500 Best Modern History of India MCQs
Q25). The Bombay Association (1852), the first political association in Bombay presidency was founded by whom in 1852?
a).Jagannath Shankarsheth
b).Dadabhai Naoroji
c).Surendra Nath Banerjee
d).Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
Correct Answer:
Jagannath Shankarsheth
Explanation:
Q26). Who among the following personalities was the first President of the Progressive Writers Group?
a).Munshi Prem Chand
b).Bal Gangadhar Tilak
c).Lala Lajpat Rai
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
Munshi Prem Chand
Explanation:
Q27). Who was the editor of the newspaper “Sambad Kaumudi”?
a).Raja Ram Mohan Roy
b).Annie Besant
c).Bipin Chandra Paul
d).Lala Jagat Narayan
Correct Answer:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation:
Q28). The appeal from the Federal Court of India established by Government of India Act 1935 could be taken to__:
a).Viceroy of India
b).Secretary of State for India
c).King of England
d).Privy Council
Correct Answer:
Privy Council
Explanation:
Q29). Which among the following was not one of the salient features of Poona Pact?
a).Reservation in Provincial legislatures in favor of the depressed classes
b).18% Reservation for depressed classes in the central legislatures
c).Education grant for the depressed classes
d).Double voting for the depressed classes in some select electorates
Correct Answer:
Double voting for the depressed classes in some select electorates
Explanation:
Q30). Which of the following is not the recommendation of the Simon Commission?
a).Abolition of dyarchy
b).Extension of responsible government in the provinces
c).Establishment of federation of British India and princely states
d).Discontinuation of communal electorate
Correct Answer:
Discontinuation of communal electorate
Explanation:
Q31). Who led the French Army in the Battle of Wandiwash?
a).Count de Lally
b).Captain Paradise
c).Captain Best
d).General Eyre Coote
Correct Answer:
Count de Lally
Explanation:
Q32). The annexation of Berar by Lord Dalhousie took place in which year?
a).1853
b).1856
c).1857
d).1860
Correct Answer:
1853
Explanation: