modern india test-2 5. with reference to indian freedom

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MODERN INDIA TEST-2

1. Which among the following changes were brought

in the army after the revolt of 1857?

1. The proportion of Europeans to Indians in the army

was decreased.

2. Communal, tribal and regional loyalities were

encouraged amongst the soldiers.

3. Indians were excluded from the officer corps.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

2. In 1873, an agrarian league was formed at Pabna

district of Bengal to

(a) initiate armed resistance against British officials.

(b) resist the demands of the zamindars for enhanced

rents.

(c) oppose the efforts of British to change prevalent

social practices in the region.

(d) oppose forceful conversion activities of christian

missionaries in the region.

3. With reference to Indian modern history, consider

the following events:

1. Dandi March

2. Second Round Table Conference

3. Gandhi-Irwin Pact

4. Boycott of Simon Commission

Arrange the above events in their correct

chronological order:

(a) 4-1-3-2

(b) 1-4-3-2

(c) 4-1-2-3

(d) 1-3-4-2

4. Consider the following statements regarding

Bardoli Satyagraha:

1. It was against the withdrawal of plague

bonus by the mill owners of the region.

2. During this satyagraha, Vallabhbhai

Patel was given the title of 'Sardar'.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

5. With reference to Indian freedom struggle, Shanti

Ghosh and Suniti Chowdhry are well-known for

(a) their contribution in Quit India movement for

running secret societies.

(b) playing an important role in leading a contingent in

1857 mutiny.

(c) assassinating district magistrates in Bengal under

Surya Sen's leadership.

(d) playing an important role in picketing shops during

Civil Disobedience Movement.

6. With reference to the modern Indian history, who

among the following nationalists were the moderates?

1. Aurobindo Ghose

2. Pherozeshah Mehta

3. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

4. Lala Lajpat Rai


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

7. Which of the following were the important

contribution of early nationalists in Indian National

Movement?

1. To provide leadership to the movement in the early

stage.

2. To encourage the masses to participate in the National

Movement.

3. To provide economic criticism of colonial

government.

4. To create public interest in political questions and

organization of public opinion.


(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 1, 2 and 4 only

(c) 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

8. Which among the following civil services

reforms were introduced by Lord Cornwallis?

1. Promotion in civil services on the basis of seniority.

2. Establishment of Fort William college at Calcutta to

train young recruits.

3. Holding civil services examination in India


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only


(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

9. Which of the following associations preceded the

formation of Indian National Congress?

1. Zamindari Association

2. British Indian Association

3. All India Muslim League


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

10. With reference to the early nationalist response

towards the British economic policies, consider the

following statements:

1. They welcomed large scale investment in Railways

and Plantation.

2. They promoted the idea of Swadeshi.

3. They were critical of Indian capitalist class.

4. They demanded abolition of salt tax.

Which of the statement given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

11. Consider the following statements regarding the

Poona Sarvajanik Sabha in Maharashtra:

1. It was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale.

2. It organized a campaign for the peasants cause against

land revenue settlement.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

12. Indian Capitalists preferred constitutional form

of struggle as opposed to mass civil disobedience

because

1. prolonged mass struggle prevented the continuing of

day-to-day business.

2. they depended on the foreign capitalists and British

patronage.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


Government of India Act, 1935:

1. It provided for the establishment of an All India

Federation.

2. It provided for universal adult suffrage.

3. It provided for provincial autonomy.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

14. With reference to Indian freedom struggle,

Khudai Khidmatgars was

(a) a revolutionary group of the students in Bengal.

(b) a group in Congress led by Maulana Abul Kalam

Azad to take up the khilafat issue.

(c) a reformist organisation working for modernisation

of Parsi community.

(d) a non-violent revolutionary group led by Khan Abdul

Gaffar Khan.


princely states:

1. The burden of land tax was generally lower than the

British Indian provinces.

2. People enjoyed more civil liberties than in the British

Indian provinces.

3. The rulers had limited powers to use state revenues

for personal use.


