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. Which among the following is the great Buddhist work consisting of dialogues between the Indo-Greek King Menander and the Buddhist philosopher Nagasena?

A.
Arthsashtra
B.
Milinda Panha
C.
Jataka
D.
Kumarasambhava

Answer

Correct Answer : Milinda Panha

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Ancient History History

Q. Which among the following is the oldest dynasty?

A.
Gupta
B.
Maurya
C.
Kushan
D.
Kanva

Answer

Correct Answer : Maurya

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History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. Which among the following is the sacred book of the Buddhists?

A.
Vedas
B.
Upanishad
C.
Tripitaka
D.
Jatakas

Answer

Correct Answer : Tripitaka

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History Mauryan Empire

Q. Which among the following Kavya of Sanskrit, deal with court intrigues & access to power of Chandragupta Maurya?

A.
Ritusamhara
B.
Mrichhakatika
C.
Kumarasambhava
D.
Mudrarakshahsa

Answer

Correct Answer : Mudrarakshahsa

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History Indus Valley Civilisation

Q. Which among the following metal was not found in Harappan civilization?

A.
Copper
B.
Gold
C.
Silver
D.
Iron

Answer

Correct Answer : Iron

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History Independence

Q. Which among the following movements was not led by Mahatma Gandhi?

A.
Swadeshi Movement
B.
Quit India Movement
C.
Non-Cooperation Movement
D.
Civil Disobedience Movement

Answer

Correct Answer : Swadeshi Movement

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History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. Which among the following Mudra is the gesture of Buddha as depicted in his first sermon?

A.
Dhyana Mudra
B.
Abhaya Mudra
C.
Dharmachakra Mudra
D.
Bhumisparsa Mudra

Answer

Correct Answer : Dharmachakra Mudra

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18th Century Revolts And Reform History

Q. Which among the following names is not associated with the theosophical society?

A.
Madame Blavatsky
B.
Col. Occolt
C.
Annie Besant
D.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Answer

Correct Answer : Bal Gangadhar Tilak

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History Independence

Q. Which among the following place, was not an important centre of the Revolt of 1857 ?

A.
Kanpur
B.
Agra
C.
Jhansi
D.
Lucknow

Answer

Correct Answer : Agra

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History Modern Indian

Q. Which among the following regulations made English as a medium of education compulsory in government aided schools and colleges?

A.
Educational Despatch, 1854
B.
Pitts India Act, 1784
C.
Macaulay Minute, 1835
D.
Regulating Act, 1773

Answer

Correct Answer : Macaulay Minute, 1835

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