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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Who among the following used the term 'un-British' in his criticism of the British colonial control of India? |
| A. | Ananda Mohan Bose |
| B. | Badruddin Tyabji |
| C. | Dadabhai Naoroji |
| D. | Ferozeshah Mehta |
| Answer» D. Ferozeshah Mehta | |
| 2. |
Who among the following systematically criticized the moderate politics of the Indian National Congress in a series of articles titled 'New Lamps for Old'? |
| A. | Arvind Ghosh |
| B. | RC Dutt |
| C. | Syed Ahmed Khan |
| D. | Veer Raghavachari |
| Answer» B. RC Dutt | |
| 3. |
During the Indian freedom struggle, who among the following formed an army called 'Free Indian Legion'? |
| A. | Lala Hardayal |
| B. | Rash Behari Bose |
| C. | Subhash Chandra Bose |
| D. | VD Savarkar |
| Answer» D. VD Savarkar | |
| 4. |
During the reign of which Mughal emperor did the English East India Company set up its first factory in India? |
| A. | Akbar |
| B. | Jahangir |
| C. | shahjahan |
| D. | Aurangzeb |
| Answer» C. shahjahan | |
| 5. |
Who was the Viceroy of India when Rowlatt Act was passed? |
| A. | lord irwin |
| B. | Lord Reading |
| C. | Lord Chelmsford |
| D. | Lord Wavell |
| Answer» D. Lord Wavell | |
| 6. |
Which of the following two countries fought for the Ogadan region? |
| A. | Eritrea and Sudan |
| B. | Ethiopia and Somalia |
| C. | Kenya and Somalia |
| D. | Ethiopia and Sudan |
| Answer» C. Kenya and Somalia | |
| 7. |
Aruna Asaf Ali was the leading female organizer of which underground activity during the freedom struggle? |
| A. | Civil disobedience movement |
| B. | Non-cooperation movement |
| C. | Quit India Movement |
| D. | Indigenous movement |
| Answer» D. Indigenous movement | |
| 8. |
Vinoba Bhave was chosen as the first Satyagrahi in the 'Individual Satyagraha', who was the second? |
| A. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| B. | Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru |
| C. | C. Rajagopalachari |
| D. | Sardar Vallabhai Patel |
| Answer» C. C. Rajagopalachari | |
| 9. |
Consider the following statements included in the provision in the Cripps proposals 1. For complete independence of India 2. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct for the creation of a constitution-making body? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 | |
| 10. |
In the context of Indian freedom struggle, October 16, 1905 is famous for which of the following reasons? |
| A. | The Swadeshi Movement was formally announced in the Town Hall of Calcutta. |
| B. | Bengal was partitioned |
| C. | Dadabhai Naoroji declared that the goal of the Indian National Congress is Swaraj |
| D. | Lokmanya Tilak started the Swadeshi Movement in Poona |
| Answer» C. Dadabhai Naoroji declared that the goal of the Indian National Congress is Swaraj | |
| 11. |
Which of the following has started with the Dandi Yatra? |
| A. | Home Rule Movement |
| B. | Non-cooperation movement |
| C. | Civil disobedience movement |
| D. | Quit India Movement |
| Answer» D. Quit India Movement | |
| 12. |
The sloganDo or dieis associated with which of the following movements? |
| A. | Indigenous movement |
| B. | Non-cooperation movement |
| C. | Civil disobedience movement |
| D. | Quit India Movement |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
Who among the following founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labor Association? |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | Sardar Vallabhai Patel |
| C. | N. M. Joshi |
| D. | J B Kripalani |
| Answer» B. Sardar Vallabhai Patel | |
| 14. |
Who among the following founded the Hindu College in Calcutta along with David Heyer and Alexander Duff? |
| A. | Henry Louis Vivian Dorolio |
| B. | Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar |
| C. | Keshav Chandra Sen |
| D. | Raja Ram Mohan Roy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
With whose permission did the British set up their first factory in Surat? |
| A. | Akbar |
| B. | Jahangir |
| C. | shahjahan |
| D. | Aurangzeb |
| Answer» C. shahjahan | |
| 16. |
Who among the following is the author of a collection of poems titled 'Golden Threshold'? |
| A. | Aruna Asaf Ali |
| B. | annie besant |
| C. | Sarojini Naidu |
| D. | Vijayalakshmi Pandit |
| Answer» D. Vijayalakshmi Pandit | |
| 17. |
Consider the following statements 1. The deliberations of the Third Round Table Conference culminated in the passing of the Government of India Act, 1935. 2. The Government of India Act 1935 provided for the formation of the All India Federation based on a federation of the provinces and Indian princely states of British India. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 18. |
During the Indian Freedom Struggle, the Rowlatt Act caused public fury due to |
| A. | it curtailed freedom of religion |
| B. | It suppressed Indian traditional education |
| C. | It authorized sending people to jail without trial |
| D. | It controlled the activities of the trade union |
| Answer» D. It controlled the activities of the trade union | |
| 19. |
