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.
31. Naujawan Bharat Sabha was founded by who of the following?
[A] Abdul Gaffar Khan
[B] Bhagat Singh
[C] Mahatma Gandhi
[D] B.P Wadia
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Correct Answer: B [Bhagat Singh]
Notes:
In the year 1926 (March), Bhagat Singh founded Naujawan Bharat Sabha. Its main objective was to unite workers, peasant and youths against the British. This organization was banned in 1929.
32. Who of the following was the first principal of the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College?
[A] Theodore Beck
[B] Lord Northbrook
[C] Syed Ahmad Khan
[D] Abdul Wahab
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Correct Answer: A [Theodore Beck]
Notes:
Theodore Beck was appointed the first principal of the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College by Syed Ahmad Khan.
33. When did Gopal Krishan Gokhale join the Deccan Education Society?
[A] 1850
[B] 1870
[C] 1882
[D] 1884
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Correct Answer: D [ 1884 ]
Notes:
In the year 1884, the Deccan Education Society was founded by Gopal Ganesh Agarkar, Mahadev Ballal Namjoshi, V. S. Apte. The main branch of this society is situated in Pune.
34. Gopal Krishna Gokhale published which of the following newspapers in 1911?
[A] Rast Goftar
[B] Hitavada
[C] The Voice of India
[D] The soul of India
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Correct Answer: B [ Hitavada ]
Notes:
Hitavada was the journal (English daily) of the Servants of India Society. Gopal Krishna Gokhale published the newspapers in 1911 in Nagpur.
35. When did Tilak join the Indian National Congress?
[A] 1885
[B] 1890
[C] 1895
[D] 1892
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Correct Answer: B [ 1890 ]
Notes:
In the year 1890, Tilak Join Indian National Congress (INC). He was totally against the thoughts of the moderates.
36. Which among the following matches of Lord Cromer’s revenue division and their corresponding beneficiaries is/ are correct?
1. Imperial- Central Government
2. Provincial- Provinces
3. Divided- Equal distribution between Imperial and Provincial government
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
During the time of Lord Ripon, Lord Cromer divided the revenues from all sources into three categories. Imperial for the Central Government. Provincial for the Provinces and the ‘Divided’ section would be equally distributed between the Imperial and Provincial government.
37. Who among the following founded the Aravippuram Movement?
[A] T.K. Madhavan
[B] K.P. Kesava
[C] Sri Narayan Guru
[D] K. Kelappan
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Correct Answer: C [Sri Narayan Guru]
Notes:
In the year 1888, Sri Narayan Guru founded the Aravippuram Movement. The movement was against the hegemony of the Brahmins on the issue of rights over god.
38. Which of the following was the important centre of Wahabi movement in India?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Patna
[C] Varanasi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Patna]
Notes:
The important centre of Wahabi movement in India was Patna. It also had its missions in Hyderabad, Madras, Bengal, UP and Bombay. It was founded by Syed Ahmed.
39. In which year, Surendranath Banerjee was dismissed from Indian Civil Service?
[A] 1874 AD
[B] 1877 AD
[C] 1855 AD
[D] 1892 AD
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Correct Answer: A [1874 AD]
Notes:
Surendranath Banerjee was dismissed from the Indian Civil Service in 1874. He was the second Indian to qualify for the Indian Civil Service examinations.
Banerjee passed the exam in 1869, but was disqualified due to a dispute over his age. After clearing the matter in court, he passed the exam again in 1871. He was appointed as an assistant magistrate in Sylhet, but was soon dismissed due to a serious judicial error.
Banerjee was often called the “Father of Indian Nationalism”. He was elected to the Calcutta Municipal Corporation in 1876. He started the Indian Association in 1876 to push for constitutional reforms.
40. Who founded the ‘India House’ in London on 1 July 1905 ?
[A] Shyamji Krishna Varma
[B] Bhikaji Cama
[C] Dadabhai Naoroji
[D] SR Rana
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Correct Answer: A [Shyamji Krishna Varma]
Notes:
Shyamji Krishna Varma founded the ‘India House’ in London on 1 July 1905 as a hostel for Indian students, since most faced racist discrimination when seeking accommodation. India House soon became a hub of Indian nationalists and revolutionaries, the notables being Madan Lal Dhingra, Madame Bhikaji Rustom Cama, Lala Har Dayal, Veer Savarkar and many others.
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