1.
Which ancient civilization is associated with the city
of Moen-jo-Daro?
a)
Indus Valley Civilization
b)
Mesopotamian Civilization
c)
Egyptian Civilization
d)
Roman Civilization
2.
What river is situated near the ancient city of
Moen-jo-Daro?
a)
Ganges River
b)
Nile River
c)
Indus River
d)
Tigris River
3.
The Aryans are believed to have migrated into the
Indian subcontinent from which direction?
a)
North
b)
South
c)
East
d)
West
4.
Which ancient Indian texts are associated with the
Aryan civilization and provide insights into their culture and beliefs?
a)
Upanishads
b)
Ramayana
c)
Mahabharata
d)
Vedas
5.
The caste system, which became an integral part of
Indian society, is thought to have originated during the Aryan period. Which term
is used to refer to this system in the Vedic texts?
a)
Dharma
b)
Karma
c)
Varna
d)
Jati
6.
The Gandhara civilization was located in the region
that is now part of which modern-day country?
a)
India
b)
Pakistan
c)
Pakistan & Afghanistan
d)
Iran & Afghanistan
7.
Gandhara art is known for its unique blend of artistic
styles. Which two cultural influences played a significant role in shaping
Gandhara art?
a)
Greek and Persian
b)
Chinese and Japanese
c)
Egyptian and Roman
d)
Mesopotamian and Babylonian
8.
Which famous religious figure's sculptures are often
associated with Gandhara art due to the region's historical significance in the
spread of Buddhism?
a)
Confucius
b)
Jesus Christ
c)
Gautama Buddha
d)
Prophet Muhammad
9.
Which historical event marked the beginning of Muslim
rule in the Indian subcontinent?
a) Battle of Panipat
b) Battle of Plassey
c) Battle of Tarain
d)
Battle of Sindh
10. When did the Muslims first arrive in the
Indian Subcontinent?
a)
8th century
b)
10th century
c)
12th century
d)
7th century
11. Which Muslim conqueror is known for the
first significant invasion of the Indian Subcontinent?
a)
Muhammad bin Qasim
b)
Mahmud of Ghazni
c)
Babur
d)
Sher Shah Suri
12. The Battle of Tarain in 1192 CE marked
the beginning of the:
a)
Mughal Empire
b)
Delhi Sultanate
c)
Ghaznavid Dynasty
d)
Chola Dynasty
13. Who established the Delhi Sultanate
after the victory at the Battle of Tarain?
a)
Alauddin Khilji
b)
Iltutmish
c)
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
d)
Razia Sultana
14. Which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate is
known for introducing the Iqta system?
a)
Balban
b)
Muhammad bin Tughluq
c)
Firuz Shah Tughlaq
d)
Alauddin Khilji
15. Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire
in India, originally hailed from which region?
a)
Persia
b)
Arabia
c)
Turkey
d)
Central Asia
16. Which Mughal ruler is known for his
policy of religious tolerance and Din-e-Ilahi?
a)
Akbar
b)
Jahangir
c)
Shah Jahan
d)
Aurangzeb
17. Nizamuddin Auliya lived during the reign
of which Delhi Sultan?
a)
Alauddin Khilji
b)
Iltutmish
c)
Muhammad bin Tughluq
d)
Babur
18. The Bhakti movement during the medieval
period aimed to:
a)
Promote Persian culture
b)
Establish a Hindu state
c)
Create a syncretic blend of Hindu-Muslim
culture
d)
Strengthen the caste system
19. Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism,
lived during the same period as which Mughal ruler?
a)
Akbar
b)
Jahangir
c)
Aurangzeb
d)
Babur
20. Who is known for the construction of the
Qutub Minar in Delhi?
a)
Babur
b)
Alauddin Khilji
c)
Shah Jahan
d)
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
21. What year did the Indian War of
Independence, commonly known as the Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Independence,
begin?
a)
1857
b)
1865
c)
1858
d)
1875
22. Which event is considered the immediate
cause of the Indian War of Independence in 1857?
a)
Introduction of the Enfield rifle
b)
Economic hardships faced by Indian peasants
c)
British interference in religious practices
d)
Disbanding of the Indian Army
23. Who was the last Mughal emperor who became a
symbol of the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
a)
Aurangzeb
b)
Bahadur Shah II
c)
Shah Jahan
d)
Akbar II
24. Where did the uprising of the War of
Independence begin in 1857?
