Assertion (A) : Alberuni, who visited India at the time of Mahmud of Ghazni, criticised the Hindus for their exclusiveness which kept them away from the rest of the world.Reason (R) : He believed that the caste system was responsible for thus.

Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

Adi shankaracharya established four mathas. These mathas are situated at

Sringeri, Dwarka, Badrinath, Pryag

Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri, Sringeri

Sringeri, Dwarka, Badrinath, Pryag

Dwarka, Badrinath, Prayag, Sringeri

Puri, Sringeri, Dwarka, Varanasi

The Chola period is best known for which of the following?

Gram Sabhas (Village Assemblies)

Assertion (A) : The success of the Turkes against the Indian rulers at the end of the 12th century was an event that exposed the weakness of the Indian armies.Reason (R) : Large scale conversions to Islam had depleted the numerical strength of the Indian armies.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

239 + Mcqs in Cholas and Others Page 3 McqOptions

101.	Who was the founder of Gadar Party?
A.	Lala Hansraj
B.	Lala Hardayal
C.	Shamji Krishna Verma
D.	Ajeet Singh
Answer» C. Shamji Krishna Verma

Discussion

102.	Who was the first to suggest the boycott of British goods in Bengal?
A.	Aurobindo Ghosh
B.	Krishna Kumar Mitra
C.	Motilal Ghosh
D.	Satish Chandra Mukherji
Answer» C. Motilal Ghosh

Discussion

103.	Under whose suggestion was 'Bhartiya Rashtriya Sangh' changed to 'Bhartiya Rashtriya Congress' in 1885 AD?
A.	Feroz Shah Mehta
B.	Kashinath Telang
C.	Dadabhai Naoroji
D.	W.C. Banerjee
Answer» D. W.C. Banerjee

Discussion

104.	Aurobindo Ghosh was defended in the Alipore Bomb case by
A.	Bipin Chandra Pal
B.	Moti Lal Nehru
C.	Bhula Bhai Desai
D.	C.R. Das
Answer» E.

Discussion

105.	Who brought about a Compromise between Muslim League and Congress in 1916?
A.	Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B.	Gopal Krishna Gokhale
C.	Annie Besant
D.	Surendranath Banerjee
Answer» B. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Discussion

106.	The real name of which one of the following leaders of 1857 was Ram Chandra Pandurang?
A.	Kunwar Singh
B.	Tantiya Tope
C.	Nana Saheb
D.	Mangal Panday
Answer» C. Nana Saheb

Discussion

107.	During which of the following movements, Vande Mataram became the theme song of the Indian National Movement?
A.	Champaran Sataygrah
B.	Awadeshi Movement
C.	Anti-Rowlatt Act Agitation
D.	Non-cooperation Movement
Answer» C. Anti-Rowlatt Act Agitation

Discussion

108.	The system of indirect election was introduced in India in the year
A.	1861
B.	1892
C.	1909
D.	1919
Answer» C. 1909

Discussion

109.	Who among the following led the agitation against the partition of Bengal (1905)?
A.	C.R. Das
B.	Ashutosh Mukherjee
C.	Ravindra Nath Tagore
D.	Surendra Nath Banerjee
Answer» E.

Discussion

110.	Who among the following had led the Swadeshi Movement in Delhi?
A.	Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B.	Lala Lajpat Rai
C.	Ajeet Singh
D.	Ayed Haider Raza
Answer» E.

Discussion

111.	The famous Lucknow Pact was signed between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League in
A.	1912
B.	1914
C.	1916
D.	1918
Answer» D. 1918

Discussion

112.	Queen Victoria's proclamation was read out by Lord Canning on 1st November 1858 at
A.	Allahabad
B.	Calcutta
C.	Bombay
D.	Madras
Answer» B. Calcutta

Discussion

113.	Who among the following had started 'Mitra Mela' Association?
A.	Shyamji Krishna Verma
B.	VInayak Damodar Savarkar
C.	Lala Hardyal
D.	Sohan Singh Bakna
Answer» C. Lala Hardyal

