Modern Indian History MCQs Quiz Set 1

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Modern Indian History - Multiple Choice Questions - SET 1

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1Q) The Poona Pact of 1932 was an agreement between:

(1) Mahatma Gandhi

(2) Lord Irwin

(3) Jawaharlal Nehru

(4) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

(A) Only 1 and 2

(B) Only 2 and 3

(C) Only 3 and 4

(D) Only 1 and 4

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⇨ The Poona Pact was an agreement signed between Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi in 1932. It resolved the issue of separate electorates for Dalits (scheduled castes) and granted reserved seats for them within the general electorate.

⇨ The Poona Pact of 1932 was an agreement signed between Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the leader of the depressed classes (Dalits), and Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian National Congress.

⇨ It resolved the issue of separate electorates for Dalits and brought about significant changes in the representation of the Dalit community in the political sphere.

2Q) The Cabinet Mission Plan was introduced in which year?

(A) 1942

(B) 1945

(C) 1946

(D) 1947

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⇨ The Cabinet Mission Plan was introduced in 1946.

⇨ It aimed to resolve the constitutional deadlock between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League and proposed a framework for the formation of an interim government and the drafting of a new constitution.

3Q) The August Offer was announced by the British government in which year?

(A) 1940

(B) 1942

(C) 1945

(D) 1947

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⇨ The August Offer was announced by the British government in 1940 as a response to growing demands for self-rule in India.

⇨ It proposed an expansion of the Viceroy's Executive Council and the establishment of a Dominion status for India after the war.

⇨ This offer made by Viceroy Linlithgow in 1940 promised the expansion of the Executive Council of the Viceroy of India to include more Indians, the establishment of an advisory war council giving full weight to the minority opinion, and the recognition of Indians' right to frame their own constitution.

4Q) The Bardoli Satyagraha was led by:

(A) Mahatma Gandhi

(B) Vallabhbhai Patel

(C) Jawaharlal Nehru

(D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

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⇨ The Bardoli Satyagraha was led by Vallabhbhai Patel in 1928.

⇨ It was a successful non-violent protest against high land revenue imposed by the British in Bardoli, Gujarat.

⇨ The Bardoli region in Gujarat was known for its fertile agricultural land. The British administration, facing financial difficulties, decided to increase the land revenue rates in Bardoli by 22%. This sudden and exorbitant increase in taxes created immense hardships for the local farmers who were already burdened by drought and economic challenges.

⇨ In response to the increased land revenue, the farmers of Bardoli, under the leadership of Vallabhbhai Patel, decided to protest and resist the unjust tax imposition. Patel advocated for a nonviolent approach known as Satyagraha, which means "truth force" or "truthful resistance." The Satyagrahis, consisting of thousands of farmers, adopted a strategy of noncooperation, refusing to pay the increased taxes and peacefully resisting the unjust policies.

⇨ Finally, in May 1928, a compromise was reached. The government agreed to roll back the increased land revenue rates, reduce the overall tax burden on the farmers, and return the confiscated lands and properties.

⇨ The Bardoli Satyagraha was a significant victory for the farmers of Bardoli and a testament to the power of nonviolent resistance.

⇨ It showcased the effectiveness of mass mobilization, unity, and disciplined action in achieving social and political change.

⇨ Vallabhbhai Patel's success in leading the Bardoli Satyagraha propelled him to become one of the key leaders of the Indian National Congress and a trusted associate of Mahatma Gandhi.

⇨ His role in the Bardoli Satyagraha and subsequent contributions to India's independence earned him the title of "Iron Man of India."

5Q) The Chauri Chaura incident in 1922 led to:

(A) The suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement

(B) The launch of the Salt March

(C) The formation of the Indian National Army

(D) The partition of Bengal

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⇨ The Chauri Chaura incident in 1922, where a mob set fire to a police station, led to Mahatma Gandhi's decision to suspend the Non-Cooperation Movement.

⇨ He felt that the movement had turned violent, and he wanted to promote non-violent means of resistance.

6Q) In which of the following sessions did the Indian National Congress split into two groups, Moderates, and extremists?

(A) The Lucknow session, 1899

(B) Surat session, 1907

(C) Calcutta session, 1911

(D) Amritsar session, 1919

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⇨ The Surat Split was the splitting of the (INC) Indian National Congress into two groups - the Moderates and the extremists.

⇨ The Surat session happened in 1907 under the chairmanship of Rash Bihari Ghosh.

7Q) Who among the following is actively associated with the Ghadar Party?