a)
Delhi
b)
Kolkata
c)
Lucknow
d)
Agra
25. Who was the British Governor-General of
India during the outbreak of the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
a)
Lord Dalhousie
b)
Lord Curzon
c)
Lord Canning
d)
Lord Wellesley
26. Which city was declared the capital of the
rebel forces during the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
a)
Kanpur
b)
Lucknow
c)
Delhi
d)
Agra
27. Who is often referred to as "Rani of
Jhansi" and became a prominent figure in the rebellion?
a)
Begum Hazrat Mahal
b)
Rani Padmini
c)
Rani Lakshmibai
d)
Rani Mangammal
28. Which British officer played a significant
role in the defense of Lucknow during the rebellion?
a)
Sir Colin Campbell
b)
Sir Robert Clive
c)
Sir Winston Churchill
d)
Sir Charles Napier
29. Which region of India did Kunwar Singh, an
elderly leader, lead the rebellion?
a)
Punjab
b)
Bihar
c)
Bengal
d)
Rajasthan
30. The British East India Company's rule ended
after the rebellion, and the control of India was transferred to the British
Crown through an act passed in which year?
a)
1858
b)
1865
c)
1872
d)
1880
31. Who is known as the "Architect of
Modern Education" in India?
a)
Jawaharlal Nehru
b)
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
c)
Mahatma Gandhi
d)
Bhagat Singh
32. Answer: b) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
33. Which movement was initiated by Sir Syed
Ahmed Khan to promote social and educational upliftment among Muslims?
a)
Swadeshi Movement
b)
Khilafat Movement
c)
Aligarh Movement
d)
Non-Cooperation Movement
34. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded which
educational institution to promote modern education among Muslims?
a)
Benaras Hindu University
b)
Aligarh Muslim University
c)
Jamia Millia Islamia
d)
Osmania University
35. Which of the following was a major focus of
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan's educational reforms?
a)
Reviving traditional Islamic education
b)
Promoting classical Sanskrit literature
c)
Introducing English education and modern
sciences
d)
Advocating for vocational training only
36. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan is best known for his
efforts to:
a)
Promote Hindu-Muslim unity
b)
Establish a separate nation for Muslims
c)
Advocate for British colonial rule
d)
Modernize Muslim education and
socio-political outlook
37. Which of the following works was authored by
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and is considered a pioneering work on the history of the
Mughal Empire?
a)
Tazkirat al-Awliya
b)
Asar-us-Sanadid
c)
Fasl al-Khitab
d)
Shariat-i-Ilahi
38. What was the primary language of instruction
at the Aligarh Muslim University in its early years, as promoted by Sir Syed
Ahmed Khan?
a)
Arabic
b)
Persian
c)
English
d)
Urdu
39. Which of the following statements about Sir
Syed Ahmed Khan is true?
a)
He advocated for the abolition of the caste system.
b)
He opposed the introduction of Western education in India.
c)
He believed that modern education was incompatible with religious
beliefs.
d)
He emphasized the importance of
scientific education alongside traditional knowledge.
40. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan's efforts to modernize
Muslim education were a response to:
a)
The decline of Persian language and
culture.
b)
The dominance of Hindu educationists.
c)
The threat of British imperialism.
d)
The rise of regional languages in education.
41. What is the significance of the Aligarh
Movement in Indian history?
a)
It aimed to establish a Hindu Rashtra (nation).
b)
It led to the creation of the Indian National Congress.
c)
It played a key role in modernizing
Muslim education and social outlook.
d)
It advocated for the complete rejection of Western influences.
42. How did Sir Syed Ahmed Khan's educational
reforms impact the Muslim community in India?
a)
It led to a decline in Muslim literacy rates
b)
It encouraged Muslims to isolate themselves from British education
c)
It promoted a more progressive and
modern outlook among Muslims
d)
It focused solely on religious education, neglecting other subjects
43. What was the primary reason behind Sir Syed
Ahmed Khan's emphasis on modern education?
a)
To strengthen the Persian language
b)
To challenge British colonial rule
c)
To bridge the gap between Muslims and
the British
d)
To preserve traditional Indian culture
44. When was the All India Muslim League
founded?
