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 paintings of the Mughal school were primarily influenced by:
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The Rajput paintings, which flourished in independent Rajput kingdoms, often depicted themes from:
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The Vijayanagara ruler Krishnadevaraya wrote his famous work 'Amuktamalyada' in which language?
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Padmavat', a Sufi epic poem that narrates the story of Padmini of Chittor, was written by:
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The 'Char Bagh' style of garden design, characterized by quadrilateral layouts divided by walkways and water channels, was a hallmark of which empire's architecture?
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The practice of 'Sijda' (prostration before the Sultan) and 'Paibos' (kissing the Sultan's feet) was introduced in the Delhi Sultanate by:
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The 'Dagh' (branding of horses) and 'Chehra' (descriptive roll call of soldiers) system was introduced by Alauddin Khalji to:
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The translation of Sanskrit classics into Persian during the Mughal period was undertaken with the aim of:
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The Battle of Plassey in 1757 was fought between the British East India Company and the Nawab of:
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The Subsidiary Alliance system was introduced by:
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The Doctrine of Lapse was a policy formulated by:
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The First War of Independence in 1857 started in which city?
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Who was the Governor-General of India during the Revolt of 1857?
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Mangal Pandey, who initiated the revolt at Barrackpore, was a sepoy in which regiment?
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Nana Sahib, a prominent leader in the Revolt of 1857, was the adopted son of:
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Rani Lakshmibai, a key figure in the Revolt of 1857, ruled which state?
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Bahadur Shah Zafar II, the last Mughal emperor, was proclaimed the leader of the Revolt of 1857 in:
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The Revolt of 1857 was ultimately suppressed by the British, and Bahadur Shah Zafar II was exiled to:
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The Government of India Act, 1858, led to the end of the rule of:
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Who is considered the father of the Indian Renaissance?
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The Brahmo Samaj was founded by:
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The Arya Samaj was founded by:
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Go back to the Vedas was the slogan of:
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The Ramakrishna Mission was founded by:
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The Theosophical Society was founded by:
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The Young Bengal movement was associated with:
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Who founded the Aligarh Muslim University (originally Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College)?
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Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule were prominent social reformers who worked primarily for the upliftment of:
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The Vernacular Press Act (1878) was enacted by the British government to:
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.