(1) Barindra Kumar Ghosh

(2) Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee

(3) Rash Behari Bose

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 2 only

(C) 1 and 3

(D) 3 only

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⇨ Prominent Indian Ghadar Leaders:

⇨ Lala Har Dayal, Sant Baba Wasakha Singh Dadehar, Baba Jawala Singh, Santokh Singh, Sohan Singh Bhakna, Rash Bihari Bose, Raja Mahendra Pratap, Lala Hardayat, Abdul Rahim, Maulana Obaidullah Sindhi, Champak Raman Pillai, Sardar Singh Rana, Madam Cama, Bhai Parmanand, Vishnu Ganesh Pingle, Bhagwan Singh Gyanee, Har Dayal, Tarak Nath Das, Bhagat Singh Thind, Kartar Singh Sarabha, Abdul Hafiz Mohamed Barakatullah, and Gulab Kaur.

⇨ About Ghadar Party:

⇨ The Ghadar Party, also known as the Ghadr Movement, was a revolutionary organization formed by Indian nationalists in the early 20th century. It was established with the objective of liberating India from British colonial rule and achieving independence.

⇨ The Ghadar Party was founded in 1913 in San Francisco, United States, by Indian immigrants who were living there at the time. The word "Ghadar" means "rebellion" or "mutiny" in Urdu and represents the revolutionary spirit of the movement.

⇨ The party was comprised primarily of Punjabi and Sikh immigrants who had settled in North America, particularly in the United States and Canada. Many of these individuals were influenced by nationalist and revolutionary ideas and were motivated by the desire to end British rule in India.

⇨ The Ghadar Party published a newspaper called "Ghadar" to spread its message and raise awareness among Indians, both in India and abroad. The newspaper played a crucial role in mobilizing support and disseminating revolutionary ideas.

⇨ The Ghadar Party aimed to launch an armed uprising against British colonial rule in India. Its members believed in the use of revolutionary violence as a means to achieve independence. They planned to gather support from Indian soldiers serving in the British Indian Army and stage a revolt in coordination with other revolutionary groups.

⇨ In 1914, during World War I, some members of the Ghadar Party traveled back to India with the intention of inciting a rebellion. However, their plans were thwarted by British intelligence, resulting in the arrest and trial of many Ghadar Party members.

⇨ Although the Ghadar Party's efforts to launch a successful armed revolt were unsuccessful, it played a significant role in inspiring and awakening nationalist sentiments among Indians. The party's activities and publications contributed to the growth of revolutionary ideas and a sense of patriotism, which ultimately influenced India's struggle for independence.

⇨ The Ghadar Party's legacy and impact on India's freedom movement were substantial. Its members and ideology influenced subsequent revolutionary movements and leaders. The party served as a catalyst for the revolutionary spirit and contributed to the overall momentum of the Indian independence movement.

8Q) With reference to the Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known for

(A) Running the secret Congress Radio in the wake of the Quit India Movement

(B) Participating in the Second Round Table Conference

(C) Leading a contingent of the Indian National Army

(D) Assisting in the formation of the Interim Government under Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

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⇨ Usha Mehta (March 25, 1920 – August 11, 2000) was a Gandhian and freedom fighter of India.

⇨ She is also remembered for organizing the Congress Radio, also called the Secret Congress Radio, an underground radio station, which functioned for a few months during the Quit India Movement of 1942.

⇨ In 1998, the Government of India conferred on her Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award of the Republic of India.

9Q) Which of the following statement is correct regarding Annie Besant?

(1) Responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement

(2) The founder of the Theo-sophical Society

(3) Once the President of the Indian National Congress

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

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⇨ In 1916, Annie Besant launched the All India Home Rule League along with Lokmanya Tilak.

⇨ The Theosophical Society was founded in New York City, USA in 1875 by Helena Blavatsky and Henry Steel Olcott.

⇨ Annie Besant, who became President of the Society in 1907, had headquarters located in Adyar, Madras.

⇨ Annie Besant becomes the first woman President of the Indian National Congress in 1917.

10Q) Who among the following is associated with "Songs from Prison", a translation of ancient India religious lyrics in English?

(A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

(B) Jawaharlal Nehru

(C) MK Gandhi

(D) Sarojini Naidu

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⇨ "Songs from Prison" is a collection of songs and lyrics by Gandhi, written during his imprisonment in Yerwada Jail, Poona.

⇨ This was a translation from Sanskrit hymns and lyrics, from the Upanishads and other scriptures.

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