(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) None of the above

16. With reference to the Swadeshi Movement,

consider the following statements:

1. Emphasis was placed on Atma-shakti or Self-reliance.

2. National Council of Education was set up.

3. Emphasis on setting up of indigenous industries.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3



Cripps Mission:

1. It was sent to seek active cooperation of Indians in

World War II.

2. It promised India both Dominion status and

constitution-making body after the war.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

18. With reference to judicial organization during

British rule in the 18th century, consider the

following statements: 1. Any official could be brought before a court of law for

acts done in excess of official authority.

2. Punishments were in accordance with the prevalent

social system.

3. The Europeans and their descendants had separate

courts and laws.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

19. Lucknow pact of 1916 is known for the agreement

between (a) Muslim League and Britishers on the demand for

self-government in India after the war.

(b) Congress and the Muslim League on separate

electorate.

(c) Extremists and revolutionaries to placate moderates

from Indian politics.

(d) Tilak and Annie Besant over forming an all-India

Home Rule league.

20. The aim of Rowlatt Act was

(a) to provide for compulsory economic support to

British war efforts.

(b) to curb the activities of trade unions.

(c) to curtail the civil liberties of Indians.

(d) to provide legal support to socioreligious reforms in

India.

21. The Carnatic wars (1740-1763) were fought

between which of the following European powers?

(a) Dutch and Portuguese

(b) English and French

(c) French and Dutch

(d) English and Dutch

22. With reference to the history of Indian National

Movement, who among the following was the first

Indian to start an agitation for political reform?

(a) Dadabhai Naoroji

(b) Raja Rammohan Roy

(c) Surendranath Banerjee

(d) W.C Banerjee

23. With reference to Indian National movement, the

famous Safety valve theory is associated with which of

the following?

(a) Formation of Indian National Congress.

(b) Political agendas used by moderate leaders of

congress.

(c) Methods used by revolutionary activists against

British officials.

(d) Demand of separate nation by Muslim league.

24. Consider the following pairs:

Organisation Leader 1. All India Kisan Sabha : Acharya Narendra Dev

2. Forward Bloc : Subhash Chandra Bose

3. Communist Party of India : P. C. Joshi

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly

matched?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

25. Which of the following newspapers were started

by Mahatma Gandhi?

1. Young India

2. New India

3. Indian Opinion


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

26. Which of the following statements regarding the

Bardoli resolution of 1922 is correct? (a) It urged people to launch salt satyagraha at various

places.


(b) It resulted in the withdrawal of the Noncooperation

movement.

(c) It resulted in the formation of Congress- Swaraj

party.

(d) Bardoli satyagraha was launched through this

resolution.

27. Which of the following factors led to the

stagnation and deterioration of agriculture during

the British period in India?

1. Overcrowding of agriculture

2. Excessive land revenue demand

3. Growth of intermediaries

4. Absence of use of modern machinery and technology.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

28. Which of the following was/were the main

provisions of the Indian Councils Act 1892?

1. Number of members in Imperial and Provincial

Legislative Councils was raised.

2. Element of election was introduced.

3. Budget could be voted upon.


(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

29. Who among the following leaders supported entry

in legislative councils after withdrawal of the Non-

Cooperation Movement?

1. Vallabhbhai Patel

2. Motilal Nehru

3. C.R. Das


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1 and 3 only

30. With reference to Indian press, consider the


1. Charles Metclafe was the first governor general to

place restrictions on the press in India.

2. Vernacular Press Act in 1878 put

restrictions on the freedom on both English and Indian

language newspapers.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

31. Which of the following was/were the reasons of

Indigo Revolt of 1859-60 in India:

1. Peasants were forced to enter into fraudulent

contracts.

2. The price paid for the indigo was far below the market

price.

3. The peasants were forced to grow indigo on the most

fertile lands.


(a) 2 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

32. Which of the following was/were the reasons of

peasant movements of 19th century in India?

1. To fight for land ownership or against landlordism.

2. To oppose the state’s right to collect a tax on land.

3. To oppose restrictions on peasants' freedom to decide

what crop to grow.


