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 36
Which event did the INC's first Indian Conference coincide with, causing the latter plan to fail?
Result
Explanation:
Indian Association decided to hold its first Indian Conference in Calcutta at the same time as the INC's first session (planned for Pune).
Question 37
The First Afghan War (1838-42) and the Crimean War (1853-56) are examples of external events that influenced the Revolt of 1857 by exposing what?
Result
Explanation:
These events exposed the weaknesses and losses of British in which they were involved.
Question 38
Where did the Mutiny of the sepoys, leading to court-martial and long-term imprisonment for refusing the greased cartridge, take place on May 9, 1857?
Result
Explanation:
At Meerut, 85 sepoys of the 3rd Cavalry regiment were court-martialled on May 9, 1857.
Question 39
Which Indian leader had the solid support of Afghan soldiers during the Revolt of 1857?
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Explanation:
Lakshmi Bai, had the solid support of Afghan soldiers.
Question 40
The Indian Freedom Movement was a struggle on two fronts: one against the British, and the other for Indians to become:
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Explanation:
The movement was a struggle to become a nation and a nation state by restoring sovereignty.
Question 41
The period 1885-1905 in the Indian National Movement is known as the phase of:
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Explanation:
The period 1885-1905 is known as the Moderate phase.
Question 42
The Mutiny at Kanpur in June 1857 involved the soldiers of which two regiments?
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Explanation:
On 4th June, the soldiers of the 2nd Cavalry and 1st Native Infantry mutinied at Kanpur.
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