History GK MCQ (English)

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

 

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#1. The founder of the ‘Arya Samaj’ was:

Annie Besant

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Dayananda Saraswati

Vivekananda

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

Fahien

I-tsing

Wang-sung

Hiuen Tsang

#3. In which session of the Indian National Congress did the historic union of Congress and Muslim League take place?

Surat

Bombay

Calcutta

Lucknow

#4. 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

#5. Which day was declared as the ‘Direct Action Day’ by the Muslim League?

3rd September, 1946

16th August, 1946

16th May, 1946

4th December, 1946

#6. The Cabinet Mission came to India in:

1943

1944

1945

1946

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

Cropped

Peasants

Zamindars

Agriculture labour

#8. What is the means of Buddha?

Great Conqueror

Great Saint

Wise one

Enlightened one

#9. The Home Rule League was started by:

M.K. Gandhi

B.G. Tilak

Ranade

K.T. Telang

#10. Which amidst the following has not yet been recognized as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO?

Ellora

Fatehpur Sikiri

Nanta

Nalanda

#11. When did the British make English the medium of instruction in India?

1813

1833

1835

1844

#12. Chinese travellers visited India primarily because?

They were interested in Buddhism

They were invited by the Indian kings

They were interested to study Indian culture

They were interested to stay in India

#13. The first woman to preside over the UN General Assembly:

Rajkumari Amrit Kaur

Vijaylakshmi Pandit

Kamala Nehru

Indira Gandhi

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

Pithauragarh

Chhattisgarh

Ramgarh

Bahadurgarh

#15. The where earliest settlements of Aryan tribes were at?

Uttar Pradesh

Bengal

Sapta Sindhu

Delhi

#16. Ajanta Caves were built during period of?

Gupta

Kushana

Maurya

Chalukya

#17. ‘There are no politics devoid of religion’ is stated by:

Nehru

Gandhi

Vinoba Bhave

Jaya Prakash Narayan

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

Kaldni

Nishka

Rupyaka

Dinar

#19. Name the oldest Indian civilization?

Indus Valley Civilization

Mesopotamian Civilization

Egyptian Civilization

None of these

#20. Taxila was famous for which art ?

Early Vedic art

Mauryan art

Gandhara art

Gupta art

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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.