Consider the following statements 1. The 'Bombay Manifesto' signed in the year 1936 was directly opposed to the promulgation of socialist ideals. 2. It was supported by the large business community from all over India. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. only 2 | |
| 20. |
What was the immediate reason for the start of the Swadeshi Movement? |
| A. | Partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon |
| B. | Sentenced to 18 months rigorous imprisonment imposed on Lokmanya Tilak |
| C. | The arrest and deportation of Lala Lajpat Rai and Ajit Singh, and the passing of the Punjab Colonization Bill |
| D. | Death sentence to the Chapekar brothers |
| Answer» B. Sentenced to 18 months rigorous imprisonment imposed on Lokmanya Tilak | |
| 21. |
With reference to Pondicherry (present-day Puducherry), consider the following statements 1. The Portuguese were the first European power to capture Pondicherry. 2. The second European power to capture Pondicherry was the French. 3. The British never captured Pondicherry. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | only 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 22. |
Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event, is related to and for whom of the following? |
| A. | bahubali |
| B. | Buddha |
| C. | Mahavir |
| D. | Nataraja |
| Answer» B. Buddha | |
| 23. |
Consider the following statements 1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad persuaded Mahatma Gandhi to come to Champaran and investigate the problems of the farmers. 2. Acharya JB Kriplani was one of Mahatma Gandhi's close associates in the Champaran investigation. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 | |
| 24. |
Which of the following Who was not a proponent of Bhakti movement? |
| A. | Nagarjuna |
| B. | Tukaram |
| C. | Tyagaraja |
| D. | Vallabhacharya |
| Answer» B. Tukaram | |
| 25. |
Who drafted the resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Program for the Karachi session of the Indian National Congress in the year 1931, which was presided over by Sardar Patel? |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru |
| C. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| D. | Dr. B R Ambedkar |
| Answer» C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad | |
| 26. |
Which of the following Governor-General created the Covenanted Civil Service of India (Covenanted Civil Service of India) which later came to be known as the Indian Civil Service? |
| A. | Warren Hastings |
| B. | wellesley |
| C. | lord cornwallis |
| D. | William Bentinck |
| Answer» D. William Bentinck | |
| 27. |
In 1893, Sir William Wedderburn and W.S. For what purpose did Cain establish the Indian Parliamentary Committee? |
| A. | To agitate in the House of Commons for political reforms in India |
| B. | To campaign for the entry of Indians into the Imperial Judiciary |
| C. | To facilitate discussion in the British Parliament on Indian Independence |
| D. | To agitate for the entry of eminent Indians in the British Parliament |
| Answer» B. To campaign for the entry of Indians into the Imperial Judiciary | |
| 28. |
Which one of the following remarks is not true regarding the Quit India Movement of 1942? |
| A. | This movement was non-violent |
| B. | It was led by Mahatma Gandhi |
| C. | This movement was spontaneous |
| D. | It did not attract the general working class |
| Answer» B. It was led by Mahatma Gandhi | |
| 29. |
In ancient India only two examples of cave paintings related to the Gupta period are available. One of these is the painting done in the caves of Ajanta. Where is the second residual example of painting of the Gupta period available? |
| A. | tiger caves |
| B. | Ellora Caves |
| C. | Lomas sage cave |
| D. | Nashik Caves |
| Answer» B. Ellora Caves | |
| 30. |
What was the reason for organizing Satyagraha by Mahatma Gandhi in favor of the farmers of Kheda? 1. Despite the famine, the administration did not suspend the collection of land revenue. 2. It was the proposal of the administration that permanent settlement should be implemented in Gujarat. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. only 2 | |
| 31. |
Which of the following was recommended in the Nehru Report with reference to the period of the Indian independence movement? 1. Complete Independence for India. 2. Joint electorate for seats reserved for minorities. 3. Provision of Fundamental Rights for Indians in the Constitution. |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 | |
| 32. |
In 1793 AD, after the introduction of the land-order system of Lord Cornwallis, an increase in the trend of legal disputes was seen. Which one of the following provisions is generally seen as its factor? |
| A. | Making the position of the zamindar more powerful than that of the raiyat |
| B. | Making the East India Company the suzerain of the Zamindars |
| C. | make judicial system more efficient |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
With reference to the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements: 1. It was primarily a secular civilization, although religious elements were present, but not dominant. 2. During that period, clothes were made from cotton in India. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 34. |
