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.

Ancient History History

Q. Which of the following statements is/are not correct regarding the age of Vedic Civilisation? I. Bal Gangadhar Tilak, on astronomical grounds, dated Rig Veda to 6000 B.C. to Harmon Jacobi, Vedic civilization flourished between 4500 B.C. and 2500 B.C. and the Samhitas were composed in the latter half of the period. II. Famous Sanskritist, Winternitz felt that the Rig Veda was probably composed in the third millennium B.C.

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

Answer

Correct Answer : Neither I nor II

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18th Century Revolts And Reform History

Q. Which of the following statements regarding Ahmadiya Movement is/are correct? I. Founded by Mirza Ghulam Ahmed II. It described itself as standard bearer of Mohammedan Renaissance III. Based itself on the principles of Brahmo Samaj IV. Opposed jihad and worked for spreading western liberal education among Indian Muslims

A.
Only I and IV
B.
Only I and II
C.
Only I, II and IV
D.
All of the above are correct

Answer

Correct Answer : All of the above are correct

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18th Century Revolts And Reform History

Q. Which of the following statements regarding Gyana Prasarak Mandalis or student literary and scientific societies is / are correct? I. Formed by common people to educate youth II. Had two branches Marathi and Guajarati III. Aimed to start schools for girls. IV. Organized lectures to propagate their ideas

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

Answer

Correct Answer : II, III and IV

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History Tughlaq Dynasty

Q. Which of the following Sultans of Tughlaq dynasty issued copper coins instead of silver ones?

A.
Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
B.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
C.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D.
Mahmud Tughlaq

Answer

Correct Answer : Muhammad Bin Tughlaq

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History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. Which of the following systems of Indian Philosophy uphold the ideology of Charvakism, Ajivika, Jainism and Buddhism?

A.
Unorthodox System of Indian Philosophy
B.
Orthodox System of Indian Philosophy
C.
Both A & B
D.
None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : Unorthodox System of Indian Philosophy

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History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. Which of the following Tamil literature was written by Ilango Adigal, brother of Senguvattan, a Chera King and who was a Jain monk is a highly regarded epic?

A.
Elathi
B.
Kainnilai
C.
Silappatikaram
D.
None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : Silappatikaram

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History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. Which of the following teachings was given to people by Rishabhnath before starting of an Era?

A.
Masi
B.
Krishi
C.
Asi
D.
All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : All of the above

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Ancient History History

Q. Which of the following temples was not constructed by Chandela dynasty?

A.
Chaturbhuja
B.
Kandariya Mahadev
C.
Lakshman
D.
Somnath

Answer

Correct Answer : Somnath

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History Mughal Empire

Q. Which of the following temples were destroyed by Aurangzeb? I. Somnath temple II. Vishwanath temple III. Keshav Rai temple IV. Meenakshi temple

A.
I, II and IV
B.
I, II and III
C.
II, III and IV
D.
All the above

Answer

Correct Answer : I, II and III

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Bhakti Movement History

Q. Which of the following text introduces bhakti marga (the path of faith/devotion) as one of three ways to spiritual freedom and release?

A.
Vedanta
B.
Vedas
C.
Brahamans
D.
Bhagwat Gita

Answer

Correct Answer : Bhagwat Gita

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