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 of the following statement (s) is/are correct related to the Manusmriti I. Smritis dealt with the performance of duties, customs and laws prescribed according to Dharma. II. Consists mainly of dialogues between the Buddha and his followers.

A.
Only II
B.
Only I
C.
Both I & II
D.
Neither I nor II

Answer

Correct Answer : Only I

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18th Century Revolts And Reform History

Q. Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct related to the provision of the Treaty of Seringapatnam, signed between Tipu and Cornwallis I. Surrender of almost half of Tipu’s territories, which were to be shared among the English, the Nizam and the Marathas. II. Payment of a war indemnity of about Rs.3 crore by Tipu III. Stationing of British resident at Seringapatnam IV. Sending two of his sons by Tipu as hostages to the British camp

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

Answer

Correct Answer : I & III

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Ancient History History

Q. Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct related to the Smritis? I. It deals with the performance of duties, customs and laws prescribed according to Dharma II. It is concerned mainly with the rules of the organization of the monasteries

A.
Only II
B.
Only I
C.
Both I & II
D.
Neither I nor II

Answer

Correct Answer : Only I

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Ancient History History

Q. Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct related with the Kautilya’s Arthashastra? I. Kautilya’s Arthashastra is a book on statecraft was written in Gupta Period. II. Arthashastra was written in the fourth century B.C. by Kautilya, from which it appeared a tradition of writing on and teaching of statecrafts because Kautilya acknowledges his debt to his predecessors in the field

A.
Only II
B.
Only I
C.
Both I & II
D.
None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : Only II

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Bhakti Movement History

Q. Which of the following statement (s) is/are not correct about Bhagavatism and Krishna Cult (Bhakti Cult)? I. Bhagavatism is a branch of Vaishnavism, where the devotees worship the various avatars of Lord Vishnu. II. The origin of Bhagavatism or Vaishnavism has been sought in the Upanishadic period because in the ‘Chandogya Upanishad’ Krishna is described as a disciple of the sage Ghora.

A.
Only II
B.
Only I
C.
Both I & II
D.
Neither I nor II

Answer

Correct Answer : Neither I nor II

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Ancient History History

Q. Which of the following statement is correct about South-Indian Literature?

A.
Tamil is the oldest with literature dating back to early centuries of Christian era. This developed during the three Sangams(assemblies of poets and writers) held during different times
B.
In Southern India, the ancient Indian writings were written in four Dravidian languages which developed their own script and literature, these are, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada,Malayalam
C.
Both A & B
D.
None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : Both A & B

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Bhakti Movement History

Q. Which of the following statement is correct definition of Nirguna?

A.
It is the concept of a formless Guru
B.
It is the concept of a formless God
C.
It is the concept of spirituality
D.
None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : It is the concept of a formless God

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History Modern Indian

Q. Which of the following statement is incorrect about the Act of 1919?

A.
Responsible government would be realised only by progressive stages
B.
British India must an integral part of the British Empire
C.
Provincial subjects were classified into reserved subjects & transferred subjects
D.
The salary of the Secretary of State for India was drawn out of the revenues of Indian government

Answer

Correct Answer : The salary of the Secretary of State for India was drawn out of the revenues of Indian government

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Bhakti Movement History

Q. Which of the following statement is not correct about Andal?

A.
Andal was a woman Nayanar, she incorporated the prevailing caste system in the society
B.
Andal was a woman Alvar, the most striking features of her compositions were widely sung (and continue to be sung to date)
C.
Andal saw herself as the beloved of Vishnu; her verses express her love for the deity
D.
Andal saw herself as the beloved of Krishna; her verses express her love for the deity

Answer

Correct Answer : Andal was a woman Nayanar, she incorporated the prevailing caste system in the society

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History Medieval History

Q. Which of the following statement is not correct about Poona pact?

A.
It was signed on January 23, 1932
B.
It was signed between Madan Mohan Malaviya and Dr. Ambedkar
C.
It was signed in yarvada jail in Puna
D.
This act increased the number of seats reserved for depressed class from 71 to 147

Answer

Correct Answer : It was signed on January 23, 1932

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