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Important Questions on Modern History

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IAS (PRE) General Studies Paper 1>Chapter 4 - Modern History>Exercise 1>Q 13

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List I

 A. Governor General of Presidency of Fort William in Bengal (Under Regulating Act, 1773)

 B. Governor General of India (Under Charter Act,1833)

 C. Governor General and Viceroy of India (Under Indian Councils Act, 1858)

 D. Governor General and Crown Representative (Under Government of India Act, 1935)

List II

1. Archibald Percival Wavell, Viscount and Earl Wavell

2. James Andrew Broun-Ramsay, Earl and Marques of Dalhousie

3. Charles Cornwallis 2nd Earl and First Marquess of Cornwallis

4. Gibert John Elliot -Murray-Kynynmond, Earl of Minto

5. Louis Mountbatten, Earl Mountbatten of Burna
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IAS (PRE) General Studies Paper 1>Chapter 4 - Modern History>Exercise 1>Q 15

Assertion(A): British sovereignty continued to exist in free India.
Reason(R): The British sovereign appointed the last Governor-General of Free India.
In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

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IAS (PRE) General Studies Paper 1>Chapter 4 - Modern History>Exercise 1>Q 16
His principal forte was social and religious reform. He relied upon legislation to do away with social ills and worked unceasingly for the eradication of child marriage, the purdah system. To encourage consideration of social problems on a national scale, he inaugurated the Indian National Social Conference, which for many years met for its annual sessions alongside the Indian National Congress.The reference in this passage is to:
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IAS (PRE) General Studies Paper 1>Chapter 4 - Modern History>Exercise 1>Q 19
The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crime Act (1919) was popularly known as the:
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IAS (PRE) General Studies Paper 1>Chapter 4 - Modern History>Exercise 1>Q 20

The following advertisement:- The marvel of the century, the wonder of the world living photographic pictures in life-sized reproductions by messers Lumiere brothers cinematography, a few exhibitions will be given at Watson's hotel tonight appeared in the Times of India dated 7th August _____.

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IAS (PRE) General Studies Paper 1>Chapter 4 - Modern History>Exercise 1>Q 21
Who among the following was the first European to initiate the policy of taking part in the quarrels of Indian princes to acquire territories?
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IAS (PRE) General Studies Paper 1>Chapter 4 - Modern History>Exercise 1>Q 22

The meeting of Indian and British political leaders during 1930-32 in London has often been referred to as the first second and third round table conferences. It would be incorrect to refer to them as such because:

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IAS (PRE) General Studies Paper 1>Chapter 4 - Modern History>Exercise 1>Q 23

Who among the following was a prominent leader of the Congress Socialist Party?