Modern History MCQs – 1 (Arrival of Europeans in India)
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Most important multiple choice questions from the chapter – Arrival of Europeans in India MCQs.
Modern History MCQs – 7 (Organizations before Indian National Congress)
Organizations before Indian National Congress MCQs with answers and explanations for all examinations.
Chapterwise MCQs
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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
- The first political organization to be started by Indians was the Landholders Society.
- It was started with the narrow aim of safeguarding the interests of landlords.
- They used only legal machinery to raise their demands.
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
- The Indian National Association also known as Indian Association was founded in 1876 by Surendranath Banerjee and Ananda Mohan Bose.
- It held its first annual conference in Calcutta.
- It merged with the Indian National Congress in 1885.
- Main objectives:
- To establish a powerful public opinion on political issues
- To bring Indians together on common political issues.
- It advocated for concurrent civil service examinations in both England and India.
- Opposed the lowering of the age limit for civil service examinations in 1877.
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
- East India Association was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in London.
- Its first president was Lord Lyveden.
- It provided a platform for discussing matters and ideas about India.
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
- Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was founded by Mahadev Govind Ranade, G.V. Joshi and S.H. Chiplonkar in 1870 in Pune.
- Its objective was to act as an intermediary between the government and the Indians.
- It also worked for famine relief in the Deccan area.
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
- The famous Ilbert Bill was introduced by Lord Ripon in 1883.
- It granted power to Indian district magistrates to try European criminals in their court.
- It was an attempt to abolish the racial prejudice from the Indian Penal Code.
- However, due to intense opposition in Britain as well as India by the British residents, the Government had to soon amend the provisions of the bill.
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
- Bombay Presidency Association was founded by Pherozshah Mehta, K.T Telang, and Badruddin Tyabji in 1885.
- It was founded in response to Lytton’s reactionary policies and following the controversy over the Ilbert Bill.
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
- Madras Mahajan Sabha was a pre-congress political organization founded by M Veeraraghavachariar, G Subramania Iyer, and P Ananda Charlu in the Madras Presidency.
- It was founded in May 1884.
- Main Proposals:
- Tax reduction
- Concurrent Civil Service exams in England and India
- Cuts in military spending by government
- Fundamental rights for citizens
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
- Surendra Nath Banerjee was selected for the Indian civil services exam in 1809, however he was disqualified by the British on the technical grounds.
- He was the founding member of ‘Indian Association’ and ‘Indian National Conference.’
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
- Bombay Association → Founded by Dada Bhai Naroji in August, 1852, It was the first political organization in the Bombay presidency.
- Indian League → Founded by Shishir Kumar Ghosh in September, 1875
- Indian Association → Founded by Surendra Nath Banerjee and Anand Mohan Bose in July, 1876
- Madras Mahajan Sabha → Founded by G. Subramaniam, P. Anand Charlu and V. Raghava Chari in May, 1884
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
- The Indian National Congress (INC) was established in 1885 and it grew to become one of the most prominent political parties in pre-independence India.
- On 28 December 1885, the first session of the Indian National Congress (INC) was held at Bombay.
- Womesh Chandra Banerjee was chosen as the first president of INC.
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
- George Yule was the first European president of INC. In the year 1888, he served as the president in the Allahabad session of INC.
- It is to be noted that Sir William Wedderburn was also a European who twice served as President of the Indian National Congress.
- He presided over the fourth congress in 1889 and over the twenty-fifth session in 1910.
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