Modern Indian MCQ Question Answers

Modern Indian Gk (quiz) MCQ question and answers. Suitable for aspirants preparing for SSC-CGL and State Level Examinations of all states and also Bank, SSC, Railway, UPSC conducted NDA/ CDS/ IFS/ IES / CSE etc. examinations.

History Modern Indian

Q. Viewing the pathetic condition of widows and unfortunate children Jyotirao decided the open an orphanage called __________

A.
Arya Samaj
B.
Satya Shodhak Samaj
C.
Brahma Samaj
D.
Ramakrishna Mission

Answer

Correct Answer : Satya Shodhak Samaj

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History Modern Indian

Q. Vivekananda felt that the Parliament would provide the right forum to present his Master’s message to the world, and so he decided to go to America. Another reason which prompted Swamiji to go to America was to seek financial help for his project of uplifting the masses. Swamiji, however, wanted to have an inner certitude and divine call regarding his mission. Both of these he got while he sat in deep meditation on the rock-island at __________

A.
America
B.
Mumbai
C.
Kanyakumari
D.
Chennai

Answer

Correct Answer : Kanyakumari

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History Modern Indian

Q. Wahabis were __________ fanatics

A.
Muslim
B.
Hindu
C.
Christian
D.
Sikh

Answer

Correct Answer : Muslim

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History Modern Indian

Q. Wavell Plan was announced in the year

A.
1942
B.
1945
C.
1946
D.
1940

Answer

Correct Answer : 1945

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History Modern Indian

Q. What benefits did the Poona Pact offer to the depressed classes?

A.
20% reservation in the provincial legislature
B.
44 seats in the central legislature
C.
18% seats in the central legislature and 148 seats in the provincial legislature
D.
50% reservation in the ICS

Answer

Correct Answer : 18% seats in the central legislature and 148 seats in the provincial legislature

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History Modern Indian

Q. What had the Sir Charles Wood Despatch of 1854 primarily dealt with?

A.
Administrative reforms
B.
Social reforms
C.
Educational reforms
D.
Political consolidation

Answer

Correct Answer : Educational reforms

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History Modern Indian

Q. What is Gandhi’s definition of Rama Raj?

A.
Sovereignty of the people based on pure moral authority
B.
The rule as it was during the time of Rama
C.
The greatest good of all
D.
The absolute powerconcentrated in the hands ofa king

Answer

Correct Answer : Sovereignty of the people based on pure moral authority

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History Modern Indian

Q. What was Jagat Seth’s claim to fame in Bengal?

A.
Leading popular poet
B.
Diwan of Siraj-ud-Daulah
C.
Biggest banker in Bengal
D.
Commander of the Nawab's troops

Answer

Correct Answer : Biggest banker in Bengal

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History Modern Indian

Q. What was Lala Lajpat Rai demonstrating against when he succumbed to police brutality?

A.
Minto-Morley Reforms
B.
Rowlatta Act
C.
Simon Commission
D.
Pitts India Act

Answer

Correct Answer : Simon Commission

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History Modern Indian

Q. What was the basis of transfer of power to India on 15th August?

A.
On this day Mahatma Gandhi started 'Quit India Movement'
B.
On this day the Indian National Congress had demanded "Poorna Swaraj"
C.
Anniversary of formation of Interim Government
D.
Anniversary of the surrender of Japanese army before Admiral Mountbatten

Answer

Correct Answer : Anniversary of the surrender of Japanese army before Admiral Mountbatten

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