History Questions

#1

The Quit India Movement was launched in response to:

#2

The Mansabdari system introduced by Akbar was borrowed from:

#3

The famous rock-cut temple of Kailasa at Ellora was built under the patronage of:

#4

The Vijayanagara ruler who defeated the combined forces of Deccan Sultanates in the Battle of Raichur was:

#5

Watan Jagirs during the Mughal period referred to:

#6

The rulers of which dynasty were the first to use inscriptions for recording important events?

#7

The famous "Peacock Throne" was built during the reign of:

#8

The Gupta ruler who defeated the Hunas was:

#9

Which of the following leaders was NOT associated with the Home Rule Movement?

#10

The 'Eightfold Path' is associated with which of the following religions?

#11

The Chalukya ruler who defeated Harsha was:

#12

The first President of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) was:

#13

The first Buddhist Council was held at:

#14

The treaty that formally established the English East India Company's trade in Bengal was:

#15

The treaty of Srirangapatna was signed between Tipu Sultan and:

#16

Who among the following established the first Satyagraha Ashram in India?

#17

The Ryotwari Settlement was introduced in:

#18

The leaders of the Young Bengal Movement were influenced by:

#19

Who among the following is credited with the compilation of 'Ain-i-Akbari'?

#20

The 'Satnami' rebellion of 1672 took place during the reign of:

#21

Who among the following was the founder of the 'Asiatic Society of Bengal'?

#22

Which of the following statements about Sikhism is incorrect?

#23

The 'Ryotwari Settlement' was first introduced in:

#24

The 'Moplah Rebellion' of 1921 took place in:

#25

Who among the following established the 'Anushilan Samiti'?

#26

The Lion Capital at Sarnath belongs to which period?

#27

The Mughal painting reached its zenith during the reign of:

#28

The system of 'Subsidiary Alliance' was introduced by:

#29

The Theosophical Society was founded by:

#30

The 'Santhal Rebellion' of 1855-56 was against:

#31

The ruler who established diplomatic relations with China during the 8th century was:

#32

Who among the following is associated with the 'moderate' phase of the Indian National Congress?

#33

The first Satyagraha campaign by Mahatma Gandhi in India was at:

#34

Who among the following started the newspaper 'Young India'?

#35

The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was an agreement between:

#36

The Harappan site that shows evidence of a dockyard is:

#37

Who among the following established the 'Anushilan Samiti'?

#38

The Vijayanagara ruler who defeated the combined forces of Deccan Sultanates in the Battle of Raichur was:

#39

The first Muslim invasion of India was led by:

#40

The Lion Capital at Sarnath belongs to which period?

#41

The first Muslim invasion of India was led by:

#42

Which of the following journals was NOT edited by Mahatma Gandhi?

#43

The Indus Valley people had trade relations with:

#44

The "Dual Government" system in Bengal was introduced by:

#45

The Poona Pact of 1932 was signed between:

#46

The Swadeshi Movement was formally launched in:

#47

Who was the Governor-General of India during the Revolt of 1857?

#48

Who among the following was the founder of the 'Servants of India Society'?

#49

Amir Khusrau, the famous poet and musician, was associated with the court of:

#50

Which of the following statements about the Rigvedic period is incorrect?

#51

The system of rural local self-government in India was formalized through:

#52

The Dalit Panthers movement was inspired by:

#53

The Swaraj Party was formed by:

#54

The 'Day of Deliverance' (22 December 1939) was observed to celebrate:

#55

Who among the following is known for the introduction of the Public Works Department in India?

#56

The Quit India Movement was launched in response to:

#57

Who among the following is known as the 'Grand Old Man of India'?

#58

Which of the following ancient Indian texts discusses the theory of statecraft and economics?

#59

'Din-i-Ilahi', a new religion, was propounded by:

#60

The Paramara dynasty ruled over which region?

#61

The term 'Mansabdari system' refers to:

#62

The ruler who assumed the title 'Vikramaditya' was:

#63

The Mansabdari system introduced by Akbar was borrowed from:

#64

Who among the following refused to accept the presidential chair draped with the Union Jack at the 1929 Lahore session of the Congress?

#65

Gandhian principles were adopted by which of the following world leaders?

#66

The Chola period was particularly known for:

#67

Which among the following was the first fort constructed by the British in India?

#68

The earliest evidence of rice cultivation in the Indian subcontinent was found at:

#69

The Buddhist text 'Milinda Panha' records the dialogue between:

#70

Which of the following sites provides evidence of a water management system in the Harappan Civilization?

#71

The Revolt of 1857 was described as the 'First War of Indian Independence' by:

#72

The Deccan riots of 1875 were primarily against:

#73

The treaty that ended the Third Anglo-Maratha War was:

#74

Who among the following was known as the 'Liberator of the Press'?

#75

Who among the following is known as the 'Grand Old Man of India'?

#76

Which of the following journals was NOT edited by Mahatma Gandhi?

#77

The immediate cause for the launch of the Civil Disobedience Movement was:

#78

The Aligarh Movement was started by:

#79

The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between:

#80

The term 'Carbon Dating' is associated with:

#81

Which of the following rebellions occurred first?

#82

The ancient Indian University of Valabhi was located in the present day:

#83

The Battle of Talikota (1565) led to the decline of which empire?

#84

The Peasants and Workers Party which played a crucial role during the Quit India Movement in Maharashtra was founded by:

#85

The concept of 'Deshbandhu' is associated with which of the following leaders?

#86

The Vaikom Satyagraha was associated with:

#87

Who among the following founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association?

#88

The President of Indian National Congress at the time of Independence was:

#89

The famous rock-cut temple of Kailasa at Ellora was built under the patronage of:

#90

The treaty of Srirangapatna was signed between Tipu Sultan and:

#91

The famous Dilwara Temples at Mount Abu were built by:

#92

The 'Doctrine of Lapse' was introduced by:

#93

The Chinese traveler who visited India during Harsha's reign was:

#94

The 'Arthashastra' written by Kautilya deals with:

#95

The Gandhian concept of 'Trusteeship' means:

#96

The 'Doctrine of Lapse' was most extensively implemented by:

#97

The Communal Award of 1932 provided for:

#98

Which Mughal emperor launched the 'Mahzarnama' in 1579?

#99

The Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 proposed:

#100

The ruler who shifted the Mughal capital from Agra to Delhi was: