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 World History

Q. In U.S.A. the President is elected by

A.
Universal Adult Franchise
B.
The Senate
C.
The House of Representatives
D.
The Congress

Answer

Correct Answer : Universal Adult Franchise

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History Independence

Q. In violation of the Salt Laws, Gandhiji started a movement called

A.
Swadeshi Movement
B.
Non-Cooperation movement
C.
Civil Disobedience movement
D.
None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : Civil Disobedience movement

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History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. In what respect did Jainism differ from Buddhism?

A.
In denying the authority of the Vedas
B.
In its stress on the doctrine of ahimsa
C.
In opposing animal sacrifice
D.
In its attitude towards trade

Answer

Correct Answer : In its stress on the doctrine of ahimsa

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History Independence

Q. In what session did Congress declared complete Independence (Poorna Swaraj) as its goal?

A.
Madras session held in 1927
B.
Lahore session held in 1929
C.
Ahmadabad session held in 1921
D.
Gaya session held in 1922

Answer

Correct Answer : Lahore session held in 1929

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British Rule History

Q. In what way did the early nationalists undermine the moral foundations of the British rule with great success?

A.
By advocating open revolt
B.
By their agitation for Constitutional reforms
C.
By seeking foreign help against the British
D.
By seeking the support of the Indians living abroad

Answer

Correct Answer : By their agitation for Constitutional reforms

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History World History

Q. In which battle did the defeat of Muslims stop their invasions?

A.
Battle of Lechfeld
B.
Battle of Fontenoy
C.
Battle of Verdun
D.
Battle of Vouille

Answer

Correct Answer : Battle of Verdun

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Bhakti Movement History

Q. In which century Bhakti movement began?

A.
7th century
B.
6th century
C.
8th century
D.
9th century

Answer

Correct Answer : 7th century

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History Vedic Age

Q. In which century did the first movement against vedic ritualistic practices start?

A.
14th century BC
B.
19th century BC
C.
5th century AD
D.
600 BC

Answer

Correct Answer : 600 BC

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History Lodi and Sayyid Dynasty

Q. In which century, Qutub Minar of Delhi was built?

A.
13th Century
B.
12th Century
C.
14th Century
D.
11th Century

Answer

Correct Answer : 13th Century

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Ancient History History

Q. In which city of India is Dhamek Stupa located?

A.
Delhi
B.
Pune
C.
Varanasi
D.
Hyderabad

Answer

Correct Answer : Varanasi

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