Test: Sources of Modern Indian History - UPSC MCQ

Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Maurya Empire in ancient India. He established the empire in 322 BCE after overthrowing the Nanda dynasty.

The Battle of Plassey took place on June 23, 1757, and it resulted in the victory of the British East India Company over Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal. This battle marked the beginning of British rule in India.

The Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the First War of Independence, started in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The rebellion spread to other parts of India and posed a significant challenge to British rule.

Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal in 1793. The system aimed to stabilize revenue collection by fixing the land revenue demand permanently.

The Indian National Congress (INC) was founded in 1885 in Bombay (now Mumbai). It was one of the most prominent political organizations in the Indian independence movement.

The Partition of Bengal was carried out in 1905 by Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India. The partition divided Bengal into two separate entities, Bengal and Eastern Bengal and Assam.

Dadabhai Naoroji, a prominent Indian nationalist, is known as the "Grand Old Man of India." He was one of the early leaders of the Indian National Congress and advocated for Indian self-rule.

Mahatma Gandhi led the Dandi March, also known as the Salt March, in 1930. The march was a nonviolent protest against the British salt monopoly and became a significant event in the civil disobedience movement.

The Simon Commission was appointed in 1927 to review and recommend constitutional reforms for India, particularly in the context of Indian political representation.

The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Movement, was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942 during World War II. The movement aimed to demand immediate independence from British rule and witnessed mass civil disobedience and nonviolent protests.

Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India. He served as the President from 1950 to 1962 and played a crucial role in the formation and early years of the Republic of India.

The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 resulted in the creation of Bangladesh. The war led to the independence of East Pakistan, which later became the independent nation of Bangladesh.

Andhra Pradesh was the first Indian state to be formed on the basis of language. It was carved out of the Madras Presidency in 1953 to create a separate state for Telugu-speaking people.

Vallabhbhai Patel, also known as Sardar Patel, is known as the "Iron Man of India." He played a significant role in the integration of princely states into the Union of India after independence.

The slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan" was coined by Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second Prime Minister of India. The slogan aimed to honor the soldiers and farmers of India.

Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal, is known as the "City of Joy." The title is derived from the novel "City of Joy" by Dominique Lapierre, which depicts the city's resilience and vibrancy.

DNA analysis is a modern scientific technique and not a traditional source of historical information.

The Rock Edicts of Ashoka, the Mauryan emperor, are written in the Brahmi script.

The Ain-i-Akbari was written by Abul Fazl, a courtier and historian during the reign of Akbar.

The discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization was made in the 1920s by archaeologists such as Sir John Marshall.