History MCQ Question Answers

History Gk (quiz) MCQ question and answers. Suitable for aspirants preparing for SSC-CGL and State Level Examinations of all states and also Bank, SSC, Railway, UPSC conducted NDA/ CDS/ IFS/ IES / CSE etc. examinations.

British Rule History

Q. The British colonial policies in India proved most ruinous for Indian

A.
trade
B.
agriculture
C.
industry
D.
handicrafts

Answer

Correct Answer : handicrafts

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History World History

Q. The British Conservative Party was earlier known as

A.
Fabians
B.
Whigs
C.
Levellors
D.
Tories

Answer

Correct Answer : Tories

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History Indian History

Q. The British government declared Communist Party of India illegal in:

A.
1934
B.
1924
C.
1930
D.
1939

Answer

Correct Answer : 1934

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British Rule History

Q. The British Government intervened in the affairs of the Company and passed an Act in 1773 A.D., known as the

A.
Pitt's India Act
B.
Regulating Act
C.
Charter Act
D.
Company Act

Answer

Correct Answer : Regulating Act

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British Rule History

Q. The British Governor General and Viceroy who served for the longest period in India was

A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Irwin
C.
Lord Curzon
D.
Lord Linlithgow

Answer

Correct Answer : Lord Dalhousie

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British Rule History

Q. The British India Society was formed in __________

A.
1833
B.
1832
C.
1839
D.
1874

Answer

Correct Answer : 1839

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British Rule History

Q. The British introduced the railways in India in order to

A.
Facilitate British commerce and adminitstrative control
B.
Promote heavy industries in India
C.
More foodstuff in case of famine
D.
Enable Indians to move freely within the country

Answer

Correct Answer : Facilitate British commerce and adminitstrative control

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History Indian History

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

Correct Answer : February 20, 1947

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History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. The Buddha

A.
was non-committal on the theory of Karma
B.
rejected the theory of Karma
C.
believed in the theory of Karma
D.
suggested an alternative to the theory of Karma

Answer

Correct Answer : believed in the theory of Karma

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History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. The Buddha attained nirvana at __________

A.
Sarnath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Sanchi
D.
Kusinagara

Answer

Correct Answer : Bodh Gaya

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