History GK MCQ (English)

Indian History GK MCQ questions in English for the preparation of competitive exams.

 

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#1. Who was the first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress?

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Badruddin Tyabji

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

Abdul Kalam Azad

#2. ‘Do-or-Die’ (Karenge ya Marenge) Gandhiji gave this Mantra to the nation on the eve of which mass movement?

Rowlatt Satyagraha

Salt Satyagraha

Quit India Movement

Non-cooperation Movement

#3. The Indian National Congress had passed the famous resolution on ‘non-cooperation’ in 1920 at its session held at:

Lucknow

Delhi

Bombay

Calcutta

#4. Who was Varahamihira?

An Astronaut

A Space Shuttle

A Power Station

An Ancient Astronomer

#5. By which Charter Act, the East India Company’s monopoly of trade with China came to an end?

Charter Act of 1793

Charter Act of 1813

Charter Act of 1833

Charter Act of 1853

#6. Which of the following was the capital of the Chola kings?

Kanchi

Tanjore

Madura

Trichirapally

#7. Which of the following tribes is associated with the ‘Tana Bhagat’ movement?

Oraon

Munda

Santhal

Kondadora

#8. The most important text of Vedic mathematics is?

Satapatha Brahman

Atharvaveda

Sulvasutras

Chhandogya Upanishad

#9. Who revived the Theosophical Society?

Mother Teresa

Annie Besant

Florence Nightingale

Sarojini Naidu

#10. Who said ‘The Simon Commission Report should be thrown on a heap of rubbish’?

Mahatma Gandhi

Shivaswami Iyar

Mohammad Ali Jinnah

Jawaharlal Nehru

#11. Which of the following countries has asked India to return the famous ‘Dancing Girl’ statue from Mohenjodaro?

Bangladesh

Bhutan

China

Pakistan

#12. What is known as Jain literature?

Tripitakas

Epics

Aiyasutras

Angas

#13. Where was the first Buddhist Council held?

Vaishali

Kashmir

Rajagriha

Pataliputra

#14. Gandhiji’s famous Quit India Movement call to the British was given in ?:

1943

1941

1942

1940

#15. Which Brigadier was associated with Jallianwala Bagh tragedy?

General Dyer

Arthur Wellesly

General Harris

Colonel Wellesly

#16. Who among the following from the first cabinet of independent India was responsible for mass religious conversion?

Dr S.P. Mukherjee

Dr John Mathai

Sardar Baldev Singh

Dr B.R. Ambedkar

#17. Name the Greek Ambassador at the Mauryan Court?

Alexander

Megasthanese

Plato

Aristotle

#18. In which city of South Africa was Gandhi beaten up and thrown off the pavement by the white people?

Cape Town

Durban

Johannesburg

Pretoria

#19. Which of the following was established first?

Banaras Hindu University

University of Bombay

Aligarh Muslim University

University of Allahabad

#20. In which of the following places was the Ryotwari Settlement introduced?

Uttar Pradesh and Punjab

North West Provinces and Punjab

Madras and Bombay

Bengal and Bihar

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Indian History GK : Important One Liner

1. The Indus Valley Civilization is one of the oldest urban civilizations in the world.
2. The Maurya Empire, under the reign of Ashoka, saw the spread of Buddhism.
3. The Mughal Empire reached its peak during the rule of Emperor Akbar.
4. The British East India Company established its first factory in India in Surat in 1612.
5. The Indian Rebellion of 1857 marked a significant turning point in India’s struggle for independence.
6. The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 and played a crucial role in the freedom movement.
7. Mahatma Gandhi led the non-violent civil disobedience movement against British rule.
8. India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947.
9. The partition of India in 1947 led to the formation of India and Pakistan.
10. The Constitution of India was adopted on January 26, 1950, making India a republic.
11. India’s first Prime Minister was Jawaharlal Nehru, serving from 1947 to 1964.
12. The Green Revolution in the 1960s brought significant advancements in agricultural productivity.
13. India conducted its first nuclear test in 1974, becoming a nuclear power.
14. Indira Gandhi, the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, served as India’s first female Prime Minister.
15. The economic liberalization policies were introduced in India in 1991, leading to economic reforms.
16. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, known as the Missile Man of India, served as the President from 2002 to 2007.
17. India became a nuclear-armed nation with the Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998.
18. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its first satellite, Aryabhata, in 1975.
19. India has a rich cultural heritage, including diverse art forms, music, dance, and literature.
20. The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a symbol of India’s architectural marvel and love story.