Discussion

114.	Annie Besant is mostly associated with
A.	Civil Disobedience Movement
B.	Home Rule Movement
C.	Khilafat Movement
D.	Non-cooperation Movement
Answer» C. Khilafat Movement

Discussion

115.	In which one of the following languages was the first issue of journal Ghadar published?
A.	Urdu
B.	Hindi
C.	English
D.	Marathi
Answer» B. Hindi

Discussion

116.	The President of the Surat Session of India National Congress (1907) was
A.	Dadabhai Naoraji
B.	Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C.	Gopal Krishana Gokhale
D.	Ras Bihari Bose
Answer» E.

Discussion

117.	Shyamji Krishna Verma established Indian Home rule society in
A.	London
B.	Paris
C.	Berlin
D.	San Francisco
Answer» B. Paris

Discussion

118.	Ganpati Festival in Maharashtra was started by
A.	Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B.	Gopal krishna Ghokhale
C.	Aurobindo Ghosh
D.	Bipin Chandra Pal
Answer» B. Gopal krishna Ghokhale

Discussion

119.	Who among the following Chola rulers converted the Bey of Bengal into a 'chola lake'?
A.	Rajraja I
B.	Rajendra I
C.	Adhiraj
D.	Kulottung
Answer» C. Adhiraj

Discussion

120.	The famous Idol of Gomteshwar and famous jain temple is situated
A.	Hampi
B.	Srirangapattam
C.	Sravanbelgola
D.	Mysore
Answer» D. Mysore

Discussion

121.	Who among the following laid the foundation of Rashtrakuta Empire?
A.	Dantidurga
B.	Amoghavarsha I
C.	Dhruva
D.	Krishna I
Answer» B. Amoghavarsha I

Discussion

122.	Consider the following statements 1. The Cholas defeated Pandya and Chera rulers and established their domination over peninsular India in the early medieval times. 2. The Cholas sent an expedition against Sailendra empire of South East Asia and conquered some of the areas. Which of these statements is / are correct ?
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2

Discussion

123.	Assertion (A) : Alberuni, who visited India at the time of Mahmud of Ghazni, criticised the Hindus for their exclusiveness which kept them away from the rest of the world. Reason (R) : He believed that the caste system was responsible for thus.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C.	A is true bur R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

Discussion

124.	Rath temples at Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of which Pallava ruler?
A.	Mahendravarman
B.	Narasinghvarman I
C.	Paramsehwarvarman
D.	Nandivarman I
Answer» C. Paramsehwarvarman

Discussion

125.	Adi shankaracharya established four mathas. These mathas are situated at
A.	Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri, Sringeri
B.	Sringeri, Dwarka, Badrinath, Pryag
C.	Dwarka, Badrinath, Prayag, Sringeri
D.	Puri, Sringeri, Dwarka, Varanasi
Answer» B. Sringeri, Dwarka, Badrinath, Pryag

Discussion

126.	Which one of the Chola Kings conquered ceylon?
A.	Aditya I
B.	Rajadhiraj
C.	Rajendra I
D.	Vijayalaya
Answer» D. Vijayalaya

Discussion

127.	The Chola period is best known for which of the following?
A.	Gram Sabhas (Village Assemblies)
B.	War with the Rashtrakutas
C.	Trade with Ceylon
D.	Growth of Tamil culture
Answer» B. War with the Rashtrakutas

Discussion

128.	The seven pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art pantronised by the
A.	Pallavas
B.	Pandyas
C.	Cholas
D.	Cheras
Answer» B. Pandyas

Discussion

129.	'Ramayan' the Tamil version of the great epic Ramayana was made by
A.	Kamban
B.	Avvaiyar
C.	Lango Adigal
D.	None of these
Answer» B. Avvaiyar

Discussion

130.	Which one among the following religions was patronised by Rashtrakutas?
A.	Jainism
B.	Buddhism
C.	saivism
D.	Vaishnavism
Answer» B. Buddhism

