Modern India Quiz 8 (20 MCQs)

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1. The Wahabi Movement was suppressed by whom?

Correct Answer: C) Lord Elgin I.

2. Which of the the following is not the reason for launching Non-cooperation Movement?

Correct Answer: D) Simon Commission.

3. Who called 'Bagha Jatin'?

Correct Answer: D) Jatindranath Mukherjee.

4. In the 1940s, the leadership of the Indian National Congress and the leadership of the Muslim League supported the goal of

Correct Answer: B) Removing British control from the subcontinent.

5. Letters and memos that move between different departments of government can still be seen in

Correct Answer: C) Archives.

6. The National Archives of India is located at:

Correct Answer: C) New Delhi.

7. Who introduced doctrine of lapse in India?

Correct Answer: C) Lord Dalhousie.

8. What did Ottomon turks conquered?

Correct Answer: A) Constantinople.

9. When was the the Government of Indian Act Passed?

Correct Answer: C) 1935.

10. Dates are not so important in history.

Correct Answer: B) False.

11. Which was the most common reason why European nations established colonies?

Correct Answer: A) Economic.

12. When did the National Commission for Women setup in India to safeguard the rights and legal entitlements of women?

Correct Answer: B) 1990.

13. Vardhamana Mahavira was the ..... the Tirthankara

Correct Answer: D) 24.

14. Who gave the slogan "Delhi Chalo" ?

Correct Answer: B) S C Bose.

15. The National Archive of India wasestablished in the year .....

Correct Answer: B) 1920.

16. Asiatic Society of Bengal was established by-

Correct Answer: B) Sir William Jones.

17. Great Britain was interested in South Africa and India because of their .....

Correct Answer: B) Resources.

18. Burzahom Pit Dwelling was excavated from

Correct Answer: A) Kashmir.

19. Where the tomb of Mughal Emperor Akbar is located

Correct Answer: C) Agra.

20. How many people live in India currently?

Correct Answer: A) 1.38 billion.