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Indian History MCQs 83 (For UPSC PSC and other prelims exams)

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21. With reference to the Round Table Conferences (1930-1932), consider the following statements:

  1. The first conference was attended by the INC and all major Indian leaders.
  2. The second conference saw Mahatma Gandhi as the sole representative of INC.
  3. The third conference led to the adoption of the Government of India Act, 1935.

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: (b) 2 and 3 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The INC boycotted the first Round Table Conference. ❌
  • Gandhi attended the second Round Table Conference as the sole INC representative. ✅
  • The third conference contributed to the passage of the Government of India Act, 1935. ✅

22. Consider the following statements regarding the Quit India Movement (1942):

  1. It was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in response to the failure of the Cripps Mission.
  2. The movement was completely non-violent throughout its course.
  3. The British responded by arresting almost all major INC leaders.

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: (c) 1 and 3 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The Quit India Movement was launched in August 1942 after the failure of the Cripps Mission. ✅
  • While Gandhi advocated non-violence, the movement saw violent protests in some places. ❌
  • The British preemptively arrested most INC leaders, attempting to suppress the movement quickly. ✅

23. With reference to the Indian National Army (INA), consider the following statements:

  1. It was formed by Subhas Chandra Bose with Japanese support.
  2. The INA’s motto was “Jai Hind”.
  3. The INA successfully liberated large parts of Indian territory from British control.

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 INA was formed under the leadership of Subhas Chandra Bose with the aid of Japan during World War II. ✅
  • “Jai Hind” was adopted as the INA’s war cry. ✅
  • The INA did capture some territory, including parts of Manipur and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, but could not hold them due to Japanese defeat. ❌

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

  1. It proposed a three-tier federal structure for India.
  2. It rejected the idea of partitioning India.
  3. The INC and the Muslim League both initially 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

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✅ Answer: (d) 1, 2, and 3

📖 Explanation:

  • The Cabinet Mission Plan proposed a three-tier federation with provinces, groups, and a central authority. ✅
  • It aimed to keep India united and rejected immediate partition. ✅
  • Both the INC and Muslim League initially accepted it but later disagreed on its implementation. ✅

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

  1. It proposed the partition of India into two independent nations.
  2. It allowed princely states the option to remain independent.
  3. It set August 15, 1947, as the date for Indian independence.

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: (c) 1 and 3 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The Mountbatten Plan led to the partition of India into India and Pakistan. ✅
  • It did not grant princely states the option to remain independent; they had to join either India or Pakistan. ❌
  • It set August 15, 1947, as the date for India’s independence. ✅

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

  1. It granted full independence to India and Pakistan.
  2. It abolished the British Viceroy’s authority in India.
  3. It allowed the princely states 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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✅ Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The Indian Independence Act granted full independence to India and Pakistan. ✅
  • It abolished the position of the Viceroy, replacing it with Governors-General for India and Pakistan. ✅
  • Princely states were given the option to join either India or Pakistan, not to remain independent. ❌

27. With reference to the first general elections in India (1951-52), consider the following statements:

  1. The elections were conducted based on universal adult franchise.
  2. The INC secured a majority in the elections.
  3. The elections were held under the Government of India Act, 1935.

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 elections were based on universal adult franchise. ✅
  • The INC won a majority in the elections. ✅
  • The elections were held under the Indian Constitution, not the Government of India Act, 1935. ❌

28. Consider the following statements regarding the States Reorganization Act (1956):

  1. It reorganized Indian states based on linguistic lines.
  2. It resulted in the creation of 14 states and 6 union territories.
  3. It led to the abolition of all princely states.

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 Act reorganized states along linguistic lines. ✅
  • It created 14 states and 6 union territories. ✅
  • Princely states had already been integrated before 1956. ❌

29. Consider the following statements regarding the Green Revolution in India:

  1. It introduced high-yield variety (HYV) seeds.
  2. It was implemented primarily in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
  3. It made India a net exporter of food grains immediately after its implementation.

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 Green Revolution introduced HYV seeds, increasing food production. ✅
  • It was implemented mainly in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. ✅
  • India became self-sufficient in food production but did not immediately become a net exporter. ❌

30. With reference to the Economic Liberalization of 1991, consider the following statements:

  1. It was introduced by the P.V. Narasimha Rao government.
  2. The reforms focused on privatization, liberalization, and globalization.
  3. It removed all restrictions on foreign investment 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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✅ Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

📖 Explanation:

  • Economic liberalization was initiated by the Narasimha Rao government in 1991. ✅
  • The reforms focused on liberalization, privatization, and globalization (LPG model). ✅
  • Foreign investment restrictions were eased but not entirely removed. ❌

 

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