History GK MCQ (English)

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

 

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#1. Name the oldest Indian civilization?

Indus Valley Civilization

Mesopotamian Civilization

Egyptian Civilization

None of these

#2. Which one of the following is not a sect of Buddhism?

Mahayana

Hinayana

Digambar

Theravad

#3. Who was the founder editor of the famous newspaper ‘Kesari’ during the National Struggle?

Mahatma Gandhi

Jawaharlal Nehru

Lokmanya Tilak

Muhammad Iqbal

#4. Raja Rammohan Roy organized a historic agitation against the:

Caste system

Evil custom of sati

Degrading position of women in society

Practice of superf luous religious rituals

#5. Which of the following Buddhist sites is located in Uttar Pradesh ?

Sarnath

Karle

Sanchi

Amaravati

#6. Who, among the following benefitted most by the British revenue system in India?

Cropped

Peasants

Zamindars

Agriculture labour

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

Dadabhai Naoroji

A.O. Hume

Ferozeshah Mehta

BadruddinTyabji

#8. Name the famous King of Kushan dynasty

Kanishka

Pulakeshin

Harsha

Vikramaditya

#9. After the Bardoli Satyagraha the title of ‘Sardar’ to Vallabhbhai Patel was given by:

Jawaharlal Nehru

Motilal Nehru

Mahatma Gandhi

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

#10. India became independent during the viceroyalty of:

William Bentinck

Wellesley

Wavell

Mountbatten

#11. Gandhiji withdraw the Noncooperation Movement due to:

Chauri-Chaura Incident

Champaran Movement

Kakori Conspiracy

Bardoli Movement

#12. The Communal Award of 1932, gave separate representation to:

Harijans

Muslims

Sikhs

Christians

#13. Who was the Indian women president of the United Nations General Assembly ?

Sarojini Naidu

Margret Thatcher

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

Golda Mayer

#14. 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

#15. Name the kingdom which first used elephants in wars?

Kosala

Magadha

Champa

Avant

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

White paper

Regulating Act

Ordinance

Resolution

#17. The first Defense Minister of India was:

K.M. Cariappa

Gopalaswami Aiyangar

Baldev Singh

Sardar Patel

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

Junagarh

Uttaramerur

Aihole

Nasik

#19. Which of the following was established first?

Banaras Hindu University

University of Bombay

Aligarh Muslim University

University of Allahabad

#20. In which of the following years was the Mughal empire established by Babur ?

1526

1578

1699

1634

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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.