WBCS Preliminary MCQ on Modern Indian History P23

177. The Santhal Revolt took place in the year
(A) 1871
(B) 1857
(C) 1855
(D) 1859.

Correct Answer: [C] 1855.

178. The Simon Commission was appointed for
(A) Jail Code Reforms
(B) Educational Reforms
(C) Indian Constitutional Reforms
(D) Administrative Reforms.

Correct Answer: [C] Indian Constitutional Reforms.

179. The system of open competitions through examination for-entering civil services was introduced in
(A) 1858
(B) 1833
(C) 1813
(D) 1853.

Correct Answer: [D] 1853.

180. When did British Labour party resolve in favor of Home rule for India?
(A) 1929
(B) 1919
(C) 1916
(D) 1927.

Correct Answer: [C] 1916.

181. When did Lord Dalhousie annex Awadh?
(A) 1856 AD
(B) 1857 AD
(C) 1848 AD
(D) 1853 AD.

Correct Answer: [A] 1856 AD.

182. When did the Royal Indian Navy Revolt in Bombay take place?
(A) 1946
(B) 1944
(C) 1942
(D) 1945.

Correct Answer: [A] 1946.

183. When was the Congress socialist party formed?
(A) 1939
(B) 1934
(C) 1922
(D) 1936.

Correct Answer: [B] 1934.

184. When was the corridor war in Writers Building Calcutta was fought?
(A) 1916
(B) 1930
(C) 1921
(D) 1908.

Correct Answer: [B] 1930.

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