14000+ MCQs Modern History (Peasants, Tribal and Trade Union Movements)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 14/12/2025
1. Who among the following had presided over the All India Trade Union Congress held at Nagpur in 1929?
2. Consider the following statements regarding the Phadke revolt.
I. It was started in 1879. II. It was led by Daulta Ramoshi. III. The root cause of this revolt was the mortgaging of peasant’s land to the money-lenders. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
3. Where did the Rampa revolt take place against the government supported Jagirdars and New Forest Law?
4. The Gadkari uprising of 1844-45 was directed against the
5. Consider the following statement.
I. British government had set up the Maxwell-Broomfield commission to look into the matter of Bardoli peasants. II. This commission had reduced the land revenue from 30% to 6.03%. III. Mahatma Gandhi gave the title of ‘Sardar’ to Vallabhbhai Patel on the behalf of the women of Bardoli. Which of the above mentioned statement/s is/are correct?
6. Match list I (Uprisings) with list II (Related Places).
| List I (Uprisings) | List II (Related Places) |
| A. Pagal Panthi Revolt | 1. Chota Nagpur |
| B. Ahom Revolt | 2. East Bengal |
| C. Kol Uprising | 3. Western Ghats |
| D. Ramoshi Movement | 4. Assam |
7. In October, 1920, who of the following headed a group of Indians gathered at Tashkent to set up a communist party of India?
8. Which of the following is/are the prominent leaders of the Ramosi uprising?
9. What was the main region of the Ho revolt which was started in 1820-21?
11. Consider the following statements relating to the indigo revolt.
I. The indigo revolt is particularly memorable for the role played by the intelligentsia to uphold the cause of the movement. II. After the revolt, the colonial authorities set up the Indigo Commission to enquire into the grievances of the indigo cultivators.
12. What was Damin-i Koh in the Rajmahal area?
13. The elected President of the All India Kisan Sabha, which met in Vijayawada (1944) was
14. After the Santhal rising subsided, what was/were the measure/measures taken by the Colonial government?
I. The territories called ‘Santhal Paraganas’ were created. II. It became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a Non-Santhal.
15. Who led the recognised Bombay Textile Mills Labour Union, registered in 1926?
16. The Moplah of South Malabar indicates
I. poor peasants II. tenants III. traders IV. fishermen V. agricultural labourers Choose the right answer from the following codes.
17. Who was the Secretary of the first All India Kisan Sabha?
18. Match the following lists.
| List I (Uprising) | List II (Region) |
| I. Koli Risings | Western India |
| II. Revolt of Raja of Vizianagaram | Southern India |
| III. Pagal Panthis Revolt | Eastern India |
| IV. Sanyasi Revolt | Bengal |
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
19. In which of the following region did the Chuar revolt break out in the protest of enhanced land revenue?
20. Which of the following Peasant movements is not properly matched with the state in which it was launched?
21. Statement I The Kisan manifesto adopted by the All India Kisan Sabha in August 1936 contained radical demands. Statement II The All India Kisan Sabha was a part of the congress and maintained a close relationship with the provincial congress committees.
22. Which one of the following observations is not true in regard to the indigo revolt of 1859-60 in India?
23. The Akhil Bharatiya Kisan Congress was founded in
24. Which among the following was the First Trade Union Organisation of India in modern times?
25. Who led the Chuar revolt?
26. Who among the following was not a leader of the All India Kisan Sabha?
27. Where did the Tebhaga movement occur in 1946?
28. Consider the following statements about the Wahabi movement.
I. It was a well-planned movement. II. The movement advocated the preaching of pure Islam. III. During the revolt of 1857, Wahabis played a notable role in spreading anti-British sentiments. IV. The Wahabi established the Dar-ul-Islam in India. Which of the following is/are the correct statements?
29. Consider the following statements.
I. The All India Trade Union Congress was formed in 1920. II. Lokamanya Tilak, played an important role in the formation of the AITUC. III. Lala Lajpat Rai was appointed as its first President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
30. What was the main purpose of the Eka movement?
31. The indigo rebellion was about
32. With which revolt are the names of Sidhu and Kanhu associated?
33. Who started the Eka movement?
34. When was the Tana Bhagat movement started by Jatra Bhagat in Chotanagpur?
35. In which place did the Pabna revolt break out in 1873?
36. Why was Vasudev Balwant Phadke known in history?
37. Who was elected the first President of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) on 31st October, 1920?
38. Match the following (Labour/Trade Union) with their Associated Leader/Founder.
| List I (Labour/Trade Union) | List II (Associated Leader/Founder) |
| A. All India Trade Union Federation (AITUF) | 1. Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. Chennai Labour Union | 2. Lala Lajpat Rai |
| C. Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association (ATLA) | 3. N. M. Joshi |
| D. Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) | 4. B. P. Wadia |
39. ‘Neel-Darpan’ by Dinabandhu Mitra portrays the plight of
40. Which of the following were the prominent leaders of the Pabna rebellion?
41. With reference to ‘‘Santhal Hool’’ of 1855, which of the following statements is/are correct?
I. Major Baroz lost the battle with Santhals near Bhagalpur. II. Gokko was an important leader of Godda. III. Mahajan Deen Dayal Rai is also an important name in this content. IV. There was a time when Santhals enjoyed full sovereignty over the area of Ganga Valley near Muzaffarpur.
42. What was meant by ‘Kherwari Hul’?
43. Kuka movement was organised by
44. “We want to be the ryots of her majesty the queen and of her only”. This statement is associated with which of the following peasant rebellion?
45. Who among the following were the founders of the Hind Mazdoor Sabha established in 1948?
46. Who formed the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha?
47. Santhal revolt (1855-56) was led by
48. The Pagal Panthi revolt was basically the revolt of
49. Which principle was propounded by Mahatma Gandhi?
50. The All India Kisan Sabha was formed in