Modern Indian History - Online Quiz



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Questions and Answers

Q 1 - In reference to Maratha Administration, Majumdar refers

A - Prime Minister

B - Revenue Minister

C - Home Minister

D - Foreign Minister

Answer : B

Explanation

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Q 2 - Who among the following had founded the Adi Brahmo Samaj?

A - Raja Rammohan Roy

B - Debendranath Tagore

C - Keshub Chandra Sen

D - Krishanmohan Banerjee

Answer : B

Explanation

Adi Brahmo Samaj formed in 1861.

Q 3 - Attlee set the deadline to transfer of power as

A - June 30, 1948

B - August 15, 1947

C - June 3, 1947

D - February 20, 1947

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Answer : B

Explanation

It was started in 1923 in Lahore.

Q 5 - The Depressed Classes (Maharas) Movement was initiated by

A - B. R. Ambedkar

B - M. Padmanabha Pillai

C - C. N. Mudalair

D - Ramaswami Naicker

Answer : A

Explanation

Dr. Ambedkar had initiated the Depressed Classes (Mahars) Movement in 1924 in Maharashtra.

Q 6 - Under whose governorship, the powers of jurisdiction between the governor-general-in-council and the Supreme Court at Calcutta were divided clearly?

A - Warren Hastings

B - Lord Cornwallis

C - Sir John Shore

D - Wellesley

Answer : A

Explanation

Powers were divided as per the Act of 1781.

Q 7 - In whose (Congress) Presidentship, the first All India Youth Congress came into existence?

A - Motilal Nehru

B - M. A. Ansari

C - Jawaharlal Nehru

D - Vallabhbhai Patel

Answer : A

Explanation

The First All India Youth Congress formed in 1928.

Q 8 - In whose viceroyalty, the Simon Commission was introduced in India?

A - Lord Chelmsford

B - Lord Curzon

C - Reading

D - Lord Irwin

Answer : D

Explanation

Simon Commission introduced in India in 1928.

Q 9 - Shimla Conference was the meeting held between the Indian leaders and

A - Lord Willingdon

B - Lord Linlithgow

C - Lord Wavell

D - Lord Irwin

Answer : C

Explanation

Shimla Conference that held in 1945 is also known as Wavell Plan.

Q 10 - Who among the following was popular as Patriot of India?

A - Sardar Patel

B - Lala Lajpat Rai

C - Bal Gangadhar Tilak

D - Subhash Chandra Bose

Answer : D

Explanation

N/A

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