(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

33. With reference to the modern Indian history,

consider the following events:

1. Establishment of Home Rule leagues.

2. Komagatamaru incident.

3. Mahatama Gandhi’s arrival in India.

Arrange the above events in their correct

chronological order:

(a) 1-3-2

(b) 3-1-2

(c) 1-2-3

(d) 2-3-1


34. ‘He was a distinguished statesman, lawmaker

and reformer. But most of all he shone as a man of

science. He founded a very famous city. He was a

great astronomer and erected many observatories in

Delhi, Jaipur and Ujjain'.

Which one of the following personalities has been

described in the above statement?

(a) Haider Ali

(b) Raja Sawai Jai Singh

(c) Peshwa Baji Rao I

(d) Maharaja Ranjit Singh

35. With reference to the Indian Councils Act,1909,

consider the following statements: 1. It increased the number of elected members in the

Imperial Legislative Council.

2. It permitted the members to introduce resolutions.

3. It provided separate electorates only to Muslims.


(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

36. Which of the following was/were reasons for the

revival of revolutionary nationalism in 1920s?

1. Sudden suspension of Non-Cooperation Movement

2. Split in Indian National Congress

3. Influence of Russian Revolution


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

37. Which of the following are the characteristics of

the political programme of the Left movement during

late 1930? 1. Organization of workers and peasants in trade unions

and kisan sabhas

2. Anti-fascist and anti-war foreign policy

3. Non-violent anti-imperialism policy


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

38. With reference to Arya Samaj, consider the


1. It condemned the study of western sciences.

2. It was based on the teachings of Puranas.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

39. With reference to the Montagu-Chelmsford

reforms, consider the following statements:

1. It introduced bicameral legislature at Centre.

2. It enlarged provincial legislative councils.

3. It introduced a system of dyarchy at Centre.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1 and 3 only

40. Which of the following reasons led the British

Government to declare elections in India soon after

the Second World War?

1. Coming of labour party in power in Britain

2. Direct Action Day by the Muslim league

3. Royal Indian Navy (RIN) revolt

Select the correct answer using code given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

41. Which of the following were the reasons for

rise of civil rebellions during the British Rule?

1. Foreign character of the British Rule

2. New courts and legal system

3. Ruining of Indian handicraft industries

4. Incitement of masses by the scholarly and priestly

class.


(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(c) 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

42. Which of the following was/were reasons for the

failure of the Revolt of 1857?

1. Limited territorial base


2. Lack of resources

3. Lack of a central and coordinated leadership


(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 2 and 3 only


Vaikom Satyagraha: 1. It was led by Veersalingam Pantulu in Andhra

Pradesh.

2. It demanded the entry of untouchables in Hindu

temples.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

44. Which of the following was/were the

recommendations of Nehru Report (1928)?

1. Universal adult suffrage.

2. Complete dissociation of state from religion.

3. Dominion status


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


Akali Movement:

1. It was influenced by Civil Disobedience Movement.

2. It was launched against corrupt mahants of

gurudwaras.

3. It was a violent movement.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

46. With reference to the Indian Factory Act,

1881, consider the following statements:

1. It laid down the provisions for regulation of child

labour.

2. It required employers to pay men and women equally

for doing the same work.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

47. Which of the following resolutions was/were

passed/endorsed at Karachi session of India National

Congress, 1931?

1. Endorsement of Gandhi-Irwin pact.

2. Resolution on Fundamental Rights.

3. Resolution on National Economic

Programme.


(a) 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


Leaders Associations

1. Ananda Mohan Bose : Indian Association

2. Pherozeshah Mehta : Bombay Presidency Association

3. Justice M G Ranade : Poona Sarvajanik Sabha


matched?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

49. Which of the following were the proposals

recommended by the Cabinet Mission of 1946?

1. It proposed a federation of provinces and princely

states.

2. Defence, communications and foreign affairs to be

controlled by the Centre.

3. It recommended for a divided India with Pakistan as a

separate nation.


(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

50. Which of the following were the reasons behind

the collapse of the urban handicrafts industry during

the British rule in India?