a)
1906
b)
1919
c)
1947
d)
1857
45. Who was the founder of the All India Muslim
League?
a)
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
b)
Liaquat Ali Khan
c)
Aga Khan III
d)
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
46. What was the main objective of the All India
Muslim League at its inception?
a)
To promote Hindu-Muslim unity
b)
To demand complete independence from British rule
c)
To protect the political rights and
interests of Muslims in India
d)
To establish a separate Muslim state
47. Which session of the All India Muslim League
is considered pivotal for the demand of a separate Muslim state?
a)
Lahore Session, 1940
b)
Lucknow Session, 1916
c)
Delhi Session, 1911
d)
Karachi Session, 1931
48. Which event is often seen as the starting
point of the demand for Pakistan by the All India Muslim League?
a)
The Partition of Bengal in 1905
b)
The Khilafat Movement
c)
The Nehru Report
d)
The Lahore Resolution
49. Who was the president of the All India
Muslim League when the Lahore Resolution (Pakistan Resolution) was passed in
1940?
a)
Aga Khan III
b)
Liaquat Ali Khan
c)
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
d)
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
50. Which leader is known as the "Spiritual
Father of Pakistan" due to his significant contributions to the creation
of Pakistan through the All India Muslim League?
a)
Allama Iqbal
b)
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
c)
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
d)
Quaid-e-Azam
51. What was the main stance of the All India
Muslim League towards the Quit India Movement launched by the Indian National
Congress in 1942?
a)
It fully supported the movement.
b)
It opposed the movement and sided with
the British.
c)
It remained neutral and did not take a clear stance.
d)
It collaborated with other parties to demand greater autonomy within
British rule.
52. Which event eventually led to the creation
of Pakistan and India as separate nations in 1947?
a)
Simla Conference
b)
Lucknow Pact
c)
Mountbatten Plan
d)
Cripps Mission
53. Who became the first Governor-General of
Pakistan after the country's independence?
a)
Liaquat Ali Khan
b)
Iskander Mirza
c)
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
d)
Lord Mountbatten
54. When was the Indian National Congress (INC)
founded?
a)
1885
b)
1905
c)
1942
d)
1857
55. Who was the first president of the Indian
National Congress?
a)
Mahatma Gandhi
b)
Jawaharlal Nehru
c)
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
d)
Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee
56. The split between the Extremists and the
Moderates in the Indian National Congress happened during which session?
a)
Lucknow Session, 1916
b)
Bombay Session, 1885
c)
Surat Session, 1907
d)
Lahore Session, 1929
57. Who is often referred to as the
"Architect of Modern India" and played a key role in shaping the
economic policies of the Indian National Congress?
a)
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
b)
Jawaharlal Nehru
c)
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
d)
Dadabhai Naoroji
58. The "Quit India Movement" was
launched by the Indian National Congress in which year?
a)
1942
b)
1930
c)
1920
d)
1947
59. Who was the first woman President of the
Indian National Congress?
a)
Sarojini Naidu
b)
Indira Gandhi
c)
Annie Besant
d)
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
60. The Indian National Congress adopted the
resolution of "Purna Swaraj" (Complete Independence) during which
session?
a)
Lahore Session, 1929
b)
Bombay Session, 1885
c)
Madras Session, 1927
d)
Lucknow Session, 1916
61. Which event marked the beginning of Muhammad
Ali Jinnah's political career?
a)
Khilafat Movement
b)
Non-Cooperation Movement
c)
Lucknow Pact of 1916
d)
Civil Disobedience Movement
62. Which resolution passed by Muhammad Ali
Jinnah's efforts demanded separate electorates for Muslims in India?
a)
Lahore Resolution
b)
Lucknow Resolution
c)
Karachi Resolution
d)
Delhi Resolution
63. When did Muhammad Ali Jinnah present the
'Fourteen Points' for the political rights of Muslims in India?
a)
1905
b)
1929
c)
1935
d)
1940
64. Which plan is associated with the partition
of India and the creation of Pakistan?
a)
Cripps Mission
b)
Simon Commission
c)
Cabinet Mission
d)
Mountbatten Plan
65. In which year was Pakistan created as a
separate nation?
a)
1942
b)
1945
c)
1947
d)
1950
66. Which fundamental principles did Muhammad
Ali Jinnah emphasize in his political career?
