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 Gandhara school of art is associated with which rulers?
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The Saka era, which is still used in some parts of India, was founded in:
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Gautamiputra Satakarni was a prominent ruler of which dynasty?
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Fa-Hien, the Chinese Buddhist monk, visited India during the reign of:
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The Allahabad Pillar inscription provides details about the conquests of:
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Aryabhata was a renowned scholar in the field of:
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The Panchatantra, a collection of animal fables, was written during the:
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The Huna invasions primarily occurred during the reign of which Gupta ruler?
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The earliest Tamil literary works are found in the:
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The Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms were major powers in:
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Which Pallava ruler is known for his rock-cut architecture at Mahabalipuram?
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Pulakeshin II belonged to which dynasty?
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Harshavardhana belonged to the:
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Hieun Tsang, another famous Chinese pilgrim, visited India during the reign of:
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The Nalanda University was a major center of learning during the:
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The concept of zero and the decimal system are major contributions of ancient Indian:
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The Rig Veda is a collection of:
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The practice of yoga is traditionally associated with which ancient Indian sage?
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The Mahabharata war is believed to have taken place near:
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The Jataka tales are associated with the previous lives of:
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Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?
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The concept of 'dharma' in ancient Indian philosophy primarily refers to:
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The earliest evidence of agriculture in the Indian subcontinent has been found at:
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Rock-cut caves at Ajanta and Ellora are associated with which religions?
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The Brihadeshwara Temple at Thanjavur was built by the rulers of which dynasty?
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The title 'Devaraja' (divine king) was often adopted by rulers in:
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Which of the following ancient Indian texts deals with music and dance?
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The system of land grants to Brahmins and officials became prominent during the:
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The Indus Valley Civilization is also known as:
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.