1. Competition with the cheaper imported machine-

goods from Britain.

2. Forcing craftsmen to sell their goods below the market

price.

3. The gradual disappearance of Indian rulers and their

courts.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

51. With reference to peasant movements in India,

consider the following pairs:

Movement Led by

1. Ramosi Peasant movement :Vasudev Balwant Phadke

2. Kuka Revolt : Baba Ram Singh

3. Santhal Uprising : Bankim Chandra Chatterjee


matched?

(a) 2 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


Tolstoy Farm:

1. It was set up by Gandhiji in South Africa.

2. Its purpose was to give shelter to the families of

Satyagrahis.

3. It was funded by the members of both Congress and

Muslim league.


(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

53. Which of the following statements is/are correct

regarding Brahmo Samaj?

1. It opposed idolatry.

2. It believed in monotheism and the unitarianism of

Christianity.

3. It gave the slogan 'Go back to the vedas'.


(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 3 only


Poona pact:

1. It accepted separate electorates for the depressed

classes.

2. The seats reserved for the depressed classes in central

and provincial legislatures were increased.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

55. Who among the following was not associated with

Home Rule Leagues?

(a) Jawaharlal Nehru

(b) Annie Besant

(c) H.P Blavatsky

(d) Lokmanya Tilak

56. Mahatma Gandhi did not initiate an immediate

mass movement during World War II because 1. he believed that the cause of allies in the war was just.

2. there was lack of Hindu-Muslim unity.

3. Congress was organisationally weak to start a mass

struggle


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

57. Which of the following statement is correct with

reference to the Theosophical Society? (a) It aimed at the revival of Hinduism, Zoroastrianism

and Buddhism.

(b) It was a movement led by Indians, glorifying Indians

religious and philosophical traditions.

(c) The society was based on the beliefs of Vedanta.

(d) It was headquartered in United States.

58. Consider the following statements regarding Quit

India Movement:

1. It was led by Gandhiji.

2. It was a non-violent movement.

3. Parallel governments were set up during the

movement.


(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 3 only


(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

59. Which of the following did not participate in the

First Round Table Conference? 1. Indian National Congress

2. FICCI

3. Muslim League


(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

60. Consider the following pairs regarding the Revolt

of 1857:

Area Leader of the Revolt

1. Kanpur : Khan Bahadur

2. Bareilly : Kunwar Singh

3. Bihar : Nana Saheb


matched?

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) None of the above

61. Which among the following were the economic

impacts of British rule in India?

1. Deindustrialisation

2. Deterioration of agriculture

3. Rise of bourgeoisie class in India


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


Europeans Centre of Influence

1. French - Chandernagore

2. Portuguese - Goa

3. Dutch - Pulicat

Which of the pairs given above are correctly

matched?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


socio-religious reform movements in India:

1. Reform movements were exclusively religious in

character.

2. Social relevance of religions was judged by a

rationalist critique.

3. Reformers aimed at modernization rather than

westernization.


(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

64. With reference to Permanent Settlement

System, consider the following statements:

1. It recognized zamindars as the owner of the land.

2. The revenue settled was revised every 20-30 years.

3. It was introduced in Orissa, Bengal and Bihar.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

65. Consider the following statements with

reference to All India Muslim League:

1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah was one of the founding

members of the league.

2. It supported the Partition of Bengal.

3. It joined the Interim government of 1946.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

66. Which of the following were responsible for

the decline of the Swadeshi Movement?

1. Heavy repression by the government.

2. Moderate-extremist split at Surat session.

3. Lack of an effective organization and party structure.

4. Communal clashes at various places in Bengal.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4


67. Which of the following was/were the outcomes of

Gandhi-Irwin pact ? 1. Return of confiscated properties not yet sold.

2. Immediate release of all political prisoners.

3. Public inquiry into police excesses.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

68. With respect to the Sanyasi Revolt, consider the


1. It was led by religious monks in Bengal

2. It was supported by demobilized soldiers and

zamindars.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

69. The move to partition Bengal in 1905 was seen by

the Indian National Congress and nationalists of

Bengal 1. as an administrative measure only.

