General Awarness History

1. The earliest evidence of agriculture in Indian sub-continent comes from?

A. Koldihwa B. Lahuradeva C. Mehrgarh D. Tokwa
Correct Answer: C
Solution
The earliest evidence of Agriculture in Indian subcontinent is found at Mehrgarh, which is located
in Baluchistan state of Pakistan.
2. Pre-history means
A. period having written evidences
B. period having no written evidences
C. period which have all the 3 evidences like time, place and events
D. none of the above
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Prehistory is a term used to describe the period before recorded history (i.e. before writing).
Prehistory can be used to refer to all time since the beginning of the universe, although it is more
commonly used in referring to the period of time since life appeared on Earth, or even more
specifically to the time since human-like beings appeared.
3. Who was Francisco De Almeida?

A. Dutch Viceroy in India B. Portuguese Viceroy in India
C. French Viceroy in India D. English Viceroy in India
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Francisco De Almeida is the first Viceroy of Portuguese in India.He is appointed as viceroy in
1505.
4. Even though India became independent in 1947 but Daman and Diu remained a European colony
till 1961. Which country ruled over it ?
A. France B. Britain C. Netherlands D. Portugal
Correct Answer: D
Solution
Daman and Diu on the Arabian Sea coast were part of Portuguese India, along with Goa and Dadra
and Nagar Haveli. Goa, Daman and Diu were incorporated into the Republic of India on December
19, 1961 by military conquest. Portugal did not recognise the Indian annexation of these territories
until 1974.
5. The tax collected by Marathas was known as

A. Chauth B. Pilgrim Tax C. Jazia D. none of these
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Chauth was a regular tax or tribute imposed, from early 18th century, by the Maratha Empire in
India. It was an annual tax nominally levied at 25% on revenue or produce.
6. Who planted the "Tree of Liberty' at Srirangapatnam ?

A. Chikka Krishna Raj B. Devra C. Hyder Ali D. Tipu Sultan
Correct Answer: D
Solution
The Jacobin Club of Mysore was the first Revolutionary Republican organization to be formed in
India. It was founded in 1794 by French Republican officers with the support of Tipu Sultan. He
planted a Liberty Tree and declared himself Citizen Tipoo.
7. Who was the founder of Atmiya sabha

A. Bhagat Singh B. Mahatma Gandhi C. Ram Mohan Roy D. Motilal Nehru
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Atmiya Sabha was a philosophical association. The association was started by Ram Mohan Roy in
1815 in Kolkata. They used to conduct debate and discussion sessions on philosophical topics, and
also used to promote free and collective thinking and social reform.
8. Which one of the following is correctly matched?

A. Brahmo Samaj - Annie Basant B. Arya Samaj – Swami Dayanand Saraswati
C. Ram Krishna Mission - Keshab Chandra Sen D. Theosophical Society – Vivekananda
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Arya Samaj is an Indian Hindu reform movement that promotes values and practices based on the
belief in the infallible authority of the Vedas. The samaj was founded by the sannyasi Dayananda
Saraswati on 7 April 1875. Members of the Arya Samaj believe in one God and reject the worship
of idols.
9. Who is the founder of Mahabalipuram?

A. Rajaraja Chola B. Mahendra Varman C. Narsimha Varman I D. Narsimha Chola
Correct Answer: C
Solution
The city of Mahabalipuram was largely developed by the Pallava king Narasimhavarman I in the 7th
century AD
10. The battle at Waihind in 1008-09 A.D was fought between?

A. Mahmud of Ghazni and Jayapala B. Mahmud of Ghazni and Anandapala
C. Muhammad Ghori and Prithviraj D. Muhammad Ghori and Jaichandra
Correct Answer: B
Solution
First Battle of Waihind is from 1008 -1009 A.D in which Mahmud Ghazni defeated Jayapala.
11. The earliest evidence regarding a ploughed field has been found from?
A. Lothal B. Kalibangan C. Harappa D. Maski
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Kalibangan in Rajasthan has given the evidence of the earliest (2800 BC) ploughed agricultural field
ever revealed through an excavation. It is also a site which has given an evidence of earliest
recorded “Earthquake”.
12. The Upanishads are

A. prayers to God B. books of ancient Hindu laws
C. books on social behavior of man D. a source of Hindu philosophy
Correct Answer: D
Solution
The Upanishads contain the essence of the Vedas. They are the concluding portions of the Vedas
and are the source of the Vedanta philosophy. There are total 108 Upanishads according to the
Muktika Upanishad.
13. Which one of the following settlements comprised Zamindar as middleman to collect the land
revenue?
A. Mahalwari Settlement B. Ryotwari Settlement
C. Permanent Settlement D. None of the above
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Permanent settlement was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis and covered around one fifth of
British territory in India, including Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, parts of Northern Karnataka, Varanasi and
some other areas. There is a middlemen in this system who were the Zamindars, who need to pay a
fixed amount of land revenue on a fixed date every year.
14. Who was the first Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Calcutta?
A. Hyde B. Elijah Impey C. Lemaistre D. Monso
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Sir Elijah Impey was a British judge, the first chief justice of the Supreme Court of Judicature at
Fort William in Bengal
15. The Charter Act of 1793 Renewed the Company’s monopoly for____________ years.
A. 20 years B. 10 years C. 30 years D. 15 years
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Every charter act renwed company licence for 20 yrs.
16. The master stroke of Lord Wellesley to establish British paramountcy in India was
A. Doctrine of Lapse B. Subsidiary Alliance
C. Mediatisation D. Annexation of Indian States
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Lord Wellesley remained Governor General of Fort Williams from 1798 to 1805. The susidiary
Alliance is a policy started by Lord Wellesley. The Subsidiary Alliance System was a Treaty
between the company and the Indian native rulers. In return for a payment or subsidy, the company
would place garrison troops in that ruler’s territory to fight against their enemies.
17. The first Famine Commission was constituted under

