MCQs of Modern Indian History

Here Some Important MCQs of Modern Indian History

Question No. 1. What was the primary reason for the boycott of the Simon Commission in 1927 ?

A. It recommended the constitution of Dyarchy.

B. It was appointed two years ahead of schedule

C. It consisted only of British members with no Indians

D.It suggested the establishment of a Federation

Answer: It consisted only British with no Indians.

Details: The Simon Commission was a seven- member Statutory commission sent to study constitutional Reforms . It was boycotted by all Indian political Parties, including the Congress and the Muslim League , because it was an ” white -Commission”- every single member was British and there was no Indian Representation.

Question No. Which Act of the first time designated the Governor of Bengal as the ‘ Governor -General of Bengal?

A.Pitts India Act of 1784

B. Charter Act of 1833

C. Regulating Act of 1773

D. Amending Act of 1781

Answer: Regulating Act of 1773

Detail: The Regulating Act of 1773 was the first major step by the British government to regulate the East India Company . It created office of the Governor -General of Bengal and Lord Warrren Hasting became the first person to hold this title. This Act also made the Governors of Bombay and Madras subordinate to the Governor-General of lying the foundation of Central administration in India.

Question No. 3. Which act of ended the East India Company’s trade Monopoly in India except for trade in tea and trade with China?

A.Charter Act. of 1793

B. Charter Act of 1813

C. Charter Act of 1833

D. Charter Act of 1853

Answer Charter Act of 1813

Details : The Charter Act of 1813 abolished the Company’s trade Monopoly in India ,opening Indian trade to all British merchants.

However, the Company retained its Executive right to trade in tea and trade with China.