UPSC Prelims Previous Year’s Questions on Modern History
UPSC Prelims Previous Year’s Questions on Modern History
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1. Who among the following gave the title of ‘Raja’ to Ram Mohan Roy ?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Akbar
(c) Akbar II
(d) Jahangir
Correct Answer: (c) Akbar II
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a social reformer born in Radhanagar(Bengal Presidency) on 22 May, 1772 .
- He is popularly known as the father of Indian renaissance.
- Mughal emperor Akbar II awarded him the title ‘Raja’. He represented Akbar II in England where he pleaded for his grievances related to his pension and allowances.
- He stood against the practice of ‘Sati’. As a result of his efforts, The Abolition of Sati Act, 1829 was enacted.
- He also fought against polygamy and child marriage and advocated women education, widow remarriage and the right of inheritance for women.
2. Consider the following:
- Calcutta Unitarian Committee
- Tabernacle of New Dispensation
- Indian Reforms Association
Keshab Chandra Sen was associated with the establishment of which of the above ?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
- The Calcutta Unitarian Committee was established by Raja Ram Mohan Roy. He is popularly known as the father of Indian renaissance.
- ‘Tabernacle of New Dispensation’ was founded by Keshab Chandra Sen in 1868.
- ‘Indian Reforms Association’ was established on 29 October 1870 led by Keshab Chandra Sen. Its goal was to disseminate useful scientific information amongst the masses, improve the status of women in society and educate the laboring classes.
3. What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907 ?
(a) Introduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord Minto
(b) Lack of faith of extremists in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government
(c) Foundation of Muslim League
(d) Aurobindo Ghosh’s inability to be elected as the President of the Indian national Congress
Correct Answer: (b) Lack of faith of extremists in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government
- The Surat Split was a major event in the history of nationalist movement in India.
- The main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat was the lack of faith by extremists in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government.
4. The ‘Swadeshi’ and ‘Boycott’ adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the
(a) Agitation against the Partition of Bengal
(b) Home Rule Movement
(c) Non-Cooperation Movement
(d) Visit of the Simon Commission to India