Top 100 Indian History GK Questions
In which city was the first meeting of the Indian National Congress held?
(A) Calcutta
(B) Allahabad
(C) Ahmedabad
(D) Bombay
Correct Answer : D
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
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
For the first time in India, military rule was brought into practice?
(A) Greeks
(B) Parthians
(C) Mughals
(D) Shak
Correct Answer : A
The Arthashastra, composed by Kautilya, is divided into how many authorities?
(A) 11
(B) 12
(C) 15
(D) 17
Correct Answer : C
Which dynasty ruled Magadha after the Nanda dynasty?
(A) Maurya
(B) Kushan
(C) Gupta
(D) Shunga
Correct Answer : A
Which art and sculpture does Sanchi represent?
(A) Jain
(B) Christian
(C) Muslim
(D) Buddhist
Correct Answer : D
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
Anekantism is the core theory and philosophy of which of the following?
(A) Buddhism
(B) Vaishnavism
(C) Sikhism
(D) Jainism
Correct Answer : D
The center of Buddhist education was?
(A) Sanchi
(B) Vikramshila
(C) Gaya
(D) Ajanta
Correct Answer : B
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