Q.19·Modern History·EasyHe wrote biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji and Shrikrishna; stayed in America for some time; and was also elected to the Central Assembly. He wasView question
Q.20·Modern History·EasyConsider the following statements about the Ghadar Movement: 1. Yugantar Ashram was established at New York. 2. The first issue of the Ghadar magazine was published in Gurbani. 3. Ghadar ki Goonj was a collection of poems published in the Ghadar magazine. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.21·Modern History·EasyWhich of the following American journalists accompanied Mahatma Gandhi on the Dandi March?View question
Q.22·Modern History·EasyConsider the following statements: 1. Sarla Devi Chaudhurani convened the first meeting of Bharat Stree Mahamandal, which is considered to be the first major Indian women’s organisation set up by a woman. 2. Ramabai Ranade founded the Bharat Mahila Parishad, under the parent organisation National Social Conference. 3. Pandita Ramabai was the first woman to address the Annual Congress Session. Which of the statements given above are correct?View question
Q.23·Modern History·EasyIn the Federation established by The Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to theView question
Q.24·Modern History·EasyWhich of the following points posed a hurdle to the Congress during its twenty-eight months of rule to completely overhaul the Indian Agrarian System? 1. Reactionary second chambers in the form of Legislative Councils. 2. Complex and complicated agrarian structure of various parts of India. 3. Lion’s share of India’s revenues was appropriated by the Government of India. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.25·Modern History·EasyUnderground networks were one of the prominent features of the Quit India Movement. In this regard, consider the following statement: 1. Some of the prominent leaders participated in the movement include Achyuta Patwardhan, Aruna Asaf Ali, Ram Manohar Lohia, Sucheta Kriplani, etc. 2. Congress Radio was secretly operated where broadcast was made by leaders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.26·Modern History·EasyWhich of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Acting Governor-General, Charles Metcalfe, was a supporter of free press. 2. Lord Wellesley imposed strict regulations through the Censorship of the Press Act. 3. The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was repealed by Lord Hastings. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.27·Modern History·EasyConsider the following positive achievements regarding the Telangana Movement: 1. Agricultural wages were raised. 2. Measures were taken to improve irrigation and fight cholera. 3. Improvement in the condition of women was witnessed. Which of the statements given above are correct?View question
Q.28·Modern History·EasyIn the context of Indian history, the principle of 'Dyarchy (diarchy)' refers toView question
Q.29·Modern History·EasyConsider the following statements regarding the Wardha Scheme of Basic Education (1937): 1. Zakir Hussain Committee formulated this detailed national scheme for basic education. 2. It included basic handicraft in the syllabus. 3. Teaching to be in English from class II to VII and then in Hindi only to strengthen the mother tongue. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.30·Modern History·EasyWith respect to the course of the Revolt of 1857, consider the following statements: 1. The Revolt began at Delhi. 2. The banner of Revolt was raised under the name of Bahadur Shah as the emperor of India. 3. The Revolt found strength from the Hindu-Muslim unity and the support of the modern educated class. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.31·Modern History·EasyThe staple commodities of export by the English East India Company from Bengal in the middle of the 18th century wereView question
Q.32·Modern History·EasyWhich of the following events happened prior to the Revolt of 1857? 1. The Vellore Mutiny 2. The Santhal Uprising 3. Sepoy mutiny at Barrackpore Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.33·Modern History·EasyWho among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule? 1. Lord Cornwallis 2. Alexander Read 3. Thomas Munro Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.34·Modern History·EasyWhich of the following statements is/are correct about the Carnatic Wars? 1. In the third Carnatic War, the British East India Company defeated the French forces at the Battle of Wandiwash, ending the conflict over supremacy in India. 2. At Wandiwash, the French were defeated by Sir Eyre Coote. 3. A part of the fallout of the events in the Carnatic cycle of wars was that the weakness of the Indian regional powers became manifest. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.35·Modern History·EasyWhich of the following were the changes in the relationship between the British Government and the Princely States after 1858? 1. The new policy was to punish or depose, but not to annex. 2. Sanction for all matters of succession was not required from the Crown. 3. State territory is in the same position as the British territory for the purpose of international relations. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.36·Modern History·EasyWhich of the following statements regarding the Quit India Movement is/are correct? 1. Gandhiji asked government servants to resign, if they trust the course of the Movement. 2. Students were asked to give up studies, if they were sure that they could continue to remain firm till independence. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question