Top 200 History GK Questions
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was awarded the Keshar-e-Hind Award in 1915 by Penshurst ________ for his contribution to ambulance services in South Africa.
(A) Lord Dalhousie
(B) Lord Hardinge
(C) Lord Ripon
(D) Lord Curzon
Correct Answer : B
The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, also known as the Amritsar Massacre, took place at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, Punjab on ________.
(A) 13 April 1919
(B) 13 August 1867
(C) 17 March 1909
(D) 4 May 1929
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on 13 April 1919.
In Peshawar, who led and organised the Civil Disobedience movement?
(A) Lala Lajpat Rai
(B) Jawaharlal Nehru
(C) Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad
(D) Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Abdul Gaffar Khan was the leader of Civil Disobedience movement in Peshawar.
The original Buddhist religious texts had been written in –
(A) Prakrit
(B) Brahmi
(C) Magadhi
(D) Pali
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The hallowed book of Buddhism is known as the Tripitaka (called Tipitaka in Pali). It is likewise called the Pali Canon, after the language wherein it was first composed. It is written in an antiquated Indian language called Pali which is exceptionally near the language that the Buddha himself talked.
What was the name of the first newspaper to announce the partition of Bengal on July 6th 1905?
(A) Sanjibani
(B) Hansh
(C) Swaraj
(D) Kalantar
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
In the year 1883, Krishna Kumar Mitra launched his Bengali journal named "Sanjibani". It was the first newspaper to announce the partition of Bengal on July 6th 1905.
In which year, Land Holder’s society was established in India?
(A) 1848
(B) 1850
(C) 1806
(D) 1838
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The Landholders' Society in India was established in 1838. This society was formed by large landowners in Bengal in response to the new land revenue policies introduced by the British East India Company. The society aimed to protect the interests of the landlords and address their grievances related to revenue assessment and land tenure systems.
Who among the following founded the Depressed Classes Mission of India?
(A) Achraya Vinoba Bhave
(B) Shantabai Kamble
(C) Vitthal Ramji Shinde
(D) Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Vitthal Ramji Shinde established this organization on 16 October 1906. His early spiritual awakening came from his readings of Sant Tukaram, Sant Eknath, and Sant Ramdas of Maharashtra. V.R.Shinde was a prominent campaigner on behalf of the Dalit movement. Aims of this mission were to try to get rid of untouchability, educate people from lower strata, help them to get Jobs, solve their social problems.
Who among the following was the founder of the Paris Indian Society?
(A) Bhikaji Kama
(B) Lala Hardayal
(C) S R Rana
(D) Taraknath
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Bhikaiji Cama moved to Paris where she founded the Paris Indian Society. Munchershah Burjorji Godrej and S.R. Rana were the co-founders of this society.
Who among the following is called the father of Nationalism in India?
(A) Dadabhai Naoroji
(B) Raja Rammohan Roy
(C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(D) Mahatma Gandhi
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Raja Ram Mohan Roy is known as the father of Indian Nationalism, the Father of Indian Renaissance and the Prophet of Indian Nationalism. He started the Brahmo Samaj in 1828. He also started Atmiya Sabha by attracting young men from Calcutta and carried on struggle against the religious and social evils.
In which year, the Danish East India company was formed?
(A) 1626
(B) 1617
(C) 1616
(D) 1615
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Danish East India Company was formed in the year 1616. The company played a role in trade and colonial activities in Asia, including India, during the 17th and 18th centuries. It established trading posts and forts in various parts of India, particularly in Tranquebar (now Tharangambadi) on the southeastern coast.
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