Important History GK Questions and Answers
Knowing Indian History is extremely important for all candidates. The latest and most Important Indian History GK-related questions are required not only in Rajasthan but it's necessary for competitive exams held in all told the states of India. Also, the Latest and Most Important Indian History GK Questions are covered in maximum quantity in various exams like UPSC, SSC, PSC, SBI, and RRB. Therefore, the candidate who wants to achieve the govt. the exam should pay special attention to Indian History GK questions.
History GK Questions
Here, I am sharing Important History GK Questions and Answers related to Ancient History, Medieval History, and Modern History for those aspirants who are preparing for competitive exams. These History GK Questions are very important for any competitive exams and generally are asked in competitive exams of state and country.
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Important History GK Questions and Answers
Q : In which state is the Nalanda University situated?
(A) Bihar
(B) Assam
(C) West Bengal
(D) Odisha
Correct Answer : A
Since which year did Gandhiji enter active politics in India for the first time?
(A) 1917
(B) 1918
(C) 1919
(D) 1916
Correct Answer : A
Who arranged a scholarship for Veer Vinayak Damodar Sawarkar for his higher education in London?
(A) Shyamji Krishna Verma
(B) Subhash Chandra Bose
(C) Ras Bihari Bose
(D) Mohan Singh
Correct Answer : A
Which of the following statements about Varanasi, one of the oldest town of India, is not true?
(A) The first reference of Varanasi is in Atharveda as the capital of the state of Kashi.
(B) Kashi was a janapada in the Mahajanpada age.
(C) The Chinese traveller would call Varanasi as 'Pol - lee - ni - sse'.
(D) Bimbisar acquired Kashi by fighting a battle with Kaushala king Prasenjeet.
Correct Answer : D
The official called Sthapit in the administration of Harsha was:
(A) A nocturnal spy
(B) inspector of the employees of Raniwas
(C) A person who escorts the people coming to attend the court of the king
(D) A judge
Correct Answer : B
Who was not the prominent literary figure during Babur's time?
(A) Khusrau
(B) Mulla Shihab
(C) Sheikh Zainuddin
(D) Khwandamir
Correct Answer : A
Who was honoured with the title of "Grandfather of Telugu Poetry'' in the Vijayanagar empire?
(A) Palkunki
(B) Allasani Peddana
(C) Vemen
(D) Ram Panniker
Correct Answer : B
How many women participated in the Dandi March from Sabarmati Ashram to sea coast?
(A) 0
(B) 8
(C) 5
(D) 3
Correct Answer : D
Which Mauryan peri pillar has a figure of a huge elephant on the pillar capital?
(A) Loriya Nandan
(B) Sankisa
(C) Sarnath
(D) Rampurva
Correct Answer : B
How did the British consolidate their control over India after the Revolt of 1857?
(A) By transfer of powers of the East India company to the British crown for a more responsible management of Indian affairs.
(B) By recruiting more soldiers from Awadh , Bihar , Central India and South India.
(C) By making policies to protect the landless and peasants.
(D) By appeasement and safeguarding property rights.
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
After the rebellion of 1857, the British handed over all the rights of the East India Company to the British Empire so that Indian affairs could be handled in a better way.
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