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 Lodi and Sayyid Dynasty

Q. Which one of the following battles led to the foundation of the Mughal rule at Delhi?

A.
Second Battle of Panipat
B.
Third Battle of Panipat
C.
Battle of Haldighati
D.
First Battle of Panipat

Answer

Correct Answer : First Battle of Panipat

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Harshavardhana Empire History

Q. Which one of the following coins was issued in silver during the Gupta period?

A.
Nishka
B.
Kakini
C.
Rupyaka
D.
Dinar

Answer

Correct Answer : Rupyaka

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Ancient History History

Q. Which one of the following dynasties was ruling at the time of Alexander’s invasion?

A.
The Maurya
B.
The Nanda
C.
The Sunga
D.
The Kanva

Answer

Correct Answer : The Nanda

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British Rule History

Q. Which one of the following events did not take place during the Viceroyalty of Lord Curzon?

A.
Second Delhi Durbar
B.
Establishment of the department of Archaeology
C.
Formation of Indian National Congress
D.
Partition of Bengal

Answer

Correct Answer : Formation of Indian National Congress

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Ancient History History

Q. Which one of the following famous ruler is called as ‘Father of Inscriptions’?

A.
Chandragupta Maurya
B.
Samudra Gupta
C.
Ashoka
D.
Kanishka

Answer

Correct Answer : Samudra Gupta

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History Indus Valley Civilisation

Q. Which one of the following Harappan sites is NOT located in Gujarat?

A.
Rangpur
B.
Surkotada
C.
Sutkagendor
D.
Desalpur

Answer

Correct Answer : Sutkagendor

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History Medieval History

Q. Which one of the following indicates the correct chronological order of the Later Mughal Emperors?

A.
Farrukh Siyar, Bahadur Shah-I, Jahandar Shah, Muhammad Shah
B.
Bahadur Shah-I, Farrukh Siyar, Jahandar Shah, Muhammad Shah
C.
Bahadur Shah-l, Jahandar Shah, Farrukh Siyar, Muhammad Shah
D.
Jahandar Shah, Bahadur Shah-l, Muhammad Shah, Farrukh Siyar

Answer

Correct Answer : Bahadur Shah-l, Jahandar Shah, Farrukh Siyar, Muhammad Shah

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Ancient History History

Q. Which one of the following Indus cities has houses with doors on the main streets?

A.
Surkotada
B.
Lothal
C.
Chanhudaro
D.
Banawali

Answer

Correct Answer : Lothal

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Ancient History History

Q. Which one of the following is associated with the Gupta Age of Indian History?

A.
Significant contribution to Indian astronomy by Aryabhatta
B.
Visit of Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang
C.
Significant contribution to poetry and literature by Banabhatta
D.
Macedonian invasion

Answer

Correct Answer : Significant contribution to Indian astronomy by Aryabhatta

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History Modern Indian

Q. Which one of the following is considered the Magna Carta of the Indian people?

A.
The Ilbert Bill
B.
The Government of India Act, 1858
C.
Indian Councils Act of 1892
D.
Queen Victoria's Proclamation

Answer

Correct Answer : Queen Victoria's Proclamation

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