GS Modern India: MCQ Set I
Modern History is of paramount importance for IAS Prelims Exam. Candidates cannot neglect this section of History. Following are some Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) that would help candidates who are preparing for IAS Prelims Exam:
1.Which of following was not recommendation of Motilal Nehru Committee (1928)
A.Establishment of Federal Government
B.Elected Govt. in Provinces
C.Establishment of Dyarchy system
D.Provision of Civil Liberties’
Ans. C
2.In which of following act, amount of one lakh rupees was earmarked for education?
A.Chartered Act 1833
B.Chartered Act 1813
C.Chartered Act 1856
D.Chartered Act 1793
Ans: B
3.Which of following statement is incorrect about the 1857 Revolt?
A.Kunwar Singh revolted from Lucknow
B.This Revolt could not attract Masses
C.Greased Cartridge was immediate cause of revolt
D.Bahadur Shah Zafar was proclaimed as emperor of India in the initial stage of revolt
Ans: A
4.Which of following statement is correct about the Vernacular Press Act?
A.Lord Canning was behind the creation of this act
B.It was created by Lytton and repealed by the Lord Ripon
C.Vernacular Press Act was passed in year 1872
D.All of the above
Ans: B
5.Which of the following is not true of the Cabinet Mission plan ?
A.It rejected the creation of a separate State of Pakistan.
B.It recognized India’s right to secede from the Commonwealth.
C.All members of the Indian Cabinet are to be Indians.
D.It gave scope to the communal representation
Ans: D
6.The Nehru-Liaqat Pact between India and Pakistan was signed to solve the problem of:
A.Minorities
B.The accession of the Princely States
C.The Border Issues
D.Foreign Relations
Ans: A
7.Main reason behind the Surat Split was:
A.Differences between the Moderate and extremist over the spreading the movement of anti- Bengal Partition to rest of India
B.Moderate did not want to confine the movement to Bengal.
C.Extremist wanted to confine anti-partition movement to Bengal
D.None of the above
Ans: A
8.In which year Dacca Anushilan Samiti was founded?
A.1905
B.1907
C.1902
D.1916
Ans: A
9.Which of following statement is/are correct about the Home Rule Movement
A.Idea of Home Rule was suggested by the Anne Besant in Bombay session in 1915.
B.During this movement, Tilak gave statement that ‘ Swaraj is my Birthright’
C.Sindhi Community participated for first time in freedom struggle during the Home Rule Movement
D.All of the above
Ans: D
10.Which of following statement is / are correct about the Non-Cooperation Movement?
A.Rowlatt Act , Jallianwala Bagh massacre and other forms of oppression were main reasons behind this movement
B.It attracted the masses
C.Chaura-Chauri incident was responsible for withdrawal of this movement.
D.All of the above
Ans: D
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GS Modern India : MCQ Set-2
1. Consider the following statements:
1. The French were the last to come to India in search of trade opportunities.
2. The Portuguese were the first European community to discover a direct sea route to India.
3. Queen Elizabeth I was a share holder of the British East India Company.
Which of the statements given above is/are are correct?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. All of the above
Ans: d
Explanation: The Portuguese were the first European community to discover a direct sea route to India. The French were the last to come to India in search of trade opportunities. It is noteworthy that Queen Elizabeth I herself was a share holder of the British East India Company.
2. Which of the following statements is incorrect about “Drain of Wealth” theory in context of Indian freedom struggle?
a. The Drain of Wealth theory was systemically initiated by Dadabhai Naoroji.
b. Through this theory Naoroji sought to prove that Britain was draining money out of India.
c. Drain of Wealth included “Home Charges”.
d. All the statements are correct.
Ans: c
Explanation: The Drain of Wealth theory, primarily propounded by Dadabhai Naoroji, holds that a large part of India’s national wealth or total annual product was exported to England for which the Indians got no adequate returns. ‘Home Charges’ was one of the major components of the drain of wealth that included the administrative and military expenses of the Indian government in Britain.
3. Consider the following statements about Permanent Settlement System.
1. Permanent Settlement System was introduced by Lord Wellesley in 1793.
2. It was introduced on the recommendations of Sir John Shore.
Which of the statements given above is/are are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: b
Explanation: Permanent Settlement System was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793 on the recommendation of Sir John Shore. Under the settlement, the zamindars were made hereditary owners of the land under their possession. The company’s share in the revenue was fixed permanently with the zamindars.
4. Consider the following statements about Lord William Bentinck.
1. Bentinck was the first Governor-General of India.
2. He was thought to be a reform oriented person.
3. He brought a law against Sati Pratha.
Which of the statements given above is/are are correct?
a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 3
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans: d
Explanation: Bentinck was the first Governor-General of India. Bentinck was a benevolent and reform oriented administrator. Bentinck took effective steps to root out social evils like Sati and infanticide. William Bentinck as the Governor General of India looked down the Sati cult and declared Sati illegal.
5. The play ‘Neel Darpan’ is associated with the Indigo Revolt (1858) of Bengal. Who wrote this play?
a. Ishwar Chandra Gupta.
b. Deen Bandhu Mitra
c. Bhanu Bandopadhyay.
d. Rajshekhar Basu
Ans: b
Explanation: Deen Bandhu Mitra's ''Neel Darpan'' is a play written against the backdrop of the Indigo Revolt (1858) of Bengal. The play is based on the exploitation of indigo planters in Bengal by the money lenders, zamindars, and Britishers.
6. Who was the Governor General of India at the time of formation of the Indian National Congress?
a. Lord Lytton
b. Lord Dufferin
c. Lord Elgin
d. Lord Minto
Ans: b
Explanation: Lord Dufferin was the Governor General of India at the time of formation of the Indian National Congress.
7. Who among the following is known as "The Father of the Indian Renaissance"?
a. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
b. Swami Vivekananda
c. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
d. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Ans: c
Explanation: Raja Ram Mohan Roy is called the 'Father of Modern India' and "The Father of the Indian Renaissance" in recognition of his epoch-making/defining social, educational, and political reforms. He was the founder of the Brahmo Samaj. He wanted to combine the righteousness of Western and Indian culture. He was especially concerned about the practice of “Sati”.
8. Who is known as Father of Indian Unrest?
a. Bhagat Singh
b. Chandra Shekhar Azad
c. Mahatma Gandhi
d. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Ans: d
Explanation: The British colonial authorities called Bal Gangadhar Tilak as "Father of the Indian Unrest”. He was the first to demand complete independence for India. He was the one who said, “Swaraj (total freedom) is my birthright and I shall have it”.
9. “Our system acts very much like a sponge, drawing up all the good things from the banks of the Ganges, and squeezing them down on the banks of the Thames”. Who said this?
a. John Sullivan
b. John Shore
c. Lord Minto
d. Lord Clive
Ans: a
Explanation: Highlighting the suppressive and colonial nature of British rule in India, John Sullivan, President of the Board of Revenue, Madras had said, “Our system acts very much like a sponge, drawing up all the good things from the banks of the Ganges, and squeezing them down on the banks of the Thames”.