A. Sir Richard Strachey B. Sir John Strachey C. Roberts D. Chamberlain
Correct Answer: A
Solution
During the period of Lord Lytton, a Strachey Commission of 1880 was created to develop a general
strategy and principles to deal with the famines. The Strachey Commission came out with the
recommendation on whose basis a Famine Code was developed under Sir Richard Strachey.
18. Who of the following was the first woman ruler of medieval India?
A. Razia Sultan B. Chand Bibi C. Durgavati D. Noorjahan
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Razia Sultan was the first Muslim female ruler. She ruled in Delhi from 1236 to 1240 as the Sultan
herself it was a title never before bestowed on a woman, a position of power never before attained
by a woman.
19. Todar Mal was associated with

A. music B. literature C. finance D. law
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Todar Mal was the Finance Minister of the Mughal empire during Akbar's reign. He was one of the
Navaratnas in Akbar's durbar.
20. The term ‘nishka’ which meant an ornament in the Vedic period was used in later times to
denote a/an—
A. Weapon B. Agricultural implement C. Script D. Coin
Correct Answer: D
Solution
Nishka is a type of coin during vedic period.
21. Which one of the following went to Sri Lanka to spread Buddhism?
A. Ashoka B. Samudragupta C. Sanghamitra D. Chitragupta
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Sanghamitra was the eldest daughter of Emperor Ashoka. Together with Mahinda, her brother, she
entered an order of Buddhist monks. The two siblings later went to Sri Lanka to spread the
teachings of Buddhism.
22. Kapilavasthu is associated with

A. Emperor Ashoka B. Sri Krishnadeva Raya C. Lord Mahavira D. Lord Buddha
Correct Answer: D
Solution
Kapilavastu is the name of the ancient city where Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha,
was raised and lived until the age of 29.
23. The aim of education as stated by the Wood's despatch of 1854 was?
A. the creation of employment opportunity for native Indians
B. the promotion of literacy among the people in india
C. the introduction of scientific research and rationalism in the traditional Indian education
D. None of these
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Wood’s Despatch 1854 is called Magnacarta of English Education in India. As per this dispatch an
education department was to be set in every province.Universities on the model of the London
University be established in big cities such as Bombay, Calcutta and Madras.At least one
government school be opened in every district.Affiliated private schools should be given grant in
aid.The Indian natives should be given training in their mother tongue also.
24. The Battle of Plassey was fought in?

A. 1757 B. 1782 C. 1748 D. 1764
Correct Answer: A
Solution
The Battle of Plassey was a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of
Bengal and his French allies on 23 June 1757.
25. The Sepoy Mutiny broke out on May 10, 1857 at ________
A. Meerut B. Gwalior C. Jhansi D. Agra
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Indian Mutiny, also called Sepoy Mutiny, widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against British rule
in India in 1857–58. Begun in Meerut by Indian troops in the service of the British East India
Company, it spread to Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, and Lucknow. In India it is often called the First War of
Independence and other similar names.
26. Who was the Governor General of India during the Sepoy mutiny?
A. Lord Dalhousei B. Lord Canning C. Lord Hardinge D. Lord Lytton
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Lord Canning served as Governor General of India from 1856 to 1862. Lord Canning also served as
first Viceroy of India. The important events during his tenure is the Mutiny of 1857.
27. The correct chronological order of following organizations is____

1.Bombay Association 2.Madras Mahajan Sabha 3.Indian Association 4.Indian League
A. 1-2-3-4 B. 2-3-1-4 C. 3-4-2-1 D. 1-4-3-2
Correct Answer: D
Solution
28. Under the Mughals _________________ was administered as a department of the military
A. Diwan-i-insha B. Diwan-i-Wazarat C. Diwan-i-Arz D. Diwan-i-Barid
Correct Answer: C
Solution: It was a department of the military.
29. In which of the following Pitak the code of conduct is mentioned which is followed by Buddhist
follower?
A. Sutta Pitaka
B. Abhidhamma Pitaka
C. Vinay Pitaka
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: C
Solution
The Vinaya Pitaka is a Buddhist scripture, one of the three parts that make up the Tripitaka. The
other two parts of the Tripitaka are the Sutta Pitaka and the Abhidhamma Pitaka. Its primary subject
matter is the monastic rules for monks and nuns.
30. The President of the Surat Session of Indian National Congress (1907) was
A. Dadabhai Naoroji
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D. Ras Bihari Ghose
Correct Answer: D
Solution
The 1907 Surat session was held at the bank of the Tapti river in Surat. The Extremist camp was led
by Lal Bal and Pal and the moderate camp was led by Gopal Krishna Gokhle.The Surat session was
presided by Dr. Rash Behari Ghosh.
1. Which of the following was not included in the early three English Settlements in India?
A. Madras B. The Punjab C. Bombay D. Calcutt
Correct Answer: B
Solution
The early English settlement in india consists of area of calcutta,Madras and Bombay presidency.
2. The date March 12, 1930 is known in Indian History for—

A. Dandi March by Mahatma Gandhi B. First Round Table Conference
C. Gandhi – Irwin Pact D. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Dandi March was started in India on 12th of March in 1930 under the leadership of the Mahatma
Gandhi as an important element to the Indian independence movement. This march was started in
India as a direct action campaign against the tax over by the British Rule.
3. Fire had been discovered in which age?

