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.

Ancient History History

Q. The main focus of the Rigvedic culture was

A.
Punjab and Delhi region
B.
Indo-Gangetic Valley
C.
Indus Valley
D.
Region between the Swat and the Indus

Answer

Correct Answer : Indus Valley

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History Modern Indian

Q. The main founder (s) of the Swaraj Party was/were

A.
Motilal Nehru
B.
CR Das
C.
Madan Mohan Malaviya
D.
Only A and B above

Answer

Correct Answer : Only A and B above

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History Independence

Q. The main objectives of the Non-Cooperation Movement were

A.
protest against the Punjab wrongs and withdrawal of the Rowlatt Acts
B.
restoration of the old status of the Caliph (Khilafat Demand) and attainment of Swaraj for India
C.
lifting of martial law from Punjab and withdrawal of repressive laws
D.
None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : restoration of the old status of the Caliph (Khilafat Demand) and attainment of Swaraj for India

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History Mughal Empire

Q. The main outlet for foreign trade during Akbar’s reign was the port of

A.
Calcutta
B.
Karachi
C.
Surat
D.
Bombay

Answer

Correct Answer : Surat

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18th Century Revolts And Reform History

Q. The main purpose of Brahmo Samaj for which it was set up are

A.
Criticize social evils, oppose idolatry and emphasize human dignity
B.
Purify Hinduism and to preach monotheism
C.
Both A and B
D.
None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : Both A and B

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History Indian History

Q. The major Muslim organizations which opposed the partition of India were

A.
Khudai Khidmatgar
B.
The Jamiat-Ulema-hind
C.
Majlis-e-Ahrar –Hind
D.
All of these

Answer

Correct Answer : All of these

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History Modern Indian

Q. The majority of the moderate leaders of India’s freedom struggle may be traced to hail from

A.
Rural areas
B.
Bengal
C.
Urban areas
D.
Both rurals as well as urban parts

Answer

Correct Answer : Urban areas

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History Mughal Empire

Q. The Mansabdari system introduced by Akbar was borrowed from the system prevalent in

A.
Mongolia
B.
Persia
C.
Afghanistan
D.
Turkey

Answer

Correct Answer : Mongolia

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History Maratha Empire

Q. The Maratha dominion of Shivaji was known as

A.
Mulk-i-qadim
B.
Swaraj
C.
Maharajya
D.
Maratha Rastra

Answer

Correct Answer : Swaraj

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History Maratha Empire

Q. The Maratha Kingdom under the Peshwas was

A.
a military State
B.
a loose federation
C.
a confederacy (Mandala or Sangha)
D.
a regency of the Peshwa

Answer

Correct Answer : a confederacy (Mandala or Sangha)

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