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 'Drain of Wealth' theory, highlighting the economic exploitation of India by the British, was primarily associated with:
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The partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon took place in:
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The Swadeshi movement (1905) was primarily a response to:
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The All-India Muslim League was founded in which year?
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The Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909 introduced the principle of:
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The Ghadar Party, a revolutionary organization, was primarily active among:
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The Home Rule League movement (1916) was spearheaded by:
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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:
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Gandhi's first major satyagraha in India was the Champaran Satyagraha (1917), which protested against the oppression of:
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The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in Amritsar on:
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The Rowlatt Acts (1919) were widely opposed because they allowed the British government to:
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The Non-Cooperation Movement, launched by Gandhi in 1920, was primarily a response to:
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The Chauri Chaura incident (1922) led to the suspension of the:
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The Swaraj Party (1923) was founded by:
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The Kakori Conspiracy case (1925) was associated with the:
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The Simon Commission (1927) 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 historically significant for its declaration of:
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The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched with the Dandi March in:
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The Gandhi-Irwin Pact (1931) resulted in:
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Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru were executed in 1931 for their involvement in the:
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The Government of India Act, 1935, introduced:
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Subhas Chandra Bose formed the Forward Bloc in 1939 after resigning from the presidency of the:
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The Quit India Movement was launched in:
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The slogan "Do or Die" is associated with which movement?
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The Cripps Mission (1942) was sent to India primarily to:
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The Indian National Army (INA) was formed by:
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The Cabinet Mission Plan (1946) proposed:
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.