Modern Indian History MCQs – UPSC, SSC, Banking & State PSC
Modern Indian History is one of the most important subjects for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and State PSC. Key topics include the Revolt of 1857, the rise of Indian nationalism, the formation of the Indian National Congress, the role of Mahatma Gandhi, and important movements like Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India, leading to India’s independence in 1947.
This post provides 100+ carefully curated Modern Indian History MCQs with answers and detailed explanations to help you revise crucial concepts in an exam-focused way. Practicing these objective-type questions will enhance your knowledge, improve accuracy, and strengthen your preparation for all major competitive exams.
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Question 15
Prior to the INC, A. O. Hume had founded which organization in 1884?
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A. O. Hume founded the Indian National Union in 1884, which is considered the forerunner of the INC.
Question 16
Who wrote the pamphlet An Old Man's Hope in the Madras Session of the INC in 1887?
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A. O. Hume published the pamphlet An old man's hope in the Madras Session in 1887.
Question 17
The Moderates in the INC were strong believers in the essential sense of justice and goodness of which nation?
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The moderate belief in the essential sense of justice and goodness of the British nation was strong.
Question 18
The British Committee of the Indian National Congress was founded in London under the Chairmanship of whom?
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The Committee was founded under the Chairmanship of W. Wedderburn, who was also A. O. Hume's biographer.
Question 19
The proportion of British troops in the Indian Army was increased after 1858 primarily to maintain what?
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British troops were primarily used to maintain internal security.
Question 20
Which of these tribal groups were classified as 'martial races' by the British after the Revolt of 1857 due to their loyalty?
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The Sikhs and Gurkhas, who were loyal to the British in the revolt were termed as the martial races.
Question 21
The Judiciary was reorganized after the revolt under which act?
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The Judiciary was reorganised under the Indian High Courts Act, 1861.
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