In which year was the Vernacular Press Act introduced?
Correct answer: D
The Vernacular Press Act was introduced in 1878. Exam tip: connect it with British control over the press.
General Knowledge
Modern Indian History
आधुनिक भारतीय इतिहास
In Class 10 General Knowledge under the Indian History chapter, Modern Indian History introduces students to India’s journey from colonial rule to independence and the early shaping of the modern nation. Students learn about significant political, social, and nationalist developments, key leaders and movements, and how these events influenced India’s public life and democratic identity.
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- 1857
- 1905
- 1919
- 1878
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- Lord Lytton
- Lord Ripon
- Lord Curzon
- Lord Canning
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- Because of Bengal partition
- Because of Doctrine of Lapse
- Because he promoted local self-government
- Because he sent Simon Commission
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- 1854
- 1835
- 1882
- 1904
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- 1854
- 1885
- 1905
- 1835
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- 1909
- 1882
- 1935
- 1773
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- Lord Ripon
- Lord Lytton
- Lord Curzon
- Lord Wellesley
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- Increasing British army
- Opposing caste discrimination and social injustice
- Expanding railways
- Stopping foreign trade
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- Raja Rammohan Roy
- Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
- Shiv Narayan Agnihotri
- Mahatma Gandhi
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- Hindu community
- Muslim community
- Sikh community
- Parsi community
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- Surendranath Banerjee
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- Sardar Patel
- Subhas Chandra Bose
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- 1857
- 1876
- 1906
- 1930
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- Bengal
- Punjab
- Maharashtra
- Assam
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- Calcutta
- Madras
- Delhi
- Bombay
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- Early political association
- Military cantonment
- Railway company
- Agricultural farm
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- Violent revolution
- Secret military revolt
- Prayer, petition and constitutional methods
- Inviting foreign army
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- Dadabhai Naoroji
- Gopal Krishna Gokhale
- Pherozeshah Mehta
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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- Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- Gopal Krishna Gokhale
- Lala Lajpat Rai
- Subhas Chandra Bose
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- Lord Curzon
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Dadabhai Naoroji
- Lord Mountbatten
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- To challenge British economic interests
- To close railways
- To increase tax on peasants
- To restore Mughal rule
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- Only education reform
- Revolutionary movement
- Railway construction
- Princely state integration
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- Non-Cooperation Movement
- Peasant movement
- Revolutionary movement
- Quit India Movement
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- Moderate politics
- Government administration
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- Revolutionary stream
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- Shyamji Krishna Varma
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Lord Ripon
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- British revenue collection
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- Railway engineering
- Congress presidency
The Vernacular Press Act was introduced during the time of which Viceroy?
Correct answer: A
It was introduced under Lord Lytton to control the press. Exam tip: remember Viceroys with their policies.
Why is Lord Ripon considered popular among Indians?
Correct answer: C
Lord Ripon promoted local self-government. Exam tip: he is called the father of local self-government in India.
In which year was Wood's Despatch issued?
Correct answer: A
Wood's Despatch of 1854 was an important document on education. Exam tip: connect it with the development of modern education.
Macaulay's famous Minute on Education is associated with which year?
Correct answer: D
Macaulay's Minute of 1835 was linked with English education policy. Exam tip: remember dates of education reforms.
In which year was the Hunter Education Commission appointed?
Correct answer: B
The Hunter Commission was appointed in 1882 to review education. Exam tip: connect it with Lord Ripon's period.
The Indian Universities Act 1904 is associated with which Viceroy?
Correct answer: C
The Indian Universities Act 1904 was passed under Lord Curzon. Exam tip: connect Curzon with both education and Bengal partition.
Satyashodhak Samaj was linked with which social aim?
Correct answer: B
Satyashodhak Samaj opposed caste discrimination and social injustice. Exam tip: remember aims of reform movements.
Who founded the Deva Samaj?
Correct answer: C
Shiv Narayan Agnihotri founded the Deva Samaj. Exam tip: remember lesser-known reform organisations too.
Rahnumai Mazdayasan Sabha was associated with reform in which community?
Correct answer: D
Rahnumai Mazdayasan Sabha was linked with Parsi reform. Exam tip: connect reform organisations with communities.
Which leader helped found the Indian Association?
Correct answer: A
Surendranath Banerjee was among the main founders of the Indian Association. Exam tip: remember organisations formed before Congress.
In which year was the Indian Association founded?
Correct answer: B
The direct answer is option B, 1876. The Indian Association was an important early political organisation in British India. It was founded by Surendranath Banerjee and Ananda Mohan Bose in 1876. Step by step: the question asks for the year; remember that the organisation came before the Indian National Congress, which was founded in 1885; therefore 1876 is the correct year. Option A, 1857, is wrong because it is the year associated with the Revolt of 1857, not the Indian Association. Option B, 1876, is correct because it is the recognised founding year. Option C, 1906, is wrong because it is associated with later nationalist developments, including important Muslim League history. Option D, 1930, is wrong because it relates to the Civil Disobedience period and the Salt March. Memory cue: Indian Association 1876, Congress 1885—keep these early political dates in sequence.
Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was an early political association related to which region?
Correct answer: C
Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was linked with early political awareness in Maharashtra. Exam tip: connect regional political associations with regions.
Bombay Presidency Association was associated with which city?
Correct answer: D
Bombay Presidency Association was a political association of Bombay. Exam tip: notice the place hidden in organisation names.
Madras Mahajan Sabha was what type of institution?
Correct answer: A
Madras Mahajan Sabha was among early Indian political associations. Exam tip: identify associations formed before Congress.
Moderate leaders of Congress generally believed in which method?
Correct answer: C
Moderates believed in constitutional and peaceful methods. Exam tip: remember the difference between Moderate and Extremist methods.
Which name was included among the Extremist leaders?
Correct answer: D
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a major Extremist leader. Exam tip: remember Moderate and Extremist leaders separately.
Who presided over the Banaras session of Congress in 1905?
Correct answer: B
Gopal Krishna Gokhale presided over the Banaras session of 1905. Exam tip: remember presidents of important sessions.
Which leader prominently used the word Swaraj at the Calcutta session of 1906?
Correct answer: C
Dadabhai Naoroji gave prominence to the demand for Swaraj in the 1906 session. Exam tip: remember Congress sessions with their demands.
What was the main aim of boycotting foreign goods in the Swadeshi Movement?
Correct answer: A
Boycotting foreign goods hurt British economic interests. Exam tip: connect Swadeshi with self-reliance.
Anushilan Samiti was connected with which type of movement?
Correct answer: B
Anushilan Samiti was linked with the revolutionary movement in Bengal. Exam tip: connect revolutionary groups with regions.
The Alipore Bomb Case was related to which movement?
Correct answer: C
The Alipore Bomb Case was linked with the revolutionary movement in Bengal. Exam tip: connect cases with related movements.
Madan Lal Dhingra was a freedom fighter associated with which stream?
Correct answer: D
Madan Lal Dhingra was associated with revolutionary activities. Exam tip: also remember revolutionaries active abroad.
Which leader was prominently associated with India House in London?
Correct answer: A
Shyamji Krishna Varma was associated with India House. Exam tip: remember nationalist activity in foreign centres.
The Chapekar brothers were associated with what type of activities?
Correct answer: B
The Chapekar brothers were linked with early revolutionary activities. Exam tip: remember revolutionaries of Maharashtra.
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