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History General Knowledge Questions for Competitive Exams

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At present, competition in competitive exams is increasing continuously and every candidate wants to crack prestigious exams like SSC, UPSC, RPSC, Banking, Police, Railway in their first attempt. But, first of all, candidates must pay special attention to the subject of GK like Indian history. Because Indian History is the only subject that's the foremost important part of the GK section for the exam. So, this blog is extremely helpful for all those candidates who are preparing for competitive exams. it is important for you to know that History knowledge (GK) could be an important section altogether government exams.

History General Knowledge Questions

So, I am providing History General Knowledge Questions and Answers for those learners who are preparing for any type of competitive exam. History General Knowledge questions are related to GK and General Knowledge. You can command GK and History General Knowledge subjects by solving these questions.

Students can easily get free General Knowledge Mock Test and Current Affairs Mock Test on this platform for online exam practice to obtain good marks in the competitive exams.

History General Knowledge Questions    

  Q :  

Which among the following Kavya of Sanskrit, deal with court intrigues & access to power of Chandragupta Maurya?

(A) Mrichhakatika

(B) Ritusamhara

(C) Kumarasambhava

(D) Mudrarakshahsa

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Which among the following is not correct? 

(A) The capital of pandyas was Madurai

(B) The capital of Cheras was Vanchi

(C) Capital of the Videha Kingdom – Mithila

(D) Capital of Gahadwal Dynasty – Kannauj

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Who was the first Indian ruler who had territory outside India?

(A) Ashoka

(B) Chandragupta Maurya

(C) Kanishka

(D) Huvishka

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Who among the following was worshipped during Early Vedic Civilization?

(A) Varuna

(B) Indra

(C) Surya

(D) All the above

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

The eighth-century tripartite power struggle was among which of the following?

(A) Cholas, Rastrakutas and Yadavas,

(B) Chalukyas, Pallavas and Pandyas

(C) Cholas, Pandyas and Chalukyas

(D) Chalukyas, Pallavas and Yadavas

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Who among the following ruler was defeated by Seleucus?

(A) Chandra Gupta Maurya

(B) Vikramaditya

(C) Chanakya

(D) None of the above

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

When was the Indian National song sung for the first time?

(A) 1896 session of the Indian National Congress

(B) 1857 revolt

(C) 1919 - Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

(D) None of the above

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

In the third battle of Panipat, who defeated Marathas?

(A) Afghans

(B) Mughals

(C) British Army

(D) None of the Above

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

What was the name of the Chinese pilgrim who visited during the reign of Harshavardhana?

(A) Fahein

(B) Hiuen Tsang

(C) Hikaru

(D) None of the Above

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Where did the formation of Azad Hind Fauj take Place?

(A) Thailand

(B) Singapore

(C) Russia

(D) Germany

Correct Answer : B

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