Discussion

131.	The two kingdoms established by the Indians in Indo-Chinaincluded
A.	Champa and Kamboja
B.	Champa and Srivijaya
C.	Srivijiya and Kamboja
D.	Svarnbhumi and Champa
Answer» B. Champa and Srivijaya

Discussion

132.	Which of the following was NOT one of the titles assumed by the Chola king Rajendra?
A.	Tyagasamudra
B.	Gangikonda
C.	Mudikonda
D.	Pandita Chola
Answer» B. Gangikonda

Discussion

133.	The famous battle of Takkolam of South India was fought between
A.	Cholas and North Chalukyas
B.	Cholas and Rashtrakutas
C.	Cholas and Hoyasals
D.	Cholas and Pandyas
Answer» C. Cholas and Hoyasals

Discussion

134.	The famous Kailasha Temple cut out of solid rock at Ellora , was built under the patronoge of the
A.	Cholas
B.	Kadambas
C.	Pallavas
D.	Rashtrakutas
Answer» E.

Discussion

135.	The South Indian State which was famous for its naval power,was
A.	Chalukyas
B.	Cholas
C.	Hoyasals
D.	Pandyas
Answer» C. Hoyasals

Discussion

136.	The Sun Temple of Konark was built by Narasimhadeva 1. To which dynasty he belong to ?
A.	Somvansi dynasty
B.	Gang dynasty
C.	Suryavansi dynasty
D.	Bhoi dynasty
Answer» C. Suryavansi dynasty

Discussion

137.	Assertion (A) : The success of the Turkes against the Indian rulers at the end of the 12th century was an event that exposed the weakness of the Indian armies. Reason (R) : Large scale conversions to Islam had depleted the numerical strength of the Indian armies.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but 'T is true
Answer» D. A is false but 'T is true

Discussion

138.	Who destroyed the Empire of Chalukyas of Badami ?
A.	Cholas
B.	Pallavas
C.	Pandyas
D.	Rashtrakutas
Answer» E.

Discussion

139.	Which one of the following Chola kings conquered Ceylon (Sinhal) first?
A.	Aditya I
B.	Rajaraja I
C.	Rajendra
D.	Vijayalaya
Answer» C. Rajendra

Discussion

140.	Lord Curzon
A.	Universities Act 1904
B.	Partition of Bengal in 1905
C.	Indian Council Act 1892
D.	Government of India Act 1909
Answer» C. Indian Council Act 1892

Discussion

141.	Babu Kunwar Singh
A.	Gorakhpur
B.	Jagdishpur
C.	Rohilkhand
D.	Raipur
Answer» C. Rohilkhand

Discussion

142.	King George
A.	Lord Hardinge
B.	Lord Mayo
C.	Lord Riponh
D.	Lord Curzon
Answer» B. Lord Mayo

Discussion

143.	"My own belief is that congress is tottering and one of my great ambitions is to assist it to peaceful death."
A.	Winston Churchill
B.	Mohammad Ali Jinnah
C.	Lord Curzon
D.	Lord Dufferin
Answer» D. Lord Dufferin

Discussion

144.	Who is rightly called the
A.	Loard Curzon
B.	Lord Hardinge
C.	Lord Lytton
D.	Lord Ripon
Answer» E.

Discussion

145.	Satyartha Prakash
A.	Swami Shraddhanand
B.	Swami Vivekanand
C.	Swami Dayanand Sarswati
D.	Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Answer» B. Swami Vivekanand

Discussion

146.	Who of the following organized the
A.	Ananda Mohan Bose
B.	Bhikaji Cama
C.	Dadabhai Naoroji
D.	Surendranath Banerjee
Answer» D. Surendranath Banerjee

Discussion

147.	Vande Mataram
A.	Durgesh Nandini
B.	Anand Math
C.	Grihadaha
D.	Bhagvad-Gita
Answer» B. Anand Math

Discussion

148.	In which one of the following cities, was the East India Association founded by
A.	Paris
B.	Londan
C.	New York
D.	Tokyo
Answer» C. New York

Discussion

149.	Who was the first Indian to become member of the
A.	Badruddin Tyabji
B.	W.C. Banerjee
C.	D.N.Wacha
D.	Dadabhai Naoroji
Answer» E.

