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.

18th Century Revolts And Reform History

Q. Which among the following statements is/ are not correct? I. The theosophical society preached the Aryan philosophy and religion II. It laid great emphasis on the Vedas and Upanishad. III. It considered Hinduism to be the best religion and the only means to attain salvation. IV. It called for universal brotherhood. V. The Upanishads revealed the essence of life

A.
II, II and V
B.
I, III and V
C.
Only III
D.
I and III

Answer

Correct Answer : Only III

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History Maratha Empire

Q. Which among the following was the capital of Shivaji?

A.
Raigarh
B.
Poona
C.
Singhgarh
D.
Panhala

Answer

Correct Answer : Raigarh

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History Medieval History

Q. Which among the following was the most appropriate cause for the failure of Raziya?

A.
Her intention to be the ruler not only in name but also in fact
B.
Her gender
C.
Her unpopularity with the people of Delhi
D.
Her incompetence

Answer

Correct Answer : Her intention to be the ruler not only in name but also in fact

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Ancient History History

Q. Which ancient account describes the Nandas expedition over all their rival monarchs that make them powerful rulers of North India?

A.
Vedas
B.
Manusmriti
C.
Puranas
D.
Brahamanas

Answer

Correct Answer : Puranas

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Ancient History History

Q. Which Ancient Indian literature deals with concepts about origin of universe, death and birth, material and spiritual world?

A.
AtharvaVedas
B.
Rig Vedas
C.
Aryankas
D.
Upanishad

Answer

Correct Answer : Upanishad

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Ancient History History

Q. Which ancient literature contains short stories that have the priceless treasure of morality and knowledge?

A.
Hitopdesha
B.
Panchtanra
C.
Mahabharata
D.
None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : Hitopdesha

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History Magadha Empire

Q. Which area of India was known as Avantika in ancient times?

A.
Ruhelkhand
B.
Avadh
C.
Bundelkhand
D.
Malwa

Answer

Correct Answer : Malwa

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Bhakti Movement History

Q. Which ascetics of the Yoga school of Hindu philosophy influenced the Ramananda?

A.
Krishna Cult
B.
Kabirpanthi
C.
Nathpanthi
D.
None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : Nathpanthi

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Gulam Dynasty History

Q. Which battle did open the Delhi area to Muhammad Ghori?

A.
Second Battle of Tarain
B.
First Battle of Tarain
C.
Battle of Khanwa
D.
First Battle of Panipat

Answer

Correct Answer : Second Battle of Tarain

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History Lodi and Sayyid Dynasty

Q. Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar empire?

A.
Battle of Talikota
B.
Battle of Takkolam
C.
Battle of Khanwa
D.
Battle of Panipat

Answer

Correct Answer : Battle of Talikota

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