History GK MCQ (English)

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

 

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

Harijans

Muslims

Sikhs

Christians

#2. Under whose leadership was the Chittagong Armoury Raid organized ?

Sukhdev

Bhagat Singh

Surya Sen

Rajguru

#3. Name the Pakistan Prime Minister who signed the Shimla Agreement in 1972.

Ayub Khan

Yahya Khan

Z.A. Bhutto

Benazir Bhutto

#4. The capital of Yadava kings was:

Krishriagiri

Devagiri

Varanasi

Kanchipuram

#5. The first to come and last to leave India were:

The Portuguese

The French

The English

The Dutch

#6. The land measures of the Second Pandyan Empire was mentioned in?

Thalavaipuram Copper Plates

Uttaramerur Inscription

Kudtuniyammalai Inscription

Kasakudi Copper Plates

#7. Who was the greatest ruler of the Satavahanas?

Satkami I

Gautamiputra Satakarni

Simuka

Hala

#8. Where did Alexander and Porus fight?

Hydaspes (banks of the Jhelum River)

Delhi

Panipat

Tarain

#9. The Battle of Plassey was fought in year:

1775

1757

1761

1576

#10. Which inscription mentions about the village administration under the Cholas?

Junagarh

Uttaramerur

Aihole

Nasik

#11. The Indian monument recently inscribed in the UNESCO’s World Heritage List is:

Jantar Mantar of Ujjain

Jantar Mantar of Varanasi

Jantar Mantar of Delhi

Jantar Mantar of Jaipur

#12. The term ‘Upanishad’ literally implies?

Knowledge

Wisdom

Sitting near

Recitation

#13. The religion which propagated the desire is the cause of all the miseries, it is related to which religion?

Buddhism

Jainism

Sikhism

Hinduism

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

1885

1901

1835

1875

#15. Who was popularly known as ‘Nana Saheb’?

Baji Rai I

Balaji Baji Rao

Balaji Vishwanath

Madhav Rao

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

Uttar Pradesh

Bengal

Sapta Sindhu

Delhi

#17. The first woman to become a Chief Minister of any State in India was.

Nandini Satpathy

Dr J. Jayalalitha

Sucheta Kripalani

Ms. Mayawati

#18. Who was Varahamihira?

An Astronaut

A Space Shuttle

A Power Station

An Ancient Astronomer

#19. Who was the founder of Aligarh Movement?

Sir Agha Khan

Maulana Altaf Husain Hali

Maulana Shibli

Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan

#20. First Indian Commander in Chief was:

Gen. K.S. Thimayya

Gen. K.M. Cariappa

S.H.F.J. Manekshaw

None of the above

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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.