2. as a deliberate attempt to weaken nationalism in

Bengal.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

70. With reference to the Workers and Peasant's

Party (WPP), consider the following statements: 1. It was formed in 1928 as an all-India party.

2. All communists were its members.

3. It worked outside the Indian National Congress.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


course of national movement in Princely states after

late 1930s: 1. The Haripura Session of 1938 allowed

the movements in the States to be launched in the name

of the Congress.

2. During Quit India movement people of the states

demanded princely states to become an integral part of

the Indian Union.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

72. Which of the following leaders are related to

Kanpur Bolshevik Conspiracy? 1. Bhagat Singh

2. Nalini Gupta

3. Muzzafar Ahmed

4. Shaukat Usmani

Select the correct answer from the code given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

73. Under which reform/act, non-official majority was

introduced in the provincial legislative councils?

(a) Montague-Chelmsford reforms

(b) Indian Councils Act, 1861

(c) Government of India Act, 1935

(d) Morley-Minto reforms

74. Who among the following were associated with

Dharasana salt satyagraha during Civil Disobedience

Movement?

1. Jawaharlal Nehru

2. Sarojini Naidu

3. Imam Saheb

4. Manilal


(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 4 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

75. Which of the following forms of agitation were

associated with the Civil Disobedience Movement? 1. No-revenue campaign by zamindars against the

government

2. No-rent campaign by the tenants against zamindars

3. No-chowkidara tax campaign in eastern India


4. Defying forest laws in central provinces


(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

76. In the context of Indian history, ‘Dual

Government’ refers to:

(a) introduction of bicameralism at the Centre.

(b) vesting of both diwani and nizamat powers with the

Company in Bengal.

(c) introduction of double government at Centre and

provinces.

(d) division of central subjects into two categories.

77. 'He was actively involved in Vaikom Satyagraha

and also walked from Calicut to Payannur to break

salt law in response to Salt Satyagraha'.

The above passage best describes who among the

following?

(a) K. Kelappan

(b) C. Rajagopalachari

(c) Chidambaram Pillai

(d) M.R. Jayakar

78. The early Nationalists were unwilling to take up

the question of labour reform because

1. they feared regulation of working hours of Indian

labour would hamper the competitiveness of Indian

industries.

2. they saw rapid industrialization as a solution to the

Indian poverty.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

79. With respect to the modern Indian history, the

term ‘dikus’ refers to

(a) the exploitative outsiders in tribal areas.

(b) a form of unpaid labour.

(c) passes issued by the East India Company.

(d) a local term for infertile land in the gangetic plain.

80. With regard to Ghadar party, consider the


1. It was setup by Indian revolutionaries in America and

Canada in 1913.

2. Its ideology was strongly based on Hinduism and

Sikhism.

3. Lala Hardyal and Ram Chandra were its prominent

leaders.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

81. Which of the following statements is correct

regarding Vande Matram Movement? (a) It was a peasants movement started by All India

Kisan Sabha in Lucknow.

(b) It was a tribal uprising against the britishers in

Nagaland.

(c) It was an armed rebellion in Jhansi during the 1857

mutiny.

(d) It was a student's protest in Hyderabad against the

authorities’ refusal to let them sing Vande Mataram.

82. Which of the following initiatives taken by

British contributed to the spread of communalism in

India?

1. Partition of Bengal, 1905

2. McDonald Award, 1932

3. Indian Councils Act, 1909


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

83. Consider the following personalities:

1. M. Viraraghavachari

2. G. Subramanian Iyer

3. Ananda Charlu

Which of the above was/were associated with Madras

Mahajan Sabha?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


84. With reference to Tattvabodhini Sabha, consider

the following statements:

1. It aimed to promote a systematic study of India's past

and promote rational outlook among people in Bengal.

2. It was founded by Debendranath Tagore.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

85. With reference to Ilbert Bill, consider the

following statements: 1. It aimed at allowing Indian magistrates to preside over

cases involving British subjects in India.

