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.

British Rule History

Q. Which Indian ruler had requested Napoleon for help in driving the British away from India?

A.
Jai Singh
B.
Shivaji
C.
Tipu Sultan
D.
Rani of Jhansi

Answer

Correct Answer : Tipu Sultan

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Ancient History History

Q. Which inscription mentions about the village administration under the Cholas?

A.
Uttaramerur
B.
Junagarh
C.
Aihole
D.
Nasik

Answer

Correct Answer : Uttaramerur

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Ancient History History

Q. Which is a treatise on the science of governance?

A.
Ramayana
B.
Mahabharata
C.
Kautilya's Arthshastra
D.
Chandrawati Ramayana

Answer

Correct Answer : Kautilya's Arthshastra

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Ancient History History

Q. Which is a work of Tamil Grammar that is said to be the earliest extant work of Tamil Literature?

A.
Patinenmelkanakku
B.
Tolkappiyam
C.
Patinenkilkanakku
D.
None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : Tolkappiyam

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Ancient History History

Q. Which is known as book of Melody?

A.
Samveda
B.
Rigveda
C.
Atharvaveda
D.
Yajurveda

Answer

Correct Answer : Samveda

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Ancient History History

Q. Which is representative of Dravida style of temple architecture?

A.
Shikhara
B.
Viman
C.
Mandapa
D.
Gopuram

Answer

Correct Answer : Viman

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History Khalji Dynasty

Q. Which is the correct chronological sequence of the following Sayyid rulers of Delhi? I. Muhammad Shah II. Alauddin Alam Shah III. Mubarak Shah IV. Khizr Khan

A.
IV, III, I, II
B.
I, II, III, IV
C.
IV, I, II, III
D.
IV, II, III, I

Answer

Correct Answer : IV, III, I, II

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History Indus Valley Civilisation

Q. Which is the correct chronology of the excavation of the site in the Indus civilization? I. Mohenjo-Daro II. Chanhudaro III. Harappa IV. Lothal

A.
I, III, II & IV
B.
III, I, II & IV
C.
II, I, III & IV
D.
III, IV, II & I

Answer

Correct Answer : III, I, II & IV

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History Sikh Empire

Q. Which is the holy book of the Sikh religion?

A.
Baani
B.
Bhagwad Gita
C.
Gurmukhi
D.
Guru Granth Sahib

Answer

Correct Answer : Guru Granth Sahib

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History Modern Indian

Q. Which is the oldest trade Union organisation in India?

A.
Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU)
B.
Indian National Trade Union Cogress (INTUC)
C.
All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC)
D.
Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS)

Answer

Correct Answer : All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC)

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