Modern History MCQs – 1 (Arrival of Europeans in India)
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Organizations before Indian National Congress MCQs with answers and explanations for all examinations.
1. ‘Landholders’ Society’ was founded by who among the following ?
(a) Dwarkanath Tagore
(b) RajaramMohan Roy
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) Dadabhai Noroji
Correct Answer – (a) Dwarka Nath Tagore
2. Consider the following statements about Indian National Association:
1. It was founded by A O Hume.
2. The association opposed the lowering of the age limit for civil service examinations.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) None of the above
Correct Answer – (b) 2 only
3. Consider the following statements about East India Association:
1. It was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji.
2. It was established in London.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) None of the above
Correct Answer – (c) Both 1 & 2
4. Consider the following statements about Poona Sarvajanik Sabha:
1. It was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji.
2. Its objective was to act as an intermediary between the government and the Indians.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) None of the above
Correct Answer – (a) 1 only
5. Who among the following introduced the famous Ilbert Bill ?
(a) Lord Ripon
(b) Lord Lyton
(c) Lord Canning
(d) Lord Hastings
Correct Answer – (a) Lord Ripon
6. Consider the following statements about Bombay Presidency Association :
1. It was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji.
2. It was founded in response to Lytton’s reactionary policies.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) None of the above
Correct Answer – (b) 2 only
7. Consider the following statements about Madras Mahajan Sabha :
1. It was founded by P Ananda Charlu.
2. It was formed in 1884.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) None of the above
Correct Answer – (c) Both 1 & 2
8. Which one of the following Indian leaders was dismissed by the British from the Indian Civil Service ?
(a) Satyendranath Tagore
(b) Surendranath Banerji
(c) R.C. Dutt
(d) Subhash Chandra Bose
Correct Answer – (b) Surendra Nath Banerji
9. Arrange the following organization on the basis of their year of formation :
1. Bombay Association
2. Indian Association
3. Madras Mahajan Sabha
4. Indian League
Select the correct sequence using the codes below :
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4
(c) 3, 4, 2, 1
(b) 2, 3, 1, 4
(d) 1, 4, 3, 2
Correct Answer – (d) 1, 4, 3, 2
10. Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress ?
(a) Womesh Chandra Banerjee
(b) A O Hume
(c) George Yule
(d) Dadabhai Noroji
Correct Answer – (a) Womesh Chandra Banerjee
11. Who was the first European President of the Indian National Congress ?
(a) Womesh Chandra Banerjee
(b) A O Hume
(c) George Yule
(d) Sir William Wedderburn
Correct Answer – (c) George Yule
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