2. It was supported by Governor General, Lord Ripon.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

86. Who among the following supported Royal India

Navy (RIN) Mutiny?

1. Mahatma Gandhi

2. Vallabhai Patel

3. Mohammad Ali Jinnah


(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) None


annual sessions of Indian National Congress:

1. The President was to belong to the same region where

the Congress session was being held.

2. No resolution was to be passed to which

overwhelming majority of Hindu or Muslim delegates

objected.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

88. Which of the following agrarian reforms were

undertaken by the Congress ministries during 1937-

39?

1. Reduction of land revenue

2. Reducing the burden of debt of the peasants

3. Abolition of zamindari system

Select the correct answer from the code given below.

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

89. Why did the mutinying sepoys proclaim Bahadur

Shah, the Mughal Emperor, as the spearhead of the

Revolt of 1857?

(a) To avail the vast resources of the Mughals.

(b) To give political legitimacy to their revolt.

(c) They feared Bahadur Shah and his might.

(d) All the statements (a), (b) and (c) are correct.

90. The objective of the Hunter committee of 1919

was to:

(a) impose censorship on national press in response to

Khilafat Movement.

(b) amend Rowlatt Act.

(c) investigate Jalliawala Bagh massacre.

(d) prepare action plan to weaken Non Cooperation

Movement.

91. Which of the following were the reasons behind

the Revolt of 1857? 1. Heavy taxation under the new revenue policy

2. Discrimination against the Indian sepoys

3. Activities of Christian Missionaries.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

92. Which of the following resolutions were adopted

during the Lahore session (1929) of Indian National

Congress?

1. Poorna Swaraj was declared as the objective of

Congress.

2. 26th January was declared as first Independence Day.

3. Launching of civil disobedience movement was

announced.



(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

93. Which of the following was/were secret societies

of revolutionaries during Indian freedom struggle? 1. Abhinav Bharat

2. Yugantar

3. Anushilan Samiti


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

94. Who among the following participated in the

trials of the Indian National Army (INA) prisoners?

1. Bhulabhai Desai

2. Tej Bahadur Sapru

3. Rajendra Prasad

4. Jawaharlal Nehru


(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 2, 3 and 4 only

95. He pointed out that the Chaturvarna and the

inherent differences in quality between man and man

is only superficial, but not in essence: the juice of all

leaves of a particular tree would be the same in

content. It was he who gave the call - ‘one religion,

one caste and one God for mankind.'

The above paragraph describes which of following

historical personality?

(a) Raja Rammohan Roy

(b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

(c) Narayana Guru

(d) Motilal Nehru

96. With reference to modern Indian history,

Individual Satyagraha launched during 1940s

because (a) Congress did not have enough funds required to

organise a mass movement.

(b) Congress did not want to adversely impact Britain’s

war efforts.

(c) many political parties were not in favour of a mass

movement.

(d) the Cripps Mission proposals failed to satisfy Indian

nationalists.

97. Which of the following statements is/are correct

regarding Home Rule League movement?

1. It was based on the Irish model of home rule leagues.

2. Its main aim was to overthrow the British rule from

India.

3. Moderates in the Indian National Congress did not

join the home rule leagues.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 3 only

98. With reference to the Indian National Army

(INA), consider the following statements:

1. The idea of INA was first conceived by Subash

Chandra Bose.

2. Its formation coincided with the launch of Quit India

movement.

3. Recruitment to the army was open to both males and

females.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

99. Consider the following statements with regard to

Sir Sayyid Ahmed Khan : 1. He was the founder of Muhammedan Literary Society.

2. He declared Quran alone as authoritative work on

Islam.

3. He supported customs of polygamy and easy divorce.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 3 only


100. With reference to the Champaran Satyagraha,

which of the following statements are correct?

1. Its aim was to abolish tinkathiya system.

2. Raj Kumar Shukla persuaded Mahatma Gandhi to

visit Champaran.

3. Rajendra Prasad and J.B. Kriplani were associated

with this movement.

Select the answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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