10. Which of the following Indian province was annexed on account of alleged misgovernance?
a. Awadh
b. Satara
c. Jhansi
d. Mysore
Ans: a
Explanation: The kingdom of Awadh was annexed by the British on account of ‘misgovernance’. Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, the Nawab of Awadh was accused by the British of having misgoverned his state. His state was therefore annexed in 1856 by Lord Dalhousie. Awadh was the only Indian state whose ruler Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was dispossessed on the ground of “misgovernnance”.
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Modern History : MCQ Set 3
Q.1. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
a) Pitt’s India Act : Warren Hastings
b) Doctorine of Lapse : Dalhousie
c) Vernacular Press Act : Curzon
d) Ilbert Bill : Ripon
Answer : (C)
Q.2. The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for
a) the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third
b) the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land
c) the uprooting of Zamindari System and the end of serfdom
d) writing off all peasant debts
Answer : (a)
Q.3. With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the provinces were
a) directly elected by the people of those Provinces
b) Nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League
c) elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
d) selected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matters
Answer : (c)
Q.4. Which of the following is/are the principal features(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919?
1) Introduction of diarchy in the executive government of the provinces
2) Introduction of separate electorates for Muslims
3) Devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provinces
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) Only 1 b) Only 2 and 3
c) Only 1 and 3 d) All of the above
Answer : (c)
Q.5. Annie Besant was
1) responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement
2) the founder of the Theosophical Society
3) once the President of the Indian National Congress
Select the correct statement using the codes given below.
a) Only 1 b) Only 2 and 3
c) Only 1 and 3 d) All of the above
Answer : (c)
Q.6. The “Instrument of Instructions” contained in the Government of India Act, 1935 have been incorporated in the constitution of India in the year 1950 as:
a) Fundamental Rights
b) Directive Principles of State Policy
c) Extent of executive power of State
d) Conduct of business of the Government of India
Answer : (c)
Q.7. Who was the Governor General of India during the Sepoy Mutiny?
a) Lord Canning
b) Lord Dalhousie
c) Lord Hardings
d) Lord Lytton
Answer : (a)
Q.8. Who among the following Governor Generals created the Covenanted Civil Service of India which later came to be known as the Indian Civil Service?
a) Warren Hastings
b) Wellesley
c) Cornwallis
d) William Bentinck
Answer : (c)
Q.9. Consider the following statements:
1) Warren Hastings was the first Governor General who established a regular police force in India on the British Pattern.
2) A Supreme Court was established at Calcutta by the Regulating Act, 1773.
3) The Indian Penal Code came into effect in the year 1860.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) Only 1 and 2 b) Only 2 and 3
b) Only 1 and 3 d) All of the above
Answer : (b)
Q.10. Consider the following statements:
1) Robert Clive was the first Governor-General of Bengal.
2) William Bentinck was the first Governor-General of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Only 1 b) Only 2
c) Both d) None
Answer : (b)
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Modern History : MCQ Set 4
Q.1. Consider the following statements:
1. Mahatma Gandhi called Rabindranath Tagore as ‘Gurudev’.
2. Rabindranath Tagore called Gandhiji as ‘Father of the Nation’.
3. Subhash Chandra Bose called Gandhiji as ‘Mahatma’.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 Only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1 and 3 only
Answer: (a)
Q.2. Consider the following statements:
1. Brahmo Samaj was established by Raja Rammohan Roy.
2. Arya Samaj was established by Swami Dayananda Saraswati.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) None of them
d) Both of them
Answer: (d)
Q.3. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. “Why Socialism” is a book written by Jayaprakash Narayan.
2. “New Lamps for Old” is a book written by Rabindranath Tagore.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) None of them
d) Both of them
Answer: (a)
Q.4. Which of the following is correct about British Education Policy in India:
1. Wood’s dispatch (1854) brought downward filtration theory.
2. Charter Act of 1813 sanctioned 1 lakh rupees for educational development.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) None of them
d) Both of them
Answer: (d)
Q.5. Which of the following were brought by Portuguese to India?
1. First printing press
2. Tobbaco and Red chillies
3. Spices
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
Answer: (a)
Q.6. Which of the following is correct about Governor-generals:
1) Lord Cornwallis created Covenanted Civil Services.
2) Lord William Bentinck banned Sati Pratha in India.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) None of them
d) Both of them
Answer: (d)
Q.7. Consider the following statements:
1. “Do or Die” slogan was given by Mahatma Gandhi.
2. “Jai Hind” slogan was given by Jawahar Lal Nehru.
3. “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan” slogan was given by Lal Bahadur Shastri.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
Answer: (c)
Q.8. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Champaran Satyagraha was related to indigo farming.
2. Kheda Satyagraha was against the revenue policy of government.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) None of them
d) Both of them
Answer: (d)
Q.9. Which of the following is correct about Government of India Act, 1935.
1. This Act of 1935 provided for the abolition of ‘Dyarchy’at the provinces.
2. This Act was on the basis of Nehru Report of 1928.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) None of them
d) Both of them
Answer: (a)
Q.10. Which of the following is correct recommendations of Simon Commission?
1. Abolition of diarchy
2. Continuation of Communal Electorates
3. Extension of responsible government to the provinces
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
Answer: (d)
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Modern History: MCQ Set 5
Advent of Europeans
1. Bahadurshah of Gujarat ceded Bassein to
(a) English
(b) French
(c) Portuguese
(d) Dutch
Ans. c
Exaplaination : Bahadurshah ceded Bassein to Nini Da Cunha as he wanted to make friendly relations with Portuguese. He had to counter Mughal expansionist policy on the other front.
2. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Vasco Da Gama was welcomed by Zamorin king at Muziris port.
(2) Thomas Roe visited the court of Aurangzeb to get permission to trade in India.
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. d
Exaplaination : Vasco Da Gama was received at Calicut port. Thomas Roe visited the court of Jahangir.
3. Which of the following crops were introduced by the Portuguese in India?
(1) Sugarcane
(2) Maize
(3) Tomato
(4) Potato
Codes
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans. b
Exaplaination : Sugarcane was already cultivated in India. Potato, tomato, tobacco and maize were introduced from South America by Portuguese.
4. Which of the following were the reasons for French decline in India?
(1) French army was no match for British army
(2) French monarchy had no stakes in the French company
(3) French were engaged in continental expansion in Europe
Codes
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Exaplaination : The French used their well-organized army to expand their territory in Europe. British navy was better than the French navy.
Social Reforms in India
5. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Bethune School at Calcutta was founded by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.
(2) The main aim of the school was to promote education among depressed classes.
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. a
Exaplaination : The main aim of the school was to encourage female education.
6. Sarda Act was related to
(a) women education
(b) widow remarriage
(c) age of consent
(d) women property rights
Ans. c
Exaplaination : Child marriage restraint act, 1929 popularly known as Sarda act fixed the minimum age of marriage for girls at 14 and boys at 18 years.
