Modern history miscellaneous


  1. The sepoy mutiny of 1857 occurred during the Governor Generalship of :









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    The Sepoy Mutiny started on 10 May 1857 and continued till 1858. Lord Canning (28 February 1856- 1 November 1858) was the Governor General then.

    Correct Option: D

    The Sepoy Mutiny started on 10 May 1857 and continued till 1858. Lord Canning (28 February 1856- 1 November 1858) was the Governor General then.


  1. Who among the following organised the “All India Depressed Classes Association.” in colonial India ?









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    The All India Depressed Classes Federation was formed at the Conference of the Depressed Classes at Nagpur on August 8, 1930. This organization was the brainchild of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar who presided over this conference.

    Correct Option: D

    The All India Depressed Classes Federation was formed at the Conference of the Depressed Classes at Nagpur on August 8, 1930. This organization was the brainchild of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar who presided over this conference.



  1. Which one of the following events did not take place during the Viceroyalty of Lord Curzon?









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    The Indian National Congress was formed in 1885 when Lord Dufferin was the Viceroy of India. Allan Octavian Hume brought about its first meeting in Bombay, with the approval of Lord Dufferin.

    Correct Option: C

    The Indian National Congress was formed in 1885 when Lord Dufferin was the Viceroy of India. Allan Octavian Hume brought about its first meeting in Bombay, with the approval of Lord Dufferin.


  1. When the East India Company was formed, the Mughal emperor in India was









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    The English East India Company was founded in 1600. Akbar was Mughal Emperor from 1556 until his death in 1605.

    Correct Option: D

    The English East India Company was founded in 1600. Akbar was Mughal Emperor from 1556 until his death in 1605.



  1. Name three important forms of Satyagraha.









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    There are three forms of Satyagraha, namely:
    (i) non-cooperation,
    (ii) civil disobedience, and
    (iii) boycott. These were most commonly employed during the freedom struggle in India under leadership of Gandhi.

    Correct Option: A

    There are three forms of Satyagraha, namely:
    (i) non-cooperation,
    (ii) civil disobedience, and
    (iii) boycott. These were most commonly employed during the freedom struggle in India under leadership of Gandhi.