Get Started

Top 100 Indian History GK Questions

8 months ago 17.1K Views
Q :  

In which city was the first meeting of the Indian National Congress held?

(A) Calcutta

(B) Allahabad

(C) Ahmedabad

(D) Bombay

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Who among the following Congress leaders is called the great old man of India?

(A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

(B) Madan Mohan Malviya

(C) Dadabhai Naoroji

(D) Mahatma Gandhi

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

The Indian National Congress was formed during the tenure of which Governor-General?

(A) Lord William Bentinck

(B) Lord Curzon

(C) Lord Dufferin

(D) Lord Ripon

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

For the first time in India, military rule was brought into practice?

(A) Greeks

(B) Parthians

(C) Mughals

(D) Shak

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

The Arthashastra, composed by Kautilya, is divided into how many authorities?

(A) 11

(B) 12

(C) 15

(D) 17

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Which dynasty ruled Magadha after the Nanda dynasty?

(A) Maurya

(B) Kushan

(C) Gupta

(D) Shunga

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Which art and sculpture does Sanchi represent?

(A) Jain

(B) Christian

(C) Muslim

(D) Buddhist

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Who among the following is the person whose name was also 'Dewan Piyadashi'?

(A) Mauryan emperor Chandragupta

(B) Maurya Emperor Ashoka

(C) Gautam Buddha

(D) Lord Mahavir

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Anekantism is the core theory and philosophy of which of the following?

(A) Buddhism

(B) Vaishnavism

(C) Sikhism

(D) Jainism

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

The center of Buddhist education was?

(A) Sanchi

(B) Vikramshila

(C) Gaya

(D) Ajanta

Correct Answer : B

Related categories

Very important related articles. Read now

The Most Comprehensive Exam Preparation Platform

Get the Examsbook Prep App Today