7. Which of the following were established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar?
(1) The Peasants and Workers Party of India
(2) All India Scheduled Castes Federation
(3)The Independent Labour Party
Codes
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Exaplaination : The Independent Labour Party was a left wing party founded in 1925 by Kazi Nazrul Islam, Hemanta Kumar Sarkar, Qutubuddin Ahmad and Shamsuddin Hussain.
8. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj?
(1) It opposed idolatry
(2) It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts.
(3) It emphasized on modern education
Codes
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) All of these
Ans. d
Exaplaination : The main aims of Brahmo Samaj were reforms in Hindu society and spread of modern and rational education.
9. Which of the following statements about Swami Dayanand Saraswati are correct?
(1) He disregarded the authority of Puranas.
(2) He rejected the doctrine of karma.
(3) He gives his idea in his book Satya Shodhak Samaj.
Codes
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) All of these
Ans. c
Exaplaination : Dayanand Saraswati accepted the principle of Karma. His most influential work is Satyarth Prakash. Satya Shodhak Samaj was written by Jyotiba Phule.
10. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Sri Narayan Guru?
(1) He supported Mahatma Gandhi in his campaign against untouchability.
(2) He was the founder of Justice Party.
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. d
Exaplaination : He criticized Mahatma Gandhi for his lip service against untouchability. P.Thegaraya and Dr. T.M Nair were the founders of Justice Party.
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Modern History : MCQ Set 6
1. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Lord Ripon?
(1) He appointed Wood’s commission for education.
(2) He got enacted Vernacular Press Act, 1878.
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. d
2. Which of following were introduced during Dalhousie’s Administration?
(1) Indian Railways
(2) Public Works Department
(3) English as medium of instruction
(4) Permanent Settlement of land revenue
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. (a)
3. Ilbert bill was related to
(a) Press
(b) Education
(c) Judiciary
(d) Executive expansion
Ans. c
4. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Curzon.
(2) Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie.
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. b
5. Strachey Commission was related to
(a) Education policy
(b) Famine policy
(c) Land revenue policy
(d) Industrial policy
Ans. b
6. An engineering college at Roorkee was established on the recommendation of
(a) Wood’s Dispatch
(b) Hunter Commission
(c) Raleigh Commission
(d) Sargeant Commission
Ans. a
7. The Indian University’s act, 1904 was passed with the aim of
(a) establishing universities at Allahabad and Lucknow
(b) controlling political activities in colleges and universities
(c) increasing percentage of Indian teachers
(d) increasing percentage of female students
Ans. b
8. Who was appointed as the chairman of committee to work out the details of Wardha Scheme?
(a) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
(b) S. Radhakrishnan
(c) Rajendra Prasad
(d) Zakir Hussain
Ans. d
9. Mirat-ul-Akhbar is associated with which of the following popular personalities?
(a) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
(b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(c) Sisir Kumar Ghosh
(d) Sir Agha Khan
Ans. b
10. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Metcalfe is called the liberator of Indian press.
(2) First Censorship on press was imposed by Lord Hastings.
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. a
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Modern History Questions Set 7 for UPSC IAS Prelims Exam
1. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Ryotwari settlement?
(1) The Zamindar was responsible to pay land revenue to the state.
(2) A patta was maintained to keep the records of land revenue.
(3) Land revenue was based on the quality of the soil and nature of crop grown
Codes
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) All of these
Answer. b
2. Which of the following statements are correct about Bombay Plan?
(1) It was published by leading industrialist of India.
(2) It focused only on industrialization in India.
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. a
3. Which of the following were the salient features of Charter Act, 1833?
(1) It marked the beginning of legislature in India.
(2) It completely abolished the trade monopoly of East India Company in India
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. c
4. Which of the following statements regarding The Government of India Act, 1919 is/are correct?
(1) The term of Legislative Assembly was to be three years
(2) The distribution of seats among different provinces was based on the population
(3) Principle of separate electorate was extended to Sikhs.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. b
5. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Codification of laws was done by Lord Cornwallis
(2) Financial decentralization for the first time was done by Lord Ripon
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. a
6. What was the role of Tatia Tope in 1857 mutiny?
(1) He helped Begum Hazrat Mahal to capture Awadh.
(2) He was commander-in-chief of the army of Nana Saheb
(3) He organized Bhils of Panchamahal region against the British
Codes:
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. c
7. What was the main reason for the rise of Faraizi movement?
(a) Attack of Christian missionaries on Islamic religion.
(b) Oppression of Muslim tenants by the East India Company
(c) Oppression of Muslim tenants by Hindu Zamindars
(d) Ambition to make India an Islamic country
Answer. b
8. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
(1) Ramosi rising Chittur Singh
(2) Santhal rising Birsa Munda
(3) Satara revolt Dhar Rao
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. b
9. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
(1) India League Dadabhai Nauroji
(2) Poona Sarvajanik Sabha MG Ranade
(3) Bombay Presidency Association Badruddin Tyabji
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. c
10. The Bombay Presidency Association was formed in 1885 in opposition to
(1) Salt tax
(2) Lytton’s reactionary policies
(3) Ilbert’s bill controversy
(4) British land revenue policy
Codes:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. c
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Modern History Questions Set 8 for UPSC IAS Prelims Exam
1. Which of the following act was responsible to make around 13% of the Indians eligible to vote?
(a) Pitt’s India Act
(b) Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909
(c) Government of India Act, 1919
(d) Government of India Act, 1935
Answer. d
Explanation: Government of India Act, 1935 relaxed the eligibility to vote which widened the electorate.
2. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
(1) Mitra Mela Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(2) India House Shyamji Krishnavarma
(3) Yugantar Barindra Kumar Ghosh
Codes
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. c
Explanation: Mitra Mela was organized by VD Savarkar. Later, it was merged into Abhinav Bharat which was also organized by VD Savarkar.
3. Who among the following participated in Khilafat Movement?
(1) Shaukat Ali
(2) M.A Ansari
(3) Mohammad Ali Jinnah
(4) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Codes:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. a
Explanation: Khilafat Movement was started alongside the Non Cooperation Movement and was led by leaders like Ali brothers, M.A Ansari, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad etc.
4. Which of the following were the issues of Non Cooperation Movement?
(1) Attainment of swaraj
(2) Enquiry into Jalianwala bagh tragedy
(3) Khilafat issue
Codes
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. d
Explanation: Non Cooperation Movement was started by Mahatma Gandhi for attainment of swaraj. Mahatma Gandhi also demanded enquiry into Jalianwala bagh tragedy during Rowlatt satyagraha. Khilafat movement became a part of Non Cooperation Movement.
5. Which of the following were the special features of the Rowlatt Act?
(1) All members of jury were to be Europeans.
(2) Consideration of evidence not admissible by the law of evidence.
(3) Judgment of the special court could not be appealed
Codes
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. c
Explanation: Rowlatt Act gave extraordinary powers of search, arrest, demand of security etc to the government.
6. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Case Associated personality
(1) Delhi Conspiracy Case Sachin Sanyal
(2) Alipore Conspiracy Case Aurobindo Ghosh
(3) Kakori Conspiracy Case Bhagat Singh
(4) Kanpur Conspiracy Case S.A Dange
Codes
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. a
Explanation: Ramprasad Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan, Roshal Lal, Rajendra Lahiri etc were involved in Kakori Conspiracy Case. Bhagat Singh’s trial was done under Lahore Conspiracy Case.
7. Which of the following were the recommendations of the Whitley Commission?
(1) Adoption of standard wages in jute industries
(2) Formation of works committees to promote cordial relations between the employees and the employers.
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. c
Explanation: Whitley commission was appointed to suggest measures for labour welfare and improvement in labour relations.
8. What was the role of Alluri Sitaram Raju in Indian national movement?
(a) He organized peasants in Deccan during Non Cooperation Movement.
(b) He organized tribal people in Andhra during Non Cooperation Movement.
(c) He led communist movement in Kerala.
(d) He organized militant activities during Quit India movement.
Answer. b
Explanation: Alluri Sitaram Raju propogated Mahatma Gandhi’s message of Swaraj among tribal people of Gudem Hills and organized them for mass struggle.
9. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Large number of women participated in Civil Disobedience Movement.
(2) The participation of workers increased in Civil Disobedience Movement in comparison to Non Cooperation Movement.
(3) Hindu-Muslim unity was better in Civil Disobedience Movement in comparison to Non Cooperation Movement.
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. a
Explanation: The participation of workers decreased in Civil Disobedience Movement. Due to increasing influence of communal organizations, Hindu-Muslim unity was becoming weaker.
10. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Moplah uprising was an agrarian movement.
(2) The Moplah peasants revolted against the Hindu landlords’ oppressive policies.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Answer. c
Explanation: The Moplah peasants revolted against the Hindu landlords’ oppression who were loyal to British government, but the movement later took communal colour.
11. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Swaraj Party was founded by Motilal Nehru and C.R Das.
(2) The Congress Socialist Party emerged as a rival organization of Congress in 1930s.
(3) Socialists like J.P Narayan, Achyut Patwardhan, Aruna Asaf Ali etc led underground militant activities during Quit India Movement.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. b
Explanation:The Congress Socialist Party was formed within the Congress. It gave a leftward inclination to Congress activities.
12. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Cabinet Mission?
(1) It recommended bicameral legislature at centre.
(2) It accepted partition of India.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Answer. a
Explanation: The Cabinet mission rejected Muslim League’s demand for a Separate State of Pakistan. It felt that a separate state of Pakistan will not solve communal problem.
13. Rani Gaidinliu’s movement along with civil disobedience movement was most active in
(a) Nagaland
(b) Manipur
(c) Tripura
(d) Bengal
Answer. b
Explanation: Rani Gaidinliu with her Naga followers in Manipur supported the cause of civil disobedience movement.
14. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Royal Indian Navy (RIN) mutiny?
(1) The revolt started in Bombay.
(2) The main demand of the revolt was release of INA prisoners.
(3) The revolt was supported by the Congress.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. a
Explanation: The Congress and the Muslim league condemned the revolt. Sardar Patel and Jinnah jointly persuaded the ratings to surrender.
15. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Wavell Plan of 1945?
(1) The council was to function as an interim government.
(2) The Hindus and the Muslims were to have equal members in the council.
(3) The Veto power of the Viceroy was to be abolished.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. a
Explanation: Viceroy was allowed to use his veto power but on the advice of ministers.
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Modern History: MCQ Set 9- Revolt of 1857-58
1. What was the role of Tatia Tope in 1857 mutiny?
(1) He was commander-in-chief of the army of Nana Saheb
(2) He organized Bhils of Panchamahal region against the British
(3) He helped Begum Hazrat Mahal to capture Awadh.
Codes:
(A) 2 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) All of the above
Ans. B
Explanation: Tatia Tope helped to coordinate between Rani Laxmibai and Nana Saheb.
2. Under whose governor-generalship, the Revolt of 1857 occurred?
A. Lord Canning
B. Lord Irwin
C. Lord Lytton
D. Lord Willington
Ans. A
Explanation: One of famous revolt in the history of India which occurred in the governor-generalship of Lord Canning in the year 1857.
3. Who was the prominent leader in Lucknow during the Revolt of 1857?
A. Begum Hazrat Mahal
B. Rani Laxmi Bai
C. Kuar Singh
D. Bahadur Shah Zafar
Ans. A
Explanation: During the Revolt of 1857, Begum Hazrat Mahal was the prominent rebel leader in Lucknow where Colin Campbell, a British officer suppressed the revolt.
4. Sir Huge Rose described whom as ‘the best and bravest military leader of the rebel’?
A. Begum Hazrat Mahal
B. Rani Laxmi Bai
C. Kuar Singh
D. Bahadur Shah Zafar
Ans. B
Explanation: Sir Huge Rose described Rani Laxmi Bai as ‘the best and bravest military leader of the rebel’.
5. Who is the author of the book ”The First Indian War of Independence- 1857-59”?
A. Karl Marx
B. Syed Ahmad Khan
C. R. C. Mazumdar
D. S. N. Sen
Ans. A
Explanation: The author of the book”The First Indian War of Independence- 1857-59” is Karl Marx described the revolt of sepoys against the British and the counter attacked by British.
6. In which of the following, the ‘Dominion Status’ for the country was demanded?
A. Calcutta Session, 1920
B. Poona Pact, 1932
C. Gandhi Irwin Pact, 1931
D. Lucknow Pact, 1916
Ans. D
Explanation: The Lucknow Pact is known for its achieved the goal of Hindu-Muslim unity and generate the anti-British feelings among the Muslims. In this pact, Congress with Muslim League jointly demanded the ‘Dominion Status’ for the country.
7. Who had murdered General Michael O'dwyer?
A. Bhagat Singh
B. Chandrasekhar Azad
C. Udham Singh
D. Anant Kare
Ans. D
Explanation: Udham had murdered General Michael O'dwyer who was responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of the year 1919. Udham Singh, 21 years after, had Murdered him in London.
8. Who had started Jugantar?
A. Sri Aurobindo Ghose
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C. Subhash Chandra Bose
D. V. D. Savarkar
Ans. A
Explanation: Jugantar was a Bengali daily newspaper, started by Sri Aurobindo Ghose.
9. Mahatma Gandhi was called as the ‘Rashtrapita’ for the first time by:
A. Sri Aurobindo Ghose
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C. Subhash Chandra Bose
D. V. D. Savarkar
Ans. C
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi was called as the Rashtrapita for the first time by Subhash Chandra Bose in the year, 1944.
10. Who is the founder of Bharat Naujawan Sabha?
A. Bhagat Singh
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C. Subhash Chandra Bose
D. V. D. Savarkar
Ans. A
Explanation: In the year 1926, Bhagat Singh had founded the Bharat Naujawan Sabha in Lahore.
