Quiz on Modern Indian History – GK GS Quiz for All Competitive Exams
76. Where did the so-called ‘Black Hole Tragedy’ take place ?
A. Daccan
B. Monghyr
C. Calcutta
D. Murshidabad
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Answer: Option C
Explanation : The Black Hole tragedy took place at Fort William in Calcutta in the year 1756. The Background: The Nawab of Bengal gave The East India Company certain special rights as traders in Calcutta and allowed them to build a small fort (the Company named it Fort William) and maintain a small army.
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77. Mahatma Gandhi began his political activities in India first from _______.
A. Dandi
B. Kheda
C. Sabarmati
D. Champaran
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Answer: Option D
Explanation : In 1917 on the invitation of Raj Kumar Shukla , Gandhi ji visited champaran village in Bihar, were ‘Tinkathiya’ system was prevalent. In this system farmers were forced to grow Indigo on the 3/20th part of land. Gandhiji organized Champaran Satyagraha to protest against this system.
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78. According to Dadabhai Naoroji ‘Swaraj’ means _______.
A. Complete independence
B. Self government
C. Economic independence
D. Political independence
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Answer: Option B
Explanation : Dadabhai Naoroji, known as Grand old Man of India, was a prominent leader of Indian National Congress. The demand for Swaraj was first raised by Dadabhai Naoroji in Calcutta Session of India National Congress in 1906. According to him ‘Swaraj’ means self Govemment or ‘self rule’.
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79. The Rohelas helped the Afghan invaders in 1761 in the Battle of ______.
A. Bauxar
B. Plassey
C. Arcot
D. Panipat
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Answer: Option D
Explanation : The Third Battle of Panipat took place on 14 January 1761 at Panipat, about 60 miles (97 km) north of Delhi, between a northern expeditionary force of the Maratha Empire and invading forces of the King of Afghanistan, Ahmad Shah Abdali, supported by two Indian allies—the Rohillas Najib-ud-daulah, Afghans of the Doab region and Shuja-ud-Daula-the Nawab of Awadh.
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80. The landmarks or Dalhousie’s administration did not include ______.
A. Indian Railways
B. English as the medium of instruction
C. Public works department
D. Telegraph
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Answer: Option B
Explanation : The landmarks of Dalhousie’s administration did not include English as the medium of instruction.
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