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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Who was the first president of the Indian National Congress?
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The 'Drain of Wealth' theory was propounded by:
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The partition of Bengal was carried out by Lord Curzon in the year:
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The Swadeshi movement was launched in response to:
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Who founded the All-India Muslim League in 1906?
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The Morley-Minto Reforms (1909) introduced the principle of:
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The Ghadar Party, a revolutionary organization, was primarily formed by:
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Who founded the Home Rule League in 1916?
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The Lucknow Pact (1916) was an agreement between the Indian National Congress and the:
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Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa in the year:
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Gandhi's first major satyagraha movement in India was the:
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The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in Amritsar on:
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The Rowlatt Acts (1919) were opposed by Indian nationalists because they:
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The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in response to:
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The Chauri Chaura incident, which led to the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement, took place in:
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The Swaraj Party was formed by:
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The Kakori Conspiracy case (1925) was associated with which revolutionary organization?
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The Simon Commission, appointed to review the Government of India Act 1919, was boycotted by Indian nationalists because:
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The Nehru Report (1928) primarily dealt with:
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The Lahore session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is significant because it:
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The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi with the:
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The Gandhi-Irwin Pact (1931) led to:
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Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru were executed by the British government in connection with the:
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The Round Table Conferences were held in London to discuss:
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The Government of India Act, 1935, provided for:
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Subhas Chandra Bose formed the Forward Bloc in 1939 after resigning from the:
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The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in the year:
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Quit India was the slogan given by:
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The Cripps Mission (1942) was sent to India 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.