Modern Indian History - Online Quiz
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Q 1 - In whose viceroyalty, the First Round Table Conference was boycotted?
Answer : D
Explanation
In 1930, the First Round Table Conference took place.
Q 2 - Which among the following was not the part of Gandhi-Irwin Pact?
A - Remission of all fines not yet collected
B - Right to make salt in coastal villages for personal use
C - Immediate release of all political prisoners including convicted of violence
Answer : C
Explanation
It did not include the convicted prisoners.
Q 3 - Consider the following statements:
1. Warren Hastings had attacked on Mahe, the French port; it was the territory of Haidar Ali.
2. Eyrecoot defeated Haidar Ali at Porto Novo in 1781.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Haidar Ali died in Second Anglo-Mysore War.
Q 4 - Which among the following was criticized by Congress, but endorsed by Muslim League?
Answer : B
Explanation
August Offer came in 1940.
Q 5 - Who among the following was popular as ‘Gurudev?’
Answer : B
Explanation
Tabore was an Indian Bengali polymath; he reshaped Bengali literature and music.
Q 6 - In reference to 1857 revolt, who was the leader of Jhansi?
Answer : A
Explanation
N/A
Q 7 - In reference to Home Rule League Movement, consider the following statements:
1. Tilak’s League had 6 branched operated mainly in Maharashtra, Central Provinces, Karnataka, and Berar.
2. Besant’s League had 20 branches covered rest of India.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : A
Explanation
Besant’s League had more than 200 branches.
Answer : A
Explanation
Gandhi Ji went on ‘Fast unto death’ in Yeravada prison.
Q 9 - In reference to two groups of Congress (Moderates and Extremists), consider the following statements:
1. Moderates had belief that being loyal to the British Crown would be beneficial.
2. Extremists had belief that British Crown was not worthy of their loyalty.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 10 - Consider the following statements:
1. Murshid Quli Khan was appointed as the governor of Bengal by Mughal emperor Farrukh Siyar.
2. Murshid Quli Khan moved the capital of Bengal from Dacca to Murshidabad.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Murshid Quli Khan appointed as the Subedar (or Governor) in 1717.
