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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
In which year did the Dandi Salt March happen?_x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | 1925 |
| B. | 1928 |
| C. | 1930 |
| D. | 1935 |
| Answer» D. 1935 | |
| 2. |
In which year did the Kakori conspiracy case take place? |
| A. | 1925 |
| B. | 1924 |
| C. | 1926 |
| D. | 1927 |
| Answer» B. 1924 | |
| 3. |
In which year did Vivekananda participate in the Parliament of the World's Religions? |
| A. | 1893 AD |
| B. | 1895 AD |
| C. | 1897 AD |
| D. | 1899 AD |
| Answer» B. 1895 AD | |
| 4. |
In which of the following years sea travel has been made mandatory for Indian soldiers?_x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | 1854 AD |
| B. | 1856 AD |
| C. | 1857 AD |
| D. | 1858 AD |
| Answer» C. 1857 AD | |
| 5. |
In which of the following years was the Food Corporation of India (FCI) set up?_x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | 1955 |
| B. | 1960 |
| C. | 1965 |
| D. | 1970 |
| Answer» D. 1970 | |
| 6. |
In which state was the Nalanda University located in India |
| A. | Bengal |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Orissa |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Orissa | |
| 7. |
In which year a new “Liberalized Industrial Policy†in India was announced for the first time? |
| A. | 1991 |
| B. | 1992 |
| C. | 1986 |
| D. | 1993 |
| Answer» B. 1992 | |
| 8. |
In which session of the Congress was the slogan of the Simon Commission's boycott? |
| A. | Calcutta Convention (1928) |
| B. | Madras Session (1927) |
| C. | Surat Session (1907) |
| D. | Nagpur session (1920) |
| Answer» C. Surat Session (1907) | |
| 9. |
In which of the following years, India's first Prime Minister Shri JawaharlalNehru was awarded with India's highest civilian honour BharatRatna? |
| A. | 1955 |
| B. | 1953 |
| C. | 1951 |
| D. | 1950 |
| Answer» B. 1953 | |
| 10. |
In which language did Vardhaman Mahavira taught? |
| A. | Prakrit |
| B. | Hindi |
| C. | Pali |
| D. | Sanskrit |
| Answer» B. Hindi | |
| 11. |
In which language was the ' Shrimad Bhagavad Gita ' originally written |
| A. | Sanskrit |
| B. | Apabhramsa |
| C. | Prakrit |
| D. | Pali |
| Answer» B. Apabhramsa | |
| 12. |
In which language was 'Baburama', the Memoirs of Babur, composed? |
| A. | Pashto |
| B. | Kurdish |
| C. | Urdu |
| D. | Turkish |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
In which country Subhash Chandra Bose organized the Tiger Legion? |
| A. | Germany |
| B. | Italy |
| C. | Singapore |
| D. | Japan |
| Answer» B. Italy | |
| 14. |
In ..........., Sher Khan ( SherShah )attacked Bengal and defeated Ghiyashuddin Shah. |
| A. | 1358 |
| B. | 1583 |
| C. | 1538 |
| D. | 1540 |
| Answer» D. 1540 | |
| 15. |
In the 10th Mandala of the Rigveda, which one of the following hymns reflects upon the marriage ceremonies? |
| A. | Surya Sukta |
| B. | Purusha Sukta |
| C. | Dana Stutis |
| D. | Urna Sutra |
| Answer» C. Dana Stutis | |
| 16. |
In the battle of Panipat, Babar faced the armies of |
| A. | Jaichand |
| B. | Hemu |
| C. | Daulat khan |
| D. | Ibrahim Lodi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17. |
In which century did Portuguese merchants first land in Goa?_x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | 14th |
| B. | 15th |
| C. | 16th |
| D. | 17th |
| Answer» D. 17th | |
| 18. |
In which battle was Siraj ud–Daulah defeated by Lord Clive? |
| A. | Battle of Plassey |
| B. | Battle of Buxer |
| C. | Battle of Panipat |
| D. | Battle of Haldighati |
| Answer» B. Battle of Buxer | |
| 19. |
In May 2017, the Base year of All India Index of Industrial Production (IIP) has been revised to ______. |
| A. | 2011-12 |
| B. | 2015-16 |
| C. | 2016-17 |
| D. | 2012-13 |
| Answer» B. 2015-16 | |
| 20. |