a)
Hindu-Muslim Unity
b)
British Imperialism
c)
Religious Tolerance
d)
Two-Nation Theory
67. What role did Jinnah play during the
negotiations of the Cabinet Mission Plan?
a)
He fully supported the plan
b)
He opposed the plan
c)
He modified the plan
d)
He negotiated for Muslim representation
68. In his famous speech on August 11, 1947,
what did Jinnah emphasize for the newly independent state of Pakistan?
a)
Economic development only
b)
Social justice for all religions
c)
Equal rights for all citizens
d)
Military dominance in the region
69. The movement for Pakistan aimed to create a
nation for Muslims where they could practice their religion and culture freely.
Which city in Sindh symbolized this idea due to its historical significance as
a center of Islamic culture?
a)
Karachi
b)
Hyderabad
c)
Sukkur
d)
Thatta
70. In which year did Sindh formally become a
part of Pakistan after the country's creation?
a)
1940
b)
1947
c)
1956
d)
1971
71. Which factor related to Sindh contributed to
the demand for a separate Muslim state?
a)
Its majority Hindu population
b)
Its historical significance for Buddhists
c)
Its cultural and linguistic
distinctiveness
d)
Its strategic location on the western border
72. Which city in Sindh became a center of
political and cultural activities for the Muslims of India during the movement
for Pakistan?
a)
Karachi
b)
Hyderabad
c)
Sukkur
d)
Larkana
73. Which event is associated with the
Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
a)
Quit India Movement
b)
Non-Cooperation Movement
c)
Partition of Bengal
d)
Amritsar Massacre
74. The Dandi March led by Mahatma Gandhi in
1930 was a protest against:
a)
Rowlatt Act
b)
Jallianwala Bagh massacre
c)
Salt tax
d)
Partition of India
75. The Simon Commission was formed in 1927 to:
a)
Investigate the Jallianwala Bagh massacre
b)
Review the working of the Government of
India Act 1919
c)
Assess the impact of the Non-Cooperation Movement
d)
Implement the Nehru Report
76. The Quit India Movement was launched in:
a)
1922
b)
1930
c)
1942
d)
1947
77. The Cripps Mission, sent by the British
government during World War II, aimed to:
a)
Offer financial aid to India
b)
Negotiate a settlement with the Axis powers
c)
Discuss India's political future and
gain Indian support for the war
d)
Investigate civil unrest in India
78. The Simon Commission was boycotted because:
a)
It proposed constitutional reforms for India.
b)
It included Indian members.
c)
It didn't include any Indian members.
d)
It aimed to strengthen British rule.
79. Who coined the term "Quit India"
during the Quit India Movement?
a)
Jawaharlal Nehru
b)
Subhas Chandra Bose
c)
Mahatma Gandhi
d)
Sardar Patel
80. In which year did the Non-Cooperation
Movement gain momentum in India?
a)
1919
b)
1922
c)
1930
d)
1942
81. The Indian Education Commission of 1882,
headed by William Hunter, is also known as:
a)
Hunter Committee
b)
Sargent Commission
c)
Kothari Commission
d)
Macaulay Commission
82. The Indian universities Act of 1904, also
known as the Curzon Act, led to:
a)
The establishment of Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)
b)
The partition of Bengal
c)
The formation of the University Grants Commission (UGC)
d)
Reorganization of universities and
reduction of academic autonomy
83. Who was the first British Governor-General
of Bengal?
a)
Lord Curzon
b)
Warren Hastings
c)
Lord Dalhousie
d)
Lord Cornwallis
84. The famous Golden Temple, also known as
Harmandir Sahib, is located in which city of Punjab?
a)
Amritsar
b)
Chandigarh
c)
Ludhiana
d)
Jalandhar
85. Who was the prominent Bengali poet and
philosopher who played a key role in the Bengal Renaissance?
a)
Rabindranath Tagore
b)
Subhas Chandra Bose
c)
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
d)
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
86. The Bengal Famine of 1943 was caused by:
a)
Severe floods
b)
Drought
c)
British policies and mismanagement
during World War II
d)
Invasion by neighboring kingdoms
87. The Swadeshi Movement in Bengal was launched
in response to:
a)
Partition of Bengal
b)
Jallianwala Bagh massacre
c)
Quit India Movement
d)
Non-Cooperation Movement
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