Indian History Questions and Answers for SSC Exam

Indian History Questions and Answers for SSC Exam

India is a secular state and our country respects diverse cultures, languages, and religions. Indus Valley Civilization was the first to develop in India and with this, the history of our country began. Ancient History, Medieval History, and Modern History is the part of Indian History. In Indian History, section aspirants can study the emperor, traditions, customs, wars, art, culture, etc. These types of questions under the Indian History section are asked in competitive exams.

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Indian History Questions and Answers for SSC Exam

  Q :  

In Which State Is The Golden Temple Located   -

(A) Uttar Pradesh

(B) Uttarakhand

(C) Punjab

(D) Tamil Nadu


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

1. Golden Temple is located in Punjab.

2. The Golden Temple was established by the fourth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Ram Das in 1577 AD.

3. It was built on a plot of land where three different rivers met, which is why the names of the holy rivers are part of the name Amritsar.

4. Buildings have been added to over the years and now cover an area of 28 acres.

5. Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, is built in the form of a pool (sarovar), with the Guru Granth Sahib seated on a raised platform or throne.

6. Sarovar represents the body of the Supreme Creator Lord, who is situated at the origin of all existence.

7. It is said that Guru Gobind Ji created "Khalsa Panth".

Guru Nanak had predicted that the day would come when his people would be tested by their faith in God.


Q :  

In Which State Is The Sabarimala Temple Located -

(A) Kerala

(B) Andhra Pradesh

(C) Uttarakhand

(D) Maharashtra


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. Sabarimala Temple is a famous temple in Kerala.

2. It is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.

2. It is the 'sacred abode of Lord Ayyappa' and one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in India.

3. The temple is open to people of all religions.

4. It is open for worship only during the days of Mandal Puja, Makaravilakku, Vishu and the first day of every Malayalam month.

5. Before visiting Sabarimala, pilgrims have to observe celibacy for 41 days.


Q :  

At which one of the following places was a Shiva temple not constructed under the patronage of the Chola rulers?

(A) Chidambaram

(B) Thanjavur

(C) Gangaikonda Cholapuram

(D) Naneghat


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

1. Naneghat is a place, located in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, near Junnar in Pune.

2. The Chola Empire did not extend to this region and hence no temples were built during their reign.


Q :  

Who was the first Indian to become a British Member of Parliament during the British rule in India?

(A) Gopal Krishna Gokhale

(B) C Rajagopalachari

(C) Dadabhai Naoroji

(D) Acharya J B Kriplani


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

1. On 6 July 1892, Dadabhai Naoroji (Liberal Party candidate) won a closely-fought election to become the first non-white to be elected to the British Parliament.

2. He also became the first Asian member of the House of Commons.

3. One of Naoroji's most prominent supporters was the famous Florence Nightingale.


Q :  

When has the khilafat movement started?

(A) 1929

(B) 1909

(C) 1919

(D) 1908


Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Tomb of Akbar is located at which of the following place?

(A) Amarkot

(B) Lahore

(C) Delhi

(D) Agra


Correct Answer : D

Q :  

When did Vikram Samvat start?

(A) 78 BC

(B) 57 BC

(C) 78 AD

(D) 57 AD


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Who was the author of Indica?

(A) Socrates

(B) Justin

(C) Megasthenes

(D) Herodotus


Correct Answer : C

Q :  

In which Shila inscription of Ashoka is the description of the victory and losses of Kalinga war?

(A) Inscription I

(B) Inscription III

(C) Bhabru inscription

(D) Inscription XIII


Correct Answer : D

Q :  

In which one of the following inscriptions the personal name of Ashoka is found?

(A) Rumindei Pillar

(B) Bhabru inscription

(C) Masky inscription

(D) None of these


Correct Answer : C

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