General Knowledge Question Answer: History GK Questions and Answers

General Knowledge History Questions, History Quiz for Competitive Exams, Important History MCQs for GK

Q. Who of the following became a member of the 'Din-i-Ilahi'?
1) Raja Man Singh
2) Todarmal
3) Tansen
4) Raja Birbal

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Q. The Chinese writers mention India by the name of -
1) Fo-Kwo-Ki
2) Yin-tu
3) Si-Yu-Ki
4) Sikia-Pono

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Q. Who among the following was the last to be initiated in his religion by Gautama Buddha?
1) Ananda
2) Sariputta
3) Moggalana
4) Subhadda

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Q. 'Sita' in Maurya age Means -
1) A Goddess
2) A Religious Sect
3) Revenue from crown land
4) Barren land

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Q. What was 'Dar-Ul-Shafa' established by feroz Tughlaq?
1) An alms house
2) A free hospital
3) A library
4) A guest house for pilgrims

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Q. Who was the medieval king responsible for introducing the silver coin called 'Tanka' in North India?
1) Iltutmish
2) Razia
3) Alauddin Khalji
4) Mohammad Tughlaq

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Q. The earliest occurrence of the mantra famous as Gayatri Mantra is found in the following text -
1) Bhagwad Gita
2) Atharva veda
3) Rig Veda
4) Manusmriti

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Q. The 'Dakshinamurti' idol of shiva depicts him in which form?
1) Teacher
2) Dancing
3) Reclining
4) Meditating

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Q. With which of the following movements is Aruna Asaf Ali associated?
1) Non-cooperation Movement
2) Civil Disobedience Movement
3) Individual Satyagraha
4) Quit India Movement

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Q. Who among the following was the envoy of the British King James I at Jahangir's court?
1) William Hawkins
2) William Finch
3) Pietra Della Vella
4) Edward Terry

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