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 Mughal Empire

Q. What was the original name of Nur Jahan?

A.
Fatima Begum
B.
Zeb-un-Nissa
C.
Mehr-un-Nissa
D.
Jahanara

Answer

Correct Answer : Mehr-un-Nissa

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History World History

Q. What was the original name of Santa Claus?

A.
St. Peter
B.
St. Christopher
C.
St. John
D.
St. Nicolas

Answer

Correct Answer : St. Nicolas

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History Mughal Empire

Q. What was the policy of “doctrine of lapse”?

A.
States were not allowed to adopt son as an heir
B.
States were allowed to adopt son as an heir
C.
According to this system, every ruler in India had to accept to pay a subsidy to the British for the maintenance of British army
D.
None of these

Answer

Correct Answer : States were not allowed to adopt son as an heir

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Ancient History History

Q. What was the purpose of the Indian visit of Hiuen Tsang?

A.
To amass wealth
B.
To visit the holy places connected with Buddhism
C.
To know the geography of India
D.
To establish political ties with India

Answer

Correct Answer : To visit the holy places connected with Buddhism

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History World History

Q. What was the reason for Franks rapid rise in western Europe?

A.
Clovis's conversion to Arian Christianity
B.
Clovis's conversion to Roman Christianity
C.
Clovis's alliance with the Islamic world
D.
Clovis's defeat of the Muslims at the Battle of Tours

Answer

Correct Answer : Clovis's conversion to Roman Christianity

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History World History

Q. What was the reason for the breakup of the Carolingan Empire?

A.
Vikings began raiding northern France
B.
Charlemagne's descendants were politically weak and disunited
C.
Charlemagne's grandsons divided the empire into three parts
D.
All the above

Answer

Correct Answer : All the above

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History Khalji Dynasty

Q. What was the religion of Malik Kafur before he entered the service of Alauddin?

A.
Hinduism
B.
Zoroastrianism
C.
Buddhism
D.
Jainism

Answer

Correct Answer : Hinduism

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18th Century Revolts And Reform History

Q. What was the role of Tatia Tope in 1857 mutiny? I. He was commander-in-chief of the army of Nana Saheb II. He organized Bhils of Panchamahal region against the British III. He helped Begum Hazrat Mahal to capture Awadh

A.
I and II only
B.
II only
C.
II and III only
D.
All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : I and II only

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History World History

Q. What was the significance of the Battle of Tours in 732?

A.
Charles Martel became King of France
B.
Charlemagne converted many Muslims to Christianity
C.
It stopped the Muslim advance into Europe
D.
Muslims gained control of Spain

Answer

Correct Answer : It stopped the Muslim advance into Europe

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History Modern Indian

Q. What was the single most significant contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to Indian History?

A.
As the Home Minister of free India he brought about the integration of 600-odd Indian States with the Indian Republic
B.
He was responsible for the acceptance of the Mountbatten Plan by the Congress
C.
He was the leading light of Mahatma Gandhi's NonCooperation and Civil Disobedience Movements
D.
As President of the Indian National Congress he engineered the passing of the Quit India Resolution

Answer

Correct Answer : As the Home Minister of free India he brought about the integration of 600-odd Indian States with the Indian Republic

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