UPSC Prelims (2011–2020) history MCQ questions & answers with PDF
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MODERN HISTORY
2011
1. Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942?
(a.) It was a non-violent movement
(b.) It was led by Mahatma Gandhi
(c.) It was a spontaneous movement
(d.) It did not attract the labor class in general
Ans: (b)
2. Which amongst the following provided a common factor for tribal insurrection in India in the 19th century?
(a.) Introduction of a new system of land revenue and taxation- of tribal products
(b.) Influence of foreign religious missionaries in tribal areas
(c.) Rise of a large number of money lenders, traders and revenue farmers as middlemen in tribal areas
(d.) The complete disruption of the old agrarian order of the tribal communities
Ans: (d)
2013
3. The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for:
(a) the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third
(b) the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land
© the uprooting of Zamindari system and the end of serfdom
(d) writing off all peasant debts
Ans: (a)
4. Quit India Movement was launched in response to:
(a) Cabinet Mission Plan
(b) Cripps Proposals
© Simon Commission Report
(d) Wavell Plan
Ans: (b)
5. The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because:
(a) Indians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919
(b) Simon Commission recommended the abolition of Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the Provinces
© there was no Indian member in the Simon Commission
(d) the Simon Commission suggested the partition of the country
Ans: ©
2011
6. Mahatma Gandhi said that some of his deepest convictions were reflected in a book titled, “Unto this Last” and the book transformed his life. What was the message from the book that transformed Mahatma Gandhi?
(a.) Uplifting the oppressed and poor is the moral responsibility of an educated man
(b.) The good of individual is contained in the good of all
(c.) The life of celibacy and spiritual pursuit are essential for a noble life
(d.) All the statements (a), (b) and © are correct in this context
Ans: (b)
7. With reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known for:
(a.) Running the secret Congress Radio in the wake of Quit India Movement
(b.) Participating in the Second Round Table Conference
(c.) Leading a contingent of Indian National Army
(d.) Assisting in the formation of Interim Government under Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans: (a)
8. What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda?
- The Administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of a drought.
- The Administration proposed to introduce Permanent Settlement in Gujarat.
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
Ans: (a)
2012
9. Consider the following statements :
The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he
- exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British
- interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self-confidence of Indians
- stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
© 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (a)
10. Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar?
- The Peasants and Workers Party of India
- All India Scheduled Castes Federation
- The Independent Labour Party
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
© 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (b)
11. Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death in 1932, mainly because:
(a) Round Table Conference failed to satisfy Indian political aspirations
(b) Congress and Muslim League had differences of opinion
© Ramsay Macdonald announced the Communal Award
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and © given above is correct in this context
Ans:©
2013
12. Annie Besant was:
- responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement
- the founder of the Theo-sophical Society
- once the President of the Indian National Congress
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
© 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: ©
2011
13. The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions?
(a.) Making Zamindar’s position stronger vis-à-vis the ryot
(b.)Making East India Company an overlord of Zamindars
(c.) Making judicial system more efficient
(d.)None of the (a), (b) and © above
Ans: (d)
14. With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges” formed an important part of drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted “Home Charges”?
- Funds used to support the India Office in London.
- Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India.
- Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a.) 1 only
(b.) 1 and 2 only
(c.) 2 and 3 only
(d.) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (b)
2012
15. Consider the following :
- Assessment of land revenue on the basis of nature of the soil and the quality of crops
- Use of mobile cannons in warfare
- Cultivation of tobacco and red chilies
Which of the above was/were introduced into India by the English?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2
© 2 and 3
(d) None
Ans: (d)
2012
16. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo Semaj?
- It opposed idolatry.
- It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts.
- It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
© 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (b)
2013
17. The Albert Bill controversy was related to the:
(a) imposition restrictions the Indians of certain to carry arms by Indians
(b) imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages
© removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans
(d) removal of a duty on imported cotton cloth
Ans: ©
2011
18. With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report?
- Complete Independence for India.
- Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities.
- Provision of fundamental rights for the people of India in the Constitution.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a.) 1 only
(b.) 2 and 3 only
(c.) 1 and 3 only
(d.) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (b)
19. What was the purpose with which Sir William Wedderburn and W. S. Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary Committee in 1893?
(a.) To agitate for Indian political reforms in the House of Commons
(b.) To campaign for. the entry of Indians into the Imperial Judiciary
(c.) To facilitate a discussion on India’s Independence in the British Parliament
(d.) To agitate for the entry of eminent Indians into the British Parliament
Ans: (a)
2012
20. The Rowlett Act aimed at:
(a) compulsory economic support to war efforts
(b) imprisonment without trial and summary procedures for trial
© suppression of the Khalifate Movement
(d) imposition of restrictions on freedom of the press
Ans: (b)
21. The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history, because
- the Congress passed a resolution demanding complete independence
- the rift between the extremists and moderates was resolved in that Session
- a resolution was passed rejecting the two-nation theory in that Session
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) I only
(b) 2 and 3
© 1 and 3
(d) None of the above
Ans: (a)