A. Paleolithic
B. Mesolithic
C. Neolithic
D. Chalcolithic
Correct Answer: A
Solution
The Paleolithic age is a prehistoric period of human history distinguished by the development of the
most primitive stone tools and covers roughly 95% of human technological prehistory. It extends
from the earliest known use of stone tools, probably by Homo habilis initially, 2.6 million years ago,
to the end of the around 10,000 BC
Q4. Which was the only Indus city without a citadel?

A. Kalibangan
B. Harappa
C. Mohenjodaro
D. Chanhudraro
Correct Answer: D
Solution
Chanhu Daro is situated 130 kms south of Mohenjo-Daro in Sindh and there has been found a single
mound. It was discovered by N G Majumdar in 1931. Chanhu Daro is the only harappan city which
does not have a citadel.
Q5. During whose period Al-Beruni came to India?

A. Mahmud Ghaznavi
B. Balban
C. Firoz Tughluq
D. Ibrahim Lodhi
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Alberuni was a famous historian, mathematician, philosopher, poet and scholar of the court of
Mahmud Ghaznavi. He spent several years in India. His book ‘Tahqiq-e-Hind’ is a very valuable
source of information of economic, political, religious and social conditions prevailing in
contemporary India.
Q6. Who is the founder of the city of Agra?

A. Akbar
B. Babar
C. Sikandar Lodi
D. Mubarak Shah Sayyad
Correct Answer: C
Solution
It is generally accepted that Sultan Sikandar Lodī, the Muslim ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, founded
Agra in the year 1504. After the Sultan's death, the city passed on to his son, Sultan Ibrāhīm Lodī.
Q7. With whose permission did the English set up their first factory in Surat ?
A. Akbar
B. Shahjahan
C. Jahangir
D. Aurangzeb
Correct Answer: C
Solution
The Company's ships first arrived in India, at the port of Surat, in 1608. Sir Thomas Roe reached the
court of the Mughal Emperor, Jahangir, as the emissary of King James I in 1615, and gained for the
British the right to establish a factory at Surat.
Q8. During the Indian freedom Struggle, who of the following founded the Parthana Samaj?
A. Atmaram Pandurang
B. Gopal Hari Deshmukh
C. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
D. Keshab Chandra Sen
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Prarthana Samaj, was a movement for religious and social reform in Bombay based on earlier
reform movements. Prarthana Samaj was founded by Atmaram Pandurang with the help of Keshav
Chandra Sen in 1867.
Q9. The Scientific Society was founded by

A. Wilton Oldham
B. Lord Cornwallis
C. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D. Raja Shiv Prasad
Correct Answer: C
Solution
The Scientific Society of Aligarh was an organisation founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in 1864. In
1862 Syed formed a Translation Society which used to translate the scientific works of English and
other European languages into Urdu and Hindi.
Q10. The office of the Secretary of State for India was created by the Act of
A. 1853
B. 1858
C. 1861
D. 1892
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Government of India Act 1858 provided that India was to be governed directly and in the name of
the crown. This act abolished the company rule, abolished the Court of directors and abolished the
Board of control. The act provided the Crown will govern India directly through a Secretary of
Statefor India, who was to exercise the powers which were being enjoyed by the Court of Directors
and Board of control.
Q11. Arrange the following in chronological order:

I. Viceroy Lytton
II. Viceroy Mayo
III. Viceroy Lansdowne
IV. Viceroy Linlithgow
A. II III, I, IV
B. II, I, III, IV
C. IV III, II, I
D. III , IV, I, II
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Viceroy Mayo - 1869-1872
Viceroy Lytton- 1876-1880
Viceroy Lansdowne-1888-1894
Viceroy Linlithgow- 1936-1944
Q12. Sharada Act fixed the minimum age of marriage of girls and boys respectively as
A. 12 and 16
B. 14 and 18
C. 15 and 21
D. 16 and 22
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Sharada Act was passed in1930 by Lord Irwin to fixed the minimum age of marriage of girls and
boys respectively as 14 and 18.
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Q13.
Who was the first Indian to have entered the Indian Civil Service?
A. Satyendra Nath Tagore
B. CC Desai
C. Surendra Nath Banerjee
D. Subash Chandra Bose
Your Answer: Not Attempted
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Satyendranath was selected for the Indian Civil Service in June, 1863. He completed his
probationary training and returned to India in November 1864.
Q14.
In whose viceroyalty, the white mutiny took place?

A. Lord Curzon
B. Lord Minto
C. Lord Hardinge
D. Lord Ripon
Correct Answer: D
Solution
The 'Ilbert Bill' was a bill introduced in 1883 under the reign of the Viceroy Lord Ripon which was
written by Sir C.P Ilbert . According to the said Act, Indian judges could try a European
accused.Lord Ripon had a marathon discussion with Sir CP Ilbert to change the act, thereby
favouring the Indians. This is called the famous Ilbert Bill or the White Mutiny.
Q15.
Queen Victoria’s famous proclamation, transferring authority from the East India Company to the
Crown, was made from
A. London
B. Calcutta
C. Delhi
D. Allahabad
Correct Answer: D
Solution
On November 1, 1858, a grand Darbar was held at Allahabad. Here Lord Canning sent forth the
royal proclamation which announced that the queen had assumed the government of India. This
proclamation declared the future policy of the British Rule in India.
Q16.
The state-promoted canal irrigation system was initiated by

