Modern History Years — Set 6
Days & Years · आधुनिक इतिहास के वर्ष · Questions 51–60 of 80
In which year was the 'Direct Action Day' called by the Muslim League, leading to widespread riots?
Correct Answer: B. 1946
Direct Action Day took place on August 16, 1946. It was intended to demonstrate the demand for a separate Muslim state. The event triggered the Great Calcutta Killings and communal violence across various regions.
The Mountbatten Plan, which outlined the partition of India, was announced on which date?
Correct Answer: A. June 3, 1947
Lord Mountbatten announced the partition plan on June 3, 1947, also known as the June 3rd Plan. It proposed the division of British India into two sovereign states. The plan was accepted by both the Congress and the Muslim League leadership.
In which year did the French settlements in India (like Pondicherry) merge with the Indian Union?
Correct Answer: B. 1954
The de facto transfer of French territories took place in November 1954. This followed an agreement between the governments of India and France. The formal de jure transfer was completed later in 1962.
When was Goa liberated from Portuguese rule by the Indian Armed Forces?
Correct Answer: C. 1961
Goa was liberated on December 19, 1961, through 'Operation Vijay'. This ended over 450 years of Portuguese colonial presence in India. Goa, along with Daman and Diu, was integrated into the Indian Union.
In which year was the first Five-Year Plan of independent India launched?
Correct Answer: C. 1951
The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1951 and focused primarily on agricultural development. It was based on the Harrod-Domar model of economic growth. The plan aimed to achieve self-sufficiency in food production for the new nation.
The Bandung Conference, which laid the foundation for the Non-Aligned Movement, was held in?
Correct Answer: B. 1955
The conference took place in April 1955 in Bandung, Indonesia. It was attended by 29 Asian and African countries to promote economic and cultural cooperation. Jawaharlal Nehru was one of the key leaders driving this initiative.
In which year did the Sino-Indian War break out along the Himalayan border?
Correct Answer: B. 1962
The war began in October 1962 over disputed border territories in Ladakh and NEFA. It lasted for about a month before China declared a unilateral ceasefire. The conflict led to major changes in India's defense policy and international relations.
When did the first general elections in independent India take place?
Correct Answer: C. 1951-52
The first general elections were held between October 1951 and February 1952. It was a massive democratic exercise with nearly 173 million eligible voters. The Indian National Congress won a landslide victory under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru.
In which year did the Battle of Buxar occur, establishing Company dominance in North India?
Correct Answer: C. 1764
The Battle of Buxar was fought on October 22, 1764. It was a decisive victory for the British East India Company against a combined Indian force. This battle secured the Company's control over Bengal and the surrounding regions.
When was the Subsidiary Alliance system introduced by Lord Wellesley in India?
Correct Answer: B. 1798
The Subsidiary Alliance system was introduced in 1798. It was a strategic tool used by the British to expand their empire by bringing Indian rulers under their protection. The Nizam of Hyderabad was the first to accept this alliance.