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Modern History is of paramount importance for IAS Prelims Exam. Candidates cannot neglect this section of History. Following are some Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) that would help candidates who are preparing for IAS Prelims Exam:
1.Which of following was not recommendation of Motilal Nehru Committee (1928)
A.Establishment of Federal Government
B.Elected Govt. in Provinces
C.Establishment of Dyarchy system
D.Provision of Civil Liberties’
Ans. C
2.In which of following act, amount of one lakh rupees was earmarked for education?
A.Chartered Act 1833
B.Chartered Act 1813
C.Chartered Act 1856
D.Chartered Act 1793
Ans: B
3.Which of following statement is incorrect about the 1857 Revolt?
A.Kunwar Singh revolted from Lucknow
B.This Revolt could not attract Masses
C.Greased Cartridge was immediate cause of revolt
D.Bahadur Shah Zafar was proclaimed as emperor of India in the initial stage of revolt
Ans: A
4.Which of following statement is correct about the Vernacular Press Act?
A.Lord Canning was behind the creation of this act
B.It was created by Lytton and repealed by the Lord Ripon
C.Vernacular Press Act was passed in year 1872
D.All of the above
Ans: B
5.Which of the following is not true of the Cabinet Mission plan ?
A.It rejected the creation of a separate State of Pakistan.
B.It recognized India’s right to secede from the Commonwealth.
C.All members of the Indian Cabinet are to be Indians.
D.It gave scope to the communal representation
Ans: D
6.The Nehru-Liaqat Pact between India and Pakistan was signed to solve the problem of:
A.Minorities
B.The accession of the Princely States
C.The Border Issues
D.Foreign Relations
Ans: A
7.Main reason behind the Surat Split was:
A.Differences between the Moderate and extremist over the spreading the movement of anti- Bengal Partition to rest of India
B.Moderate did not want to confine the movement to Bengal.
C.Extremist wanted to confine anti-partition movement to Bengal
D.None of the above
Ans: A
8.In which year Dacca Anushilan Samiti was founded?
A.1905
B.1907
C.1902
D.1916
Ans: A
9.Which of following statement is/are correct about the Home Rule Movement
A.Idea of Home Rule was suggested by the Anne Besant in Bombay session in 1915.
B.During this movement, Tilak gave statement that ‘ Swaraj is my Birthright’
C.Sindhi Community participated for first time in freedom struggle during the Home Rule Movement
D.All of the above
Ans: D
10.Which of following statement is / are correct about the Non-Cooperation Movement?
A.Rowlatt Act , Jallianwala Bagh massacre and other forms of oppression were main reasons behind this movement
B.It attracted the masses
C.Chaura-Chauri incident was responsible for withdrawal of this movement.
D.All of the above
Ans: D
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GS Modern India : MCQ Set-2
1. Consider the following statements:
1. The French were the last to come to India in search of trade opportunities.
2. The Portuguese were the first European community to discover a direct sea route to India.
3. Queen Elizabeth I was a share holder of the British East India Company.
Which of the statements given above is/are are correct?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. All of the above
Ans: d
Explanation: The Portuguese were the first European community to discover a direct sea route to India. The French were the last to come to India in search of trade opportunities. It is noteworthy that Queen Elizabeth I herself was a share holder of the British East India Company.
2. Which of the following statements is incorrect about “Drain of Wealth” theory in context of Indian freedom struggle?
a. The Drain of Wealth theory was systemically initiated by Dadabhai Naoroji.
b. Through this theory Naoroji sought to prove that Britain was draining money out of India.
c. Drain of Wealth included “Home Charges”.
d. All the statements are correct.
Ans: c
Explanation: The Drain of Wealth theory, primarily propounded by Dadabhai Naoroji, holds that a large part of India’s national wealth or total annual product was exported to England for which the Indians got no adequate returns. ‘Home Charges’ was one of the major components of the drain of wealth that included the administrative and military expenses of the Indian government in Britain.
3. Consider the following statements about Permanent Settlement System.
1. Permanent Settlement System was introduced by Lord Wellesley in 1793.
2. It was introduced on the recommendations of Sir John Shore.
Which of the statements given above is/are are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: b
Explanation: Permanent Settlement System was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793 on the recommendation of Sir John Shore. Under the settlement, the zamindars were made hereditary owners of the land under their possession. The company’s share in the revenue was fixed permanently with the zamindars.
4. Consider the following statements about Lord William Bentinck.
1. Bentinck was the first Governor-General of India.
2. He was thought to be a reform oriented person.
3. He brought a law against Sati Pratha.
Which of the statements given above is/are are correct?
a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 3
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans: d
Explanation: Bentinck was the first Governor-General of India. Bentinck was a benevolent and reform oriented administrator. Bentinck took effective steps to root out social evils like Sati and infanticide. William Bentinck as the Governor General of India looked down the Sati cult and declared Sati illegal.
5. The play ‘Neel Darpan’ is associated with the Indigo Revolt (1858) of Bengal. Who wrote this play?
a. Ishwar Chandra Gupta.
b. Deen Bandhu Mitra
c. Bhanu Bandopadhyay.
d. Rajshekhar Basu
Ans: b
Explanation: Deen Bandhu Mitra's ''Neel Darpan'' is a play written against the backdrop of the Indigo Revolt (1858) of Bengal. The play is based on the exploitation of indigo planters in Bengal by the money lenders, zamindars, and Britishers.
6. Who was the Governor General of India at the time of formation of the Indian National Congress?
a. Lord Lytton
b. Lord Dufferin
c. Lord Elgin
d. Lord Minto
Ans: b
Explanation: Lord Dufferin was the Governor General of India at the time of formation of the Indian National Congress.
7. Who among the following is known as "The Father of the Indian Renaissance"?
a. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
b. Swami Vivekananda
c. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
d. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Ans: c
Explanation: Raja Ram Mohan Roy is called the 'Father of Modern India' and "The Father of the Indian Renaissance" in recognition of his epoch-making/defining social, educational, and political reforms. He was the founder of the Brahmo Samaj. He wanted to combine the righteousness of Western and Indian culture. He was especially concerned about the practice of “Sati”.
8. Who is known as Father of Indian Unrest?
a. Bhagat Singh
b. Chandra Shekhar Azad
c. Mahatma Gandhi
d. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Ans: d
Explanation: The British colonial authorities called Bal Gangadhar Tilak as "Father of the Indian Unrest”. He was the first to demand complete independence for India. He was the one who said, “Swaraj (total freedom) is my birthright and I shall have it”.
9. “Our system acts very much like a sponge, drawing up all the good things from the banks of the Ganges, and squeezing them down on the banks of the Thames”. Who said this?
a. John Sullivan
b. John Shore
c. Lord Minto
d. Lord Clive
Ans: a
Explanation: Highlighting the suppressive and colonial nature of British rule in India, John Sullivan, President of the Board of Revenue, Madras had said, “Our system acts very much like a sponge, drawing up all the good things from the banks of the Ganges, and squeezing them down on the banks of the Thames”.
