Modern History: Miscellaneous (Part-II)

Total Questions: 50

1. Of the following events, which stands third in chronological order? [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre ) 1996]

(a) Champaran Movement
(b) Non-Cooperation Movement
(c) Quit India Movement
(d) Dandi March

Correct Answer: (d) Dandi March

Solution:The correct chronological order of the events is :
Champaran Movement – 1917 AD
Non-Cooperation Movement – 1920-22 AD
Dandi March – 1930 AD
Quit India Movement – 1942 AD
Thus, Dandi March stands as the third position in chronological order.

2. With reference to the British Colonial rule in India, consider the following statements : [I.A.S. (Pre) 2019]

Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'.
In Lord Chelmsford's 'War Conference', Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War.
Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by Indian people, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only

Solution:Indentured labour were those who were taken out of India as labourers for fixed periods in the British colonies. Their condition was like that of bonded labourers. Gandhiji first raised his voice in favour of indentured labourers in South Africa in 1894. In the year 1914, by the Gandhi-Smuts Agreement, the tax of 3 pounds on these labourers ended. After coming back to India, Gandhi negotiated with Viceroy Lord Chelmsford to end the indentured system and finally in July 1917 the indentured system was banned. Thus statement (1) is correct. After Gandhiji's Dandi March and his breaking of salt law on April 6, 1930, Indians across the country started violating the salt law. In response to this, many congress leaders and Satyagrahis like Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahadev Desai etc. were sent to prison and Indian National Congress was declared illegal by British rule. Thus statement (3) is correct.

3. Which lady contributed the largest in the Indian Politics after 1947? [42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997]

(a) Aruna Asaf Ali
(b) Kamla Rani Singh
(c) Tarakeshwari Sinha
(d) Rabari Devi

Correct Answer: (a) Aruna Asaf Ali

Solution:Aruna Asaf Ali was an Indian Independence activist and a freedom fighter. She participated in the Quit India Movement from underground. After India's Independence, she became associated with the left socialist group, which merged with the Communist Party of India in 1955.

4. "It will be our blunder if we leave people of Bihar and their Government unsafe before the violence and uncivilized attacks of league leaders." In the year 1946 who told this? [42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997]

(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Jawahar Lal Nehru
(c) Rajendra Prasad
(d) Sardar Patel

Correct Answer: (d) Sardar Patel

Solution:The above statement was made by Sardar Patel in 1946, with reference to the riots in Bihar. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a prominent leader in the Indian Independence Movement, known for his unwavering commitment to national unity and strong leadership. A trained lawyer, he gained fame as a key figure in the Indian National Congress, advocating for civil rights and farmers' interests. His strategic acumen earned him the title "Iron Man of India," particularly for his efforts in integrating over 500 princely states into the Indian Union post-independence.
Sardar Patel, as the first Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs, played a crucial role in shaping modern India. His legacy continues to inspire generations as a symbol of integrity, determination, and the pursuit of a unified nation.

5. Who raised the demand of 'Complete Independence' for the first time in 1921? [56th to 59th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2015]

(a) Maulana Muhammad Ali
(b) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) Maulana Hasrat Mohani

Correct Answer: (d) Maulana Hasrat Mohani

Solution:Maulana Hasrat Mohani was one of the greatest leaders in India. Maulana Hasrat Mohani fought against the British Government for freedom. Maulana Hasrat Mohani raised the demand of Complete Independence for the first time in 1921.

6. Who has hailed Mohd. Ali Jinnah most responsible for the partition of India? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

(a) Lord Curzon
(b) Lord Irwin
(c) Lord Linlithgow
(d) Lord Mountbatten

Correct Answer: (d) Lord Mountbatten

Solution:Lord Mountbatten (1947-48) hailed Mohd. Ali Jinnah most responsible for the partition of India. Lord Curzon was the Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905. Lord Linlithgow was the Viceroy of India from 1936 to 1943. Lord Irwin was appointed as the Indian Viceroy in April, 1926 and continued his office till 18 April 1931.

7. Who amongst the following presided over the All Parties Muslim Conference held at Delhi on 31st December, 1928? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

(a) Aga Khan
(b) M.A. Jinnah
(c) Faiz Hussain
(d) Karim Jalal

Correct Answer: (a) Aga Khan

Solution:Aga Khan, also known as Maulana Sultan Mohammed Shah presided over the All Parties Muslim Conference in Delhi on December 31, 1928 to 1 January 1929. All India Muslim Conference was set up under the leadership of Aga Khan and demanded separate electorates for Muslims.

8. The Banaras Session of August, 1923 of the Hindu Mahasabha was presided over by : [43rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1999]

(a) Swami Shraddhananda
(b) Rajendra Prasad
(c) Lala Lajpat Rai
(d) Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya

Correct Answer: (d) Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya

Solution:The Banaras Session of August, 1923 of the All India Hindu Mahasabha was presided over by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, which was attended by around 1500 delegates including Hindu, Jain, Sikh and Parsi.

9. Who is considered as the creator of Modern Bihar? [65th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2019]

(a) Sachchidananda Sinha
(b) Kumar Kalika Prasad Sinha
(c) Sir Ganesh Singh
(d) Acharya Narendra Dev
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (a) Sachchidananda Sinha

Solution:Sachchidananda Sinha was an Indian lawyer, parliamentarian & journalist. He was born in Arrah, then Bengal Presidency (in present-day Bihar). He began a movement for a separate province of Bihar with a small group of people. It was realized in 1912 with the formation of the Bihar (carved out of Bengal presidency).

10. Identify the years those are closest to the founding of the Communist Party of India and the RSS respectively. [56th to 59th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2015]

(a) 1915, 1914
(b) 1925, 1925
(c) 1928, 1929
(d) 1925, 1939

Correct Answer: (b) 1925, 1925

Solution:Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was founded on September 27, 1925 in Nagpur by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, on the other hand, the Communist Party of India was founded in December, 1925 in Kanpur. Atal Bihari Vajpayee is the first Swayamsevak to become Prime Minister of India.

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