Practice Quiz set 1 - indian history mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   Which of the following statement(s) is / are correct?
  1. Mohd. Ali Jinnah was the chief architect of lucknow Pact which brought understanding between congress and Muslim League
  2. In August Declaration of 1917, Montague assured that the powers would be gradually transferred to the Indians.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

In Lucknow pact, the Congress accepted the separate electorate for Muslims. Sarojini Naidu gave Jinnah the title of the ‘Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity. Montague, the secretary of State for Indian affairs said that more representation would be given to Indians which would gradually result in transfer of all powers. This was the result of exhibition of Hindu-Muslim unity.


Q-2)   Which of the following statement(s) about Saheed Bhagat Singh are true?
  1. Bhagat Singh was a founding member of Hindustan Republican Association
  2. He was able to inculcate sense of patriotism among youth of Punjab through his organisation - Naujawan Bharat Sabha
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Hindustan Republican Association was founded by Chandrashekhar Azad, Sachin Sanyal and others, Bhagat Singh joined it later. On his suggestion, the name of the organisation was changed to Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. Naujawan Bharat Sabha played a major role in arousing spirit of patriotism.


Q-3)   Consider the following statements about Madam Bhikaji Cama
  1. Madam Cama unfurled the National Flag at the international socialist conference in Peris in the year 1907.
  2. Madam Cama served as private secretary to Dadabhai Naoroji.
  3. Madam Cama was born in Parsi family.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Madam Cama served as private secretary to Dadabhai Naoroji. Madam Cama was born in a Parsi family.


Q-4)   In which one of the following languages was the first issue of journal Ghadar published?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The first issue ofJournal Ghadar was published in Urdu language.


Q-5)   Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
  1. Brahma Samaj : Swami Brahmanand
  2. Dev Samaj : Pandit Shiv Narayan Agnihotri
  3. Arya Samaj : Swami Dayanand Saraswati
  4. Ram Krishna : Swami Ram Krishna Mission Paramhansa
Codes:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Dev Samaj was founded by Pandit Shiv Narayan Agnihotri at Lahore in 1887. It was atheistic in belief and served the people by establishing schools and colleges.

Swami Dayanand Saraswati was the founder of the Hindu reform organization

Arya Samaj, which he established on April 7th, 1875 in Bombay, India.


Q-6)   Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Persons) List-II (Movements)
A. Baba Ram Singh 1. Satya Mahima Dharma
B. Mirza Gulam 2. Rahnumai Ahamed Mazdyasan Sabha
C. Mukund Das 3. Namdhari Movement
D. Naoroji Fardonji 4. Ahmadia Movement
Codes: A B C D

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

  • Baba Ram Singh related to Namdhari Movement.
  • Mirza Gulam Ahamed related to Ahmedia Movement.
  • Mukund Das associated to Satya Mahima Dharma.
  • Naoroji Fardonji related to Rahnumai Mazdyasan Sabha.


Q-7)   Vande Mataram the national song was a part of

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Vande Mataram the national song was a part of Durgesh Nandini.


Q-8)   The real name of which one of the following leaders of 1857 was Ram Chandra Pandurang?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The real name of Tantiya Tope the leader of 1857 was Ram Chandra Pandurang Tope. He was an Indian Maratha leader in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and one of its more renowned generals. He was a personal adherent of Nana Saheb of Bithur.


Q-9)   Arrange the following events in correct chronological order and answer the questions on the basis of the codes given below:
  1. Ilbert Bill Controversy
  2. The First Delhi Darbar
  3. The Queen’s Proclamation
  4. First Factory Act
Codes:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The Queen’s proclamation announced in 1858. The first Delhi Durbar was organised in 1877. First Factory Act passed in 1881. The Ilbert Bill had unleashed a vitriolic controversy in 1884.


Q-10)   Who among the following had led the Swadeshi Movement in Delhi?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Syed Haider Raza had led the Swadeshi Movement in Delhi.