Top Questions on History - General knowledge Questions and Answers
91. 'Purna Swaraj' was announced in the Indian National Congress Session of
...Answer : B Explanation : The 'Purna Swaraj' was announced by the Indian National Congress on 19 December 1929 in its Lahore session under the presidentship of Jawaharlal Nehru.
92. Who among the following founded the Indian National Congress?
...Answer : A Explanation : Allan Octavian Hume took the initiative to form an all-India organization. Thus, the Indian National Congress was founded on 28 December 1885.
93. Who is rightly called as the 'Father of Local Self-Government in India'?
...Answer : B Explanation : Lord Ripon is known to have granted the Indians first taste of freedom by introducing the Local Self Government in 1882. Local government is called self government because it is the government of the local people of their own at grassroot level of democracy.
94. Who founded 'The Gadar Party' in San Francisco in the USA ?
...Answer : A Explanation : In 1913, Lala Hardayal founded 'The Gadar Party' in San Francisco with Sohan Singh Bhakna as its president. The members of this party were the immigrant sikhs of US and Canada.
95. Mahatma Gandhi comment, "A post-dated cheque on a crumbling bank" is regarding the proporsals of
...Answer : B Explanation : Mahatma Gandhi commented crips proposals as 'post dated cheque on a failing bank'. Cripps Mission (headed by Sir Stafford Cripps) came to India in 1942 to secure full Indian co-operation for world war-II.
96. The 'Arya Samaj' was founded by-
...Answer : A Explanation : Arya Samaj, (Sanskrit: "Society of Nobles") founded in 1875 by Swami Dayananda Saraswati, whose aim was to reestablish the Vedas, the earliest Hindu scriptures, as revealed truth.
97. Who is called as the 'prophet of New India'?
...Answer : D Explanation : Swami Vivekananda is called as the 'prophet of New India.
98. Dharma Sabha was founded by-
...Answer : B Explanation : Dharma Sabha was founded in Calcutta in 1830 by Radhakant Deb, in opposition to the Brahma Samaj of Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
99. The Revolt of 1857 was started by-
...Answer : A Explanation : The revolt began on May 10, 1857, at Meerut as sepoy mutiny. It was initiated by sepoys in the Bengal Presidency against the British officers.
100. Permanent Revenue Settlement of Bengal was introduced by-
...Answer : D Explanation : Permanent settlement was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis. This was basically an agreement between the company and the Zamindars to fix the land revenue and auctioning of land came to at an end.
Top Questions on History - General knowledge Questions and Answers
81. The King of Mauryan Empire who in 322 BC uprooted Greeks from Punjab and Nandas from the Gangetic plane was-
...Answer : A Explanation : Chandragupta in 322 BC uprooted Greeks from Punjab and Nandas from the Gangetic plane.
82. The first Muslim Woman ruler of India was-
...Answer : C Explanation : Sultana Raziya was the first Muslim Woman ruler of India. Sultana Raziya ruled Delhi from 1236 to 1240.
83. The Lodhi dynasty was founded by
...Answer : C Explanation : The Lodi dynasty was an Afghan dynasty that ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1451 to 1526 which was founded by Bahlul Lodhi .
84. Bijapur is known for what?
...Answer : B Explanation : Bijapur is known for its Gol Gumbaz. This architectural feature is famous for its massive dome. It is the second largest dome in the world
85. The only renowned Hindu Courtier of Akbar who accepted Din-i-Ilahi was-
...Answer : B Explanation : The Din-i-Ilahi was introduced by Mughal Emperor Akbar. Birbal was the only Hindu to adopt Din-i Ilahi.
86. The Treaty of Allahabad is Associated with
...Answer : B Explanation : The Treaty of Allahabad, is Associated with Battle of Buxar, which was signed on August 12, 1765 between Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II and Robert Clive.
87. Who was the British commander at Delhi during 1857 Revolt?
...Answer : B Explanation : John Nicolson was the British commander at Delhi during 1857 Revolt.
88. 'Go Back to Vedas', this slogan was given by-
...Answer : D Explanation : Swami Dayananda Saraswati gave the slogan 'Go back to Vedas'.
89. Who among the following established the All India Muslim League?
...Answer : C Explanation : The All India Muslim League was founded in 1906 at Dhaka by Aga Khan.
90. The Non-cooperation Movement started in-
...Answer : B Explanation : The non-cooperation movement was launched on 1st August 1920 under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi.
