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Indian History MCQs 13 (For UPSC PSC and other prelims exams)

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21. Consider the following statements about the Ilbert Bill (1883):

  1. It sought to allow Indian judges to try British citizens in India.
  2. The bill was strongly opposed by the British community in India.
  3. The final version of the bill passed with significant modifications.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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✅ Answer: (d) 1, 2, and 3

📖 Explanation:

  • The Ilbert Bill (1883), introduced by Lord Ripon, aimed to allow Indian judges to try British citizens (✔).
  • It faced strong opposition from the British community in India (✔).
  • The final version of the bill was modified to ensure that British offenders could demand a jury with at least 50% European members (✔).

22. Which battle marked the beginning of British rule in India?

(a) Battle of Buxar
(b) Battle of Plassey
(c) Third Battle of Panipat
(d) First Anglo-Mysore War

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✅ Answer: (b) Battle of Plassey

📖 Explanation:
The Battle of Plassey (1757), fought between Siraj-ud-Daulah and the British (under Robert Clive), marked the beginning of British political control in India.

23. Consider the following statements regarding the Simon Commission (1927):

  1. It was formed to review the Government of India Act, 1919.
  2. The commission had Indian representatives.
  3. It was boycotted by Indian political parties.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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✅ Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The Simon Commission was set up in 1927 to review the Government of India Act, 1919 (✔).
  • It had no Indian members, leading to protests (✘).
  • It was boycotted by Indian political parties, leading to the slogan “Simon Go Back” (✔).

24. Who established the Indian Home Rule League in 1916?

(a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Subhas Chandra Bose
(d) Jawaharlal Nehru

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✅ Answer: (a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

📖 Explanation:
Bal Gangadhar Tilak established the Indian Home Rule League (1916) to demand self-governance for India, alongside Annie Besant, who led a separate league.

25. Consider the following statements about the First Round Table Conference (1930):

  1. It was held in London.
  2. The Indian National Congress participated in the conference.
  3. B.R. Ambedkar attended the conference to represent Dalits.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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✅ Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The First Round Table Conference (1930) was held in London (✔).
  • The Indian National Congress boycotted it (✘).
  • B.R. Ambedkar attended as a representative of Dalits (✔).

26. Who introduced the Dual Government system in Bengal?

(a) Warren Hastings
(b) Robert Clive
(c) Lord Wellesley
(d) Lord Cornwallis

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✅ Answer: (b) Robert Clive

📖 Explanation:
Robert Clive introduced the Dual Government system (1765) in Bengal, where the British controlled revenue collection but left administration to the Nawab.

27. Consider the following statements about the Quit India Movement (1942):

  1. It was launched in response to the Cripps Mission failure.
  2. The British government immediately agreed to India’s independence.
  3. It was a leaderless movement due to mass arrests.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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✅ Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The Quit India Movement (1942) was launched due to the failure of the Cripps Mission (✔).
  • The British did not agree to India’s independence immediately (✘).
  • The movement became leaderless after mass arrests of Congress leaders (✔).

28. Who among the following led the Revolt of 1857 in Lucknow?

(a) Rani Lakshmibai
(b) Kunwar Singh
(c) Begum Hazrat Mahal
(d) Nana Saheb

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✅ Answer: (c) Begum Hazrat Mahal

📖 Explanation:
Begum Hazrat Mahal led the Revolt of 1857 in Lucknow against the British after her husband, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, was exiled.

29. Consider the following statements regarding the Cabinet Mission Plan (1946):

  1. It proposed a federal structure for India.
  2. It rejected the idea of Pakistan.
  3. It suggested the formation of a Constituent Assembly.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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✅ Answer: (d) 1, 2, and 3

📖 Explanation:

  • The Cabinet Mission Plan (1946) proposed a federal structure (✔).
  • It rejected the idea of Pakistan and recommended grouping of provinces (✔).
  • It led to the formation of the Constituent Assembly (✔).

30. Who was the first Indian to resign from the Viceroy’s Executive Council to protest the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?

(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Rabindranath Tagore
(c) Sardar Patel
(d) Sir Sankaran Nair

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✅ Answer: (d) Sir Sankaran Nair

📖 Explanation:
Sir Sankaran Nair resigned from the Viceroy’s Executive Council in protest against the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (1919), condemning British atrocities.

 

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