Modern History: Miscellaneous (Part-IV)

Total Questions: 50

21. The main cause of Italian Renaissance was : [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1994]

(a) Scientific development in Italy
(b) Highly developed Education
(c) Freedom to express ideas
(d) Secular traditions

Correct Answer: (c) Freedom to express ideas

Solution:Italian Renaissance started in the 14ᵗʰ century is known as the beginning of modern era and termination of the medieval Feudalised era. The main cause of the Italian Renaissance was the freedom to express ideas.

22. The people known as 'Kallar' in the context of the rebellious in British India belonged to which of the following regions? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

(a) Kolhapur
(b) Midnapore
(c) Madurai
(d) Rangpur

Correct Answer: (c) Madurai

Solution:'Kallar' belonged to the tribal community of South India. In British India, the 'Kallar' tribe revolted against the British. This tribe was related to Madurai and surrounding area of South India.

23. The Act of 1909 was associated with : [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

(a) introduction of separate electorate
(b) decentralization
(c) dyarchy
(d) legislative councils

Correct Answer: (a) introduction of separate electorate

Solution:The Act of 1909 was associated with introduction of separate electorate for Muslims. The Morley-Minto Reforms, as encapsulated in the Indian Councils Act of 1909, marked a watershed moment in British India's political history. These reforms were designed to meet the growing demand for Indian participation in governance while maintaining British control.
The reforms, named after John Morley, Secretary of State for India, and Lord Minto, Viceroy of India, sought to establish a limited form of electoral representation for Indians, paving the way for more structured political engagement.

24. Name the revolutionary woman, who participated in the Peasant Movement of Bijolia and was arrested. She also participated in 1930 Satyagraha and 1932 Civil Disobedience Movement and was sentenced to Jail – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre.) 2021]

(a) Rama Devi
(b) Ratan Shashtri
(c) Anjana Devi Chaudhary
(d) Kishori Devi

Correct Answer: (a) Rama Devi

Solution:Rama Devi Choudhary, adoringly called Maa (Mother) by the people of Odisha, was a celebrated freedom fighter and a social reformer. Born on 3ⁿᵈ December, 1899 at Satyabhamapur (Cuttak), she met Gandhiji and Kasturba on 23ʳᵈ March, 1921 and this changed her life. She participated in 1930 salt Satyagrah and Civil Disobedience movement and was arrested more than once.

25. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : [U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2018]

List-I	List-II
A. Indian National Congress	1. 1951
B. Bhartiya Jan Sangh	2. 1972
C. Communist Party of India	3. 1885
D. A.I.A.D.M.K.	4. 1925

Codes :

	A	B	C	D
(a)	3	1	4	2
(b)	2	3	4	1
(c)	4	3	2	1
(d)	2	1	4	3

Correct Answer: (a)

Solution:Correct matched is :

List-I (Political Parties)	List-II (Year)
Indian National Congress	1885
Bhartiya Jan Sangh	1951
Communist Party of India	1925
A.I.A.D.M.K.	1972

26. Who was the compiler of the “Imperial Gazetteer”? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre-Exam) 2016]

(a) Colin Clark
(b) William Wilson Hunter
(c) Charles Elliot
(d) William Digby

Correct Answer: (b) William Wilson Hunter

Solution:William Wilson Hunter was a member of Indian Civil Services. He compiled the 'Imperial Gazetteer of India'.

27. The nomenclature of rural local governments as "Panchayati Raj" was the result of the suggestion of which Indian leader? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2017]

(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(c) Sardar Patel
(d) M.K. Gandhi

Correct Answer: (d) M.K. Gandhi

Solution:The nomenclature of rural local governments as 'Panchayati Raj' was the result of the suggestion of Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhiji believed that villages should not be just economically independent but also politically and administratively independent too.

28. Which is the first month of Indian National Calendar? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2016]

(a) Phalgun
(b) Magh
(c) Paush
(d) Chaitra

Correct Answer: (d) Chaitra

Solution:First month of Indian National Calendar is 'Chaitra' which coincides with March and April of the Gregorian Calendar. Phalgun is the last month.

29. China occupied Tibet in : [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

(a) 1960
(b) 1959
(c) 1961
(d) 1962

Correct Answer: (b) 1959

Solution:China occupied Tibet in 1959. The autonomy of Tibet ended in 1959. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) entered Tibet in October 1950. In 1959, Tibetans revolted against Chinese occupation, and the Chinese government responded with brutal suppression. The Tibetan government was dissolved, Tibetans lost their freedom and autonomy, Tibetan culture was destroyed, Thousands of Tibetan monks were executed or arrested, and Monasteries and temples were looted or destroyed.

30. In which year did the USSR become Russia? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2003]

(a) 1989
(b) 1990
(c) 1991
(d) 1992

Solution:The Soviet Union disintegrated in fifteen separate countries along with Russia on 26 December, 1991.

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