Modern Period MCQs for LDC
Practice Modern Period under Indian History for LDC with 20 free MCQs in Hindi and English.
LDC — Modern Period
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Question 1 of 20
The 'Ganges Canal' (Gang Nahar), a major irrigation project in Uttar Pradesh, was opened during the tenure of which Governor-General?
Question 2 of 20
Why did the Congress ministries resign in November 1939?
Question 3 of 20
Who opposed the abolition of Sati and formed 'Dharma Sabha' to defend orthodox Hindu customs?
Question 4 of 20
Which of the following statements about the 'Economic Causes' of the 1857 revolt is correct?
Question 5 of 20
Regarding the 1909 reforms, what was the specific limitation on the members' right to ask questions?
Question 6 of 20
The Legislative Council for Punjab was established in which year?
Question 7 of 20
In which of the following departments did the British administration set lower educational qualifications for Europeans/Anglo-Indians compared to Indians for the same posts?
Question 8 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Pro-Changers' (Parivartanvadi) after the Gaya Session of 1922: 1. They advocated for entering the legislative councils. 2. Leaders included C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru. 3. They believed in wrecking the government from within. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 9 of 20
Who helped the Portuguese (Albuquerque) to capture Goa from Bijapur?
Question 10 of 20
Which French settlement did the British capture in 1779, provoking Haider Ali?
Question 11 of 20
Assertion (A): The British annexation of Awadh is considered highly unethical. Reason (R): It was done on the pretext of 'maladministration' despite the ruler being a loyal ally.
Question 12 of 20
When was Mangal Pandey hanged?
Question 13 of 20
Consider the following statements about the 'Home Government' changes in 1919: 1. A new post of High Commissioner was created in London. 2. The expenses of the High Commissioner were to be borne by Britain. Which of the above is/are correct?
Question 14 of 20
Match List-I (Organization) with List-II (Founder/Leader) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I A. Bengal Zamindar Sabha B. India League C. Indian Association D. East India Association List-II i. Surendra Nath Banerjee ii. Dadabhai Naoroji iii. Dwarika Nath Tagore iv. Shishir Kumar Ghosh
Question 15 of 20
Under the financial classification system adopted by the British government, which of the following revenue sources was kept exclusively under the 'Imperial' head?
Question 16 of 20
Who resigned from his post in protest against the annexation of Punjab?
Question 17 of 20
Match the following treaties with their respective years: 1. Treaty of Surat 2. Treaty of Purandar 3. Treaty of Wadgaon 4. Treaty of Salbai
Question 18 of 20
Which social reformer was known as 'Lokhitwadi'?
Question 19 of 20
In 1632, the Sultan of Golconda issued the 'Golden Farman' to the English. What was the payment required for this privilege?
Question 20 of 20