Indian History – GK Questions and Answers (MCQs)
Indian History is one of the most important and high-scoring subjects in the General Knowledge section of competitive exams. It covers India’s journey from ancient civilizations to the modern democratic republic — and plays a crucial role in exams like SSC, UPSC, State PCS, CDS, Railways, Defence, Banking, and many others.
To help you prepare effectively, GKwizard offers a large collection of Indian History GK Questions and Answers, sorted into three major time periods:
- Ancient Indian History
- Medieval Indian History
- Modern Indian History
Each section contains topic-wise multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers and explanations, based on the latest exam patterns.
What You’ll Learn in Indian History GK
Indian History is more than just names and dates. It helps you understand the roots of India's culture, politics, society, and freedom. Here's what you can expect:
- Over 300+ topic-wise MCQs from all major historical periods
- Questions from previous year papers and latest trends
- Explained answers to help improve understanding and accuracy
- Coverage of important topics, movements, empires, and leaders
- Suitable for written exams and interviews
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Indian History Practice MCQ Question and Answer
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The Carnatic Wars were fought between the British and the:
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The Third Battle of Panipat (1761 CE) was fought between the Marathas and:
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Who was the founder of the Sikh religion?
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The holy book of the Sikhs is known as:
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Guru Gobind Singh transformed the Sikhs into a militant community known as the:
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The Sufi saints played a significant role in spreading:
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The Chishti order was a prominent Sufi order in India, and its founder in India was:
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Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya was a prominent Sufi saint of which order?
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The Bhakti movement emphasized:
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Kabir was a prominent figure in the Bhakti movement who advocated for:
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Guru Nanak's teachings laid the foundation for which religious movement?
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Mirabai was a famous woman saint of the Bhakti movement known for her devotion to:
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Tulsidas was a great saint-poet of the Bhakti movement famous for his work:
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The Vijayanagara Empire was known for its distinctive style of temple architecture, characterized by:
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The 'Huzur Daftar' was the central secretariat of which kingdom?
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The term 'Jagir' in the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire referred to:
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The 'Iqta' system in the Delhi Sultanate was a form of:
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The Persian wheel was an important innovation used for:
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The port of Surat was a major trading center during the Mughal period, particularly for trade with:
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Hindavi' was an early form of which language that developed during the Delhi Sultanate?
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Amir Khusrau, a renowned poet and musician, served in the courts of several rulers of the:
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The Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi, a historical work on the Delhi Sultanate, was written by:
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The Chachnama is a historical text that chronicles the Arab conquest of:
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Al-Biruni, a scholar who accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni, wrote a famous book on India called:
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The Lingayat movement, which challenged traditional Hindu practices, was founded by:
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The Nathpanthi movement, known for its emphasis on yoga and asceticism, was prominent in:
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The Khilafat movement in India (early 20th century) drew inspiration from the historical concept of the Caliphate, which had its medieval roots in:
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The architecture of the Delhi Sultanate shows a blend of:
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The Lodi Gardens in Delhi are a significant example of the architectural style of which dynasty?
Key Historical Phases of India for Exam Preparation
Indian History is divided into three key categories, and each plays an important role in the General Knowledge (GK) section of various competitive exams. At GKwizard, we cover all the essential topics from each historical phase to help you prepare effectively for government job exams as well as entrance tests for higher studies. Here’s what we cover under each category:
- Ancient Indian History
- Indus Valley Civilization
- Vedic Period
- Maurya and Gupta Empires
- Rise of Jainism and Buddhism
- Art, architecture, education & more
- Medieval Indian History
- Delhi Sultanate
- Mughal Empire
- Vijayanagar Kingdom
- Bhakti and Sufi Movements
- Regional kingdoms & cultural growth
- Modern Indian History
- British Rule and Economic Impact
- Social Reform Movements
- Indian National Congress
- Gandhian Movements
- Freedom Struggle and Independence
These topics are carefully selected to match the GK requirements of exams like SSC, UPSC, CDS, NDA, Railways, Banking, State PCS, and other entrance tests. Practicing MCQs from each phase helps you cover the static portion of history comprehensively and score higher with confidence.