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Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese?
Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese?
With reference to Indian history, Alexander Rea, A.H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess, and Walter Elliot were associated with:
With reference to Indian history, Alexander Rea, A.H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess, and Walter Elliot were associated with:
By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India?
By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India?
Consider the following statements: 1. 7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day. 2. It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same day. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements: 1. 7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day. 2. It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same day. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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In the Government of India Act 1919, which of the following were treated as 'Reserved' subjects?
In the Government of India Act 1919, which of the following were treated as 'Reserved' subjects?
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Consider the following freedom fighters: 1. Barindra Kumar Ghosh 2. Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee 3. Rash Behari Bose. Who of the above was/were actively associated with the Ghadar Party?
Consider the following freedom fighters: 1. Barindra Kumar Ghosh 2. Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee 3. Rash Behari Bose. Who of the above was/were actively associated with the Ghadar Party?
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With reference to the proposals of the Cripps Mission, consider the following statements: 1. The Constituent Assembly would have members nominated by the Provincial Assemblies as well as the Princely States. 2. Any Province that is not prepared to accept the new Constitution would have the right to sign a separate agreement with Britain regarding its future status. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the proposals of the Cripps Mission, consider the following statements: 1. The Constituent Assembly would have members nominated by the Provincial Assemblies as well as the Princely States. 2. Any Province that is not prepared to accept the new Constitution would have the right to sign a separate agreement with Britain regarding its future status. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The Dutch established their factories/warehouses on the east coast on lands granted to them by Gajapati rulers. 2. Alfonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate. 3. The English East India Company established a factory at Madras on a plot of land leased from a representative of the Vijayanagara Empire. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The Dutch established their factories/warehouses on the east coast on lands granted to them by Gajapati rulers. 2. Alfonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate. 3. The English East India Company established a factory at Madras on a plot of land leased from a representative of the Vijayanagara Empire. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all the women above the age of 21. 2. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in the legislature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements: 1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all the women above the age of 21. 2. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in the legislature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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With reference to 8th August 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?
With reference to 8th August 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?
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Who among the following is associated with ‘Songs from Prison’, a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?
Who among the following is associated with ‘Songs from Prison’, a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?
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Who among the following was associated as Secretary with Hindu Female School which later came to be known as Bethune Female School?
Who among the following was associated as Secretary with Hindu Female School which later came to be known as Bethune Female School?
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In the context of Colonial India, Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal, and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon are remembered as:
In the context of Colonial India, Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal, and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon are remembered as:
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Study Notes
UPSC Prelims Modern History Questions (PYQs)
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2023
- Bahadur Shah, ruler of medieval Gujarat, surrendered Diu to the Portuguese.
- Alexander Rea, A.H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess, and Walter Elliot were involved in archaeological excavations in India.
- The Charter Act of 1833 designated the Governor General of Bengal as the Governor General of India.
- 7th August is celebrated as National Handloom Day, in commemoration of the launch of the Swadeshi Movement on the same day in 1905.
2022
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Government of India Act 1919
- The Act divided provincial government functions into "Reserved" and "Transferred" subjects.
- "Reserved" subjects included Administration of Justice, Land Revenue, and Police.
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Ghadar Party
- Rash Behari Bose was actively associated with the Ghadar Party.
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Cripps Mission
- The Cripps Mission proposed that any province unwilling to accept the new constitution could sign a separate agreement with Britain.
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East India Companies
- The Dutch established factories on the east coast of India on land granted by Gajapati rulers.
- Alfonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate.
- The English East India Company established a factory in Madras on land leased from a representative of the Vijayanagara empire.
2021
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Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms and Government of India Act 1935
- The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms did not recommend granting voting rights to all women above 21.
- The Government of India Act 1935 provided reserved seats for women in the legislature.
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Quit India Movement
- The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the All India Congress Committee (AICC) on 8th August 1942.
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Songs from Prison
- Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi wrote "Songs from Prison," a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English.
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Bethune Female School
- Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was associated as Secretary with the Hindu Female School, which later became known as the Bethune Female School.
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Indian National Army (INA)
- Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal, and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon were officers in the Indian National Army.
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Test your knowledge of Modern History as it relates to the UPSC Prelims exams from 2022 and 2023. This quiz covers significant events, acts, and figures in Indian history, including the Charter Act of 1833 and the contribution of the Ghadar Party. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand these important topics!
