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 Mauryan Empire

Q. Which one of the following was not a characteristic of society in Mauryan times?

A.
Rigidity of Caste
B.
Slavery
C.
Prostitution
D.
Widow remarriage

Answer

Correct Answer : Widow remarriage

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History Modern Indian

Q. Which one of the following was not a French settlement in India?

A.
Mahe
B.
Puducherry
C.
Goa
D.
Chandannagar

Answer

Correct Answer : Goa

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History Maratha Empire

Q. Which one of the following was NOT introduced by Shivaji?

A.
Chauth
B.
Land-tax
C.
Sardeshmukhi
D.
Pilgrim tax

Answer

Correct Answer : Pilgrim tax

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Ancient History History

Q. Which one of the following was the book written by Amoghvarsha the Rashtrakuta King?

A.
Ganitasara Samgraha
B.
Adipurana
C.
Saktayana
D.
Kavirajamarg

Answer

Correct Answer : Kavirajamarg

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Ancient History History

Q. Which one of the following was the capital of Kosala?

A.
Shuktimati
B.
Sravasti
C.
Kaushambi
D.
Indraprastha

Answer

Correct Answer : Sravasti

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History Mughal Empire

Q. Which one of the following was the cause of disintegration of the Mughal Empire?

A.
Attacks of Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali
B.
War of succession among sons of Aurangzeb
C.
Revolts of various communities like Jats, Sikhs, Rajputs etc.
D.
All of the above mentioned factors contributed to the downfall of the Mughal Empire.

Answer

Correct Answer : All of the above mentioned factors contributed to the downfall of the Mughal Empire.

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History Modern Indian

Q. Which one of the following was the first English ship that came to India?

A.
Bengal
B.
Elizabeth
C.
Red Dragon
D.
Mayflower

Answer

Correct Answer : Red Dragon

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History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. Which one of the following was the last Buddhist text produced In India?

A.
Dohakosa
B.
Divya Vandana
C.
Vjrachedika
D.
Vamsathapakasini

Answer

Correct Answer : Vamsathapakasini

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Ancient History History

Q. Which one of the following works deals with the history of Kashmir?

A.
Harshacharita
B.
Gaudavaho
C.
Rajatarangini
D.
Vikramankadevacharita

Answer

Correct Answer : Rajatarangini

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Ancient History History

Q. Which one of the four varnas mentioned in the Purushasukta of the mandala X of the Rig Veda is referred in the other parts of Rig Veda in the sense of a Varna?

A.
Kshatriyas
B.
Brahmanas
C.
Vaishyas
D.
Shudras

Answer

Correct Answer : Shudras

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