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.

British Rule History

Q. British Indian Association was founded on October 29, 1851 at__________

A.
Pune
B.
Calcutta
C.
Madras
D.
Bombay

Answer

Correct Answer : Calcutta

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British Rule History

Q. British Prime Minister Attlee made the historic announcement of the end of British rule in India (and transfer of power to responsible Indian hands by a date not later than June1948) on

A.
February 20, 1947
B.
May 16, 1946
C.
March 10, 1946
D.
December 31, 1946

Answer

Correct Answer : February 20, 1947

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History World History

Q. Bucephalus’ was the name of the horse of

A.
Alexander
B.
Napoleon
C.
Julius Caesar
D.
Mark Antony

Answer

Correct Answer : Alexander

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History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. Buddha delivered his first sermon at __________

A.
Sarnath
B.
Sanchi
C.
Kapilvastu
D.
Vaisali

Answer

Correct Answer : Sarnath

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History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. Buddha gave his first religious message at

A.
Pataliputra
B.
Rajagriha
C.
Gaya
D.
Sarnath

Answer

Correct Answer : Sarnath

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History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. Buddha has been described as ‘an ocean of wisdom and compassion’ In

A.
Amarakosa
B.
The Light of Asia
C.
Buddhacharita
D.
Jatak Tales

Answer

Correct Answer : Amarakosa

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History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. Buddha means

A.
The Religious Preacher
B.
The Enlightened one
C.
The Genius
D.
The Powerful

Answer

Correct Answer : The Enlightened one

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History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha together are known as

A.
Trivarga
B.
Triratna
C.
Trisarga
D.
Trimurti

Answer

Correct Answer : Triratna

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History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. Buddhism in Nepal was introduced during the reign of

A.
Ashoka
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Chandragupta
D.
Harshavardhana

Answer

Correct Answer : Ashoka

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History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. Buddhism made an important impact by allowing two sections of society into its fold. They were

A.
Moneylenders and Slaves
B.
Merchants and Priests
C.
Warriors and Traders
D.
Women and Sudras

Answer

Correct Answer : Women and Sudras

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