Indian History MCQs 75 (For UPSC PSC and other prelims exams)

41. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Independence Act (1947):

1. It granted independence to India and Pakistan on 15 August 1947.
2. It abolished the office of the Viceroy.
3. The princely states were given the option to remain independent.

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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42. With reference to the integration of princely states, consider the following statements:

1. Sardar Patel played a key role in merging princely states into India.
2. Hyderabad and Junagadh were annexed using military force.
3. Jammu and Kashmir acceded to India through an instrument of accession.

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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43. Consider the following statements regarding the Constitution of India:

1. It was drafted by the Constituent Assembly of India.
2. It was adopted on 26 November 1949.
3. It came into effect on 15 August 1950.

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

 

44. Consider the following statements regarding the First War of Indian Independence (1857):

1. The revolt started in Meerut and soon spread to other parts of India.
2. Bahadur Shah II was declared the symbolic leader of the rebellion.
3. The rebellion successfully ended British rule in 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

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45. With reference to the Ryotwari System, consider the following statements:

1. It was introduced by the British in Madras and Bombay presidencies.
2. Under this system, the revenue was collected directly from the cultivators.
3. The system provided long-term ownership of land to the peasants.

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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46. Consider the following statements regarding the Wood’s Despatch (1854):

1. It was the first comprehensive policy for education in India.
2. It recommended the establishment of universities in Bombay, Madras, and Calcutta.
3. It promoted education in the vernacular languages over English.

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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47. With reference to the Indian Councils Act of 1892, consider the following statements:

1. It introduced the principle of representation for Indians in legislative councils.
2. It allowed the direct election of Indian members.
3. The act was a result of demands made by the Indian National Congress.

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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48. Consider the following statements regarding the Partition of Bengal (1905):

1. It was carried out by Lord Curzon for administrative efficiency.
2. It led to the Swadeshi and Boycott Movements.
3. The partition was made permanent in 1911.

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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49. With reference to the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (1919), consider the following statements:

1. It introduced the system of dyarchy in provincial governments.
2. It provided for the direct election of Indians to legislative councils.
3. It granted complete independence to 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

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50. Consider the following statements regarding the Salt March (1930):

1. It was part of the Civil Disobedience Movement.
2. Gandhi led the march from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi.
3. The movement ended with the signing of the Poona Pact.

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