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