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 Ilbert Bill introduced In Lord Ripon’s reign is significant because

A.
it put restrictions on the vernacular press
B.
it limited the Britishers political authority
C.
it debarred Indians from entering the civil services
D.
it removed racial discrimination from the judicial services

Answer

Correct Answer : it removed racial discrimination from the judicial services

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History Mauryan Empire

Q. The illustrious names of Aryabhatta and Varahamihira are associated with the age of the

A.
Kushanas
B.
Guptas
C.
Mauryas
D.
Palas

Answer

Correct Answer : Guptas

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History Modern Indian

Q. The immediate cause for the Mutiny was

A.
The Social Legislation of 1856
B.
Doctrine of Lapse
C.
The Episode of the Greased Cartridges
D.
The fear of me Indians that they would be converted to Christianity

Answer

Correct Answer : The Episode of the Greased Cartridges

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History World History

Q. The immediate cause for the outbreak of the first World War was

A.
The imprisonment of Lenin
B.
The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand
C.
The ambition of America to dominate the world
D.
The sudden death of Lloyd George

Answer

Correct Answer : The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand

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History Modern Indian

Q. The immediate cause of split in the INC at its Surat Session was

A.
expulsion of Tilak from the INC
B.
election of the President of the INC
C.
demand of Swaraj as the goal of the INC
D.
resolutions on Swaraj, Swadeshi, Boycott and National Education

Answer

Correct Answer : election of the President of the INC

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History Modern Indian

Q. The immediate cause of the Battle of Plassey was

A.
The English support and asylum to the political rivals of Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah
B.
The English attempts to strengthen their fortifications at Fort William
C.
Misuse of Dastaks (passes for free trade) by the Company and its officials
D.
Siraj-ud-Daulah's attack on Fort William and capture of Calcutta (Alinagar)

Answer

Correct Answer : Siraj-ud-Daulah's attack on Fort William and capture of Calcutta (Alinagar)

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History Independence

Q. The immediate forerunner of the Indian National congress was

A.
Indian National Conference
B.
Indian Association of Calcutta
C.
British India association
D.
Indian Union

Answer

Correct Answer : Indian National Conference

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History Modern Indian

Q. The immortal national Song ‘Vande Mataram’ has been written by

A.
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyaya
B.
Rabindranath Tagore
C.
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya
D.
Surendranath Bandopadhyaya

Answer

Correct Answer : Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya

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History Modern Indian

Q. The INA was largely composed of

A.
Overseas Indians
B.
Indian Revolutionaries
C.
Indian Prisoners of war under the Japanese
D.
Deserters from the British Indian Army

Answer

Correct Answer : Indian Prisoners of war under the Japanese

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History Mughal Empire

Q. The Inam land was one which was assigned to

A.
Mansabdars
B.
Scholars and religious persons
C.
Hereditary revenue collectors
D.
Nobles

Answer

Correct Answer : Scholars and religious persons

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