MCQ for modern-india-2-27th-october-2022

by Vajiram & Ravi

26-08-2023

02:06 PM

1.

‘He was a journalist and his first philosophical magazine called Arya was published in 1914. He was charged with sedition for his fiery articles in ‘Bande Matram’ but was later acquitted. He was deeply influenced by the Upanishads and the Gita.’ He was

  • A

    Lala Lajpat Rai

  • B

    Bipin Chandra Pal

  • C

    Aurobindo Ghose

  • D

    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

2.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the ‘Carlyle Circular’ during the British colonial rule?

  • A

    Crush students' participation in the Swadeshi and Boycott movements.

  • B

    Granting double vote to the depressed classes.

  • C

    Defining the constitutional position of the British territories in India.

  • D

    Recommended English as the medium of instruction for higher studies.

3.

Which of the following statements is not correct with regard to Khilafat Movement?

  • A

    The day of its launch coincided with the death of Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

  • B

    Gandhi took up its cause in order to strengthen the Rowlatt Satyagraha.

  • C

    The Central Khilafat Committee adopted non-payment of taxes as part of its boycott programme.

  • D

    A massive peasant participation was witnessed during the movement.

4.

With reference to the Champaran Satyagraha, consider the following statements:

1. It was a response to the tax increase by the provincial government.

2. Mahatma Gandhi was nominated as a member of the Government-appointed enquiry committee.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

5.

With reference to the Montagu-Chelmsford reforms 1919, which of the following statements are correct?

1. The act introduced Bicameralism and Dyarchy at the Provincial level.

2. Women were allowed to get the right to vote for the elections to the Provincial Assemblies.

3. Provinces were granted equal representation at the Federal level.

4. Payment for the secretary of State for India was now to be paid by the British Exchequer.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    3 and 4 only

  • C

    2 and 4 only

  • D

    1 and 3 only

6.

With reference to the moderates in the Indian National Congress, consider the following statements:

1. Their focus was on constitutional reforms rather than revolutionary methods.

2. The slogan “No taxation without representation” was given by them in India.

3. Their vision also involved the equality of women in national life.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2 and 3 only

  • C

    1 and 3 only

  • D

    1, 2 and 3

7.

With reference to the Rowlatt Act, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Indian Evidence Act could be bypassed as per its provisions.

2. It reintroduced the wartime restrictions on freedom of speech and assembly.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  • A

    1only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

8.

Consider the following statements with reference to the Indian Councils Act of 1909:

1. It separated the provincial and central budgets for the first time.

2. It introduced separate electorates for Muslims as well as Anglo-Indians.

3. It provided for the appointment of an Indian to the Viceroy’s executive council.

Which of the statements given above are not correct?

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    1 and 3 only

  • C

    2 and 3 only

  • D

    1, 2 and 3

9.

Consider the following pairs with reference to the self-reliance during the Swadeshi Movement:

S.No.

Nationalist

Founded

1.

Dr. Nilratan Sircar

Bengal Chemicals

2.

Prafullachandra Ray

National Tannery

3.

Rabindranath Tagore

Swadeshi Bhandar

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

  • A

    S.No.

  • B

    1.

  • C

    2.

  • D

    3.

10.

Consider the following statements with reference to the Home Rule Movement:

1. The goal was to achieve complete independence from colonial rule.

2. Separate leagues were formed by Tilak and Annie Besant.

3. It saw an active participation of Muslims and Anglo-Indians from South India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 and 3 only

  • B

    3 only

  • C

    2 only

  • D

    2 and 3 only