History GK MCQ (English)

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

 

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#1. Who propounded the Panchsheel principles?

Mahatma Gandhi

Lord Buddha

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

Swami Dayanand Saraswati

#2. Which of the following ruler was a contemporary of Buddha?

Udayin

Bimbisara

Ajatshatru

Mahapadma Nanda

#3. Pancha Siddhantham of Varahamihira deals with?

Astrology

Astronomy

Medicine

Anatomy

#4. Pitts India Act of 1784 was a/an ?

White paper

Regulating Act

Ordinance

Resolution

#5. What is the means of Buddha?

Great Conqueror

Great Saint

Wise one

Enlightened one

#6. The Mysore Palace was the residence of the _______.

Chandelas

Palas

Bundelas

Wodeyars

#7. The school of art developed during the Kushan period with a mixture of Indian and Greek, which style is known as?

Kushan art

Persian art

Gandhara art

Mughal art

#8. Mahatma Gandhi began his political activities in India first from:

Dandi

Kheda

Sabannati

Champaran

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

Nahapana

Vasishka

Vasudeva

Huvishka

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

Lucknow

Delhi

Bombay

Calcutta

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

Somnath Temple

Salarjung Museum

Khajuraho Group of Temples

Chaar Bagh Railway Station

#12. The original name of Swami Vivekananda was:

Narendranath Dutta

Batukeshwara Dutta

Krishna Dutta

Surendra Dutta

#13. Qns : Which Mughal emperor built the city called Makhsudabad later popularly known as Murshidabad?

Bahadur Shah Zafar

Shah Jahan

Humayun

Akbar

#14. Who initiated the movement to form the Indian National Congress?

Annie Besant

A.O. Hume

W.C. Banerjee

Gandhi ji

#15. Who is considered founder of the Gupta Empire?

Sri Gupta

Samudragupta

Chandragupta I

Chandragupta II

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

1858

1892

1882

1880

#17. The Communal Award of 1932, gave separate representation to:

Harijans

Muslims

Sikhs

Christians

#18. When did the British make English the medium of instruction in India?

1813

1833

1835

1844

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

1943

1941

1942

1940

#20. Who declared as his ultimate aim the wiping of ‘every tear from every eye’?

Jawaharlal Nehru

Gandhiji

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Sardar Patel

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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.