Modern History PYQs

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1. Prelims 2011Q59British Expansion & Policies

   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"?

   1.Funds used to support the India Office in London.

   2.Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India.

   3.Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British.

   Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

   a1 onlyb1 and 2 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
2. Prelims 2011Q60Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

   What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda?

   1.The Administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of a drought.

   2.The Administration proposed to introduce Permanent Settlement in Gujarat.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
3. Prelims 2011Q63Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

   What was the purpose with which Sir William Wedderburn and W. S. Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary Committee in 1893?

   aTo agitate for Indian political reforms in the House of CommonsbTo campaign for the entry of Indians into the Imperial JudiciarycTo facilitate a discussion on India's Independence in the British ParliamentdTo agitate for the entry of eminent Indians into the British Parliament
4. Prelims 2011Q67Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

   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 ?

   aUplifting the oppressed and poor is the moral responsibility of an educated manbThe good of individual is contained in the good of allcThe life of celibacy and spiritual pursuit are essential for a noble lifedAll the statements (a), (b) and (c) are correct in this context
5. Prelims 2011Q68Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

   With reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known for

   aRunning the secret Congress Radio in the wake of Quit India MovementbParticipating in the Second Round Table ConferencecLeading a contingent of Indian National ArmydAssisting in the formation of Interim Government under Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
6. Prelims 2011Q70Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

   With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report?

   1.Complete Independence for India.

   2.Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities.

   3.Provision of fundamental rights for the people of India in the Constitution.

   Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

   a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
7. Prelims 2010Q51Constitutional Development (1773-1935)

   With reference to Simon Commission’s recommendations, which one of the following statements is correct?

   aIt recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible government in the provincesbIt proposed the setting up of inter-provincial council under the Home DepartmentcIt suggested the abolition of bicameral legislature at the CentredIt recommended the creation of Indian Police Service, with a provision for increased pay and allowances for British recruits as compared to Indian recruits
8. Prelims 2010Q52Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

   Four resolutions were passed at the famous Calcutta session of Indian National Congress in 1906. The question of either retention OR of rejection of these four resolutions became the cause of a split in Congress at the next Congress session held in Surat in 1907.

   Which one of the following was not one of those resolutions?

   aAnnulment of partition of BengalbBoycottcNational educationdSwadeshi
9. Prelims 2010Q54Towards Independence & Partition

   After Quit India Movement, C. Rajagopalachari issued a pamphlet entitled "The Way Out".

   Which one of the following was a proposal in this pamphlet?

   aThe establishment of a “War Advisory Council” composed of representatives of British India and the Indian StatesbReconstitution of the Central Executive Council in such a way that all its members, except the Governor General and the Commander-in-Chief should be Indian leaderscFresh elections to the Central and Provincial Legislatures to be held at the end of 1945 and the Constitution making body to be convened as soon as possibledA solution for the constitutional deadlock
10. Prelims 2010Q82British Expansion & Policies

    Who among the following Governor Generals created the Covenanted Civil Service of India which later came to be known as the Indian Civil Service?

    aWarren HastingsbWellesleycCornwallisdWilliam Bentinck
11. Prelims 2010Q83Early Nationalism (1885-1915)

    What was the immediate cause for the launch of the Swadeshi movement?

    aThe partition of Bengal done by Lord CurzonbA sentence of 18 months rigorous imprisonment imposed on Lokmanya TilakcThe arrest and deportation of Lala Lajpat Rai and Ajit Singh; and passing of the Punjab Colonization BilldDeath sentence pronounced on the Chapekar brothers
12. Prelims 2010Q84Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    Consider the following statements:

    1.Dr. Rajendra Prasad persuaded Mahatma Gandhi to come to Champaran to investigate the problem of peasants.

    2.Acharya J. B. Kripalani was one of Mahatma Gandhi's colleagues in his Champaran investigation.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
13. Prelims 2010Q85British Expansion & Policies

    By a regulation in 1793, the District Collector was deprived of his judicial powers and made the collecting agent only. What was the reason for such regulation?

    aLord Cornwallis felt that the District Collector's efficiency of revenue collection would enormously increase without the burden of other workbLord Cornwallis felt that Judicial power should compulsorily be in the hands of Europeans while Indians can be given the job of revenue collection in the districtscLord Cornwallis was alarmed at the extent of power concentrated in the District Collector and felt that such absolute power was undesirable in one persondThe judicial work demanded a deep knowledge of India and a good training in law and Lord Cornwallis felt that District Collector should be only a revenue collector
14. Prelims 2010Q119Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    Consider the following statements:

    1.The “Bombay Manifesto” signed in 1936 openly opposed the preaching of socialist ideals.

    2.It evoked support from a large section of business community from all across India.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
15. Prelims 2010Q121Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    For the Karachi session of Indian National Congress in 1931 presided over by Sardar Patel, who drafted the Resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Programme ?

    aMahatma GandhibPandit Jawaharlal NehrucDr. Rajendra PrasaddDr. B. R. Ambedkar
16. Prelims 2010Q122Towards Independence & Partition

    Who among the following were official Congress negotiators with Cripps Mission ?

    aMahatma Gandhi and Sardar PatelbAcharya J. B. Kripalani and C. RajagopalacharicPandit Nehru and Maulana AzaddDr. Rajendra Prasad and Rafi Ahmed Kidwai
17. Prelims 2010Q140Advent of Europeans

    With reference to Pondicherry (now Puducherry), consider the following statements :

    1.The first European power to occupy Pondicherry were the Portuguese.

    2.The second European power to occupy Pondicherry were the French.

    3.The English never occupied Pondicherry.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
18. Prelims 2009Q48Constitutional Development (1773-1935)

    Consider the following statements :

    1.The discussions in the Third Round Table Conference eventually led to the passing of the Government of India Act of 1935.

    2.The Government of India Act of 1935 provided for the establishment of an All India Federation to be based on a Union of the provinces of British India and the Princely States.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
19. Prelims 2009Q52Personalities, Organisations & Press

    In collaboration with David Hare and Alexander Duff, who of the following established Hindu College at Calcutta?

    aHenry Louis Vivian DeroziobIshwar Chandra VidyasagarcKeshab Chandra SendRaja Rammohan Roy
20. Prelims 2009Q53Towards Independence & Partition

    Who of the following Prime Ministers sent Cripps Mission to India?

    aJames Ramsay MacDonaldbStanley BaldwincNeville ChamberlaindWinston Churchill