Modern History (UPSC)

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Q. The 'Two-Nation Theory' was proposed by which of the following leaders? (1940)
  • A. Mohammad Ali Jinnah
  • B. Allama Iqbal
  • C. Gandhi
  • D. Nehru
Q. The concept of 'Purna Swaraj' was formally adopted by the Indian National Congress in which year? (1930)
  • A. 1920
  • B. 1930
  • C. 1942
  • D. 1947
Q. The concept of 'Swaraj' was popularized by which of the following leaders? (1920)
  • A. Mahatma Gandhi
  • B. Jawaharlal Nehru
  • C. Subhas Chandra Bose
  • D. B.R. Ambedkar
Q. The Dandi March of 1930 was a significant event in the Indian independence movement. What was its primary purpose? (1930)
  • A. To protest against the Rowlatt Act
  • B. To oppose the Simon Commission
  • C. To defy the salt laws imposed by the British
  • D. To demand the right to self-governance
Q. The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in response to which of the following events? (1919)
  • A. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
  • B. Rowlatt Act
  • C. Simon Commission
  • D. Partition of Bengal
Q. The Quit India Movement of 1942 was significant because it: (1942)
  • A. Marked the first mass uprising against British rule
  • B. Was a call for immediate independence from British rule
  • C. Led to the formation of the Indian National Army
  • D. Resulted in the Cripps Mission
Q. The role of women in the Indian Freedom Struggle was highlighted by which of the following movements? (1942)
  • A. The Civil Disobedience Movement
  • B. The Non-Cooperation Movement
  • C. The Quit India Movement
  • D. The Khilafat Movement
Q. What was the main objective of the Quit India Movement of 1942?
  • A. To promote non-violence
  • B. To demand immediate independence
  • C. To establish a separate nation
  • D. To support British war efforts
Q. What was the main purpose of the Marshall Plan?
  • A. To rebuild Europe after WWII
  • B. To establish NATO
  • C. To promote communism
  • D. To create the United Nations
Q. What was the primary cause of the Great Depression?
  • A. World War I
  • B. Stock market crash of 1929
  • C. The Dust Bowl
  • D. The New Deal
Q. What was the primary goal of the United Nations when it was founded?
  • A. To promote global trade
  • B. To prevent future wars
  • C. To establish a world government
  • D. To support colonialism
Q. What was the primary objective of the Quit India Movement of 1942? (1942)
  • A. To demand complete independence from British rule
  • B. To seek constitutional reforms
  • C. To promote communal harmony
  • D. To support the British war effort
Q. Which act was passed by the British government in 1919 to suppress the Indian independence movement?
  • A. Government of India Act
  • B. Rowlatt Act
  • C. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
  • D. Indian Independence Act
Q. Which ancient Greek philosopher is known for his method of questioning and dialogue?
  • A. Aristotle
  • B. Socrates
  • C. Plato
  • D. Epicurus
Q. Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote?
  • A. United States
  • B. New Zealand
  • C. United Kingdom
  • D. Australia
Q. Which English monarch is known for the establishment of the Church of England?
  • A. Henry VIII
  • B. Elizabeth I
  • C. James I
  • D. Charles I
Q. Which event is commonly considered the start of World War I?
  • A. The sinking of the Lusitania
  • B. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
  • C. The invasion of Poland
  • D. The bombing of Pearl Harbor
Q. Which event marked the beginning of the First War of Indian Independence in 1857?
  • A. The revolt of sepoys in Meerut
  • B. The annexation of Awadh
  • C. The introduction of the Enfield rifle
  • D. The formation of the Indian National Congress
Q. Which event marked the beginning of the Indian National Congress's demand for self-rule?
  • A. The First War of Independence
  • B. The Lucknow Pact
  • C. The formation of the Indian National Congress
  • D. The Champaran Satyagraha
Q. Which event marked the end of apartheid in South Africa?
  • A. The election of Nelson Mandela
  • B. The Soweto Uprising
  • C. The Sharpeville Massacre
  • D. The end of the Cold War
Q. Which famous queen ruled Egypt and was known for her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony?
  • A. Nefertiti
  • B. Cleopatra
  • C. Hatshepsut
  • D. Isis
Q. Which historical figure is credited with the unification of Italy in the 19th century?
  • A. Giuseppe Garibaldi
  • B. Count Camillo di Cavour
  • C. Victor Emmanuel II
  • D. Mazzini
Q. Which leader is associated with the slogan 'Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom'?
  • A. Mahatma Gandhi
  • B. Subhas Chandra Bose
  • C. Bhagat Singh
  • D. Jawaharlal Nehru
Q. Which leader is known for unifying Germany in the 19th century?
  • A. Otto von Bismarck
  • B. Wilhelm I
  • C. Kaiser Franz Joseph
  • D. Adolf Hitler
Q. Which movement sought to end racial segregation in the United States?
  • A. The Civil Rights Movement
  • B. The Suffrage Movement
  • C. The Labor Movement
  • D. The Temperance Movement
Q. Which of the following acts was passed by the British Parliament to provide for the governance of India in 1919? (1919)
  • A. Government of India Act
  • B. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
  • C. Indian Councils Act
  • D. Rowlatt Act
Q. Which of the following acts was passed by the British Parliament to suppress the Indian independence movement after World War I? (1919)
  • A. The Government of India Act 1919
  • B. The Rowlatt Act 1919
  • C. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
  • D. The Cripps Mission
Q. Which of the following events marked the beginning of the Indian National Movement?
  • A. Formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885
  • B. The Revolt of 1857
  • C. The Partition of Bengal in 1905
  • D. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in 1919
Q. Which of the following leaders is associated with the concept of 'Swaraj' during the Indian Freedom Struggle? (1920)
  • A. Mahatma Gandhi
  • B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  • C. Jawaharlal Nehru
  • D. Subhas Chandra Bose
Q. Which of the following leaders is associated with the formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885?
  • A. A.O. Hume
  • B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  • C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
  • D. Dadabhai Naoroji
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