History GK MCQ (English)

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

 

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#1. After leaving the Congress, Subhash Chandra Bose formed, in 1939, his own party, named:

Socialist Bloc

Revolutionary Socialist Bloc

Forward Bloc

Socialist Congress Bloc

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

Bangladesh

Bhutan

China

Pakistan

#3. Who among the following Portuguese captured Goa?

Francisco de Almeida

Alfonso de Albuquerque

Vasco da Gama

Roberto de Nobili

#4. Which Indian ruler fought the Kalinga War?

Samudragupta

Chandragupta

Shivaji

Ashoka

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

Ellora

Fatehpur Sikiri

Nanta

Nalanda

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

Kosala

Magadha

Champa

Avant

#7. Who built the famous Shiva Temple at Ellora?

Rashtrakuta Ruler Krishna I

Mauryan Emperor Ashoka

Gupta King Samudragupta

Chalukya King Pulikeshi II

#8. What is the means of Buddha?

Great Conqueror

Great Saint

Wise one

Enlightened one

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

Samaveda

Rigveda

Yajurveda

Atharvaveda

#10. In which year was the Indian National Congress formed:

1885

1901

1835

1875

#11. Whose army did Alexander, the Greek ruler confront on the banks of the river Jhelum?

Chandragupta Maurya

Arnbi

Dhanananda

Porus

#12. When Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated, who said, ‘None will believe that a man like this in body and soul ever walked on this earth’?

Bertrand Russell

Leo Tolstoy

Albert Einstein

Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan

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

W.C. Bannerji

Dadabhai Naoroji

Gopalkrishna Gokhale

Gandhiji

#14. Champaran Satyagraha was related to ?

Indigo

Mill owners

Plague

Fresh assessment of land

#15. The Sage who is said to have aryanized South India, was?

Yajnavalkya

Vashistha

Agastya

Vishwamitra

#16. Name the oldest Indian civilization?

Indus Valley Civilization

Mesopotamian Civilization

Egyptian Civilization

None of these

#17. Who composed the Allahabad Pillar inscription?

Harisena

Mahasena

Veerasena

Vishnusena

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

Kaldni

Nishka

Rupyaka

Dinar

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

Jawaharlal Nehru

Motilal Nehru

Mahatma Gandhi

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

#20. India became independent during the viceroyalty of:

William Bentinck

Wellesley

Wavell

Mountbatten

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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.