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 Independence

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding Poona Pact (1932)? I. It refers to an agreement between Babasaheb Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi signed on 24 September 1932 at Yerwada Central Jail in Pune (now in Maharashtra), India. II. It was signed by Pt Madan Mohan Malviya and B. R. Ambedkar and some Dalit leaders to break the fast unto death undertaken by Gandhi in Yerwada prison to annul the Macdonald Award giving separate electorates to Dalits for electing members of state legislative assemblies in British India

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

Answer

Correct Answer : Both I and II

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Ancient History History

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the Dharmasutras and the Smritis? I. Texts were considered as the rules and regulations for the general public and for the rulers. II. Dharmasutras and the Smritis can also be termed in the modern concept as the constitution and law books for the ancient Indian polity and society

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

Answer

Correct Answer : Both I & II

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Ancient History History

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct related to the Megasthenese profess of writing? I. Megasthenese wrote extensively in a book called ‘Indica’ which is no longer available to us. II. Megasthenese’s writings could be seen through various extracts in the writings of Diodorous, Strabo and Arrian. III. Megasthenese mentions that Indian society comprised of seven castes (jatis)

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

Answer

Correct Answer : All of the above

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History Independence

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct related to the Non-cooperation Movement? I. It aimed to resist British rule in India through non violent means. Protestors would refuse to buy British goods, adopt the use of local handicrafts and picket liquor shops. II. The ideas of Ahimsa and nonviolence, and Gandhi’s ability to rally hundreds of thousands of common citizens towards the cause of Indian independence, were first seen on a large scale in this movement through the summer 1920, they feared that the movement might lead to popular violence

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

Answer

Correct Answer : Both I & II

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British Rule History

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct related to the Revolt of the Bhils? I. The Bhils revolted in 1818 due to the occupation of their territory by the British. II. They defied British authority for 50 years from 1818. III. Their revolt was finally ended by the British through military operations as well as conciliatory measures. IV. The leader of the Bhil revolt was Ram Charan

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

Answer

Correct Answer : II & III

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History Independence

Q. Which of the following statements about Mahatma Gandhi’s views on Satyagraha is not correct?

A.
It is the exercise of the purest soul force against all injustice, oppression and exploitation
B.
It denotes assertion of the power of the human soul against social, political and economic dominance
C.
It is the best weapon of the weak against the strong
D.
Mahatma Gandhi's theory of Satayagraha was based on the acceptance of the concept of self-suffering

Answer

Correct Answer : It is the best weapon of the weak against the strong

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History Modern Indian

Q. Which of the following statements about the Government of India Act of 1935 is not correct?

A.
The Viceroy was given special powers
B.
Diarchy was established in the provinces
C.
The federal executive was to consist of the Viceroy, councillors and the ministers
D.
The federal legislature was to be bicameral

Answer

Correct Answer : Diarchy was established in the provinces

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Harshavardhana Empire History

Q. Which of the following statements about the Guptas is NOT true?

A.
Kingship was hereditary and the throne always went to the eldest son
B.
They ruled mainly over parts of north and central India
C.
The judicial system was far more developed than in earlier times
D.
Land taxes increased and taxes on trade and commerce decreased

Answer

Correct Answer : Kingship was hereditary and the throne always went to the eldest son

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History Indus Valley Civilisation

Q. Which of the following statements about the Harappan people is incorrect?

A.
They worshipped gods in the form of human beings
B.
The Harappans were phallus worshippers
C.
They placed their gods in temples
D.
They looked upon the earth as a fertility goddess

Answer

Correct Answer : They placed their gods in temples

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Ancient History History

Q. Which of the following statements about the Rigvedic Aryans is incorrect?

A.
We have some indications of polyandry in this period
B.
We do not find any trace of widow remarriage in the Rigvedic period
C.
There are no examples of child marriage in this period
D.
The practice of levirate was known

Answer

Correct Answer : We do not find any trace of widow remarriage in the Rigvedic period

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