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Modern Period MCQs for CET 12th Level

Practice Modern Period under Indian History for CET 12th Level with 20 free MCQs in Hindi and English.

CET 12th Level — Modern Period

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Question 1 of 20

Which war of succession in Europe contributed to the enmity between the English and French in India between 1740-48?

Question 2 of 20

Which of the following was NOT a flaw of the Government of India Act, 1935?

Question 3 of 20

Which historian described the Farman of 1717 obtained by the British East India Company as the 'Magna Carta of the Company'?

Question 4 of 20

Which leader's policy played a dual role of 'diplomatic pressure' and 'people's movement' to integrate the states?

Question 5 of 20

Consider the following statements about Queen Victoria's Proclamation regarding the Princely States: 1. It declared that all Princely States would be annexed immediately. 2. It assured that treaties made with the East India Company would be honored. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 6 of 20

Before 1818, what was the administrative status of the British presidencies in India?

Question 7 of 20

During the second phase of local administration development (1851-1881), what was a key driver for making municipal institutions compulsory?

Question 8 of 20

Which British officer successfully defended Madras after taking it back from the French in the First Carnatic War?

Question 9 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the Second Factory Act, 1891: 1. It was applicable to factories employing more than 50 workers. 2. Women were not allowed to work for more than 11 hours. 3. Children aged 9 to 19 were to work for 7 hours only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 10 of 20

In which province was the number of Legislative Council members raised to 30 under the 1909 Act?

Question 11 of 20

To combat colonial narratives and construct a visual unifying identity for a resurgent nation, who masterfully painted the iconic and historic watercolor image of 'Bharat Mata' (Mother India) in 1905?

Question 12 of 20

Which of the following international events contributed to increasing the self-confidence of Indian nationalists around 1905?

Question 13 of 20

In the context of the 1909 reforms, how did the voting system differ for Muslim and General voters?

Question 14 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the Delhi Durbar of 1911: 1. British Emperor George V and Queen Mary visited India. 2. The Partition of Bengal was annulled. 3. The capital of India was transferred from Delhi to Calcutta. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 15 of 20

Regarding the changes introduced by the Act of 1858, which of the following statements is historically correct?

Question 16 of 20

Which Mughal Emperor was blinded by his Wazir 'Imad-ul-Mulk'?

Question 17 of 20

Haider Ali died during which war?

Question 18 of 20

Identify the cause of the Second Anglo-Sikh War.

Question 19 of 20

Which of the following was NOT a feature of the First Factory Act, 1881?

Question 20 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Doctrine of Lapse': 1. It was first formulated by Lord Dalhousie. 2. The Court of Directors had approved this policy as early as 1834. 3. The policy stated that adopted sons would only be legal heirs if approved by the British. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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