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 Jainism And Buddhism

Q. Why did King Vipulvahan develop aversion for worldly life?

A.
Because of son
B.
Because of wife
C.
Because of famine
D.
Because of subjects

Answer

Correct Answer : Because of famine

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History Modern Indian

Q. Why did Mahatma Gandhi ultimately lend his support to the resolution passed by the Congress Working Committee agreeing to the partition of India in spite of his personal, lifelong outspoken disapproval of Pakistan?

A.
Jawaharlal Nehru convinced him about the justification in favour of it
B.
There was no other go after he was presented with a fait accompli
C.
To prevent the loss of prestige of the Congress Ministers who had agreed to the partition
D.
The problem at home were far too pressing to carp about a minor concession being conceded to the Muslim League

Answer

Correct Answer : To prevent the loss of prestige of the Congress Ministers who had agreed to the partition

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History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. Why Rishabnath also called Aadibrahma?

A.
First to tell Moksha Marg
B.
Due to height
C.
Religious Conversion
D.
Showing the path of livelihood

Answer

Correct Answer : First to tell Moksha Marg

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History Medieval History

Q. Why Simon commission was established?

A.
To enquire into the working of the Marley-Minto reforms
B.
To enquire into the working of the Government of India Act, 1919 and to suggest further reforms in the system of administration
C.
To declare India as republic state
D.
None of these

Answer

Correct Answer : To enquire into the working of the Government of India Act, 1919 and to suggest further reforms in the system of administration

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History Independence

Q. Why was the Khilafat Movement started?

A.
To protest against the injustice done to Arabia
B.
To protest against the injustice done to Egypt
C.
To protest against the injustice done to Persia
D.
To protest against the injustice done to Turkey

Answer

Correct Answer : To protest against the injustice done to Turkey

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History Modern Indian

Q. Why was the Second Round Table Conference failed?

A.
Suspension of Civil Disobedience Movement
B.
Priority to be given to communal question
C.
Grant of Dominion Status
D.
Date of transfer of power

Answer

Correct Answer : Priority to be given to communal question

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History Modern Indian

Q. Why was the Simon Commission boycotted by the Indians?

A.
It did not have any woman member
B.
It did not include any Indian as a member
C.
It was appointed before the stipulated time
D.
If refused to meet prominent Indian leaders

Answer

Correct Answer : It did not include any Indian as a member

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History Modern Indian

Q. Why was the Simon Commission boycotted?

A.
All the members of the commission were Englishmen
B.
Simon was not known to be a great supporter of the Indian cause
C.
It was appointed before the expiry of the statutory period
D.
Peaceful demonstrators were severely beaten by the police

Answer

Correct Answer : All the members of the commission were Englishmen

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History World History

Q. William Shakespeare was born in the year

A.
1523
B.
1487
C.
1564
D.
1588

Answer

Correct Answer : 1564

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Ancient History History

Q. With reference to the invaders in ancient India which one of the following is the correct chronological order?

A.
Greeks-Kushanas-Sakas
B.
Greeks-Sakas-Kushanas
C.
Sakas-Greeks-Kushanas
D.
Sakas-Kushanas-Greeks

Answer

Correct Answer : Greeks-Sakas-Kushanas

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