History GK Questions and Answers Quiz
Q. With reference to the book Arthashastra, which of the following statements is/ are correct?
1. It is the oldest masterpiece on Indian State Policy.
2. There is no description of Mauryan empire and administration in this book.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below -
Codes:
1) 1 only
2) 2 only
3) Both 1 and 2
4) Neither 1 nor 2
Q. Who among the following addressed Delhi as one of the greatest cities in the world?
1) Ibn Batuta
2) Alberuni
3) Farishta
4) Abul Fazl
Q. Who is known as the Father of India's Local Self-Government?
1) Lord Lytton
2) Lord Ripon
3) Lord Curzon
4) Lord Dalhousie
Q. Which one of the following census years is known as the 'Year of Great Divide' in India?
1) 1911
2) 1921
3) 1951
4) 1991
Q. By which legislation were India and Pakistan divided into independent nations?
1) Indian Independence Act, 1947
2) Pakistan Partition Act, 1947
3) Pakistan Independence Act, 1947
4) Indian Partition Act, 1947
Q. The 'Kathopanishad' captures the conversation between a young by named Nachiketas and a god. Which of the following gods is talking to Nachiketas?
1) Lord Yama
2) Lord Shiva
3) Lord Karthikeya
4) Lord lndra
Q. Which of the following statements about India's Independence is/ are correct?
1. The formal transfer of power on 15th August, 1947 heralding India's Independence was announced by Lord Mountbatten.
2. Mahatma Gandhi was not present at the festivities in the capital on 15th August, 1947.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1) 1 only
2) 2 only
3) Both 1 and 2
4) Neither 1 nor 2
Q. Who among the following in Congress represented the socialist view?
1) Rajendra Prasad
2) Narendra Dev
3) Maulana Azad
4) Sardar Patel
Q. Who among the following was Buddha's foster mother?
1) Purna
2) Gajalakshmi
3) Maya
4) Mahapajapati Gotami
Q. Which of the following statements about Bodhisattas is/ are correct?
1. They were perceived as deeply compassionate beings who accumulated merit through their efforts.
2. They made attempt to attain Nibbana.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1) 1 only
2) 2 only
3) Both 1 and 2
4) Neither 1 nor 2
