Modern History Previous Year Questions 2026 | CG PCS

Modern History - MOST IMPORTANT CG PCS Previous Year Questions

Practice real questions from previous year exams of CG PCS.

📘 Indian National Movement - II (1918-1929)📚 The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22)
Q1
Who among the following established anti-non-co-operation movement assembly?
🎯 CG PCS (Pre) 2019
📘 Indian Personalities involved in Indian Freedom Struggle📚 Personalities involved in Indian Freedom Struggle
Q2
Match the following revolutionaries (List I) on the basis of the end of their lives (List II). List I A. Jatin Das B. Chandrashekhar Azad C. Bhagat Singh D. Kalpana Datt List II 1. During life imprisonment 2. Hunger strike 3. During Encounter 4. Hanged
🎯 CG PCS (Pre) Ist G.S., 2013
📘 Revolutionary Nationalism📚 Revolutionary activities inside India
Q3
Which of the following statement is true about the active revolutionary movement in India during the years of World War?
🎯 CG PCS (Pre) G.S. 2017
📘 Indian National Movement - II (1918-1929)📚 Bardoli Satyagraha (1928)
Q4
In which movement did Mahatma Gandhi give the title of ‘Sardar' to Vallabhbhai Patel for his great organizational skills?
🎯 CG PCS (Pre) G.S. 2010-11
📘 Indian National Movement - II (1918-1929)📚 Nehru Report (1928)
Q5
Who of the following was the President of 'All Parties Conference' held in February 1928?
🎯 CG PCS (Pre) G.S. 2017
📘 Events related to Mahatma Gandhi📚 Events related to Gandhi after coming to India
Q6
Matching the following in correct pairs (in the context of Gandhiji): List-I: a. Gandhiji taken to Yerwada prison b. He undertook fast unto death c. He was confronted with black flags on way to Karachi d. He called the defeat more mine than theirs List-II: 1. For endorsing Delhi Pact 2. The Civil Disobedience movement 3. Congress crisis of 1939 4. Against Communal Award
🎯 CG PCS (Pre) Ist G.S., 2013
📘 Indian National Movement - III (1930-1947)📚 Poona Pact- 1932
Q7
In August 1932, British Prime Minister announced the scheme for representation of depressed classes. This was called Communal Award. Gandhiji started fast unto death in opposition to this scheme in which jail?
🎯 CG PCS (Pre) 2022
📘 Revolutionary Nationalism📚 Revolutionary activities inside India
Q8
Who had presided over the inaugural session of the 'All India Trade Union Congress' held in 1920?
🎯 CG PCS (Pre) 2020
📘 Indian National Movement - III (1930-1947)📚 Indian Provincial Elections - 1937
Q9
In the first cabinet of the legislative council of the Central Provinces and Berar, after the elections of 1937, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla was on which position.
🎯 CG PCS (Pre) 2023
📘 Subhash Chandra Bose📚 Events related to Subhash Chandra Bose
Q10
When was the Tripuri Session of the Indian National Congress held in which Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was elected the President of the Congress?
🎯 CG PCS (Pre) 2020
📘 Subhash Chandra Bose📚 Events related to Subhash Chandra Bose
Q11
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose became the President of Indian National Congress by defeating which leader?
🎯 CG PCS (Pre) Ist G.S., 2013
📘 Indian National Movement - III (1930-1947)📚 Quit India Movement
Q12
Quit India Movement was launched in the year
🎯 CG PCS (Pre) 2023
📘 Indian National Movement - III (1930-1947)📚 Quit India Movement
Q13
In which ground of Bombay the proposal for Quit India was passed?
🎯 CG PCS (Pre) 2016
📘 Subhash Chandra Bose📚 Establishment of Indian National Army (INA)
Q14
Which revolutionary made this statement: "Avenge the blood of Indian Martyrs. Use your sword to liberate your motherland. Stand up against the entire Anglo-American enemy."
🎯 CG PCS (Pre) 2019
📘 British Expansion in India📚 The Subsidiary Alliance System
Q15
The first Indian ruler who joined the Subsidiary Alliance was-
🎯 CG PCS (Pre) Ist G.S., 2013
📘 Governor- Governor-Generals & Viceroys During British India📚 Governor- Governor-Generals & Viceroys During British India
Q16
The revolt of Vellore occurred during the reign of–
🎯 CG PCS (Pre) G.S. 2017
📘 Governor- Governor-Generals & Viceroys During British India📚 Governor- Governor-Generals & Viceroys During British India
Q17
Which one of the following pairs (Governor-General and Event) is properly matched?
🎯 CG PCS (Pre) G.S. 2008
📘 Economic Policies of The British📚 Impact of British Policy on Indian Economy
Q18
Which company started the First Railway Service in India?
🎯 CG PCS (Pre) G.S. 2010-11
📘 Governor- Governor-Generals & Viceroys During British India📚 Governor- Governor-Generals & Viceroys During British India
Q19
In which Viceroy's tenure was the White Revolt took place?
🎯 CG PCS (Pre.) I, 2012
📘 Publications of Freedom struggles Leaders📚 Different Publications and Journals
Q20
At the time of the National Movement who started the 'Dash Roja' periodical?
🎯 CG PCS (Pre)-2018