Modern Period MCQs for CET Graduate
Practice Modern Period under Indian History for CET Graduate with 20 free MCQs in Hindi and English.
CET Graduate — Modern Period
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Question 1 of 20
Who was the French Governor General who considered Barnett's action a serious threat and asked for help from Mauritius?
Question 2 of 20
Who was the 'real founder' of the Portuguese power in India?
Question 3 of 20
In a letter dated February 1948, to whom did Jawaharlal Nehru express his disappointment regarding the role of the UN Security Council in the Kashmir issue?
Question 4 of 20
Which of the following statements about the role of scientific progress in colonization is correct?
Question 5 of 20
Under whose leadership was the first British colony in America, Jamestown, established in 1607?
Question 6 of 20
Under whose leadership did the British army march towards Seringapatam in 1792 during the Third Anglo-Mysore War?
Question 7 of 20
The 'Provincial Civil Service' (PCS) was established as a result of which reform?
Question 8 of 20
Which of the following is true regarding the impact of the Battle of Buxar on the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II?
Question 9 of 20
Who presided over the 1905 Banaras Session of the Congress which supported the Swadeshi Movement?
Question 10 of 20
During the conflict leading to the Battle of Plassey, where did the British take refuge after fleeing Calcutta?
Question 11 of 20
Arrange the following steps in the integration of Junagadh in the correct order: I. Revolt by Aarzi Hukumat. II. Nawab announces accession to Pakistan. III. Diwan invites India to interfere. IV. Plebiscite held.
Question 12 of 20
Which of the following was the immediate cause of the First Anglo-Sikh War?
Question 13 of 20
What was the percentage of seats given to Princely States in the Council of States (Rajya Parishad) under the 1935 Act?
Question 14 of 20
Which of the following demands of Gandhi's 11 points was directly related to the textile industry?
Question 15 of 20
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (War) A. First Anglo-Mysore War B. Second Anglo-Mysore War C. Third Anglo-Mysore War List-II (Treaty) i. Treaty of Seringapatam ii. Treaty of Madras iii. Treaty of Mangalore
Question 16 of 20
The Chauri-Chaura incident, which led to the withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement, took place on which date?
Question 17 of 20
Assertion (A): The Portuguese failed to establish a permanent empire in India. Reason (R): They followed a policy of religious intolerance and forced conversions.
Question 18 of 20
What was the main effect of British free trade policy on Indian industries in the late 19th century?
Question 19 of 20
What was the main reason for the failure of local self-government institutions to become the foundation of administration despite Lord Ripon's efforts?
Question 20 of 20