Modern Indian History MCQs
Multiple choice questions on Modern Indian History & Freedom Struggle for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
11. Who is called the real founder of the Portuguese Empire in India?
[A] Almeida
[B] Vasco Da Gama
[C] Albuquerque
[D] Nino Da Cunha
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Correct Answer: C [Albuquerque]
Notes:
Alfonso de Albuquerque is called the real founder of the Portuguese Empire in India. He succeeded to strengthen the Portuguese control over the Indian Ocean.
12. Who replaced Dupleix when he was abdicated by the French Government?
[A] Robert Clive
[B] Godehu
[C] Count de Lally
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Godehu]
Notes:
Charles Godehu replaced Dupleix after the French Government relinquished Dupleix in 1754.
13. Who of following compared the British with the hive of Bees?
[A] Alivardi Khan
[B] Siraj-Ud-Daulah
[C] Mirjafar
[D] Mir Kashim
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Correct Answer: A [Alivardi Khan]
Notes:
Alivardi Khan compared the British with the hive of Bees. According to him, the European merchants are the hive of bees whose honey one may reap for the benefit, but if anyone disturbs them they would sting that person to death.
14. The Mutiny at Barrackpore took place in which year during the reign of Lord Amherst?
[A] 1823
[B] 1824
[C] 1825
[D] 1826
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Correct Answer: B [1824]
Notes:
The Mutiny at Barrackpore took place in the year 1824 (November). At that time the First Anglo Burmese war was going on. There was a myth that who will cross the sea, will lose his caste. That played a significant role in this mutiny.
15. The capital of India was transferred from Calcutta to Delhi in which year?
[A] 1905
[B] 1906
[C] 1911
[D] 1915
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Correct Answer: C [1911]
Notes:
Calcutta was the capital of India from the year 1773 to 1911. In the year 1911 Delhi became the capital of India. Calcutta was the center point of revolutionary activities at that time and it was located far away from central India. That is why the British transferred the capital from Calcutta to Delhi.
16. Who was the viceroy of India when the Chauri Chaura incident took place?
[A] Lord Chelmsford
[B] Lord Reading
[C] Lord Irwin
[D] Lord Hardinge II
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Correct Answer: B [Lord Reading]
Notes:
Chauri Chaura incident took place in the year 1922 (5th February). Lord Reading was the then viceroy. After the Incident Gandhiji withdrew the Non-cooperation movement.
17. Who of the following demanded a separate Sikh State when Cabinet Mission came to India?
[A] Giani Kartar Singh
[B] Gurudit Singh
[C] Ramjit Singh
[D] Baldev Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Giani Kartar Singh]
Notes:
Giani Kartar Singh was the representative of the Sikh. He demanded a separate Sikh State when Cabinet Mission came to India in 1946.
18. Who of the following criticized The Indian National Congress by saying it the “microscopic minority of the people.”?
[A] Lord Dufferin
[B] Lord Curzon
[C] Ashwini Kumar Dutt
[D] Lord Hamilton
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Correct Answer: A [Lord Dufferin]
Notes:
In the year 1887, Lord Dufferin criticized The Indian National Congress by saying it the “microscopic minority of the people”.
19. Kakori Conspiracy case took place in which year?
[A] 1910
[B] 1920
[C] 1923
[D] 1925
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Correct Answer: D [1925]
Notes:
In the year 1925 (7th August), the Kakori Conspiracy case took place. It was a train dacoity case and the members of the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) were involved in the case.
20. Who is known as the Grand Old Man of India?
[A] Lala Lajpat Roy
[B] Dadabhai Naoroji
[C] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[D] B.V. Patel
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Correct Answer: B [ Dadabhai Naoroji ]
Notes:
Dadabhai Naoroji is known as the Grand Old Man of India. He is called so because of his 61 long years of immense contribution to Indian freedom struggle against the British. He served 40 years before the formation of INC and 21 more years after that.
