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Indian History (Modern) MCQ — Practice Questions for RAS Exam

Indian History (Modern) is a crucial component of the RAS/RPSC exam syllabus. Practice 1,616 multiple-choice questions across 52 topics with detailed explanations to strengthen your preparation.

1,616

Total Questions

52

Topics Covered

3

Difficulty Levels

Topics in Indian History (Modern)

Freedom Struggle & National Movement

863 questions

British Imperialism & Resistance

414 questions

Post-Independent Nation Building

166 questions

Cultural Heritage & Archaeology

49 questions

Religious Institutions and Indian Culture

47 questions

General Knowledge

17 questions

Indian History

10 questions

Rajasthan GK

4 questions

Azad Hind Government

2 questions

Modern India and Heritage

2 questions

First Union government of independent India

1 questions

Chronology of the Indian freedom struggle

1 questions

Independence and Nehru's midnight speech

1 questions

Freedom movement personalities

1 questions

1857 uprising in visual culture

1 questions

Swami Vivekananda and Ramakrishna Mission

1 questions

Indian National Army

1 questions

Morley-Minto reforms

1 questions

Formation of Andhra State

1 questions

Early nationalist organisations

1 questions

Lord Curzon and Partition of Bengal

1 questions

Social and religious reform movements

1 questions

Lucknow Pact of 1916

1 questions

Direct Action Day

1 questions

Social reform movements

1 questions

Women in the national movement

1 questions

Social reform legislation under British rule

1 questions

Ghadar movement press

1 questions

Depressed Classes movement

1 questions

Revolt of 1857

1 questions

National movement literature

1 questions

Partition of India

1 questions

Simon Commission

1 questions

Post-independence military history

1 questions

Integration of princely states

1 questions

Partition and Independence

1 questions

Linguistic reorganisation movements

1 questions

Artistic representations of the 1857 revolt

1 questions

Congress and princely states

1 questions

Books and authors

1 questions

Age of Consent Act, 1891

1 questions

Annexation of Awadh

1 questions

Dr B. R. Ambedkar and Dalit movements

1 questions

Portuguese in India

1 questions

Khilafat movement

1 questions

Kheda Peasant Movement

1 questions

Revolt of 1857 terminology

1 questions

Nehru's midnight speech

1 questions

Non-Aligned Movement

1 questions

Socio-religious reform movements

1 questions

Poona Pact

1 questions

Capital shift to Delhi

1 questions

Sample Questions

Try these Indian History (Modern) questions. Click "Show Answer" to reveal the explanation.

1

Who presided over the Surat Session of Congress in 1907 where the split occurred?

A Gopal Krishna Gokhale
B Rashbihari Ghosh
C Pherozeshah Mehta
D Bal Gangadhar Tilak
2

The Moplah Rebellion (1921) in Kerala was primarily a:

A Women's suffrage movement
B Workers' strike in tea plantations
C Peasant uprising by Moplah Muslims against landlords that merged with Khilafat agitation
D Student movement against British education
3

Arrange the following movements in the ascending chronological order- (A) Home Rule Movement (B) Civil Disobedience Movement (C) Khilafat Movement (D) Quit India Movement Correct is -

A C, A, B, D
B B, A, C, D
C A, B, C, D
D A, C, B, D
4

Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi fought against the British during the 1857 Revolt. Where did she die fighting?

A Gwalior
B Jhansi
C Lucknow
D Kanpur
5

Consider the following statements: 1. The Kakori Train Robbery took place on 9 August 1925 near Kakori station. 2. HRA members robbed the government treasury from the Lucknow-Saharanpur passenger train. 3. The Hindustan Republican Association was founded in 1928 by Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad. 4. After Kakori, Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqulla Khan, Rajendra Lahiri and Roshan Singh were hanged. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1, 2 and 4 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 3 and 4 only

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Indian History (Modern) MCQ questions are available for RAS preparation?
Aspirant Academy offers 1,616 Indian History (Modern) multiple-choice questions across 52 topics, designed specifically for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.
What topics are covered under Indian History (Modern)?
The Indian History (Modern) section covers 52 topics including Freedom Struggle & National Movement, British Imperialism & Resistance, Post-Independent Nation Building, Cultural Heritage & Archaeology, Religious Institutions and Indian Culture, General Knowledge, Indian History, Rajasthan GK and more. Each topic contains practice MCQs with detailed explanations.
Are the Indian History (Modern) MCQs aligned with the RAS/RPSC syllabus?
Yes, all Indian History (Modern) questions are curated to match the official RAS/RPSC exam syllabus and pattern. Questions cover the difficulty levels you can expect in the actual exam.
Are detailed explanations provided for Indian History (Modern) MCQs?
Yes, every question includes a detailed explanation of the correct answer, helping you understand the concept rather than just memorize answers.
Can I practice Indian History (Modern) MCQs in Hindi?
Yes, Aspirant Academy supports bilingual practice. You can switch between English and Hindi for Indian History (Modern) questions, options, and explanations.

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