Indian History- Modern India MCQ Part-4
Dr. Rituparna Dubey 1. Arrange the following in the order of chronology:
- William Adam's report on vernacular education.
- Lord Dalhousie minute on vernacular education
- Jonathan's Experiments on modern government school
- Wood's Despatch
Correct Answer
Correct Answer: A,C,B,D
The following are milestones in the development of vernacular education during the British Rule.
- William Adam's report on vernacular education- 1835,136,1838
- Lord Dalhousie minute on vernacular education-1853
- Jonathan's Experiments on modern government school-1843-53
- Wood's Despatch- 1854
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer: A,C,B,D
The following are milestones in the development of vernacular education during the British Rule.
- William Adam's report on vernacular education- 1835,136,1838
- Lord Dalhousie minute on vernacular education-1853
- Jonathan's Experiments on modern government school-1843-53
- Wood's Despatch- 1854
2. 'Nij khamare dhan tolo' was the central slogan of which peasant movement?
Correct Answer
Correct Answer: Tebhaga Movement
The Tebhaga Movement took place in 1946.
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer: Tebhaga Movement
The Tebhaga Movement took place in 1946.
3. Who started the daily National Herald?
Correct Answer
Correct Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
In 1938, Jawaharlal Nehru started the National Herald.
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
In 1938, Jawaharlal Nehru started the National Herald.
4. The Congress policy of pray and petition ultimately came to an end under the guidance of
(UPSC,1999)
Correct Answer
Correct Answer: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Bal Gangadhar Tilak described the method of three P's- Prayer, petition, and protest as political mendiacancy.
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Bal Gangadhar Tilak described the method of three P's- Prayer, petition, and protest as political mendiacancy.
5. Hooghly was used as a base for piracy in the Bay of Bengal by:-
(UPSC,1995)
Correct Answer
Correct Answer: Portuguese
The Portuguese used Hooghly as a base for piracy. They were subdued by Qasim Khan in 1631-32.
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer: Portuguese
The Portuguese used Hooghly as a base for piracy. They were subdued by Qasim Khan in 1631-32.
6. What do you understand by Simla Deputation?
Correct Answer
Correct Answer: Group of Muslim elites
In October 1906, a group of Muslim elites called the Simla Deputation, led by Aga Khan met Lord Minto and demanded separate electorates for the Muslims.
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer: Group of Muslim elites
In October 1906, a group of Muslim elites called the Simla Deputation, led by Aga Khan met Lord Minto and demanded separate electorates for the Muslims.
7. Chittagong Armoury raid was led by:-
Correct Answer
Correct Answer: Surya Sen
The Chittagong Armoury Raid was organized in April 1930.
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer: Surya Sen
The Chittagong Armoury Raid was organized in April 1930.
8. Who is the first Viceroy of India?
(SSC CGL, 2017)
Correct Answer
Correct Answer: Lord Canning
In 1858, Lord Canning was given the title of Viceroy.
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer: Lord Canning
In 1858, Lord Canning was given the title of Viceroy.
9. Where was the 'Pakistan Resolution' passed by the Muslim League?
Correct Answer
Correct Answer: Lahore Session
Pakistan Resolution was passed in March 1940.
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer: Lahore Session
Pakistan Resolution was passed in March 1940.
10. What did the Sergeant Plan entail?
Correct Answer
Correct Answer: Educational reforms
Sergeant Plan was worked out by the government in 1944.
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer: Educational reforms
Sergeant Plan was worked out by the government in 1944.
11. Bose wanted India to be a synthesis of Socialism and Fascism. What did he call this novel concept?
Correct Answer
Correct Answer: Samyayada
Samyayada was based on justice, equality, and love of Socialism, and the efficiency and the discipline of Fascism.
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer: Samyayada
Samyayada was based on justice, equality, and love of Socialism, and the efficiency and the discipline of Fascism.
12. Which of the following territories was not effected by the Revolt of 1857
(UPSC,2005)
Correct Answer
Correct Answer: Chittor
Chittor was not involved in the revolt.
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer: Chittor
Chittor was not involved in the revolt.
13. Who was the first Indian to be elected as the speaker of the Central legislative Assembly?
Correct Answer
Correct Answer: Vitthalbhai Patel
Vitthalbhai Patel was elected speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly in 1925.
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer: Vitthalbhai Patel
Vitthalbhai Patel was elected speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly in 1925.
14. Who among the following wrote the book 'Bahubivah'?
Correct Answer
Correct Answer: Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar
It was written in protest of the evil of polygamy, Bahu (many or more than one) -bivah (marriage) .
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer: Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar
It was written in protest of the evil of polygamy, Bahu (many or more than one) -bivah (marriage) .
15. Who repealed the Vernacular Press Act ?
Correct Answer
Correct Answer: Lord Rippon
The Vernacular Press Act was repealed in 1882.
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer: Lord Rippon
The Vernacular Press Act was repealed in 1882.
