notes: The editor of the newspaper “Bengal Kirkaru” was Charles Maclean. He was deported to England for a censorship case. In England, he agitated for the freedom of the press and finally, Lord Wellesley was forced to resign.
Notes: The editor of the newspaper “Bengal Kirkaru” was Charles Maclean. He was deported to England for a censorship case. In England, he agitated for the freedom of the press and finally, Lord Wellesley was forced to resign.
Q 32.Which among the following was the real name of Dudu Miyan?
Answer: 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.
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.
Q 33.Consider the following results of the Santhal Rebellion:End of British rule in the area from Bhagalpur to MungerSidhu and Kanhu were hangedDemolition of 36 Santhal villageSanthal Pargana was createdWhich of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [All Are Correct Statements]
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 total number of 36 Santhal villages were demolished. Santhal Pargana was created for the Santhals.
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 total number of 36 Santhal villages were demolished. Santhal Pargana was created for the Santhals.
Q 34.Which of the following organization used to revere the philosophy of Vedanta, Advaita Vedanta and four yogic ideals?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Ramkrishna Mission]
Notes: The philosophy of Vedanta, Advaita Vedanta and four yogic ideals were revered by Ramkrishna Mission which was established in 1897 by Swami Vivekananda.
Notes: The philosophy of Vedanta, Advaita Vedanta and four yogic ideals were revered by Ramkrishna Mission which was established in 1897 by Swami Vivekananda.
Q 35.Which governor-general started the Zamindari system?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [Lord Cornwallis]
Notes: Lord Cornwallis introduced this system in 1793 in Bengal.
Notes: Lord Cornwallis introduced this system in 1793 in Bengal.
Q 36.Which of the following deposed the family of Murshid Quli Khan and became the Nawab himself?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Alivardi Khan]
Notes: Alivardi Khan deposed the family of Murshid Quli Khan and became the Nawab himself in 1739 CE. These Nawabs brought stability and peace to Bengal and at the same time, they also promoted agriculture, trade, and industry.
Notes: Alivardi Khan deposed the family of Murshid Quli Khan and became the Nawab himself in 1739 CE. These Nawabs brought stability and peace to Bengal and at the same time, they also promoted agriculture, trade, and industry.
Q 37.The Portuguese build their first fortress in India at which of the following places?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Goa]
Notes: The Portuguese build their first fortress in India at Goa. Over a period of 450 years Portuguese built many forts in Goa to control the maritime trade. Reis Magos is the oldest surviving Portuguese fort in the region.
Notes: The Portuguese build their first fortress in India at Goa. Over a period of 450 years Portuguese built many forts in Goa to control the maritime trade. Reis Magos is the oldest surviving Portuguese fort in the region.
Q 38.Which of the following British military officer defeated Tipu Sultan in India, Napolean Bonaparte in Europe and eventually, became the the Duke of Wellington?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [Richard Wellesley]
Notes: The British military officer Richard Wellesley defeated Tipu Sultan in India and Napolean Bonaparte in Europe and eventually, became the the Duke of Wellington.
Notes: The British military officer Richard Wellesley defeated Tipu Sultan in India and Napolean Bonaparte in Europe and eventually, became the the Duke of Wellington.
Q 39.The kingdom of Ranjeet Singh included which of the following regions?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [Srinagar]
Notes: Maharaja Ranjit Singh popularly known as Sher-e-Punjab was the leader of the Sikh Empire, which ruled the northwest Indian subcontinent in the early half of the 19th century. The kingdom of Ranjeet Singh included Srinagar, Attock, Peshawar, Bannu, Rawalpindi, Jammu, Gujrat, Sialkot, Kangra, Amritsar, Lahore and Multan.
Notes: Maharaja Ranjit Singh popularly known as Sher-e-Punjab was the leader of the Sikh Empire, which ruled the northwest Indian subcontinent in the early half of the 19th century. The kingdom of Ranjeet Singh included Srinagar, Attock, Peshawar, Bannu, Rawalpindi, Jammu, Gujrat, Sialkot, Kangra, Amritsar, Lahore and Multan.
Q 40.Which of the following made a regular broadcast on Congress radio which was in operation during Quit India Movement?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Ram Manohar Lohia]
Notes: During the Quit India Movement of 1942, Congress radio operated for about three months. It was organized by Usha Mehta Ram Manohar Lohia made regular broadcasts on Congress radio operated during Quit India Movement.
Notes: During the Quit India Movement of 1942, Congress radio operated for about three months. It was organized by Usha Mehta Ram Manohar Lohia made regular broadcasts on Congress radio operated during Quit India Movement.
Q 41.In which year did the Convention of Wadgaon take place?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [1779]
Notes: The Convention of Wadgaon was signed on 13 January 1779 after the First Maratha War in India (1775– 82). It marked the end of British efforts to intervene in Maratha affairs by making Raghunath Rao peshwa (the nominal leader of the Maratha confederacy) or at least regent for his infant great-nephew.
Notes: The Convention of Wadgaon was signed on 13 January 1779 after the First Maratha War in India (1775– 82). It marked the end of British efforts to intervene in Maratha affairs by making Raghunath Rao peshwa (the nominal leader of the Maratha confederacy) or at least regent for his infant great-nephew.
Q 42.Which was the main cause for starting of the Quit India Movement in 1942?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Failure of the Cripps Mission]
Notes: The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Movement, was a movement launched at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee by Mahatma Gandhi on 8 August 1942, during World War II, demanding an end to British rule in India. The immediate cause for the movement was the collapse of Cripps Mission. The British assumption of unconditional support from India to British in World War II was not taken well by the Indian National Congress. The anti-British sentiments and demand for full-independence had gained popularity among indian masses.
