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 Indian women president of the United Nations General Assembly ?

Sarojini Naidu

Margret Thatcher

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

Golda Mayer

#2. Which of the following Gods are worshipped in the sanctum of Badrinath and Kedarnath temples respectively?

Vishnu and Shiva

Shiva and Vishnu

Shiva and Parvati

Vishnu and Brahma

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

Somnath Temple

Salarjung Museum

Khajuraho Group of Temples

Chaar Bagh Railway Station

#4. The origin of Indian music can be traced to which of the following Vedic Samhitas?

Rigveda

Samaveda

Yajurveda

Atharvaveda

#5. Who was Varahamihira?

An Astronaut

A Space Shuttle

A Power Station

An Ancient Astronomer

#6. Where was the first Buddhist Council held?

Vaishali

Kashmir

Rajagriha

Pataliputra

#7. Which one of the following is not a sect of Buddhism?

Mahayana

Hinayana

Digambar

Theravad

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

Jains

Buddhists

Hindus

Sikhs

#9. The Kuka movement started in mid-Nineteenth century in:

Western Punjab

Maharashtra

Bengal

Madhya Bharat

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

1885

1901

1835

1875

#11. Who composed the Allahabad Pillar inscription?

Harisena

Mahasena

Veerasena

Vishnusena

#12. The greatest king of the Pratihara dynasty was?

Vatsaraj

Bhoj (Mihir Bhoj)

Dantidurga

Nagbhatta II

#13. Who wrote the song ‘Sare Jahan Se Achha Hindoostan Hamara’?

Ashafaqullah Khan

Sahir Ludhianvi

Mohammad Iqbal

Ramprasad Bismil

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

Bahadur Shah Zafar

Shah Jahan

Humayun

Akbar

#15. Subhash Chandra Bose set up the provisional Government of Free India in ?

Burma

Singapore

Thailand

Indonesia

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

Police action

Military action

Persuasion

Negotiations

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

Bangladesh

Bhutan

China

Pakistan

#18. The Home Rule League was started by:

M.K. Gandhi

B.G. Tilak

Ranade

K.T. Telang

#19. What inspired the paintings of Ajanta?

Compassionate Buddha

Radha Krishan Leela

Jain Thirthankar

Mahabharata encounters

#20. The capital of Yadava kings was:

Krishriagiri

Devagiri

Varanasi

Kanchipuram

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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.