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2020 Modern History Practice Questions

Practice 2020 Modern History MCQ questions for UPSC Prelims. Click an option to reveal the answer and explanation instantly.

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Question 12020Modern HistoryGS1
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The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by:

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Question 22020Modern HistoryGS1
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With reference to the book “Desher Katha” written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statement:
1. It warned against the Colonial States hypnotic conquest of the mind.
2. It inspired the performance of swadeshi street plays and folk songs.
3. The use of ‘desh’ by Deuskar was in the specific context of the region of Bengal.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Question 32020Modern HistoryGS1
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Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because:

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Question 42020Modern HistoryGS1
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Which of the following statements correctly explain the impact of the Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century?

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Question 52020Modern HistoryGS1
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With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:
1. Aurang- In-charge of treasury of the State
2. Banian- Indian agent of the East India Company
3. Mirasidar- Designated revenue payer to the State
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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Question 62020Modern HistoryGS1
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The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following?
1. Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference
2. Withdrawal of Ordinances promulgated in connection with the Civil Disobedience Movement
3. Acceptance of Gandhi’s suggestion for enquiry into police excesses.
4. Release of only those prisoners who were not charged with violence.

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Question 72020Modern HistoryGS1
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In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around:
1. women’s right to gain education
2. age of consent
3. restitution of conjugal rights

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Question 82020Modern HistoryGS1
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With reference to the history of India, “Ulgulan” or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?

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Question 92020Modern HistoryGS1
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Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of

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Question 102020Modern HistoryGS1
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The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by:

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Question 112020Modern HistoryGS1
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With reference to the book “Desher Katha” written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statement:
1. It warned against the Colonial States hypnotic conquest of the mind.
2. It inspired the performance of swadeshi street plays and folk songs.
3. The use of ‘desh’ by Deuskar was in the specific context of the region of Bengal.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Question 122020Modern HistoryGS1
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Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because:

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Question 132020Modern HistoryGS1
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Which of the following statements correctly explain the impact of the Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century?

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Question 142020Modern HistoryGS1
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With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:
1. Aurang- In-charge of treasury of the State
2. Banian- Indian agent of the East India Company
3. Mirasidar- Designated revenue payer to the State
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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Question 152020Modern HistoryGS1
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The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following?
1. Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference
2. Withdrawal of Ordinances promulgated in connection with the Civil Disobedience Movement
3. Acceptance of Gandhi’s suggestion for enquiry into police excesses.
4. Release of only those prisoners who were not charged with violence.

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Question 162020Modern HistoryGS1
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In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around:
1. women’s right to gain education
2. age of consent
3. restitution of conjugal rights

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Question 172020Modern HistoryGS1
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With reference to the history of India, “Ulgulan” or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?

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Question 182020Modern HistoryGS1
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Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of

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