10. Which of the following Indian province was annexed on account of alleged misgovernance?
a. Awadh
b. Satara
c. Jhansi
d. Mysore
Ans: a
Explanation: The kingdom of Awadh was annexed by the British on account of ‘misgovernance’. Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, the Nawab of Awadh was accused by the British of having misgoverned his state. His state was therefore annexed in 1856 by Lord Dalhousie. Awadh was the only Indian state whose ruler Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was dispossessed on the ground of “misgovernnance”.
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Modern History : MCQ Set 3
Q.1. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
a) Pitt’s India Act : Warren Hastings
b) Doctorine of Lapse : Dalhousie
c) Vernacular Press Act : Curzon
d) Ilbert Bill : Ripon
Answer : (C)
Q.2. The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for
a) the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third
b) the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land
c) the uprooting of Zamindari System and the end of serfdom
d) writing off all peasant debts
Answer : (a)
Q.3. With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the provinces were
a) directly elected by the people of those Provinces
b) Nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League
c) elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
d) selected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matters
Answer : (c)
Q.4. Which of the following is/are the principal features(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919?
1) Introduction of diarchy in the executive government of the provinces
2) Introduction of separate electorates for Muslims
3) Devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provinces
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) Only 1 b) Only 2 and 3
c) Only 1 and 3 d) All of the above
Answer : (c)
Q.5. Annie Besant was
1) responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement
2) the founder of the Theosophical Society
3) once the President of the Indian National Congress
Select the correct statement using the codes given below.
a) Only 1 b) Only 2 and 3
c) Only 1 and 3 d) All of the above
Answer : (c)
Q.6. The “Instrument of Instructions” contained in the Government of India Act, 1935 have been incorporated in the constitution of India in the year 1950 as:
a) Fundamental Rights
b) Directive Principles of State Policy
c) Extent of executive power of State
d) Conduct of business of the Government of India
Answer : (c)
Q.7. Who was the Governor General of India during the Sepoy Mutiny?
a) Lord Canning
b) Lord Dalhousie
c) Lord Hardings
d) Lord Lytton
Answer : (a)
Q.8. Who among the following Governor Generals created the Covenanted Civil Service of India which later came to be known as the Indian Civil Service?
a) Warren Hastings
b) Wellesley
c) Cornwallis
d) William Bentinck
Answer : (c)
Q.9. Consider the following statements:
1) Warren Hastings was the first Governor General who established a regular police force in India on the British Pattern.
2) A Supreme Court was established at Calcutta by the Regulating Act, 1773.
3) The Indian Penal Code came into effect in the year 1860.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) Only 1 and 2 b) Only 2 and 3
b) Only 1 and 3 d) All of the above
Answer : (b)
Q.10. Consider the following statements:
1) Robert Clive was the first Governor-General of Bengal.
2) William Bentinck was the first Governor-General of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Only 1 b) Only 2
c) Both d) None
Answer : (b)
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Modern History : MCQ Set 4
Q.1. Consider the following statements:
1. Mahatma Gandhi called Rabindranath Tagore as ‘Gurudev’.
2. Rabindranath Tagore called Gandhiji as ‘Father of the Nation’.
3. Subhash Chandra Bose called Gandhiji as ‘Mahatma’.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 Only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1 and 3 only
Answer: (a)
Q.2. Consider the following statements:
1. Brahmo Samaj was established by Raja Rammohan Roy.
2. Arya Samaj was established by Swami Dayananda Saraswati.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) None of them
d) Both of them
Answer: (d)
Q.3. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. “Why Socialism” is a book written by Jayaprakash Narayan.
2. “New Lamps for Old” is a book written by Rabindranath Tagore.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) None of them
d) Both of them
Answer: (a)
Q.4. Which of the following is correct about British Education Policy in India:
1. Wood’s dispatch (1854) brought downward filtration theory.
2. Charter Act of 1813 sanctioned 1 lakh rupees for educational development.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) None of them
d) Both of them
Answer: (d)
Q.5. Which of the following were brought by Portuguese to India?
1. First printing press
2. Tobbaco and Red chillies
3. Spices
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
Answer: (a)
Q.6. Which of the following is correct about Governor-generals:
1) Lord Cornwallis created Covenanted Civil Services.
2) Lord William Bentinck banned Sati Pratha in India.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) None of them
d) Both of them
Answer: (d)
Q.7. Consider the following statements:
1. “Do or Die” slogan was given by Mahatma Gandhi.
2. “Jai Hind” slogan was given by Jawahar Lal Nehru.
3. “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan” slogan was given by Lal Bahadur Shastri.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
Answer: (c)
Q.8. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Champaran Satyagraha was related to indigo farming.
2. Kheda Satyagraha was against the revenue policy of government.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) None of them
d) Both of them
Answer: (d)
Q.9. Which of the following is correct about Government of India Act, 1935.
1. This Act of 1935 provided for the abolition of ‘Dyarchy’at the provinces.
2. This Act was on the basis of Nehru Report of 1928.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) None of them
d) Both of them
Answer: (a)
Q.10. Which of the following is correct recommendations of Simon Commission?
1. Abolition of diarchy
2. Continuation of Communal Electorates
3. Extension of responsible government to the provinces
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
Answer: (d)
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Modern History: MCQ Set 5
Advent of Europeans
1. Bahadurshah of Gujarat ceded Bassein to
(a) English
(b) French
(c) Portuguese
(d) Dutch
Ans. c
Exaplaination : Bahadurshah ceded Bassein to Nini Da Cunha as he wanted to make friendly relations with Portuguese. He had to counter Mughal expansionist policy on the other front.
2. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Vasco Da Gama was welcomed by Zamorin king at Muziris port.
(2) Thomas Roe visited the court of Aurangzeb to get permission to trade in India.
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. d
Exaplaination : Vasco Da Gama was received at Calicut port. Thomas Roe visited the court of Jahangir.
3. Which of the following crops were introduced by the Portuguese in India?
(1) Sugarcane
(2) Maize
(3) Tomato
(4) Potato
Codes
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans. b
Exaplaination : Sugarcane was already cultivated in India. Potato, tomato, tobacco and maize were introduced from South America by Portuguese.
4. Which of the following were the reasons for French decline in India?
(1) French army was no match for British army
(2) French monarchy had no stakes in the French company
(3) French were engaged in continental expansion in Europe
Codes
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Exaplaination : The French used their well-organized army to expand their territory in Europe. British navy was better than the French navy.
Social Reforms in India
5. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Bethune School at Calcutta was founded by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.
(2) The main aim of the school was to promote education among depressed classes.
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. a
Exaplaination : The main aim of the school was to encourage female education.
6. Sarda Act was related to
(a) women education
(b) widow remarriage
(c) age of consent
(d) women property rights
Ans. c
Exaplaination : Child marriage restraint act, 1929 popularly known as Sarda act fixed the minimum age of marriage for girls at 14 and boys at 18 years.