A. Alauddin Khalji
B. Ghiyasuddin Tughluq
C. Muhammad-bin-Tughluq
D. Firuz Tughluq
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughlaq was the founder of the Tughlaq Empire in India. Ghiyas-ud-Din carried out
many works of public utility, Canal irrigation system was developed, gardens were planted and forts
were built to provide shelter to the people against the thieves and robbers reduced various military
reforms.
Q17.
Who from among the following was the founder of Bahmani kingdom in the Deccan?
A. Mahmud Gawan
B. Hasan Gangu
C. Sikandar Shah
D. Malik Ambar
Correct Answer: B
Solution
The founder of the Bahmani kingdom was Alauddin Bahman Shah also known as Hasan Gangu in
1347.
Q18.
A clay model of plough has been found from:
A. Banawali
B. Kalibangan
C. Rakhigarhi
D. Mitathal
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Banawali is an archaeological site belonging to Indus Valley Civilization period in Haryana.It is on
the left banks of Sarasvati River.A toy model of plough is found at Banawali
Q19.
The number of Vedas is

A. Eight
B. Four
C. Ten
D. Two
Correct Answer: B
Solution
The Vedas are the four holiest books of the Hindu religion are Rigveda , Yajurveda , Samaveda and
Atharvaveda
Q20.
Mahabharata was also known as

A. Brihat Katha
B. Rajatarangini
C. Jaya Samhita
D. Purana
Correct Answer: C
Solution
The Mahābhārata is one of the major Sanskrit epics of ancient India .The Mahābhārata is an epic
narrative of the Kurukṣetra War and the fates of the Kaurava and the Pāṇḍava princes. It also
contains philosophical and devotional material. The Mahābhārata is the longest epic poem known
and has been described as "the longest poem ever written
Q21.
Chanakya was known as—

A. Bhattasvamin
B. Rajasekhara
C. Vishnugupta
D. Visakhadatta
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Chanakya was an Indian teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist and royal advisor. He is traditionally
identified as Kauṭilya or Vishnugupta, who authored the ancient Indian political treatise, the
Arthashastra, which is a book on political science.
Q22.
The author of ‘A Nation in the Making’ was

A. SN Banerjee
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. Hume
D. Tilak
Correct Answer: A
Solution
A Nation in the Making’ is written by SN Banerjee.
Q23.
Who was the editor of the famous newspaper Kesari during the National struggle?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Bal gangadhar Tilak
D. Muhammad Iqbal
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Kesari is a newspaper founded in 1881 by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, a prominent leader of
the Indian Independence movement. Bal Gangadhar Tilak used to run his two newspapers, the
Kesari, in Marathi and Maratha in English from Kesari Wada.
Q24.
Who founded Swadesh Bandhaw Samiti?

A. Ashwin Kumar Dutt
B. Pulin Das
C. Surya Sen
D. Barindra Ghosh
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Ashwini Kumar Dutta was a Bengali educationist, philanthropist, social reformer and patriot.The
Partition of Bengal drew him to the Swadeshi movement. He founded the Swadesh Bandhab Samiti
to promote the consumption of indigenous products and boycott foreign goods.
Q25.
Who was the first president of the Indian National Congress ?
A. Dadabahi Naoroji
B. Badruddin Tyabji
C. Pherozeshah Mehta
D. Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee
Correct Answer: D
Solution
The first, Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee, presided over the first session of the Indian National
Congress held at Bombay in 1885 from 28 December to 31 December.
Q26.
Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan was accepted?
A. Jawahar Lal Nehru
B. Sardar Patel
C. Maulana Azad
D. J.B. Kripalani
Correct Answer: D
Solution
Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani , popularly known as Acharya Kripalani, was an Indian politician,
noted particularly for holding the presidency of the Indian National Congress during the transfer of
power in 1947. Kripalani was a Gandhian socialist, environmentalist, mystic and independence
activist.
Q27.
Partition of Bengal was announced in 1905 by ______.

A. Lord Chelmsford
B. Lord Ripon
C. Lord Curzon.
D. Lord Canning
Correct Answer: C
Solution
The decision to effect the Partition of Bengal was announced in 7 July 1905 by the Viceroy of India,
Lord Curzon. The partition took place on 16 October 1905 and separated the largely Muslim eastern
areas from the largely Hindu western areas.
Q28.
Who founded the East India Association?

A. C.R. Das
B. Dadabhai Naoroji
C. Debendranath Tagore
D. V.D. Savarkar
Correct Answer: B
Solution
The East India Association was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866, in collaboration with Indians
and retired British officials in London. It superseded the London Indian Society and was a platform
for discussing matters and ideas about India, and to provide representation for Indians to the
Government.
Q29.
Who was called Zinda Pir in Mughal time?

A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Aurangzeb
D. Shahjahan
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Aurangzeb was called “Zinda Pir”or “Living Saint ” in Mughal India.
Q30.
Which emperor conquered and annexed the northern part of Sri Lanka and named it Mummadi
Cholamandalam?
A. Rajaraja I
B. Parantaka I
C. Rajendra I
D. Rajadhiraja I
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Raja Raja Chola I was a renowned king who ruled over the Chola kingdom of southern India
between 985 and 1014 CE. Raja Raja Chola also launched several naval campaigns that resulted in
the capture of the Malabar Coast as well as the Maldives and Sri Lanka.
Q1.
The battle of Koppam was fought between

A. the Western Chalukyas and the Pallavas
B. the Western Chalukyas and the Cholas
C. the Cholas and the Hoysalas
D. the Pandyas and the rulers of Ceylon
Correct Answer: B
Solution
The battle of Koppam was fought between the Western Chalukyas and the Cholas.
Q2.
Where is the famous Virupaksha temple located?

