History GK MCQ (English)

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

 

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#1. Who was the first to introduce gold coins in India?

The Kushanas

The Greeks

The Sakas

The Parthians

#2. Who was Mahavira’s first disciple?

Bhadrabahu

Sthulabhadra

Charvaka

Jamali

#3. Where are the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier housed?

Velankanni, Chennai

Se Cathedral, Velha (Goa)

Basilica of Bom Jesus, Velha (Goa)

St. Xavier’s Church, Mumbai

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

Mahatma Gandhi

Jawaharlal Nehru

Lokmanya Tilak

Muhammad Iqbal

#5. Which of the following does not have a Stupa?

Ranchi

Sanchi

Bharhut

Dhamek

#6. The caves of Ajanta and Ellora belonged to?

Jains

Buddhists

Hindus

Sikhs

#7. Who among the following was the Nizam of Hyderabad in 1947 ?

Osman Ali

Akbar Ali Khan

Mir Mahbub Ali Khan

Nasir Jung

#8. Pancha Siddhantham of Varahamihira deals with?

Astrology

Astronomy

Medicine

Anatomy

#9. 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

#10. Which of the following countries has asked India to return the famous ‘Dancing Girl’ statue from Mohenjodaro?

Bangladesh

Bhutan

China

Pakistan

#11. Taxila was famous for which art ?

Early Vedic art

Mauryan art

Gandhara art

Gupta art

#12. Mahatma Gandhi began his political activities in India first from:

Dandi

Kheda

Sabannati

Champaran

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

1925

1939

1931

1941

#14. Which Indian ruler fought the Kalinga War?

Samudragupta

Chandragupta

Shivaji

Ashoka

#15. In which of the following places was the Ryotwari Settlement introduced?

Uttar Pradesh and Punjab

North West Provinces and Punjab

Madras and Bombay

Bengal and Bihar

#16. Under whose leadership was the Chittagong Armoury Raid organized ?

Sukhdev

Bhagat Singh

Surya Sen

Rajguru

#17. The land measures of the Second Pandyan Empire was mentioned in?

Thalavaipuram Copper Plates

Uttaramerur Inscription

Kudtuniyammalai Inscription

Kasakudi Copper Plates

#18. Who propounded the Panchsheel principles?

Mahatma Gandhi

Lord Buddha

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

Swami Dayanand Saraswati

#19. 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

#20. What is the means of Buddha?

Great Conqueror

Great Saint

Wise one

Enlightened one

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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.