General Knowledge

Modern Indian History

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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.

Practice questions

01 Which state was first annexed by the British under the Doctrine of Lapse?

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Modern Indian History

Practice questions

01 Which state was first annexed by the British under the Doctrine of Lapse?

02 On what ground did the British annex Awadh in 1856?

03 In the Revolt of 1857 the Kanpur centre was mainly associated with which leader?

04 Who led the Ara region during the Revolt of 1857?

05 Who were the main leaders of the Santhal Rebellion?

06 The Indigo Revolt was mainly associated with peasants of which region?

07 The Deccan Riots of 1875 were mainly linked with peasants' anger against whom?

08 Birsa Munda was associated with which movement?

09 At which place was Queen Victoria's Proclamation of 1858 read?

10 What was one major effect of the Indian Councils Act 1861?

11 The Indian Councils Act 1892 made limited reforms in which area?

12 What was the main idea of the Montagu Declaration of 1917?

13 At which level was dyarchy introduced under the Government of India Act 1919?

14 Why could the federal scheme of the Government of India Act 1935 not be fully implemented?

15 The provincial elections of 1937 were held under which Act?

16 In which year were the universities of Calcutta, Bombay and Madras established?

17 The Young Bengal Movement was associated with which teacher?

18 Satyarth Prakash is the work of which reformer?

19 Gulamgiri is the work of which social reformer?

20 In which year was the Ramakrishna Mission founded?

21 What did the Arya Samaj slogan Back to the Vedas emphasise?

22 Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College later became the basis of which university?

23 Kesari and Mahratta newspapers were associated with which leader?

24 The journal New India was associated with which leader?

25 Who is credited with linking Ganapati and Shivaji festivals with political awakening?

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