More Questions on History

  • Q. Tipu was defeated in the __________ Anglo-Maratha war by the British
    A)Second
    B)First
    C)Third
    D)Fourth
    Answer: Third
  • Q. Indian Association formed in __________ was one of the pioneer political associations with an all India outlook
    A)1776
    B)1769
    C)1874
    D)1876
    Answer: 1876
  • Q. The first statue of the Guru was conceived by __________
    A)Tavaroli
    B)Moorkoth Kumaran
    C)Bodhananda Swamikal
    D)Gokahale
    Answer: Moorkoth Kumaran
  • Q. When did the Battle of Sekigahara take place?
    A)1603
    B)1600
    C)1707
    D)1761
    Answer: 1600
  • Q. Gandhi called for an all India Hartal (strike) to protest against Rowlatt Act on 6th April __________
    A)1919
    B)1918
    C)1926
    D)1925
    Answer: 1919
  • Q. The ‘political philosophy’ was the work of __________
    A)Dadabai Naoroji
    B)Gopala Krishna Gokhale
    C)R. C. Dutt
    D)Lala Lajpath Rai
    Answer: Gopala Krishna Gokhale
  • Q. What was the contribution of Sayyid Ahmad Khan towards education of Muslims? I. Brought translation of books to Urdu II. Founded Aligarh Muhammedan Anglo-Oriental College for spreading western sciences III. Encouraged people to send their children to schools
    A)Only I and II
    B)Only II
    C)Only I and III
    D)All the above
    Answer: All the above
  • Q. The British Prime Minister Atlee announced the withdrawal of the Britishers in the House of Commons from India on
    A)February 20, 1947
    B)February 20, 1942
    C)March 20, 1947
    D)March 20, 1942
    Answer: February 20, 1947
  • Q. Who said that the constant ‘drain of wealth’ from India was responsible for India’s economic miseries?
    A)BP Wadia
    B)BC Pal
    C)Dadabhai Naoroji
    D)GS Arundale
    Answer: Dadabhai Naoroji
  • Q. The most important source of our information on ancient India’s cultural history are
    A)Antiquities and monuments
    B)Archaeological excavations
    C)Literature and epics
    D)Inscriptions and coins
    Answer: Literature and epics
  • Q. Which Pratihara ruler had the famous poet, Rajasekhara, at his court?
    A)Mahipala
    B)Vatsaraja
    C)Nagahhatta-II
    D)Mihira Bhoja
    Answer: Mahipala
  • Q. The philosophy propounded in the Upanishads is known as
    A)Vedanta
    B)Advaita
    C)Yoga
    D)Samkhya
    Answer: Vedanta
  • Q. Who is called the “Greatest Investigator of Antiquity”?
    A)Darwin
    B)Aristotle
    C)Cuvier
    D)Socrates
    Answer: Darwin
  • Q. Who was the author of Gita Govinda?
    A)Kalhana
    B)Jayadeva
    C)Kalidasa
    D)Raja Rao
    Answer: Jayadeva
  • Q. During which Gupta King’s reign did the Chinese traveller Fahien visit India?
    A)Samudra Gupta
    B)Chandra Gupta-I
    C)Chandragupta II
    D)Kumara Gupta
    Answer: Chandragupta II
  • Q. Who was the author of the book Taj-ul-Maasir?
    A)Jahangir
    B)Abul Fazl
    C)Hasan Nizami
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Hasan Nizami
  • Q. When was the second Anglo-Mysore War fought?
    A)1788-89
    B)1780-84
    C)1784-88
    D)1770-74
    Answer: 1780-84
  • Q. Which of the following Mughal monarchs has vividly described Indian flora & fauna, seasons, fruits etc. in his diary?
    A)Jahangir
    B)Akbar
    C)Babur
    D)Aurangzeb
    Answer: Babur
  • Q. Who officially instituted the first system of imperial examinations in China?
    A)Huo Qubing
    B)Han Wu Di
    C)Wei Qing
    D)None
    Answer: Han Wu Di
  • Q. Which of the following statements regarding Gyana Prasarak Mandalis or student literary and scientific societies is / are correct? I. Formed by common people to educate youth II. Had two branches Marathi and Guajarati III. Aimed to start schools for girls. IV. Organized lectures to propagate their ideas
    A)I III and IV only
    B)I and II only
    C)II and III only
    D)II, III and IV
    Answer: II, III and IV

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