Modern Indian History and Freedom Movement PYQs
Concept revision + 10 clickable questions + detailed explanations
This lesson converts recurring previous-paper concepts into an exam-ready revision set. Question wording is independently rewritten for clarity; explanations are original; and official APPSC, UPSC, SSC and RRB repositories are linked for verification.
Topic Focus
1857, national movement, Gandhian struggles and major constitutional-era events.
Rapid Answer Map
| No. | Question focus | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Revolt of 1857 began at: | Meerut |
| 2 | The Indian National Congress was founded in: | 1885 |
| 3 | The partition of Bengal was announced in: | 1905 |
| 4 | The All-India Muslim League was founded in: | 1906 at Dacca |
| 5 | The Home Rule movements in India are associated mainly with: | Annie Besant and Bal Gangadhar Tilak |
| 6 | Gandhi’s first major satyagraha in India was at: | Champaran |
| 7 | The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred in: | 1919 |
| 8 | The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in: | 1920 |
| 9 | The Salt March to Dandi marked the beginning of: | Civil Disobedience Movement |
| 10 | The Quit India Movement was launched in: | 1942 |
10 Clickable MCQs
The Revolt of 1857 began at:
The military uprising began at Meerut on 10 May 1857 and spread to Delhi and other centres.
The Indian National Congress was founded in:
The INC was founded in 1885, with A. O. Hume playing an important organisational role.
The partition of Bengal was announced in:
Lord Curzon partitioned Bengal in 1905, stimulating the Swadeshi movement.
The All-India Muslim League was founded in:
The Muslim League was founded at Dacca in 1906.
The Home Rule movements in India are associated mainly with:
Tilak and Annie Besant led parallel Home Rule Leagues in 1916.
Gandhi’s first major satyagraha in India was at:
Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 addressed grievances of indigo cultivators.
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred in:
The massacre occurred at Amritsar on 13 April 1919.
The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in:
The movement began in 1920 in the background of Punjab wrongs and the Khilafat issue.
The Salt March to Dandi marked the beginning of:
Gandhi’s 1930 Salt March launched mass civil disobedience against colonial laws.
The Quit India Movement was launched in:
The Congress launched Quit India in August 1942 with the call “Do or Die”.
Common Exam Traps
Quick Revision Checklist
- 1. Meerut — The revolt had varied regional leadership.
- 2. 1885 — Its first session was held in Bombay.
- 3. 1905 — The partition was annulled in 1911.
- 4. 1906 at Dacca — The Lucknow Pact came later in 1916.
- 5. Annie Besant and Bal Gangadhar Tilak — They demanded self-government within the Empire.
- 6. Champaran — Kheda and Ahmedabad followed in 1918.
- 7. 1919 — General Dyer ordered troops to fire on the gathering.
- 8. 1920 — Gandhi withdrew it after Chauri Chaura in 1922.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these questions copied from coaching websites?
No. Questions are independently rewritten from recurring concepts in official paper repositories and standard sources.
Why is an exact exam year not shown beside every question?
An exam and year are shown only when the source can be checked reliably. This prevents incorrect PYQ attribution.
How should I use this page?
Attempt all questions once, study explanations, revise the answer map, and reattempt after two days.
Official Paper Sources
- APPSC – Question papers and final keys
- APPSC – Question papers of various notifications
- UPSC – Previous question papers
- SSC – Official portal and previous papers
- RRB – Official question/response notices
Source policy: Official repositories establish the tested concepts. Explanations and practice presentation here are original.
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