Top 100 Indian History GK Questions
During whose time was Buddhism clearly divided into two independent sects 'Hinayana' and 'Mahayana'?
(A) Ashoka
(B) Ajatashatru
(C) Kanishk
(D) none of these
Correct Answer : C
Which of the following movement began in 1942?
(A) Non-Cooperation movement
(B) Khilafat movement
(C) Quit India Movement
(D) Home Rule movement
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Quit India Movement, also known as the Bharat Chhodo Andolan, was a movement launched at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee by Mahatma Gandhi on 9 August 1942, during World War II, demanding an end to British rule in India.
Under whose leadership was the all-India Muslim League set up ?
(A) Faisal Khan
(B) Mohmmed Ali Jinnha
(C) Sayyid Ahmed Khan
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : C
Who among the following rulers had stamped the figure of Goddess Lakshmi on his coins and had his name inscribed in Nagari Characters?
(A) Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
(B) Iltutmish
(C) Muhammad Ghazni
(D) Muhammad Ghori
Correct Answer : D
Rajatarangini, a book that generally recorded the heritage of Kashmir in the 12th Century, was written by:
(A) Lalitapida
(B) Kashyapa
(C) Pravaragupta
(D) Kalhana
Correct Answer : D
Alexander the Great invaded India during the rule of?
(A) Ajatshatru
(B) Bimbisara
(C) Mahapadma Nanda
(D) Dhana Nanda
Correct Answer : D
In which year, Ashoka invaded Kalinga?
(A) 238 BC
(B) 275 BC
(C) 261 BC
(D) 235 BC
Correct Answer : C
Who among the following defeated Muhammad Ghori near Mount Abu?
(A) Bhimdev Solanki - I
(B) Bhimdev Solanki - III
(C) Bhimdev Solanki - II
(D) Vijaya Dav
Correct Answer : C
Who was the founder of Nanda dynasty?
(A) Dhanananda
(B) Nandivardhan
(C) Mahapadmananda
(D) Shishunaga
Correct Answer : C
Who was the British political agent in Kota at the time of revolt in October 1867?
(A) Richard
(B) Major burton
(C) Pathic lorence
(D) George Lawrence
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The political agent of Kota was Major Burton, who reached Kota in October 1857 after quelling the rebellion of Neemuch. On 15 October 1857, a rebellion started in Kota under the leadership of Jaidayal, Mehrab Khan, and Hardayal.
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