Practice Quiz set 5 - indian history mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   In which session of the Indian National Congress, Vande Mataram was first sung?

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Explanation:

In 1896 in the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress, Vande Mataram was first sung.

Q-2)   In which of the following years, the Vernacular Press Act was Passed?

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Explanation:

In 1878, the Vernacular Press Act was passed. This Act empowered a magistrate to secure an undertaking from the editor, publisher and printer of a vernacular newspaper that nothing would be published against the English Government.

Q-3)   Consider the following statements in regard to the Home Rule Movement in India:
  1. The movement was launched by the Indian National Congress.
  2. The moderate nationalists joined the movement on a large scale.
  3. Though the movement got much more success in 1917, however, it dissolved in 1918.
  4. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Explanation:

The moderate nationalists joined the Home Rule movement on a large scale. It got much more success in 1917, however, it dissolved in 1918.

Q-4)   Who wasthe founder ofAll India Muslim League?

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Explanation:

Nawab Salimullah Khan was the founder of All India Muslim League. Nawab Salimullah of Dacca proposed the setting up of an organisation to look after the Muslim interests. The proposal was accepted. The All-India Muslim League was finally set up on December 30, 1906. Like the Indian National Congress, they conducted annual sessions and put their demands to the British government.

Q-5)   Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:  
List-I List-II
A. Laxmi Bai 1. Deported to Rangoon
B. Tatya Tope 2. Fled to Nepal
C. Nana Saheb 3. Captured and executed
D. Bahadur Shah 4. Killed in battle
Codes: A B C D

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Explanation:

  1. Laxmi Bai was killed in the battle.
  2. Tatya Tope was captured and executed.
  3. Nana Saheb fled to Nepal.
  4. Bahadur Shah was deported to Rangoon.

Q-6)   Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:  
List-I List-II
A. Theosophical Society 1. Blavatsky
B. Satya Shodhak Samaj 2. Jyoti Rao Phule
C. Sewa Samiti 3. Hridaynath Kunjnu
D. Sharda Sadan 4. Rama Bai
Codes: A B C D

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Explanation:

  1. Theosophical Society was founded by Blavatsky. The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, in November 1875 by Helena
  2. Blavatsky, Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others. Satya Shodhak Samaj was founded by Jyotirao Phule.
  3. Jotirao formed 'Satya Shodhak Samaj' (Society of Seekers of Truth) with himself as to its first president and treasurer. The main objectives of the organization were to liberate the Shudras to prevent their 'exploitation by the upper caste like Brahmans. Seva Samiti was founded by Pandit Hridayanath Kunzru. Sharda Sadan was founded by Ramabai.
  4. Ramabai started Sharda Sadan, which also provided housing, education, vocational training, and medical services for many needy groups including widows, orphans, and the blind.

Q-7)   Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:  
List-I (Person) List-II (Journal)
A. Shyamji Krishna 1. Bande Mataram Verma
B. Madam Bhikaji 2. Indian Sociologist Cama
C. Annie Basant 3. The Talwar
D. Aurobindo Ghosh 4. Commonweal
Codes: A B C D

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Explanation:

  • Shyamji Krishna Verma was associated with the Journal ‘Indian Sociologist’.
  • Madam Bhikaji Cama was related to the ‘Talwar Journal’.
  • Annie Besant published the journal ‘Commonweal’.
  • Aurobindo Ghosh associated with ‘Vande Mataram'.

Q-8)   Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:  
List-I (Congress session) List-II (Place)
A. First session 1. Madras
B. Second session 2. Allahabad
C. Third session 3. Bombay
D. Fourth session 4. Calcutta
Codes: A B C D

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Explanation:

  1. First session of Congress was held in Bombay in 1885.
  2. Second session of Congress was held in Calcutta in 1886.
  3. Third session of Congress was held in Madras in 1887.
  4. The Fourth session was held in Allahabad in 1888.

Q-9)   Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:  
List-I List-II
A. James Outrum 1. Delhi
B. John Nicholson 2. Lucknow
C. Collin Campbell 3. Jhansi
D. Heurose 4. Kanpur
Codes: A B C D

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Explanation:

  • James Outrum resisted the revolt in Lucknow.
  • John Nicholson resisted in Delhi.
  • Collin Campbell resisted in Jhansi and
  • Heurose resisted the revolt in Kanpur.

Q-10)   Match the list of the Editors with that of the Papers / Magazines, they were editing.  
List-I (Editors) List-II (Papers/Magazines)
A. S. A. Dange 1. Navayug
B. Muzaffar Ahmad 2. Inqilab
C. Ghulam Hussain 3. Labour Kissan Gazette
D. M. Singarvelu 4. The Socialist
Codes: A B C D

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Explanation: