History GK Questions Quiz with Answers
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History GK Questions Quiz with Answers
Q : Which of the following places is considered a Jain proven area due to its association with Parshvanath?
(A) Champa
(B) Pava
(C) Sammed Shikhar
(D) Energetic
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Sammed peak is situated in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand.
Who among the following made the first sacrifice in the rebellion of 1857?
(A) Kunwar Singh
(B) Tatya Tope
(C) Laxmi Bai
(D) Mangal Pandey
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Freedom fighter, Mangal Pandey was the first martyr of the Revolt of 1857 and played a major role in it.
What were the houses of Indus Valley Civilization made of?
(A) Brick
(B) Bamboo
(C) Stone
(D) Wood
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Houses in the cities of the Indus Valley Civilization were made of burnt bricks.
In which Veda, information about the culture of the ancient Vedic era is given?
(A) Rigveda
(B) Yajurveda
(C) Samveda
(D) Atharvaveda
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The Rig Veda is the oldest of the four collections of hymns and other sacred texts known as the Vedas. It contains most of the information about religious and social life of the early Vedic period.
Who had immense contribution in the development of Bhagwat sect?
(A) Parthian
(B) Indo-Greek
(C) Kushan
(D) Gupt
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Bhagavata religion originated in the post-Maurya period. Initial information about this religion is found in the Upanishads. The founder of this religion was Vasudev Krishna who was the leader of the Vrishni dynasty Yadav clan.
What is the name of India’s permanent research station in Southern Hemisphere Antarctica-
(A) Dakshin Bharat
(B) Dakshin Niwas
(C) Dakshin Chitra
(D) Dakshin Gangotri
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
'Dakshin Gangotri' is India’s research station in Antarctica. The Other two are Maitri and Bharati (Proposed).
Who among the following was the last person to be initiated into his religion by Gautam Buddha?
(A) Aanand
(B) Sariputra
(C) Moggallan
(D) Subhadda
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The last person to be initiated into his religion by Gautam Buddha was Subhadda. The following disciples of Mahatma Buddha were Anand, Aniruddha, Mahakashyap, Rani Khema, Mahaprajapati, Bhadrika, Bhrigu, Kimbal, Devdutt, Upali etc.
Triratna Siddhanta – ‘Right Perception’, ‘Right Character’, ‘Right Knowledge’ is the glory of which religion?
(A) Buddhism
(B) Christianity
(C) Jainism
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The three guiding principles of Jainism are known as the 'Triratna', Right Knowledge, Right Philosophy and Right Character.
Which treaty did Tipu Sultan make with the British to stop the Third Anglo-Mysore War?
(A) Treaty of Srirangapatna
(B) Treaty of Mangalore
(C) Treaty of mysore
(D) Treaty of bidnur
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The Third Anglo-Mysore War (1790–92) ended with the Treaty of Srirangapatna (1792). It was signed by Tipu Sultan and Cornwallis. According to the treaty, half of Tipu's territories were taken away and divided between the Marathas, the British and the Nizam.
Who was the Englishman who brought gifts to the court of Emperor Jahangir?
(A) Tomas Roe
(B) Ralta spent
(C) Sir Jond
(D) Sir John Shore
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
In 1608, a voyage led by Sir William Hawkins arrived and the ship commanded by him became the first ship to anchor at Surat. He was the first person to reach the court of Mughal emperor Jahangir to seek permission to set up a factory in Surat, Gujarat.
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