A. Bhadrachalam
B. Hampi
C. Chidambaram
D. Srikalahasti
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Virupaksha Temple is located in Hampi 350 km from Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka in
southern India. It is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, designated a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. The temple is dedicated to Virupaksha, a form of Shiva.
Q3.
Who built the city of Nagalapura?

A. Bukka I
B. Devaraya I
C. Krishnadeva Raya
D. Virupaksha
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Nagalapuram is a village in Chittoor district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is built by
Krishnadeva Raya.
Q4.
Who among the following was the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his
message?
A. Dadu
B. Kabir
C. Ramananda
D. Tulsidas
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Ramananda was a 14th-century Vaishnava devotional poet saint, in the Ganga river region of
Northern India. The Hindu tradition recognizes him as the founder of the Ramanandi Sampradaya,
the largest monastic Hindu renunciant community in modern times.
Q5.
Which one of the following European trading companies adopted the “Blue Water Policy” in India?
A. Dutch company
B. French company
C. Portuguese company
D. British East India company
Correct Answer: C
Solution
The “Blue Water” policy is attributed to Don Francisco de Almeida, the first Viceroy of the
Portuguese possessions in India.
Q6.
Who among the following was a social reformer belonging to the Mali Community of Pune?
A. ThakkarBhappa
B. BR Ambedkar
C. JyotibaPhule
D. None of these
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Jyotirao Govindrao Phule was an Indian social activist for the Dalit people, a thinker, anti-caste
social reformer and writer from Maharashtra. Satyashodhak Samaj is a social reform society
founded by Jyotirao Phule in Pune, India, on 24 September 1873. Its purpose was to liberate the
Shudra and Untouchable castes from exploitation and oppression.
Q7.
Who played Socrates to the first generation of the English educated young men of Bengal
A. Swami Vivekananda
B. Rai Narain Bose
C. Henry Vivian Derozio
D. Drinkwater Bethune
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Henry Louis Vivian Derozio was an Indian poet and assistant headmaster of Hindu College,
Kolkata, a radical thinker and one of the first Indian educators to disseminate Western learning and
science among the young men of Bengal.
Q8.
By the Charter Act of 1813 the Indian trade except in ____________was thrown open to all British
subjects.
A. Tea
B. Spices
C. Coffee
D. Cotton
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Charter Act of 1813, was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which renewed the
charter issued to the British East India Company, and continued the Company's rule in India.
However, the Company's commercial monopoly was ended, except for the tea trade and the trade
with China.
Q9.
Queen Victoria became the Empress of India according to the Act of
A. 1858
B. 1861
C. 1876
D. 1909
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Victoria was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her
death. From 1 May 1876, she adopted the additional title of Empress of India.
Q10.
Curzon Wyllie, who was murdered by ModanLalDhingra in London, was—

A. Secretary of State for India
B. Adviser to the Secretary of State for India
C. Law Member
D. Governor of Bengal
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Sir William Hutt Curzon Wyllie,was an Indian army officer, and later an official of the British
Indian Government. He was assassinated in London on the evening of 1 July 1909 by Madan Lal
Dhingra at the Imperial Institute.
Q11.
Ashtapradhan was a council of ministers

A. in the Gupta administration
B. in the Chola administration
C. in the Vijayanagar
D. in the Maratha administration
Correct Answer: D
Solution
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the undisputed head of the administration and he stood for the
welfare of his subjects. The state council has Eight Ministers called asthapradhans. It was levied on
the lands which were under nominal Mughal rule.
Q12.
The Adi Granth was compiled by

A. Guru Arjan Dev
B. Guru Gobind Singh
C. Guru Harkishan
D. Guru Tegh Bahadur
Correct Answer: A
Solution
The Adi Granth, the first rendition, was compiled by the fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev. This
Granth (Book) is the Holy Scripture of the Sikhs.
Q13.
Among the following who was in chronological order, the last famous ruler of Vijayanagar?
A. Harihar-II
B. Devarai-I
C. Vir Narsingh
D. Krishna Deva Rai
Correct Answer: D
Solution
Krishnadevaraya was the emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire from 1509 to 1529. He was the third
ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty. He was an able administrator and a great warrior but he was also a
scholar, a poet, a musician and a kind king.
Q14.
Which of the following dynasties patronised the famous Kailash temple at Ellora?
A. Vakataka
B. Gupta
C. Early Chalukya
D. Rastrakuta
Correct Answer: D
Solution
Ellora is one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple caves complexes in the world, and a
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Maharashtra, India. The site presents monuments and artwork of
Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism from the 600-1000 CE period patronised by Rastrakuta
Q15.
Under whose reign were the earliest of Ajanta caves made?

A. Chalukyas
B. Vakatakas
C. Satavahana
D. Kshatrapas
Correct Answer: C
Solution
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India.The earliest group
constructed consists of caves 9, 10, 12, 13 and 15A According to Walter Spink, they were made
during the period 100 BCE to 100 CE, probably under the patronage of the Hindu Satavahana
dynasty (230 BCE – c. 220 CE) who ruled the regio
Q16.
Who was the writer of Tales of Panchatantra?

A. Kautilya
B. Pushyagupta
C. Vishnu Sharma
D. Vishakhdatta.
Correct Answer: C
Solution
The Panchatantra is an ancient Indian collection of interrelated animal fables in Sanskrit verse and
prose, arranged within a frame story. The surviving work is dated to about 300 BCE,it is written by
Vishnu Sharma.
Q17.
Which of the following was not the work of Kalidasa?

