History GK MCQ (English)

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

 

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#1. Which of the following materials was mainly used in the manufacture of Harappan seals?

Terracota

Bronze

Copper

Iron

#2. After Independence, Hyderabad the State of Nizam, was taken over by the Indian Government through:

Police action

Military action

Persuasion

Negotiations

#3. Who was the founder of Aligarh Movement?

Sir Agha Khan

Maulana Altaf Husain Hali

Maulana Shibli

Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan

#4. The capital of Yadava kings was:

Krishriagiri

Devagiri

Varanasi

Kanchipuram

#5. In which of the following years was the second Round Table Conference in London held ?

1925

1939

1931

1941

#6. Which was the oldest University?

Gandhara

Kanauj

Nalanda

Vaishali

#7. In which year was the Indian National Congress formed:

1885

1901

1835

1875

#8. Qns : Who among the following was NOT a ruler of the Kushana dynasty?

Nahapana

Vasishka

Vasudeva

Huvishka

#9. Pancha Siddhantham of Varahamihira deals with?

Astrology

Astronomy

Medicine

Anatomy

#10. Identify the UNESCO approved World Heritage site from the following.

Somnath Temple

Salarjung Museum

Khajuraho Group of Temples

Chaar Bagh Railway Station

#11. Who was the ruler of Delhi when Ahmad Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas in the third Battle of Panipat in 1761?

Alamgir I

Muhammad Shah

Jahandar Shah

Shah Alain II

#12. Name the oldest Indian civilization?

Indus Valley Civilization

Mesopotamian Civilization

Egyptian Civilization

None of these

#13. The Sun Temple of Odisha was built in the 12th Century AD by which of the following emperors ?

Kharavela

Narasimha Deva l

Vijaya Sena

Dharmapala

#14. In which region did Birsa Munda operate against the British?

Punjab

Chota Nagpur

Tarai

Manipur

#15. Which year did Bankim Chandra Chatopadhya write Anandmath?

1858

1892

1882

1880

#16. The where earliest settlements of Aryan tribes were at?

Uttar Pradesh

Bengal

Sapta Sindhu

Delhi

#17. The caves of Ajanta and Ellora belonged to?

Jains

Buddhists

Hindus

Sikhs

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

Mahatma Gandhi

Shivaswami Iyar

Mohammad Ali Jinnah

Jawaharlal Nehru

#19. Who was the founder editor of the famous newspaper ‘Kesari’ during the National Struggle?

Mahatma Gandhi

Jawaharlal Nehru

Lokmanya Tilak

Muhammad Iqbal

#20. Who propounded the Panchsheel principles?

Mahatma Gandhi

Lord Buddha

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

Swami Dayanand Saraswati

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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.