Notes: The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Movement, was a movement launched at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee by Mahatma Gandhi on 8 August 1942, during World War II, demanding an end to British rule in India. The immediate cause for the movement was the collapse of Cripps Mission. The British assumption of unconditional support from India to British in World War II was not taken well by the Indian National Congress. The anti-British sentiments and demand for full-independence had gained popularity among indian masses.
Q 43.‘Permanent Settlement’, the system of revenue collection was introduced in India by ___:
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Lord Cornwallis]
Notes: Lord Cornwallis concluded the Permanent Settlement Act of 1793. Permanent Settlement was a grand contract between the East India Company and the Landholders of Bengal (Zamindars and independent Talukdars of all designations). This act also cover the areas like Bihar, Orissa parts of northern Karnataka, Varanasi. Under this act, the landholders and Zamindars were admitted as the absolute owners of landed property to the colonial state system. Not only them, the Zamindars and landholders were allowed to hold their proprietary right at a rate that never changed. Under this contract of Permanent Settlement, the Government could not enhance the revenue demands on Zamindars.
Notes: Lord Cornwallis concluded the Permanent Settlement Act of 1793. Permanent Settlement was a grand contract between the East India Company and the Landholders of Bengal (Zamindars and independent Talukdars of all designations). This act also cover the areas like Bihar, Orissa parts of northern Karnataka, Varanasi. Under this act, the landholders and Zamindars were admitted as the absolute owners of landed property to the colonial state system. Not only them, the Zamindars and landholders were allowed to hold their proprietary right at a rate that never changed. Under this contract of Permanent Settlement, the Government could not enhance the revenue demands on Zamindars.
Q 44.In which year did Vasco De Gama land in Calicut (Kozikode)?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [1498]
Notes: Vasco da Gama arrived at Calicut in Malabar, Kerala, on May 20, 1498. He was wel-comed by the Zamorin who helped him to establish a series of friendly relations with Indian states. His first visit to the city of Calicut and his reception at the Zamorin’s court are well described in the “Roteiro.”
Notes: Vasco da Gama arrived at Calicut in Malabar, Kerala, on May 20, 1498. He was wel-comed by the Zamorin who helped him to establish a series of friendly relations with Indian states. His first visit to the city of Calicut and his reception at the Zamorin’s court are well described in the “Roteiro.”
Q 45.Where was the first Session of Indian National Congress held at?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Bombay]
Notes: The First session of Indian National Congress was held at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College in Bombay during 28–31 December 1885. It was presided over by Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee. It was attended by 72 delegates who represented different provinces of India.
Notes: The First session of Indian National Congress was held at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College in Bombay during 28–31 December 1885. It was presided over by Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee. It was attended by 72 delegates who represented different provinces of India.
Q 46.Who among the following was appointed as the first Viceroy of British India?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Lord Canning]
Notes: After the 1857 War, the British Parliament directly transferred power from the East India India Company to the Crown. Hence, Queen Victoria became the Empress of India, and Lord Canning (who was the Governor-General in the 1857 War) became the first Viceroy of India. The last Viceroy of India was Lord Louis Mountbatten.
Notes: After the 1857 War, the British Parliament directly transferred power from the East India India Company to the Crown. Hence, Queen Victoria became the Empress of India, and Lord Canning (who was the Governor-General in the 1857 War) became the first Viceroy of India. The last Viceroy of India was Lord Louis Mountbatten.
Q 47.The Working Committee of National Congress sanctioned the resolution named ‘Quit India’ at ____:
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Wardha]
Notes: The Congress Working Committee meeting at Wardha on 14 July 1942 passed a resolution demanding complete independence from the British government. The draft proposed massive civil disobedience if the British did not accede to the demands. This resolution is known as Wardha Resolution and more popularly as “Quit India Resolution.”
Notes: The Congress Working Committee meeting at Wardha on 14 July 1942 passed a resolution demanding complete independence from the British government. The draft proposed massive civil disobedience if the British did not accede to the demands. This resolution is known as Wardha Resolution and more popularly as “Quit India Resolution.”
Q 48.According to Gandhi, the scope for class struggle and love for property can be reduced by ___:
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Trusteeship]
Notes: The proposal for Trusteeship was put forward by Gandhiji. Gandhi believed that the wealthy people could be persuaded to part with their wealth to help the poor. Gandhi along with his followers, after their release from prison formulated a “simple” and a “practical” formula where Trusteeship was explained.
Notes: The proposal for Trusteeship was put forward by Gandhiji. Gandhi believed that the wealthy people could be persuaded to part with their wealth to help the poor. Gandhi along with his followers, after their release from prison formulated a “simple” and a “practical” formula where Trusteeship was explained.
Q 49.Who was the presiding figure at the inaugural session of the Indian National Congress?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [W. C. Bannerjee]
Notes: Womesh Chandra Banerjee is credited with presiding over the inaugural session of the Indian National Congress in the year 1885. He was a notable Indian barrister and marked his place in history as the first Indian to contest in the British House of Commons elections, although he fell short of winning.
Notes: Womesh Chandra Banerjee is credited with presiding over the inaugural session of the Indian National Congress in the year 1885. He was a notable Indian barrister and marked his place in history as the first Indian to contest in the British House of Commons elections, although he fell short of winning.
Q 50.Who was the profounder of the doctrine of ‘Passive Resistance’?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Aurobindo Ghosh]
Notes: The theory of ‘Passive Resistance’ was presented by Auronbindo Ghosh, who is known as the Father of Indian Extremism.
Notes: The theory of ‘Passive Resistance’ was presented by Auronbindo Ghosh, who is known as the Father of Indian Extremism.
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