A. Raghuvamsa
B. Sakuntalam
C. Kumarasambhavam
D. Kadambari
Correct Answer: D
Solution
Kalidasa, in 5th century A.D is a Sanskrit poet and dramatist.The six works identified as genuine are
the dramas Abhijnanashakuntala (“The Recognition of Shakuntala”), Vikramorvashi (“Urvashi Won
by Valour”), and Malavikagnimitra (“Malavika and Agnimitra”); the epic poems Raghuvamsha
(“Dynasty of Raghu”) and Kumarasambhava (“Birth of the War God”); and the lyric “Meghaduta”
(“Cloud Messenger”).
Q18.
Who amongst the following kings defeated Harsha's army on the bank of river Narmada ?
A. Rajendra Chola
B. Pulakesin II
C. Krishnadeva Raya
D. Rajendra I
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Harsha was defeated by the south Indian Emperor Pulakeshin II of the Chalukya dynasty when
Harsha tried to expand his Empire into the southern peninsula of India.
Q19.
Which British Governor General introduced Postage Stamp in India?

A. Lord Dalhousie
B. Lord Auckland
C. Lord Canning
D. Lord William Bentick
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Lord Dalhousie introduced Postage Stamp in India
Q20.
The Indian Civil Service Act was passed during the Viceroyalty of
A. Elgin
B. Canning
C. Minto
D. Lytton
Correct Answer: B
Solution
The Indian Civil Services Act, under Lord canning in 1861, validated a number of irregular
appointments which were made in India to meet the exigencies in disregard of the restriction that all
offices in the civil cadre of the company’s service in India were reserved to the civil services of the
Presidency.
Q21.
Who among the Governor Generals of India is called the ‘Maker of Modern India’?
A. Cornwallis
B. Warren Hastings
C. Lord Ripon
D. Lord Dalhousie
Correct Answer: D
Solution
Lord Dalhousie served as Governor General of India from 1848 to 1856. Dalhousie implemented the
Doctrine of Lapse whereby in the absence of a natural heir, the sovereignty of Indian states was to
lapse to the British and such rulers were not permitted to adopt a son to inherit their kingdoms.
Q22.
The foundation of modern education system in India was laid by—

A. The Charter Act of 1813
B. Macaulay's Minutes of 1835
C. The Hunter Commission of 1882
D. Wood's Despatch of 1854
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Macaulay's Minutes of 1835 laid the foundation of modern education through English Education
Act of 1835.In which he emphasis on the modern education through English medium. Macaulay
wrote in his Minute, “We must at present do our best to form a class of persons, Indian in blood and
colour, but English in taste, in opinions, in morals and in intellect.
Q23.
Who amongst the following is the author of the famous classical book ‘A Passage To India’?
A. Mark Twain
B. Nayantara Sehgaln
C. Nirad C. Choudhuri
D. E.M. Forster
Correct Answer: D
Solution
‘A Passage To India’ is written by E.M. Forster.
Q24.
The Uprising of 1857 was described as the first Indian war of Independence by ?
A. V. D. Savakar
B. B. G. Tilak
C. R. C. Mazumdar
D. S.N. Sen
Correct Answer: A
Solution
The Uprising of 1857 was described as the first Indian war of Independence by V. D. Savakar.
Q25.
Who was the leader of Kanpur spear heading Revolt of 1857?

A. Birjis Quadir
B. Khan Bahadur
C. Nana Saheb
D. Kunwar Singh
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Nana Sahib born as Dhondu Pant, was an Indian Maratha aristocrat and fighter, who led the
rebellion in Kanpur during the 1857 uprising.
Q26.
To overthrow the British rule, Kuka Movement was organised in

A. Punjab
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. Maharashtra
Correct Answer: A
Solution
The Kuka Movement marked the first major reaction of the people in the Punjab to the new political
order initiated by the British after 1849.The Namdhari Movement, of which the Kuka Movement
was the most important phase, aimed at overthrowing the British rule.
Q27.
Who among the following was thrice elected president of the Indian National Congress?
A. Dadabhai Naoroji
B. Surendranath Banerji
C. Gopal Krishna Gokhle
D. Shankaran Nair
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Dadabhai Naoroji president is in 1886,1893 and 1906.
Q28.
Which of the following ruler is called as "Rangeela".

A. Muhammad shah
B. Bahadur shah
C. Akbar II
D. Ahmad shah
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Muhammad Shah was a great patron of the arts, including musical, cultural and administrative
developments. His pen-name was Sada Rangila ("ever joyous") and he is often referred to as
"Muhammad Shah Rangila"
Q29.
Between whom was the treaty of Purandhar in 1776 made?

A. English and Nizam of Hyderabad
B. Marathas and Portuguese
C. Marathas and English
D. English and Sultan of Mysore
Correct Answer: C
Solution
The Treaty of Purandar (or Treaty of Purandhar) was a doctrine signed on 1 March 1776 by the
Peshwa of the Maratha people and the British East India Company's Supreme Council of Bengal in
Calcutta
Q30.
Who was Samudragupta’s mother?

