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Modern India History Quiz

Revise Modern Indian History through questions on British rule, social reform, nationalism, the freedom movement and constitutional developments.

24 Questions
30 min Duration
40% To pass
1.00 Marks / correct

Instructions

  • This quiz has 24 questions.
  • You have 30 minutes. The quiz submits automatically when time runs out.
  • You need 40% to pass.
  • There is no negative marking.
  • You can mark questions for review and return to them before submitting.
  • Correct answers and explanations are shown after you submit.

Sample Questions & Answers

A preview of 12 questions from this quiz, each with the correct answer and a written explanation. Attempt the full, timed quiz to be scored and earn XP.

  1. Question 1

    In which year was the Battle of Plassey fought?

    • 1757 Correct answer
    • 1764
    • 1773
    • 1784
    Explanation: The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757 and strengthened Company power in Bengal.
  2. Question 2

    Who introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal?

    • Lord Cornwallis Correct answer
    • Lord Wellesley
    • Lord Hastings
    • Lord Dalhousie
    Explanation: Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal in 1793.
  3. Question 3

    Who founded the Brahmo Samaj?

    • Raja Ram Mohan Roy Correct answer
    • Swami Dayanand Saraswati
    • Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
    • Keshab Chandra Sen
    Explanation: Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Sabha in 1828, later known as the Brahmo Samaj.
  4. Question 4

    Who founded the Arya Samaj?

    • Swami Dayanand Saraswati Correct answer
    • Swami Vivekananda
    • Raja Ram Mohan Roy
    • Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
    Explanation: Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in 1875.
  5. Question 5

    Where did the Revolt of 1857 begin?

    • Meerut Correct answer
    • Kanpur
    • Jhansi
    • Lucknow
    Explanation: The uprising began at Meerut on 10 May 1857.
  6. Question 6

    Who was proclaimed symbolic emperor by the rebels in 1857?

    • Bahadur Shah II Correct answer
    • Akbar II
    • Shah Alam II
    • Wajid Ali Shah
    Explanation: The rebels proclaimed Bahadur Shah II as their symbolic emperor.
  7. Question 7

    Who played a key role in founding the Indian National Congress in 1885?

    • Allan Octavian Hume Correct answer
    • William Wedderburn
    • Dadabhai Naoroji
    • Surendranath Banerjee
    Explanation: Allan Octavian Hume played a key organizational role in founding the Congress in 1885.
  8. Question 8

    Who was the first president of the Indian National Congress?

    • Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee Correct answer
    • Dadabhai Naoroji
    • Badruddin Tyabji
    • Surendranath Banerjee
    Explanation: Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee presided over the first Congress session in Bombay in 1885.
  9. Question 9

    Which movement was launched by Gandhi in 1920?

    • Non-Cooperation Movement Correct answer
    • Quit India Movement
    • Civil Disobedience Movement
    • Individual Satyagraha
    Explanation: Gandhi launched the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920.
  10. Question 10

    Which incident led Gandhi to suspend the Non-Cooperation Movement?

    • Chauri Chaura incident Correct answer
    • Jallianwala Bagh massacre
    • Kakori case
    • Dandi March
    Explanation: Gandhi suspended the movement after the violent Chauri Chaura incident in 1922.
  11. Question 11

    Where did Gandhi begin the Salt March?

    • Sabarmati Ashram Correct answer
    • Wardha Ashram
    • Sewagram
    • Champaran
    Explanation: Gandhi began the Salt March from Sabarmati Ashram in March 1930.
  12. Question 12

    The Dandi March protested primarily against what?

    • Salt tax and monopoly Correct answer
    • Land revenue
    • Press restrictions
    • Indigo cultivation
    Explanation: The Dandi March challenged British salt laws and monopoly.

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