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 43
Who led the peasant movement in the United Province Kisan Sabha (1918) along with Indra Narayan Dwivedi?
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Explanation:
Gauri Shankar Mishra and Indra Narayan Dwivedi were associated with the United Province Kisan Sabha (1918).
Question 44
The Bengal Tenancy Act (1885) was passed as a result of which peasant movement?
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Explanation:
The Bengal Tenancy Act (1885) was passed following the Pabna Agrarian Uprising (1873).
Question 45
Which tribal rebellion was a 'temperance and purification movement' led by Govind Guru?
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Explanation:
The Bhils movement (1913) was a temperance and purification movement led by Govind Guru.
Question 46
Which statement regarding the Indian Civil Services after the Revolt of 1857 is TRUE?
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Explanation:
Under British rule, all high posts, civil and military were reserved for the Europeans.
Question 47
The Queen's Proclamation of 1858 served as what to the British policy towards India?
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Explanation:
The Queen's Proclamation of 1858 was a new declaration of policy towards India.
Question 48
What system was condemned by the sepoys as direct interference in their religion?
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Explanation:
The sepoys considered the acts like forbidding them to wear caste and sectarian marks (beards, turbans etc) as a direct interference in their religion.
Question 49
The period 1918-1928 witnessed many peasant movements, including the struggle against the threat of bedakhli eviction and the Jajmani system in which area?
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Peasants fought against the threat of bedakhli eviction and the Jajmani system in the United Province, associated with the UP Kisan Sabha.
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