A. Kumara Devi
B. Lakshmi Bai
C. Hazrat Mahal
D. None of them
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Chandragupta I married a Licchhavi princess, Kumaradevi, and their son is samndragupta.
Q1.
Who among the following are known as King Makers in Indian History ?
A. Sayyid Brothers
B. Hussain Brothers
C. Hassan Family
D. Tardi Begh
Correct Answer: A
Solution
The two Sayyid brothers were Abdulla Khan and Hussain Ali Khan are called King Maker of Indian
history.
Q2.
Itimad-ud-Daula’s tomb at Agra was built by

A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Shahjahan
D. Nur Jahan
Correct Answer: D
Solution
Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah is a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra in the Indian state of Uttar
Pradesh. Often described as a "jewel box", sometimes called the "Baby Taj", the tomb of Itimad-ud-
Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Tāj Mahal.It was built by Nur Jahan.
Q3.
The first Gupta ruler to assume the title of ‘Param Bhagawata’ was
A. Chandragupta I
B. Samudragupta
C. Chandragupta II
D. Kumargupta
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Chandragupta II (also known as Chandragupta Vikramaditya) was one of the most powerful
emperors of the Gupta Empire in India. His rule spanned c. 380 – c. 415 CE during which the Gupta
Empire reached its peak in Art, architecture, and sculpture flourished, and the cultural development
of ancient India achieved new heights.He adopted title of ‘Param Bhagawata’.
Q4.
The name of the Indian Astronomer (who knew for his five astronomical systems book Pancha-
Siddhantika), who lived in the 6th century was
A. Varahamihira
B. Bhandarkar
C. Pujyapada
D. Prasastapada
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Varāhamihira, was an Indian astronomer, mathematician, and astrologer who lived in Ujjain. He
was born in Avanti in 6th centuary.
Q5.
Charaka was the famous court physician of

A. Kanishka
B. Pushyamitra
C. Chandragupta
D. Ashoka
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Charaka was one of the fatheres contributors to Ayurveda, a system of medicine and lifestyle
developed in Ancient India. He is famous for authoring the medical treatise, the Charaka
Samhita.He was a famous court physician in kanishka period.
Q6.
Where was the first session of Indian National Congress held?
A. Calcutta
B. Bombay
C. Ahmedabad
D. Allahabad
Correct Answer: B
Solution
The Indian National Congress is a broad-based political party in India founded in 1885. The Indian
National Congress conducted its first session in Bombay from 28–31 December 1885.
Q7.
Who of the following was the first Muslim President of Indian National Congress?
A. Badaruddin Tayabji
B. Abul Kalam Azad
C. Rafi Ahmed Kidwai
D. M.A. Ansari
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Badruddin Taiyabji was the first Muslim President of Indian National Congress .He became the Ist
Indian Barrister in Bombay and he was the founding member of Bombay presidency association and
INC and also presided over the 3rd congress session in Madras in 1887.
Q8.
The only session of the Indian National Congress which was presided over by Mahatma Gandhi
was
A. Amravati
B. Belgaum
C. Karachi
D. Nagpur
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Belgaum is the only session of the Indian National Congress which was presided over by Mahatma
Gandhi in 1924.
Q9.
In the context of the Indian freedam struggle 16th October, 1905 is well-known for which one of the
following reasons?
A. Partition of Bengal took place
B. The formal proclamation of Swadeshi Movement was made in Calcutta Town Hall
C. Dadabhai Naoroji declared that goal of Indian National Congress was Swaraja
D. Lokmanya Tilak started Swadeshi Movement in Poona
Correct Answer: A
Solution
The decision to effect the Partition of Bengal was announced in 7 July 1905 by the Viceroy of India,
Lord Curzon. The partition took place on 16 October 1905 and separated the largely Muslim eastern
areas from the largely Hindu western areas.
Q10.
Who of the following had called Mohammad Ali Jinnah as ‘Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity’?
A. Annie Besant
B. Sarojini Naidu
C. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D. None of these
Correct Answer: B
Solution
The title was given by sarojini naidu. After the lucknow pact. As at that time jinnah was member of
both congress and muslim league , he greatly helped in mediation between the two parties to come
on a common ground.
Q11.
Who among the following had started ‘Mitra Mela’ Association?

A. Shyamji Krishna Verma
B. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
C. Lala Hardayal
D. Sohan Singh Bakna
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Vinayak Savarkar and Ganesh Savarkar started Mitra Mela, a revolutionary secret society in Nasik
in 1899. It was one among several such melas (revolutionary societies) functioning in Maharashtra
at that time, which believed in the overthrow of British rule through armed rebellion.
Q12.
Who among the following gave a systematic critique of the moderate politics of Indian National
Congress in series of articles entitled ‘New Lamps for Old’?
A. Aurobindo Ghosh
B. R.C. Dutt
C. Syed Ahmed Khan
D. Vira Raghavachari
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Sri Aurobindo was an Indian nationalist, scholar, poet, mystic, philosopher, yogi and guru, who
developed concepts of human progress and spiritual evolution ,With the help of his spiritual
collaborator, Mirra Alfassa, he founded the Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
Q13.
Who gave the ‘Inquilab Zindabad’ slogan?

A. Iqbal
B. Hasrat Mohani
C. Bhagat Singh
D. S.C. Bose
Correct Answer: B
Solution
The famous slogan Inquilab Zindabad was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the
activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat
Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
Q14.
Who was the founder of All India Muslim League?

A. Aga Khan III
B. Khwaja Salimullah
C. Both of the above
D. None of these
Correct Answer: C
Solution
In 1906, All India Muslim League was set up under the leader ship of Aga Khan, Nawab Salimullab
of Dacca and Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk. The League supported the partition of Bengal, opposed the
Swadeshi Movement, and demanded special safegurds for its community and a separate electorates
of Muslims. This led to communal differences between Hindus and Muslims
Q15.
When was our National Anthem first sung and where :

A. January 24, 1950 in Calcutta
B. January 24 in Allahabad
C. January 24 in Delhi
D. January 27,1911 in Calcutta
Correct Answer: D
Solution
It was first sung in Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress on 27 December 1911. “Jana
Gana Mana” was officially adopted by the Constituent Assembly as the Indian national anthem on
24 January 1950.
Q16.
Who had given the title of ‘Mahatma’ to Gandhi ?

