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 was the prime objective of M.K Gandhi’s Salt Satyagraha?

A.
Economic relief to the common people
B.
Complete Independence for India
C.
Repeal of salt laws
D.
Curtailment of the Government's powers

Answer

Correct Answer : Repeal of salt laws

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18th Century Revolts And Reform History

Q. Which of the following were the ideas popularized through theosophical society I. Doctrine of trans-migration of souls II. Universal brotherhood of man III. Reincarnation and Karma, and drew inspiration from philosophy of Upanishads and samkhya, yoga and Vedanta school IV. Against foreign rule

A.
Only I and III
B.
Only III
C.
Only I, II and III
D.
All the four are correct

Answer

Correct Answer : Only I, II and III

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18th Century Revolts And Reform History

Q. Which of the following were the main aims of Satyashodhak Samaj? I. Social service II. Spread of education among women and lower caste III. Complete abolition of caste system and inequalities

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

Answer

Correct Answer : All of the above

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18th Century Revolts And Reform History

Q. Which of the following works taken up even after the decline of the movement?

A.
Carry forward Raja Ram Mohan Roy's tradition of public education on social, economic and political questions
B.
Fight for women's rights and education
C.
Took up farmers issues and fought for their better treatment and against oppressive zamindars
D.
All the above

Answer

Correct Answer : All the above

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History Modern Indian

Q. Which of the following writers did not have a profound influence on the thinking of Mahatma Gandhi?

A.
Thoreau
B.
Tolstoy
C.
Ruskin
D.
Marx

Answer

Correct Answer : Marx

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History Mughal Empire

Q. Which of the following writers has called Akbar’s Din-i-Ilahi as a monument of his folly, not of wisdom?

A.
Vincent Smith
B.
Badayuni
C.
Barni
D.
W.Haig

Answer

Correct Answer : Vincent Smith

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History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. Which of the Kushana ruler patronised Buddhism?

A.
Vikramaditya
B.
Ashoka
C.
Kanishka
D.
Kautilya

Answer

Correct Answer : Kanishka

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18th Century Revolts And Reform History

Q. Which of the means adopted under Self Respect Movement? I. Violent protests against upper classes II. Undermine position of Brahmin priests by formalizing weddings without them III. Boycott of temples and places of Brahmin residence

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

Answer

Correct Answer : Only II

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History Mughal Empire

Q. Which of the undermentioned facts about Taj Mahal is not correct?

A.
It was built by Shah Jahan
B.
It is a magnificent Mausoleum
C.
It is situated outside Agra Fort
D.
The names of artisans who builtd it are engraved on it

Answer

Correct Answer : The names of artisans who builtd it are engraved on it

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History Modern Indian

Q. Which of these battles proved decisive in the Anglo French rivalry in India?

A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Wandiwash
C.
Battle of Mysore
D.
Battle of Seringapatnam

Answer

Correct Answer : Battle of Wandiwash

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