General Knowledge Question Answer: History GK Questions and Answers

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

Q. Consider the following statements:1. The Champaran Satyagraha marked Gandhiji's second appearance in Indian politics as a leader of the masses. 2. The Champaran Satyagraha was launched to address the problems faced by Indigo plantation workers. which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1) 2 only
2) 1 only
3) Both 1 and 2
4) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The Buddhists in Deccan excavated rock-cut Cbaityas and the Vaishnavas, Shaivas and Jainas imitated these in later centuries. 2. The Vaishnavas, Shaivas and Jainas excavated temples at sites far distant from rock-cut chaityas. which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1) 2 only
2) 1 only
3) both 1 and 2
4) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q. The 'Bombay Plan' drafted by G.D. Birla and J.R.D. Tata emphasized:
1) the public sector investment in infrastructure and heavy industries.
2) That the economy should be left to the dynamic investments by the private sector in heavy industries etc.
3) annual planning
4) that the private sector should foot the bill for intensive and low return investments in the industr

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Q. The Rowlatt Act was passed to:
1) curtail the nationalist and revolutionary activities
2) bring about agrarian reforms.
3) have a favorable balance of trade
4) put Second World War criminals on trial

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Q. Who amongst the following was the Last Guru of the Sikhs?
1) Guru Gobind Singh
2) Guru Arjun Dev
3) Guru Teg Bahadur
4) Guru Angad Dev

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Q. Who was the Chola King who brought Ganga from North to South?
1) Raja Raja Chola
2) Rajendra Chola
3) Parantaka
4) Mahendra

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Q. The writ of 'Habeas Corpus' is issued in the event of:
1) Loss of Property
2) Refund of Excess Taxes
3) Wrongful Police Detention
4) Violation of the Freedom of Speech

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Q. What was Chandragupta II also known as?
1) Samudra Gupta
2) Ranaa Gupta
3) Vikramaditya
4) Skanda Gupta

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Q. What is the name of the Fort built by the English in Kolkata?
1) Fort St. David
2) Fort Victoria
3) Fort William
4) Fort St. Andrew

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Q. C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru formed the 'Swaraj Party' after,
1) Swadeshi Movementt
2) Quit India Movement
3) Non Cooperation Movement
4) Civil Disobedience Movement

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