7. Which of the following were established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar?
(1) The Peasants and Workers Party of India
(2) All India Scheduled Castes Federation
(3)The Independent Labour Party
Codes
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Exaplaination : The Independent Labour Party was a left wing party founded in 1925 by Kazi Nazrul Islam, Hemanta Kumar Sarkar, Qutubuddin Ahmad and Shamsuddin Hussain.
8. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj?
(1) It opposed idolatry
(2) It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts.
(3) It emphasized on modern education
Codes
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) All of these
Ans. d
Exaplaination : The main aims of Brahmo Samaj were reforms in Hindu society and spread of modern and rational education.
9. Which of the following statements about Swami Dayanand Saraswati are correct?
(1) He disregarded the authority of Puranas.
(2) He rejected the doctrine of karma.
(3) He gives his idea in his book Satya Shodhak Samaj.
Codes
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) All of these
Ans. c
Exaplaination : Dayanand Saraswati accepted the principle of Karma. His most influential work is Satyarth Prakash. Satya Shodhak Samaj was written by Jyotiba Phule.
10. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Sri Narayan Guru?
(1) He supported Mahatma Gandhi in his campaign against untouchability.
(2) He was the founder of Justice Party.
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. d
Exaplaination : He criticized Mahatma Gandhi for his lip service against untouchability. P.Thegaraya and Dr. T.M Nair were the founders of Justice Party.
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Modern History : MCQ Set 6
1. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Lord Ripon?
(1) He appointed Wood’s commission for education.
(2) He got enacted Vernacular Press Act, 1878.
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. d
2. Which of following were introduced during Dalhousie’s Administration?
(1) Indian Railways
(2) Public Works Department
(3) English as medium of instruction
(4) Permanent Settlement of land revenue
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. (a)
3. Ilbert bill was related to
(a) Press
(b) Education
(c) Judiciary
(d) Executive expansion
Ans. c
4. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Curzon.
(2) Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie.
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. b
5. Strachey Commission was related to
(a) Education policy
(b) Famine policy
(c) Land revenue policy
(d) Industrial policy
Ans. b
6. An engineering college at Roorkee was established on the recommendation of
(a) Wood’s Dispatch
(b) Hunter Commission
(c) Raleigh Commission
(d) Sargeant Commission
Ans. a
7. The Indian University’s act, 1904 was passed with the aim of
(a) establishing universities at Allahabad and Lucknow
(b) controlling political activities in colleges and universities
(c) increasing percentage of Indian teachers
(d) increasing percentage of female students
Ans. b
8. Who was appointed as the chairman of committee to work out the details of Wardha Scheme?
(a) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
(b) S. Radhakrishnan
(c) Rajendra Prasad
(d) Zakir Hussain
Ans. d
9. Mirat-ul-Akhbar is associated with which of the following popular personalities?
(a) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
(b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(c) Sisir Kumar Ghosh
(d) Sir Agha Khan
Ans. b
10. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Metcalfe is called the liberator of Indian press.
(2) First Censorship on press was imposed by Lord Hastings.
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. a
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Modern History Questions Set 7 for UPSC IAS Prelims Exam
1. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Ryotwari settlement?
(1) The Zamindar was responsible to pay land revenue to the state.
(2) A patta was maintained to keep the records of land revenue.
(3) Land revenue was based on the quality of the soil and nature of crop grown
Codes
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) All of these
Answer. b
2. Which of the following statements are correct about Bombay Plan?
(1) It was published by leading industrialist of India.
(2) It focused only on industrialization in India.
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. a
3. Which of the following were the salient features of Charter Act, 1833?
(1) It marked the beginning of legislature in India.
(2) It completely abolished the trade monopoly of East India Company in India
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. c
4. Which of the following statements regarding The Government of India Act, 1919 is/are correct?
(1) The term of Legislative Assembly was to be three years
(2) The distribution of seats among different provinces was based on the population
(3) Principle of separate electorate was extended to Sikhs.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. b
5. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Codification of laws was done by Lord Cornwallis
(2) Financial decentralization for the first time was done by Lord Ripon
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. a
6. What was the role of Tatia Tope in 1857 mutiny?
(1) He helped Begum Hazrat Mahal to capture Awadh.
(2) He was commander-in-chief of the army of Nana Saheb
(3) He organized Bhils of Panchamahal region against the British
Codes:
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. c
7. What was the main reason for the rise of Faraizi movement?
(a) Attack of Christian missionaries on Islamic religion.
(b) Oppression of Muslim tenants by the East India Company
(c) Oppression of Muslim tenants by Hindu Zamindars
(d) Ambition to make India an Islamic country
Answer. b
8. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
(1) Ramosi rising Chittur Singh
(2) Santhal rising Birsa Munda
(3) Satara revolt Dhar Rao
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. b
9. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
(1) India League Dadabhai Nauroji
(2) Poona Sarvajanik Sabha MG Ranade
(3) Bombay Presidency Association Badruddin Tyabji
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. c
10. The Bombay Presidency Association was formed in 1885 in opposition to
(1) Salt tax
(2) Lytton’s reactionary policies
(3) Ilbert’s bill controversy
(4) British land revenue policy
Codes:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. c
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Modern History Questions Set 8 for UPSC IAS Prelims Exam
1. Which of the following act was responsible to make around 13% of the Indians eligible to vote?
(a) Pitt’s India Act
(b) Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909
(c) Government of India Act, 1919
(d) Government of India Act, 1935
Answer. d
Explanation: Government of India Act, 1935 relaxed the eligibility to vote which widened the electorate.
2. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
(1) Mitra Mela Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(2) India House Shyamji Krishnavarma
(3) Yugantar Barindra Kumar Ghosh
Codes
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. c
Explanation: Mitra Mela was organized by VD Savarkar. Later, it was merged into Abhinav Bharat which was also organized by VD Savarkar.
3. Who among the following participated in Khilafat Movement?
(1) Shaukat Ali
(2) M.A Ansari
(3) Mohammad Ali Jinnah
(4) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Codes:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. a
Explanation: Khilafat Movement was started alongside the Non Cooperation Movement and was led by leaders like Ali brothers, M.A Ansari, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad etc.
4. Which of the following were the issues of Non Cooperation Movement?
(1) Attainment of swaraj
(2) Enquiry into Jalianwala bagh tragedy
(3) Khilafat issue
Codes
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. d
Explanation: Non Cooperation Movement was started by Mahatma Gandhi for attainment of swaraj. Mahatma Gandhi also demanded enquiry into Jalianwala bagh tragedy during Rowlatt satyagraha. Khilafat movement became a part of Non Cooperation Movement.
5. Which of the following were the special features of the Rowlatt Act?
(1) All members of jury were to be Europeans.
(2) Consideration of evidence not admissible by the law of evidence.
(3) Judgment of the special court could not be appealed
Codes
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. c
Explanation: Rowlatt Act gave extraordinary powers of search, arrest, demand of security etc to the government.
6. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Case Associated personality
(1) Delhi Conspiracy Case Sachin Sanyal
(2) Alipore Conspiracy Case Aurobindo Ghosh
(3) Kakori Conspiracy Case Bhagat Singh
(4) Kanpur Conspiracy Case S.A Dange
Codes
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. a
Explanation: Ramprasad Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan, Roshal Lal, Rajendra Lahiri etc were involved in Kakori Conspiracy Case. Bhagat Singh’s trial was done under Lahore Conspiracy Case.
7. Which of the following were the recommendations of the Whitley Commission?
(1) Adoption of standard wages in jute industries
(2) Formation of works committees to promote cordial relations between the employees and the employers.
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. c
Explanation: Whitley commission was appointed to suggest measures for labour welfare and improvement in labour relations.
8. What was the role of Alluri Sitaram Raju in Indian national movement?
(a) He organized peasants in Deccan during Non Cooperation Movement.
(b) He organized tribal people in Andhra during Non Cooperation Movement.
(c) He led communist movement in Kerala.
(d) He organized militant activities during Quit India movement.
Answer. b
Explanation: Alluri Sitaram Raju propogated Mahatma Gandhi’s message of Swaraj among tribal people of Gudem Hills and organized them for mass struggle.
9. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Large number of women participated in Civil Disobedience Movement.
(2) The participation of workers increased in Civil Disobedience Movement in comparison to Non Cooperation Movement.
(3) Hindu-Muslim unity was better in Civil Disobedience Movement in comparison to Non Cooperation Movement.
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. a
Explanation: The participation of workers decreased in Civil Disobedience Movement. Due to increasing influence of communal organizations, Hindu-Muslim unity was becoming weaker.
10. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Moplah uprising was an agrarian movement.
(2) The Moplah peasants revolted against the Hindu landlords’ oppressive policies.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Answer. c
Explanation: The Moplah peasants revolted against the Hindu landlords’ oppression who were loyal to British government, but the movement later took communal colour.
11. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Swaraj Party was founded by Motilal Nehru and C.R Das.
(2) The Congress Socialist Party emerged as a rival organization of Congress in 1930s.
(3) Socialists like J.P Narayan, Achyut Patwardhan, Aruna Asaf Ali etc led underground militant activities during Quit India Movement.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. b
Explanation:The Congress Socialist Party was formed within the Congress. It gave a leftward inclination to Congress activities.
12. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Cabinet Mission?
(1) It recommended bicameral legislature at centre.
(2) It accepted partition of India.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Answer. a
Explanation: The Cabinet mission rejected Muslim League’s demand for a Separate State of Pakistan. It felt that a separate state of Pakistan will not solve communal problem.
13. Rani Gaidinliu’s movement along with civil disobedience movement was most active in
(a) Nagaland
(b) Manipur
(c) Tripura
(d) Bengal
Answer. b
Explanation: Rani Gaidinliu with her Naga followers in Manipur supported the cause of civil disobedience movement.
14. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Royal Indian Navy (RIN) mutiny?
(1) The revolt started in Bombay.
(2) The main demand of the revolt was release of INA prisoners.
(3) The revolt was supported by the Congress.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. a
Explanation: The Congress and the Muslim league condemned the revolt. Sardar Patel and Jinnah jointly persuaded the ratings to surrender.
15. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Wavell Plan of 1945?
(1) The council was to function as an interim government.
(2) The Hindus and the Muslims were to have equal members in the council.
(3) The Veto power of the Viceroy was to be abolished.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Answer. a
Explanation: Viceroy was allowed to use his veto power but on the advice of ministers.
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Modern History: MCQ Set 9- Revolt of 1857-58
1. What was the role of Tatia Tope in 1857 mutiny?
(1) He was commander-in-chief of the army of Nana Saheb
(2) He organized Bhils of Panchamahal region against the British
(3) He helped Begum Hazrat Mahal to capture Awadh.
Codes:
(A) 2 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) All of the above
Ans. B
Explanation: Tatia Tope helped to coordinate between Rani Laxmibai and Nana Saheb.
2. Under whose governor-generalship, the Revolt of 1857 occurred?
A. Lord Canning
B. Lord Irwin
C. Lord Lytton
D. Lord Willington
Ans. A
Explanation: One of famous revolt in the history of India which occurred in the governor-generalship of Lord Canning in the year 1857.
3. Who was the prominent leader in Lucknow during the Revolt of 1857?
A. Begum Hazrat Mahal
B. Rani Laxmi Bai
C. Kuar Singh
D. Bahadur Shah Zafar
Ans. A
Explanation: During the Revolt of 1857, Begum Hazrat Mahal was the prominent rebel leader in Lucknow where Colin Campbell, a British officer suppressed the revolt.
4. Sir Huge Rose described whom as ‘the best and bravest military leader of the rebel’?
A. Begum Hazrat Mahal
B. Rani Laxmi Bai
C. Kuar Singh
D. Bahadur Shah Zafar
Ans. B
Explanation: Sir Huge Rose described Rani Laxmi Bai as ‘the best and bravest military leader of the rebel’.
5. Who is the author of the book ”The First Indian War of Independence- 1857-59”?
A. Karl Marx
B. Syed Ahmad Khan
C. R. C. Mazumdar
D. S. N. Sen
Ans. A
Explanation: The author of the book”The First Indian War of Independence- 1857-59” is Karl Marx described the revolt of sepoys against the British and the counter attacked by British.
6. In which of the following, the ‘Dominion Status’ for the country was demanded?
A. Calcutta Session, 1920
B. Poona Pact, 1932
C. Gandhi Irwin Pact, 1931
D. Lucknow Pact, 1916
Ans. D
Explanation: The Lucknow Pact is known for its achieved the goal of Hindu-Muslim unity and generate the anti-British feelings among the Muslims. In this pact, Congress with Muslim League jointly demanded the ‘Dominion Status’ for the country.
7. Who had murdered General Michael O'dwyer?
A. Bhagat Singh
B. Chandrasekhar Azad
C. Udham Singh
D. Anant Kare
Ans. D
Explanation: Udham had murdered General Michael O'dwyer who was responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of the year 1919. Udham Singh, 21 years after, had Murdered him in London.
8. Who had started Jugantar?
A. Sri Aurobindo Ghose
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C. Subhash Chandra Bose
D. V. D. Savarkar
Ans. A
Explanation: Jugantar was a Bengali daily newspaper, started by Sri Aurobindo Ghose.
9. Mahatma Gandhi was called as the ‘Rashtrapita’ for the first time by:
A. Sri Aurobindo Ghose
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C. Subhash Chandra Bose
D. V. D. Savarkar
Ans. C
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi was called as the Rashtrapita for the first time by Subhash Chandra Bose in the year, 1944.
10. Who is the founder of Bharat Naujawan Sabha?
A. Bhagat Singh
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C. Subhash Chandra Bose
D. V. D. Savarkar
Ans. A
Explanation: In the year 1926, Bhagat Singh had founded the Bharat Naujawan Sabha in Lahore.
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