History GK MCQ (English)

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

 

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#1. Kautilya’s ‘Arthashastra’ mainly deals with?

Political state craft

Social aspects

Economic doctrines

Military aspects

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

Thalavaipuram Copper Plates

Uttaramerur Inscription

Kudtuniyammalai Inscription

Kasakudi Copper Plates

#3. In which year Lala Lajpat Rai was deported to Mandalay for organizing the agrarian movement in Punjab?

1905

1907

1909

1911

#4. The methods of democratic socialism are:

Revolution

General strike

Sabotage

Persuasion and propaganda

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

Kanchi

Tanjore

Madura

Trichirapally

#6. Who was the governor-general during the Second Anglo-Mysore War ?

Lord Wellesley

Lord Cornwallis

Sir John Shore

Warren Hastings

#7. Who gave the title of ‘Sardar’ to Ballabh Bhai Patel?

Mahatma Gandhi

Vinoba Bhave

Women of Bardoli

Peasants of Gujrat

#8. Who among the following was the Nizam of Hyderabad in 1947 ?

Osman Ali

Akbar Ali Khan

Mir Mahbub Ali Khan

Nasir Jung

#9. What is the means of Buddha?

Great Conqueror

Great Saint

Wise one

Enlightened one

#10. Taxila was famous for which art ?

Early Vedic art

Mauryan art

Gandhara art

Gupta art

#11. The first woman Governor of a State in free India was:

Mrs. Sarojini Naidu

Mrs. Sucheta Kriplani

Mrs. Indira Gandhi

Mrs. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

#12. The Peshwaship was abolished by the British at the time of Peshwa ?

Raghunath Rao

Narayan Rao

Madhav Rao II

Baji Rao II

#13. Which area of India was known as Avantika in ancient times?

Avadh

Ruhelkhand

Bandelkhand

Malwa

#14. Who among the following introduced Ryotwari system in Madras ?

Lord Hastings

Lord Wellesley

Sir Thomas Munro

Lord Connemara

#15. 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

#16. Who was the court poet of Harsha?

Banabhatta

Bhani

Ravi Kirti

Vishnu Sharma

#17. The term ‘Upanishad’ literally implies?

Knowledge

Wisdom

Sitting near

Recitation

#18. Who was in favour of a partyless democracy?

Jaiprakash Narayan

Bhupendra Nath Dutta

M.N. Roy

Jawaharlal Nehru

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

Rigveda

Samaveda

Yajurveda

Atharvaveda

#20. Where was the first Buddhist Council held?

Vaishali

Kashmir

Rajagriha

Pataliputra

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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.