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 dynasties conquered Sri Lanka and Southeast Asian countries?

Pandyas

Chalukyas

Cholas

Rashtrakutas

#2. After leaving the Congress, Subhash Chandra Bose formed, in 1939, his own party, named:

Socialist Bloc

Revolutionary Socialist Bloc

Forward Bloc

Socialist Congress Bloc

#3. Who among the following proposed the suggestion for a Constituent Assembly first in 1935?

M.N. Roy

Nehru

Gandhi

J.P. Narayan

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

Chandelas

Palas

Bundelas

Wodeyars

#5. Which of the following does not have a Stupa?

Ranchi

Sanchi

Bharhut

Dhamek

#6. What is known as Jain literature?

Tripitakas

Epics

Aiyasutras

Angas

#7. 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

#8. Pancha Siddhantham of Varahamihira deals with?

Astrology

Astronomy

Medicine

Anatomy

#9. Who was the architect of North and South Blocks of the Central Secretariat in Delhi?

Sir Edward Lutyens

Herbert Bakers

Robert T Russell

Antonin Raymond

#10. Which was the backbone of Indus Economy?

Agriculture

Trade

Wheel Made Pottery

Carpentry

#11. The Portuguese built their first fort on Indian soil in the territory of the Raja of ?

Calicut

Cochin

Daman

Bijapur

#12. Champaran Satyagraha was launched in which of the following years?

1935

1917

1928

1945

#13. Well preferred tree fossil supposed to be from Jurasic Age in India is reported from?

Pithauragarh

Chhattisgarh

Ramgarh

Bahadurgarh

#14. 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

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

Oraon

Munda

Santhal

Kondadora

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

Kanchi

Tanjore

Madura

Trichirapally

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

White paper

Regulating Act

Ordinance

Resolution

#18. Which is the script of Indus Valley Civilization?

Kharosthi

Un-deciphered

Brahmi

Tamil

#19. Taxila was famous for which art ?

Early Vedic art

Mauryan art

Gandhara art

Gupta art

#20. Who among the following was the first Indian to Unfurl the tricolour on foreign land ?

Annie Besant

Lakshmi Sehgal

Begum Hazrat Mahal

Bhikaiji Cama

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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.