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.

History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. What is the name of the preaching mudra of gesture, in which the Buddha is depicted delivering his first sermon, In the Gandhara Sculptures?

A.
Dhyana
B.
Abhaya
C.
Dharmachakra
D.
Bhumisparsha

Answer

Correct Answer : Dharmachakra

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Bhakti Movement History

Q. What is the name of the The collection of hymns of Alvar Saints?

A.
Tamil Veda
B.
Divya Prabandha
C.
Kabir Wani
D.
Granthawali

Answer

Correct Answer : Divya Prabandha

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History World History

Q. What is the name of the World’s smallest republic which has an area of 21 sq. km only?

A.
Palermo
B.
Nauru
C.
Vatican City
D.
Namur

Answer

Correct Answer : Nauru

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Ancient History History

Q. What is the popular name of Monolithic rock shrines at Mahabalipuram?

A.
Prasadas
B.
Rathas
C.
Mathika
D.
Gandhakuti

Answer

Correct Answer : Rathas

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Ancient History History

Q. What is true about Lothal – ancient site? I. Lothal was an ancient port of Indus civilization. II. It was excavated by the S. R. Rao. III. Currently it is situated in the Pakistan.

A.
Only I, III
B.
Only I , II
C.
II, III
D.
All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : Only I , II

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Ancient History History

Q. What led to the end of Indus Valley Civilization?

A.
Recurrent Floods
B.
Invasion of Aryans
C.
Earthquakes
D.
All the above

Answer

Correct Answer : All the above

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History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. What name was given to Rishabhnath Tirthankar due to his father Nabhiraya?

A.
Anantnath
B.
Dharam Nath
C.
Chandra Prabhu
D.
Nabhisunu

Answer

Correct Answer : Nabhisunu

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Harshavardhana Empire History

Q. What was Chandragupta-II also known as?

A.
Skanda Gupta
B.
Samudra Gupta
C.
Vikramaditya
D.
Rama Gupta

Answer

Correct Answer : Vikramaditya

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Ancient History History

Q. What was Hampi known for?

A.
It had the largest stable in medieval India
B.
It was the capital of Golconda
C.
It had the translation of the Indian epics to Persian
D.
It was the capital of Vijayanagar

Answer

Correct Answer : It was the capital of Vijayanagar

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History Modern Indian

Q. What was Jagat Seth’s claim to fame in Bengal?

A.
Leading popular poet
B.
Diwan of Siraj-ud-Daulah
C.
Biggest banker in Bengal
D.
Commander of the Nawab's troops

Answer

Correct Answer : Biggest banker in Bengal

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