In the year 1939, the Congress cabinet resigned in seven provinces because |
| A. | Congress could not form cabinet in other four provinces |
| B. | With the rise of the 'Left' in the Congress, the work of the cabinet had become impossible. |
| C. | There was much communal unrest in their provinces. |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
In the year 1932, Mahatma Gandhi fasted till death mainly because |
| A. | The Round Table Conference failed to satisfy Indian political aspirations. |
| B. | There was difference of opinion between Congress and Muslim League |
| C. | Ramsay Macdonald announces Communal Award |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» D. neither of the above | |
| 36. |
With reference to ancient Indian history, which of the following was/were equally present in both Buddhism and Jainism? 1. Avoidance of austerity and excessive enjoyment 2. Disobedience to Vedas-Permanya 3. Prohibition of fruitfulness of rituals |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» D. all these | |
| 37. |
Which of the following parties was founded by Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar? 1. Peasants and Workers Party of India 2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation 3. Independent Labor Party |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 | |
| 38. |
Which of the following is/are the feature/features of the Government of India Act of 1919? 1. The system of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces. 2. Provision of separate communal electorates for Muslims. 3. Devolution of legislative power by the Centre. |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» D. all these | |
| 39. |
With reference to the Ryotwari settlement, consider the following statements: 1. The rent was paid directly to the government by the farmers. 2. The government used to give lease to the ryot. 3. Before levying tax, survey and valuation of land was done. |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1,2 and 3 |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» D. none of these | |
| 40. |
Which of the following statements about Brahma Samaj is/are correct? 1. It opposed idol worship. 2. It rejected the priestly class for the interpretation of religious texts. 3. It propagated the theory that the Vedas are flawless? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | only 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» C. only 3 | |
| 41. |
With reference to the scientific progress made in ancient India, which of the following statements are correct? 1. The use of different types of specialized surgical tools was common in the first century AD. 2. In the beginning of the third century AD, the transplantation of the internal organs of the human body had started. 3. The principle of sine of an angle was known in the fifth century AD. 4. Seventh century AD The principle of cyclic quadrilateral was known. |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1,3 and 4 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» D. all these | |
| 42. |
Consider the following statements Dadabhai Naoroji's most influential contribution to the Indian National Movement was that 1. He expressed the fact that Britain was exploiting India economically. 2. He interpreted ancient Indian texts and instilled self-confidence in Indians. 3. He laid paramount emphasis on the need to eradicate all social evils. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 43. |
On the banks of which river is Rishikesh pilgrimage located in the state of Uttarakhand? |
| A. | ghagra |
| B. | Ganges |
| C. | Sharda |
| D. | Yamuna |
| Answer» C. Sharda | |
| 44. |
Where is theSaatallake located in the state of Uttarakhand? |
| A. | Dehradun |
| B. | Almora |
| C. | Garhwal |
| D. | Nainital |
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. |
The religion of the pre-Vedic Aryans was primarily |
| A. | devotion |
| B. | idol worship and sacrifice |
| C. | Nature worship and sacrifice |
| D. | Nature worship and devotion |
| Answer» D. Nature worship and devotion | |
| 46. |
The division of powers between the Center and the States in the Constitution of India is based on the scheme mentioned in which of the following? |
| A. | Marley-Minto Reforms 1909 |
| B. | Montagu - Chelmsford Act 1919 |
| C. | Government of India Act 1935 |
| D. | Indian Independence Act, 1947 |
| Answer» D. Indian Independence Act, 1947 | |
| 47. |
Which place in the state of Uttarakhand is located on the highest hills? |
| A. | Ranikhet |
| B. | Dehradun |
| C. | Nainital |
| D. | Mussoorie |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
When was the first movement by the students to make Uttarakhand a separate state? |
| A. | August 1995 |
| B. | July 1994 |
| C. | August, 1992 |
| D. | July, 1993 |
| Answer» C. August, 1992 | |
| 49. |
What percentage of the total area of Bihar state is covered by the Dakshin Ganga plain? |
| A. | 19.36 percent |
| B. | 20.70 percent |
| C. | 21.09 percent |
| D. | 10.66 percent |
| Answer» B. 20.70 percent | |
| 50. |
For which natural wealth the state of Uttarakhand is considered rich? |
| A. | water resources |
| B. | Mineral resources |
| C. | gas wealth |
| D. | forest wealth |
| Answer» B. Mineral resources | |