History GK MCQ (English)

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

 

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#1. Which was the oldest University?

Gandhara

Kanauj

Nalanda

Vaishali

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

The Portuguese

The French

The English

The Dutch

#3. Who among the following propounded the theory of zero?

Charak

Chanakya

Aryabhatta

Varahamihira

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

Krishnadevaraya

Pulakeshin

Mayuravanna

Chikka Dev Raja Wodeyar

#5. The Swarajya Party was formed following the failure of:

Non-cooperation Movement

Civil Disobedience Movement

Quit India Movement

Champaran Satyagraha

#6. What is the means of Buddha?

Great Conqueror

Great Saint

Wise one

Enlightened one

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

Chandelas

Palas

Bundelas

Wodeyars

#8. Which of the Kushana ruler patronized Buddhism?

Ashoka

Vikramaditya

Kanishka

Kautilya

#9. Which of the following materials was mainly used in the manufacture of Harappan seals?

Terracota

Bronze

Copper

Iron

#10. Who was the author of Telugu Work Amuktamalyada?

Harihara

Devaraya

Krishnadevaraya

Bukka

#11. In which city of South Africa was Gandhi beaten up and thrown off the pavement by the white people?

Cape Town

Durban

Johannesburg

Pretoria

#12. Find the odd one?

Samveda

Yajurveda

Vishnu Purana

Rigveda

#13. When did the best productions of Gandhara sculpture appear?

Mauryan period

Kushan period

Gupta period

Harsha period

#14. Who were the Chinese pilgrims coming to India during Harshavardhana’s period?

Fahien

I-tsing

Wang-sung

Hiuen Tsang

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

Ayub Khan

Yahya Khan

Z.A. Bhutto

Benazir Bhutto

#16. Ajanta Caves were built during period of?

Gupta

Kushana

Maurya

Chalukya

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

Aurobindo Ghosh

Mahatma Gandhi

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Swami Vivekananda

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

White paper

Regulating Act

Ordinance

Resolution

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

Jaiprakash Narayan

Bhupendra Nath Dutta

M.N. Roy

Jawaharlal Nehru

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

Junagarh

Uttaramerur

Aihole

Nasik

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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.