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Indian History MCQs 74 (For UPSC PSC and other prelims exams)

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31. With reference to the Ilbert Bill controversy (1883), consider the following statements:

  1. The bill proposed allowing Indian judges to try British citizens in India.
  2. It was strongly opposed by British officials and planters.
  3. The bill was passed in its original form despite opposition.

Which of the statements given above 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: (a) 1 and 2 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The Ilbert Bill aimed to allow Indian judges to try British citizens in India. ✅
  • British officials and European planters strongly opposed it, fearing loss of racial superiority. ✅
  • Due to strong opposition, the bill was amended to retain privileges for British citizens. ❌

32. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian National Congress (INC):

  1. The INC was founded in 1885 by Allan Octavian Hume.
  2. The first session of the INC was held in Bombay and was presided over by W.C. Bonnerjee.
  3. The INC initially demanded complete independence from British rule.

Which of the statements given above 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: (a) 1 and 2 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The INC was founded in 1885 by A.O. Hume as a platform for Indian political expression. ✅
  • The first session was held in Bombay and was presided over by W.C. Bonnerjee. ✅
  • Initially, the INC demanded moderate reforms, not complete independence. ❌

33. With reference to the Ghadar Movement, consider the following statements:

  1. It was started by Indian revolutionaries in the USA and Canada.
  2. The movement aimed to overthrow British rule in India through armed rebellion.
  3. The movement was successful in organizing a large-scale uprising in Punjab.

Which of the statements given above 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: (a) 1 and 2 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The Ghadar Movement was started by Indian revolutionaries abroad, particularly in the USA and Canada. ✅
  • It aimed at organizing an armed uprising against British rule in India. ✅
  • The movement failed to gather mass support in India, leading to its suppression. ❌

34. Consider the following statements regarding the Rowlatt Act (1919):

  1. It allowed imprisonment without trial for suspected revolutionaries.
  2. It led to widespread protests, including the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
  3. The Act was repealed immediately after protests.

Which of the statements given above 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: (a) 1 and 2 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The Rowlatt Act allowed imprisonment without trial, sparking outrage. ✅
  • Protests led to events like the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. ✅
  • The Act was not immediately repealed; it remained for several years. ❌

35. With reference to the Khilafat Movement (1919-1924), consider the following statements:

  1. It aimed to protect the Ottoman Caliphate from British policies.
  2. Mahatma Gandhi supported the movement to unite Hindus and Muslims.
  3. The movement ended successfully with the restoration of the Caliphate.

Which of the statements given above 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: (a) 1 and 2 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The Khilafat Movement sought to protect the Ottoman Caliphate, which was weakened after World War I. ✅
  • Gandhi supported it as part of his strategy to unite Hindus and Muslims against British rule. ✅
  • The movement failed as Turkey itself abolished the Caliphate in 1924. ❌

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

  1. It was sent to review constitutional reforms in India.
  2. The commission had only British members, leading to protests.
  3. The INC welcomed the commission and cooperated with it.

Which of the statements given above 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: (a) 1 and 2 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The Simon Commission was sent to review India’s constitutional progress. ✅
  • It had no Indian members, leading to the famous “Simon Go Back” protests. ✅
  • The INC boycotted the commission rather than cooperating. ❌

 

37. Consider the following statements regarding the Poona Pact (1932):

  1. It was an agreement between Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar.
  2. It provided for separate electorates for the Scheduled Castes.
  3. It led to the abolition of the communal award system.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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✅ Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The Poona Pact was an agreement between Gandhi and Ambedkar on political representation for Dalits. ✅
  • It rejected separate electorates but provided reserved seats for Scheduled Castes in legislatures. ❌
  • It led to the modification (not abolition) of the Communal Award system. ✅

38. With reference to the Cripps Mission (1942), consider the following statements:

  1. It proposed Dominion Status for India after World War II.
  2. It allowed Indian states to remain independent if they chose.
  3. The INC and the Muslim League both accepted its proposals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

Tap here for Answer

✅ Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The Cripps Mission proposed Dominion Status for India after the war. ✅
  • It allowed princely states the choice to remain independent. ✅
  • Both the INC and the Muslim League rejected the proposal for different reasons. ❌

39. Consider the following statements regarding the Wavell Plan (1945):

  1. It proposed an interim government with equal representation for Hindus and Muslims.
  2. It was discussed at the Shimla Conference.
  3. The plan was accepted by both the INC and the Muslim League.

Which of the statements given above 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: (a) 1 and 2 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The Wavell Plan proposed an interim government with equal Hindu-Muslim representation. ✅
  • The plan was discussed at the Shimla Conference (1945). ✅
  • The Muslim League’s insistence on exclusive representation for Muslims led to the failure of the plan. ❌

40. With reference to the Mountbatten Plan (1947), consider the following statements:

  1. It proposed the partition of India into India and Pakistan.
  2. The plan was accepted by both the INC and the Muslim League.
  3. It led to the immediate withdrawal of British troops from India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

Tap here for Answer

✅ Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The Mountbatten Plan proposed the partition of India into two independent nations. ✅
  • It was accepted by both the INC and the Muslim League. ✅
  • The British did not withdraw immediately; the process took time, with some troops remaining post-independence. ❌

 

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