History GK MCQ (English)

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

 

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

Chandelas

Palas

Bundelas

Wodeyars

#2. Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?

D.N. Wacha

Surendranath Banerjee

Dadabhai Naoroji

Firozshah Mehta

#3. The original name of Swami Vivekananda was:

Narendranath Dutta

Batukeshwara Dutta

Krishna Dutta

Surendra Dutta

#4. Who is known for establishing the ‘Anandvan’?

Jubilant Buddha

H.N. Bahuguna

Baba Amte

Motilal Nehru

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

Sri Gupta

Samudragupta

Chandragupta I

Chandragupta II

#6. Who propounded the theory of ‘Economic Drain of India’ during British imperialism?

W.C. Bannerji

Dadabhai Naoroji

Gopalkrishna Gokhale

Gandhiji

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

Dadabhai Naoroji

A.O. Hume

Ferozeshah Mehta

BadruddinTyabji

#8. The Battle of Plassey was fought in year:

1775

1757

1761

1576

#9. Which one of the following Vedas contains sacrificial formulae?

Samaveda

Rigveda

Yajurveda

Atharvaveda

#10. In which of the following years was the second Round Table Conference in London held ?

1925

1939

1931

1941

#11. The capital of Yadava kings was:

Krishriagiri

Devagiri

Varanasi

Kanchipuram

#12. Champaran Satyagraha was related to ?

Indigo

Mill owners

Plague

Fresh assessment of land

#13. The Indian National Congress had passed the famous resolution on ‘non-cooperation’ in 1920 at its session held at:

Lucknow

Delhi

Bombay

Calcutta

#14. Who was associated with Indian National Army?

Nehru

Subhash Chandra Bose

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Gandhiji

#15. Who composed the Allahabad Pillar inscription?

Harisena

Mahasena

Veerasena

Vishnusena

#16. Lothal the dockyard site of the Indus valley civilization is situated in?

Gujarat

Punjab

Pakistan

Haryana

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

Kharosthi

Un-deciphered

Brahmi

Tamil

#18. Who was the greatest ruler of the Satavahanas?

Satkami I

Gautamiputra Satakarni

Simuka

Hala

#19. Qns : Who among the following was NOT a ruler of the Kushana dynasty?

Nahapana

Vasishka

Vasudeva

Huvishka

#20. 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

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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.