A. B. G. Tilak
B. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
C. MotiLal Nehru
D. RabindraNath Tagore
Correct Answer: D
Solution
Mahatma Gandhi's title "Mahatma" According to some authors Rabindranath Tagore is said to have
used on March 6, 1915, this title for Gandhi.
Q17.
Shivaji defeated the Mughals in the battle of?

A. Purandhar
B. Raigarh
C. Salhar
D. Shivner
Correct Answer: C
Solution
The Battle of Salher was a battle fought between the Maratha Empire and the Mughal Empire in
1672 CE. This battle is considered particularly significant as it is the first battle where the Mughal
Empire lost in an open field.
Q18.
Battle of Kannauj was fought-

A. 1540
B. 1539
C. 1526
D. 1556
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Battle of Kannuj was fought in 1540 between Humayaun and Sher Shah Suri.In which huamayun
lost the battle
Q19.
Who is known as the Parrot of India?

A. Abul Fazl
B. Raskhan
C. Amir Khusro
D. Mirabai
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Amir Khusro, was a South Asian Sufi musician, poet and scholar. He was an iconic figure in the
cultural history of the Indian subcontinent. He was a mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin
Auliya of Delhi. He wrote poetry primarily in Persian, but also in Hindavi.
Q20.
Jama Mosque was built at

A. Sambhal
B. Delhi
C. Agra
D. Lahore
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India.It was built by Mughal emperor Shah
Jahan.
Q21.
Which Rajput dynasty had not surrendered to Akbar?

A. Pratihara
B. Sisodiya
C. Rathor
D. Parmar
Correct Answer: B
Solution
The Sisodia are an Indian Rajput clan, who claim Suryavanshi lineage. A dynasty belonging to this
clan ruled over the kingdom of Mewar in Rajasthan. Sisodiya doesn’t surrender to akbar.
Q22.
The first inscription evidence of Sati pratha has been found from
A. Eran
B. Junagarh
C. Mandsaur
D. Sanchi
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Eran is an ancient Indian historical city in Sagar district in Madhya Pradesh state. One of the earliest
Sati Pillars of India was found in Eran dated 510 AD during Gupta Era. This was discovered by
General Alexander Cunningham in 1874- 1875 A.D.
Q23.
Which of the following pairs of various eras and the respective years they commenced from, is
wrong?
A. Saka Era; 78AD
B. Gupta Era; 318-319 AD
C. Vikram Era; 58 AD
D. Kali Era; 3102 BC
Correct Answer: C
Solution
In India, there are two commonly used calendars - The first one is the Saka which starts from 78 AD
when the Shalivahana king of South India defeated the Saka king of Malwa and the second one is
called the Vikram calendar which starts from 57 BC. Gupta era started from 318-319 AD used by
Gupta emperors and Kali era is dated to 3102 BC.
Q24.
Gandhara School of art developed during the time of

A. Sungas
B. Kushans
C. Guptas
D. Mauryas
Correct Answer: B
Solution
The Gandhara School of art had also developed in first century AD along with Mathura School ,
both Shakas and Kushanas were patrons of Gandhara School. It is also known as Greco-Buddhist
School of art.
Q25.
Who of the following was known as Amitrochates?

A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Bindusara
C. Ashoka
D. Kautilya
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Bindusara, Greek Amitrochates (born c. 320 bce—died 272/3 bce), second Mauryan emperor, who
ascended the throne about 297 B.C. He was the son of the dynasty's founder Chandragupta, and the
father of its most famous ruler Ashoka.
Q26.
Who deciphered the Brahmi script ?

A. John F. Fleet
B. James Prinsep
C. Alexander Cunningham
D. John Marsha
Correct Answer: B
Solution
The best-known Brahmi inscriptions are the rock-cut edicts of Ashoka in north-central India, dating
to 250–232 BCE. The script was deciphered in 1837 by James Prinsep, an archaeologist, philologist,
and official of the East India Company
Sol.
Q27.
The Mongols attacked India, for the first time, during the period of-
A. Balban
B. Iltutmish
C. Qutub-ud-din Aibak
D. Alauddin
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Mongols attacked India, for the first time, during the period of Iltutmish.
Q28.
In India artillery was first used by

A. Balban
B. Babur
C. Humayun
D. Akbar
Correct Answer: B
Solution
It was an important branch of mughal army. Mughal artillery consisted of heavy cannons and light
artillery. In India artillery was first used by Babur.
Q29.
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad started an urdu weekly, the Al-Hilal in ___________
A. 1912
B. 1914
C. 1915
D. 1916
Correct Answer: A
Solution
The Al-Hilal was a weekly Urdu language newspaper established by the Indian leader Maulana
Abul Kalam Azad and used as a medium for criticism of the British Raj in India. The first issue
came out on 13 July 1912.
Q30.
Tilak called him the ‘Diamond of India’ the jewel of Maharashtra and the Prince of Workers’. Who
is referred in these words
A. Lajpat Rai
B. Shivaji
C. Gokhale
D. Madhava Ra
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Gopal Krishna Gokhale CIE was one of the social and political leaders during the Indian
Independence Movement against the British Empire in India.

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