Discussion

150.	Who among the following had founded the
A.	Swami Dayanand Saraswati
B.	Lala Hardayal
C.	Madam Blavatsky
D.	Madam Bhikaji Cama
Answer» D. Madam Bhikaji Cama

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Medieval History.

Who was the founder of Gadar Party?

Who was the first to suggest the boycott of British goods in Bengal?

Under whose suggestion was 'Bhartiya Rashtriya Sangh' changed to 'Bhartiya Rashtriya Congress' in 1885 AD?

Aurobindo Ghosh was defended in the Alipore Bomb case by

Who brought about a Compromise between Muslim League and Congress in 1916?

The real name of which one of the following leaders of 1857 was Ram Chandra Pandurang?

During which of the following movements, Vande Mataram became the theme song of the Indian National Movement?

The system of indirect election was introduced in India in the year

Who among the following led the agitation against the partition of Bengal (1905)?

Who among the following had led the Swadeshi Movement in Delhi?

The famous Lucknow Pact was signed between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League in

Queen Victoria's proclamation was read out by Lord Canning on 1st November 1858 at

Who among the following had started 'Mitra Mela' Association?

Annie Besant is mostly associated with

In which one of the following languages was the first issue of journal Ghadar published?

The President of the Surat Session of India National Congress (1907) was

Shyamji Krishna Verma established Indian Home rule society in

Ganpati Festival in Maharashtra was started by

Who among the following Chola rulers converted the Bey of Bengal into a 'chola lake'?

The famous Idol of Gomteshwar and famous jain temple is situated

Who among the following laid the foundation of Rashtrakuta Empire?

Assertion (A) : Alberuni, who visited India at the time of Mahmud of Ghazni, criticised the Hindus for their exclusiveness which kept them away from the rest of the world.Reason (R) : He believed that the caste system was responsible for thus.

Rath temples at Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of which Pallava ruler?

Adi shankaracharya established four mathas. These mathas are situated at

Which one of the Chola Kings conquered ceylon?

The Chola period is best known for which of the following?

The seven pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art pantronised by the

'Ramayan' the Tamil version of the great epic Ramayana was made by

Which one among the following religions was patronised by Rashtrakutas?

The two kingdoms established by the Indians in Indo-Chinaincluded

Which of the following was NOT one of the titles assumed by the Chola king Rajendra?

The famous battle of Takkolam of South India was fought between

The famous Kailasha Temple cut out of solid rock at Ellora , was built under the patronoge of the

The South Indian State which was famous for its naval power,was

The Sun Temple of Konark was built by Narasimhadeva1. To which dynasty he belong to ?

Assertion (A) : The success of the Turkes against the Indian rulers at the end of the 12th century was an event that exposed the weakness of the Indian armies.Reason (R) : Large scale conversions to Islam had depleted the numerical strength of the Indian armies.

Who destroyed the Empire of Chalukyas of Badami ?

Which one of the following Chola kings conquered Ceylon (Sinhal) first?

Lord Curzon

Babu Kunwar Singh

King George

"My own belief is that congress is tottering and one of my great ambitions is to assist it to peaceful death."

Who is rightly called the

Satyartha Prakash

Who of the following organized the

Vande Mataram

In which one of the following cities, was the East India Association founded by

Who was the first Indian to become member of the

Who among the following had founded the

Assertion (A) : Alberuni, who visited India at the time of Mahmud of Ghazni, criticised the Hindus for their exclusiveness which kept them away from the rest of the world.
Reason (R) : He believed that the caste system was responsible for thus.

The Sun Temple of Konark was built by Narasimhadeva
1. To which dynasty he belong to ?

Assertion (A) : The success of the Turkes against the Indian rulers at the end of the 12th century was an event that exposed the weakness of the Indian armies.
Reason (R) : Large scale conversions to Islam had depleted the numerical strength of the Indian armies.