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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-4 section-5

Each section contains 100 MCQs on Modern Indian History .
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The All India Muslim League was formed in 1906 at
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The All India Muslim League was rooted in 1906 at Dhaka. It emerged from the Aligarh Movement, formed originally to promote a modern education for Muslims. Muslim League, political organization of India and Pakistan, founded 1906 as the All-India Muslim League by Aga Khan III.
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The first Famine Commission was constituted under
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Answer: Option A
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The first Famine Commission (1878-80) under Sir Richard Strachey was appointed and it made many commendable recommendations. They include provision of funds for famine relief and construction work in the annual budget. The Famine Code came into existence in 1883. In 1878, the Vernacular Press Act was passed.
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The number of members in the Simon Commission/was __________
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Answer: Option C
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The commission consisted of seven members—four Conservatives, two Labourites, and one Liberal—under the joint chairmanship of the distinguished Liberal lawyer, Sir John Simon, and Clement Attlee, the future prime minister.
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Who is commonly known as the 'Iron Man'?
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Answer: Option A
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Sardar Vallabh bhai Patel is Commonly known as the Iron man (for his patience), and also known as Bismark (for political expertness), Sardar (title gave him by Gandhi ji during Bardoli Movement).
35
The Charter Act of 1793 Renewed the Company's monopoly for __________ years
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Answer: Option A
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The Charter Act 1793 or the East India Company Act 1793 was passed by British Parliament to renew the charter of East India Company. This act authorized the company to carry on trade with India for next 20 years.
36
The Moplahs of Malabar (Kerala) who were largely Muslim leaseholders and cultivators, indulged in a series of rebellions in Kerala between 1836-1919. Which of the following regarding these Moplah uprisings is not true?
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Answer: Option D
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A small band of Moplahs committed collective suicides in the belief of being called Shahids (martyrs) is not correct.
37
Nanu met Kunjan Pillai, who later came to be known as Chattampi Swamikal. Kunjan Pillai, who discovered and appreciated Nanu's philosophical genius and passion for Yoga, introduced him to__________, a 'Hatha yogi'
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Answer: Option B
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Nanu met Kunjan Pillai, who later came to be known as Chattampi Swamikal. Kunjan Pillai, who discovered and appreciated Nanu's philosophical genius and passion for Yoga, introduced him to Thycattu Ayyaavu, a 'Hatha yogi'.
38
One of the best known tribal rebellions in Bihar, known as Ulgulan (meaning Great Tumult), was launched by the Mundas under the leadership of
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
One of the best known tribal rebellions In Bihar, known as Ulgulan (meaning Great Tumult), was launched by the Mundas under the leadership of Birsa Munda.
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According to __________ the Mutiny was a popular rebellion
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Answer: Option B
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According to V A Smith the mutiny was a popular rebellion. The Sepoy mutiny which started in 1857 threatened the British East India Company's very presence in India.
40
The idea of starting a Home Rule League in 1915 was first propounded by
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Answer: Option C
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The idea of starting a Home Rule League in 1915 was first propounded by Annie Besant.