Top Questions on History - General knowledge Questions and Answers
71. The temple of Angkor Vat is in -
...Answer : D Explanation : Angkor Vat is an enormous Buddhist temple complex located in northern Cambodia. It was originally built in the first half of the 12th century as a Hindu temple.
72. 'Harshacharita' was written by -
...Answer : A Explanation : Harshacharita is the biography of Indian emperor Harshavardhana by Banabhatta. He was the Court Poet of king Harshavardhana.
73. Taimur invaded India during the reign of -
...Answer : A Explanation : In 1398, Timur invaded northern India, attacking the Delhi Sultanate ruled by Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud of the Tughlaq dynasty. Timur invaded India with an aim of destroying the hindu kings and rulers.
74. Who was the first to assume the title of 'Sultan'?
...Answer : B Explanation : Mahmud Ghazni the first ruler in history to assume the title of "sultan," founded the Ghaznavid Empire.
75. 'Sur Sagar' was written by-
...Answer : A Explanation : Surdas is best known for his composition the Sur Sagar. Surdas was a late 15th-century blind saint and poet known for his devotional songs dedicated to Lord Krishna.
76. 'Lahore Resolution' or 'Pakistan Resolution' was passed by the Muslim League in-
...Answer : Ans: D Explanation : 'Lahore Resolution' or 'Pakistan Resolution' was passed by the All-India Muslim League on the occasion of its three-day general session in Lahore on 22-24 March 1940.
77. The Draft of 'Quit India Resolution' was prepared by -
...Answer : B Explanation : Quit India Resolution was drafted by Jawaharlal Nehru and it was moved by him on 8th August 1942.
78. Indian National Army (INA) was founded by -
...Answer : C Explanation : The Indian National Army (INA) was originally founded by Capt Mohan Singh in Singapore in September 1942.
79. Chittagong Armory Event took place in April, 1930 under the leadership of
...Answer : B Explanation : Chittagong armoury Event took place on 18 April 1930 to raid the armoury of police and auxiliary forces from the Chittagong armoury in the Bengal Presidency by armed Indian independence fighters led by Surya Sen.
80. 'Gandhi-Irwin Pact' was concluded in
...Answer : B Explanation : Gandhi-Irwin Pact was a political agreement signed by Mahatma Gandhi and Viceroy Lord Irwin on 5 March 1931.
Top Questions on History - General knowledge Questions and Answers
61. In which place Vasco-di-gama was arrived in 1498?
...Answer : C Explanation : Vasco-di-gama landed in Calicut on 20 May 1498. Portuguese explorer Vasco de Gama becomes the first European to reach India via the Atlantic Ocean and reach the coast of India at Calicut (now Kozhikode).
62. Which of the following year India become a 'Sovereign Democratic Country'?
...Answer : C Explanation : India became a sovereign democratic republic after its constitution came into effect on 26 January 1950.
63. Who among the following was the political guru of "Father of our Nation"?
...Answer : B Explanation : Gopal Krishna Gokhale was the political guru of "Father of our Nation" Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
64. Who is the founder of 'Ramakrishna Mission'?
...Answer : B Explanation : Ramakrishna Mission was established by Sri Ramakrishna's chief disciple Swami Vivekananda on May 1, 1897.
65. In Jainism 'Perfect Knowledge' is mentioned to as
...Answer : C Explanation : In Jainism ‘perfect knowledge’ is referred to as Kaivalya. Kaivalya means knowing everything in Jainism. It is referred to as a person who has total and ‘supreme knowledge’.
66. Who was known as "Amitraghat'?
...Answer : A Explanation : Bindusara was son of Chandragupta Maurya. He is also known as Amitraghata (amitra-enemy, ghat-slayer)
67. Which one is known as classical age of Anicent India?
...Answer : B Explanation : The period of Gupta Empire is called as the classical age of ancient India which is popularly called as "Golden Age of India". There were many developments and inventions were came during this period.
68. Who is known as 'Kaviraja'?
...Answer : A Explanation : Samudragupta adopted the title of Kaviraj (King of poets), as he was an expert ‘ Veena’ player.
69. Kalidasa was the court poet of
...Answer : B Explanation : Kalidasa, a famous Sanskrit writer and poet, was a court poet of a king Vikramaditya (Chandragupta-II). He was one of the "nine gems" at the court of the king Chandragupta II.
70. Tha Ratha temples at Mahabalipuram were built by -
...Answer : B Explanation : Rath temples of Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of Pallavan king Narasinghvarman I. The temples are carved in the shape of chariots.
