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Modern Indian History MCQ Questions and answers with easy explanations. History section provides you all type of mcq questions on Modern Indian History with explanations. Modern Indian History MCQ is important for exams like IBPS, SCC, UPSC, NET etc. Page-2 section-6

Each section contains 100 MCQs on Modern Indian History .
11
The first national leader to decry the salt tax in the Indian legislature was
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
The first national leader to decry the salt tax in the Indian legislature was G K Gokhale.
12
Communal Representation was for the first time given in the interest of Muslims by
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Answer: Option A
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The principle of communal election was accepted only in the case of Muslims and was implemented by the Regulations made under the 1909 Act. This was the outcome of unswerving and steadfast demands by Muslims who expressed serious concerns that a first past the post electoral system, like that of Britain, would leave them permanently subject to Hindu majority rule. The Act of 1909 stipulated, as demanded by the Muslim leadership that only Muslims should vote for candidates for the Muslim seats (‘separate electorates’).
13
The Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj) fought in the Second World War against
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Answer: Option D
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Indian National Army in 1942 - 45 fought against Great Britain along with Japanese during second world war-II.
14
The Portuguese built their first fort on India soil in the territory of the Raja of
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Answer: Option B
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The Raja of Cochin even permitted them to build factory and allowed Portugues to stay in Cochin.
15
Permanent Revenue settlement of Bengal was introduced by
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Answer: Option D
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The Permanent Settlement (Permanent Settlement of Bengal) was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793. According to this settlement Landlords agreed to have perpetual and hereditary rights over the land, as long as they pay fixed revenue to the British Government.
16
In 1907, after the passing of Col. H. S. Olcott, __________ became the second International President of the Theosophical Society
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Answer: Option A
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In 1907, after the passing of Col. H. S. Olcott, Annie Besant became the second International President of the Theosophical Society, an office which she held until her death in 1933.
17
To campaign for Home Rule, Mrs Annie Besant published the newspaper (s)
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Answer: Option A
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In 1913, Besant joined the Indian National Congress and the next year she started two publications: the journal Commonweal and the daily New India, both of which became influential mouthpieces for her political ideas.
18
Which of the following libraries has the largest collection of manuscripts of historical value?
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Answer: Option A
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Khuda Baksh Oriental Library is an autonomous organization under Ministry of culture, Govrnment of India. Governor of Bihar is its ex-officio Chairman. It houses the rare collection of around 4000 Persian and Arabic manuscripts.
19
Through which Educational Report Calcutta University came into existence?
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Answer: Option D
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Under the Wood's Despatch report Calcutta University was established in 1857. The first governor and chancellor of this university was Lord Canning.
20
__________ started The Adyar Bulletin, which continued until 1929
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From 1908 onwards Dr Besant proceeded to enlarge the Headquarters estate at Adyar. In order to link Adyar more intimately with the rest of the Theosophical world, she started The Adyar Bulletin, which continued until 1929. Presently the Adyar Newsletter fulfils a similar function.