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Modern History

320 questions asked in UPSC Prelims.

2018 · Q91Modern HistoryPost-Independence Indiamoderate

Consider the following events : 1. The first democratically elected communist party government formed in a State in India. 2. India's then largest bank, 'Imperial Bank of India', was renamed 'State Bank of India'. 3. Air India was nationalised and became the national carrier. 4. Goa became a part of independent India. Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the above events ?

  1. (a)4 – 1 – 2 – 3
  2. (b)3 – 2 – 1 – 4
  3. (c)4 – 2 – 1 – 3
  4. (d)3 – 1 – 2 – 4
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Official answer(b) 3 – 2 – 1 – 4

2017 · Q26Modern HistoryConstitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947)moderate

The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to

  1. (a)Define the jurisdiction of the Central and Provincial Governments.
  2. (b)Define the powers of the Secretary of State for India.
  3. (c)Impose censorship on national press.
  4. (d)Improve the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian States.
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Official answer(d) Improve the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian States.

2017 · Q62Modern HistoryConstitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947)easy

In the context of Indian history, the principle of 'Dyarchy (diarchy)' refers to

  1. (a)Division of the central legislature into two houses.
  2. (b)Introduction of double government i.e., Central and State governments.
  3. (c)Having two sets of rulers; one in London and another in Delhi.
  4. (d)Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories.
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Official answer(d) Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories.

2016 · Q92Modern HistoryEarly Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915)moderate

What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?

  1. (a)Introduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord Minto
  2. (b)Extremists' lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government
  3. (c)Foundation of Muslim League
  4. (d)Aurobindo Ghosh's inability to be elected as the President of the Indian National Congress
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Official answer(b) Extremists' lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government

2015 · Q16Modern HistoryGandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942)moderate

With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Rowlatt Act was based on the recommendations of the 'Sedition Committee'. 2. In Rowlatt Satyagraha, Gandhiji tried to utilize the Home Rule League. 3. Demonstrations against the arrival of Simon Commission coincided with Rowlatt Satyagraha. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)1 and 2 only
  3. (c)2 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(b) 1 and 2 only