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 exclusive right of trading between __________ was granted to the East India Company

A.
Red Sea and Caspian Sea
B.
North America and South America
C.
The Cape of Good Hope and the Straits of Magellan
D.
France and Poland

Answer

Correct Answer : The Cape of Good Hope and the Straits of Magellan

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History World History

Q. The Falklands War was fought in the year

A.
1977
B.
1973
C.
1982
D.
1989

Answer

Correct Answer : 1982

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History Vedic Age

Q. The family of the Rig Vedic Aryans was

A.
Patriarchal
B.
Patrilineal
C.
Matriarchal
D.
Matrilineal

Answer

Correct Answer : Patriarchal

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History Modern Indian

Q. The famine in Bihar and Bengal in 1873-74 was averted by the timely action of

A.
Morley
B.
Minto
C.
Northbrook
D.
Hastings

Answer

Correct Answer : Northbrook

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History Indian History

Q. The famine which killed nearly 8 lakh people during British rule as per the report furnished by the Femine Commissioon of 1660 had struck :

A.
Northern India
B.
Eastern India
C.
Southern India
D.
Western India

Answer

Correct Answer : Western India

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History Independence

Q. The famous ‘Ratings Mutiny’ (Revolt of a section of Indian soldiers serving in the Royal Indian Navy) in Bombay in February 1946 was calmed down largely by the efforts of

A.
C Rajagopalachari
B.
Mahatma Gandhi
C.
Jawahar Lal Nehru
D.
Vallabhbhai Patel

Answer

Correct Answer : Vallabhbhai Patel

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Bhakti Movement History

Q. The famous Bhakti Saint who belonged to the royal family of Mewar was

A.
Andal
B.
Chaitanya
C.
Meerabai
D.
Ramabai

Answer

Correct Answer : Meerabai

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History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. The famous Buddhist scholar Ashvaghosha was a contemporary of which one of the following?

A.
Bindusara
B.
Ashoka
C.
Harsha
D.
Kanishka

Answer

Correct Answer : Kanishka

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Ancient History History

Q. The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in the

A.
Mundakopanishad
B.
Chhandogyopanishad
C.
Kathopanishad
D.
Kenopanishad

Answer

Correct Answer : Kathopanishad

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