In  the  elections  to  the  provincial legislatures in 1937 in British India_x005F_x000D_ 1.only about 10 to 12 percent of the population had the right to vote_x005F_x000D_ 2.the untouchables had no right to vote_x005F_x000D_ 3.the Congress won an absolute majority in five out of eleven provinces_x005F_x000D_ 4.the Muslim League won more than 80 percent  of  the  seats  reserved  for Muslims_x005F_x000D_ Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1 and 4 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 21. |
In October 2015, more than 350 landmarks in more than 90 countries were lit blue, the official colour of the United Nations. What was the occasion? |
| A. | 70th Anniversary of United Nations |
| B. | 90th Anniversary of United Nations |
| C. | 50th Anniversary of United Nations |
| D. | 60th Anniversary of United Nations |
| Answer» B. 90th Anniversary of United Nations | |
| 22. |
In June 2017, who has become the first local body in the country to issue ‘municipal bonds’ in nearly one and a half decade? |
| A. | Municipal Corporation of Mumbai |
| B. | Municipal Corporation of Pune |
| C. | Municipal Corporation of Delhi |
| D. | Municipal Corporation of Kolkata |
| Answer» C. Municipal Corporation of Delhi | |
| 23. |
In October 2017, India sent its first shipment of wheat to Afghanistan as a j part of commitment made by the Government of India to supply 1.1 million tonnes of wheat to that country on grant basis. The shipment was sent through |
| A. | Iran |
| B. | Pakistan |
| C. | Tajikistan |
| D. | China |
| Answer» B. Pakistan | |
| 24. |
In India the reform policies were first introduced in which year? |
| A. | 1951 |
| B. | 1971 |
| C. | 1991 |
| D. | 2001 |
| Answer» D. 2001 | |
| 25. |
In Akbar's regime, _____ was the military head. |
| A. | Sultan Ahmed Fawad |
| B. | Suri Moja |
| C. | Mir Khaas |
| D. | Mir Bakshi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
In India, the Black Revolution is related to the manufacturing of which product? |
| A. | Charcoal |
| B. | Crude petroleum |
| C. | Diamond |
| D. | Black gram |
| Answer» C. Diamond | |
| 27. |
In India, which city is also known as 'City of Palaces'? |
| A. | Jaipur |
| B. | Kolkata |
| C. | Gwalior |
| D. | Udaipur |
| Answer» C. Gwalior | |
| 28. |
In Buddhism,what does Patimokkha stand for |
| A. | A description of Mahayana Buddhism |
| B. | A description of Hinayana Buddhism |
| C. | The rules of the Sangha |
| D. | The questions of king Menander |
| Answer» D. The questions of king Menander | |
| 29. |
In 1934 Mahatma Gandhi withdrew from active politics and even resigned his membership of the Congress because |
| A. | of the failure of the Civil Disobedience Movement |
| B. | the political climate of India was unsuitable for any political movement |
| C. | he wanted to devote himself fully to constructive programme and Harijam welfare |
| D. | of his opposition to the desire of congressmen to enter legislatures under the Government of India Act of 1935 |
| Answer» D. of his opposition to the desire of congressmen to enter legislatures under the Government of India Act of 1935 | |
| 30. |
In 1970, an organized resistance to the destruction of forests spread throughout India and came to be known as-? |
| A. | Save Silent Valley Movement |
| B. | Swadeshi Movement |
| C. | Namantar Andolan |
| D. | Chipko movement |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
In 1918, Mahatma Gandhi went to ______________ to organise a satyagraha movement amongst cotton mill workers. |
| A. | Madras |
| B. | Bombay |
| C. | Surat |
| D. | Ahmedabad |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
In 1917, which movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi from Champaran? |
| A. | Satyagraha |
| B. | Non co-operation movement |
| C. | Quit India movement |
| D. | Swadeshi Movement |
