History GK MCQ (English)

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

 

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#1. Who is the founder of Jainism in India?

Gautama

Mahavira

Chandragupta

Ashoka

#2. Who said that ‘the real seat of taste is not the tongue, but the mind’?

Aurobindo Ghosh

Mahatma Gandhi

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Swami Vivekananda

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

Udayin

Bimbisara

Ajatshatru

Mahapadma Nanda

#4. Who was the contemporary South Indian ruler of Harshavardhana?

Krishnadevaraya

Pulakeshin

Mayuravanna

Chikka Dev Raja Wodeyar

#5. The Muslim League adopted the resolution for a separate nation in the year:

1907

1922

1931

1940

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

Junagarh

Uttaramerur

Aihole

Nasik

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

Pithauragarh

Chhattisgarh

Ramgarh

Bahadurgarh

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

Annie Besant

Lakshmi Sehgal

Begum Hazrat Mahal

Bhikaiji Cama

#9. Gandhiji withdraw the Noncooperation Movement due to:

Chauri-Chaura Incident

Champaran Movement

Kakori Conspiracy

Bardoli Movement

#10. India became independent during the viceroyalty of:

William Bentinck

Wellesley

Wavell

Mountbatten

#11. Who gave the concept of ‘Total Revolution’?

Jayaprakash Narayan

Mahatma Gandhi

Karl Marx

Lenin

#12. The first General Secretary of the Indian National Congress was:

Dadabhai Naoroji

A.O. Hume

Ferozeshah Mehta

BadruddinTyabji

#13. Who amongst the following made it possible for the Indians to enter the Indian Civil Service through an open competitive examination?

William Bentinck

Dalhousie

Mayo

Ripon

#14. First Indian Commander in Chief was:

Gen. K.S. Thimayya

Gen. K.M. Cariappa

S.H.F.J. Manekshaw

None of the above

#15. Where did Lord Mahavira die?

Saravana Belagola

Lumbini Garden

Kalugumalai

Pavapuri

#16. Vardhman Mahavir is also known as?

Jina

Great teacher

Great preacher

Jain

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

Somnath Temple

Salarjung Museum

Khajuraho Group of Temples

Chaar Bagh Railway Station

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

Ashafaqullah Khan

Sahir Ludhianvi

Mohammad Iqbal

Ramprasad Bismil

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

Sri Gupta

Samudragupta

Chandragupta I

Chandragupta II

#20. Which one of the following coins was issued in silver during the Gupta period?

Kaldni

Nishka

Rupyaka

Dinar

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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.