Practice 2012 Modern History MCQ questions for UPSC Prelims. Click an option to reveal the answer and explanation instantly.
Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death in 1932, mainly because:
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Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?
1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India.
2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation.
3. The Independent Labour Party.
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Consider the following:
1. Assessment of land revenue on the basis of nature of the soil and the quality of crops.
2. Use of mobile cannons in warfare.
3. Cultivation of tobacco and red chillies.
Which of the above was/were introduced into India by the English?
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Consider the following statements:
The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he-
1. Exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British.
2. Interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self-confidence of Indians.
3. Stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements:
1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government.
2. The government gave Pattas to the Ryots.
3. The lands were surveyed and assessed before being taxed.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the:
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Which of the following is/are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919?
1. Introduction of diarchy in the executive government of the provinces.
2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims.
3. Devolution of legislative authority by the center to the provinces.
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The Congress ministries resigned in the seven provinces in 1939, because:
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The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history, because:
1. The Congress passed a resolution demanding complete independence.
2. The rift between the extremists and moderates was resolved in that Session.
3. A resolution was passed rejecting the two-nation theory in that Session
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The Rowlatt Act aimed at:
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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj?
1. It opposed idolatry.
2. It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts.
3. It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible.
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During the Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation?
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Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death in 1932, mainly because:
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Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?
1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India.
2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation.
3. The Independent Labour Party.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Consider the following:
1. Assessment of land revenue on the basis of nature of the soil and the quality of crops.
2. Use of mobile cannons in warfare.
3. Cultivation of tobacco and red chillies.
Which of the above was/were introduced into India by the English?
Select an option to see the correct answer
Consider the following statements:
The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he-
1. Exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British.
2. Interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self-confidence of Indians.
3. Stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements:
1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government.
2. The government gave Pattas to the Ryots.
3. The lands were surveyed and assessed before being taxed.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the:
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Which of the following is/are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919?
1. Introduction of diarchy in the executive government of the provinces.
2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims.
3. Devolution of legislative authority by the center to the provinces.
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The Congress ministries resigned in the seven provinces in 1939, because:
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