| Answer» B. Non co-operation movement | |
| 33. |
In 1921,during which one of the following tours, Gandhiji shaved his head and began wearing loincloth in order to identity with the poor? |
| A. | Ahmadabad |
| B. | Champaran |
| C. | Chauri Chaura |
| D. | South India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
In 1617 the British East India Company was given permission by __________ to trade in India. |
| A. | Babur |
| B. | Akbar |
| C. | Aurangzeb |
| D. | Jahangir |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
In 1917, Mahatma Gandhi organised a satyagraha to support the peasants of the Kheda district of _________. |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | West Bengal |
| Answer» D. West Bengal | |
| 36. |
In 1852, who published the newspaper 'Satyaprakash' in Gujarati? |
| A. | Gangadhar Rao |
| B. | Vishnu Shastri |
| C. | Gopal Hari Deshmukh |
| D. | Karsandas Mulji |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
In 1916 Mahatma Gandhi travelled to _______________ to inspire the peasants to struggle against the oppressive plantation system. |
| A. | Dandi |
| B. | Sabarmati |
| C. | Champaran |
| D. | Chauri Chaura |
| Answer» D. Chauri Chaura | |
| 38. |
In 1236 Sultan Iltutmish’s daughter, __________, became Sultan. |
| A. | Rehana |
| B. | Rukhsana |
| C. | Rashida |
| D. | Raziyya |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
In 1528, __________ defeated the Rajputs at Chanderi. |
| A. | Humayun |
| B. | Akbar |
| C. | Jahangir |
| D. | Babur |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
Ibrahim Lodi was killed by ........... in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526. |
| A. | Muhammad Shah |
| B. | Firoz Shah Tughlaq |
| C. | Babur |
| D. | Timur |
| Answer» D. Timur | |
| 41. |
Humayun's Tomb was built by_____. |
| A. | Humayun |
| B. | Hamida Banu Begum |
| C. | Babur |
| D. | Akbar |
| Answer» C. Babur | |
| 42. |
Humayun (1530–1540 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty? |
| A. | Nanda |
| B. | Mughal |
| C. | Maurya |
| D. | Haryanka |
| Answer» C. Maurya | |
| 43. |
How many princely states were there in India at the time of Independence? |
| A. | 347 |
| B. | 490 |
| C. | 565 |
| D. | 418 |
| Answer» D. 418 | |
| 44. |
Humayun Nama was written by |
| A. | Gulbadan Begum |
| B. | Abbas Sarwani |
| C. | Abul Fazl |
| D. | Humayun |
| Answer» B. Abbas Sarwani | |
| 45. |
Humayun was born in the year ___________. |
| A. | 1508 |
| B. | 1608 |
| C. | 1708 |
| D. | 1808 |
| Answer» B. 1608 | |
| 46. |
Humayun Nama was written during the reign of Emperor Akbar's reign, both Hindi and persian,belongs to |
| A. | Gulbadan Begum |
| B. | Ahmad Yadgar |
| C. | Abbas Sarwani |
| D. | Faizi Sarhindi |
| Answer» B. Ahmad Yadgar | |
| 47. |
Hiuen Tsang visited Kanchipuram, the capital of Pallavas, during the reign which of the following rulers?_x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | Mahendra Verman I |
| B. | Mahendra Verman II |
| C. | Narasimha Varman I |
| D. | Parmeshwar Varman II |
| Answer» D. Parmeshwar Varman II | |
| 48. |
How many budgets are presented in the Parliament? |
| A. | 91 |
| B. | 92 |
| C. | 90 |
| D. | 89 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 49. |
His greatest achievement in the field of religious reform was the setting up of the Brahmo Sabha and the Brahmo Samaj. Who is he?_x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar |
| B. | Swami Vivekananda |
| C. | Swami Dayananda Saraswati |
| D. | Raja Ram Mohan Roy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
How long the Non-cooperation Movement was conducted? |
| A. | April 1920 to February 1922 |
| B. | September 1920 to April 1922 |
| C. | June 1920 to December 1922 |
| D. | December 1920 to June 1922 |
| Answer» C. June 1920 to December 1922 | |