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50 Important History Questions Free Static GK E-Book Ooliv�board FOR ALL UP EXAMS 50 Important History Questions Free static GK e-book 50 Important History Questions: History has its own prominence when it comes to every competitive examination. Questions from this topic are commonly asked in every UP examination. History itself is so vast and important that it can’t be ignored as it is one of the important topics of General Awareness section. To help you with this section we have brought you a free e-book on 50 Important History Questions which are important from the examination point of view. 50 Important History Questions Free static GK e-book 50 IMPORTANT HISTORY QUESTIONS Q1) Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded which of the following organization? A. Dharam Sabha B. Atmiya Sabha C. Prarthana Sabha D. Arya Samaj Correct Answer: “B” Q2) Which Treaty was signed after the First Anglo Mysore War? A. Treaty of Mangalore B. Treaty of Salbai C. Treaty of Madras D. Treaty of Lahore Correct Answer: “C” Q3) Who was the first Portuguese Governor in India? A. Nino da Cunha B. Alfonso d’ Albuquerque C. Francisco de Almedia D. None of These Correct Answer: “C” Q4) Which of the following kings wrote Sanskrit Drama ‘Jambavati Kalyanam’? A. Vira Narsimha B. Krishna Dev Raya C. Harihar I D. Tirumala Raya Correct Answer: “B” Q5) Who founded “Rama Krishna Mission” and it was founded at which place? A. Mahatma Gandhi, Pune B. Jyotiba Phule, Maharashtra C. Swami Dayanand Saraswati, Bombay D. Swami Vivekanand, Belur Correct Answer: “D” Q6) Ahmadnagar is associated with which of the following historical personalities? A. Rani Durgawati B. Chand Bibi C. Rani LaxmiBai D. Devi Ahilya Correct Answer: “B” 50 Important History Questions Free static GK e-book Q7) In which Congress Session Resolution of Fundamental Rights was passed? A. 1931, Karachi Session B. 1929, Lahore Session C. 1928, Calcutta Session D. 1936, Faizpura Session Correct Answer: “A” Q8) Who wrote the Book titled ‘Surya Siddhanta’? A. Aryabhatta B. Varahmihir C. Dandin D. Dhanvantri Correct Answer: “A” Q9) Which of the following Governor-General abolished Dual Government in Bengal? A. Lord Willingdon B. Lord Clive C. Warren Hastings D. Lord Irwin Correct Answer: “B” Q10) Arrange the kings according to the chronological order according to their tenure? 1. Khizr Khan 2. Firoz Shah Tughlaq 3. Balban 4. Alauddin Khilji A. 3-4-2-1 B. 3-1-4-2 C. 3-2-1-4 D. 2-3-4-1 Correct Answer: “A” Q11) Which of the following poets wrote Tughlaq Nama, Laila Majnu and Nuh Siphir? A. Ibn Batuta B. Alberuni C. Minhas-us-Siraj D. Amir Khusrau Correct answer: “D” 50 Important History Questions Free static GK e-book Q12) VD Savarkar was the founder of which revolutionary organization? A. Anushilan Samiti B. Bharat Naujawan Sabha C. Abhinav Bharat D. Gadar Party Correct answer: “C” Q13) Indian Home Rule Society was started at which place? A. California B. London C. Berlin D. San Francisco Correct Answer: “B” Q14) Sargent Plan was related to reforms in which field? A. Education Reforms B. Police Reforms C. Military Reforms D. Agricultural Reforms Correct Answer: “A” Q15) Which Sultan of Delhi used to write under the pen name of ‘Gulrukhi’? A. Balban B. Bahlol Lodhi C. Khizr Khan D. Sikandar Lodhi Correct Answer: “D” Q16) Which Delhi Sultan established Diwan-e-Khoi, department of Agriculture? A. Iltutmish B. Alauddin Khilji C. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq D. Ibrahim Lodhi Correct Answer: “C” Q17) Which of the following animals is not associated with Pashupati Mahadev? A. Lion B. Tiger C. Rhino D. Buffalo Correct answer: “A” 50 Important History Questions Free static GK e-book Q18) Which of the following is the oldest Upanishad? A. Mundaka B. Tattiriya C. Chhandogya D. Brihadaranyaka Correct Answer: “D” Q19) Kalibangan is located in the bank of which river? A. Ravi B. Ghaggar C. Luni D. Indus Correct Answer: “B” Q20) Brihadeshwar Temple is in which state of India? A. Andhra Pradesh B. Telangana C. Tamil Nadu D. Odisha Correct Answer: “C” Q21) Who is the author of Buddha Charita? A. Asvaghosha B. Nagarjuna C. Bhadrabahu D. Nagasena Correct Answer: “A” Q22) Which was the Capital of the first republic of the world in 6th Century BC? A. Vaishali B. Avanti C. Mathura D. Kosala Correct Answer: “A” Q23) Who composed “Gayatri Mantra”? A. Vashishta B. Patanjali C. Vishwamitra D. Kanada Correct Answer: “C” 50 Important History Questions Free static GK e-book Q24) Who was The Mauryan Ruler? A. Kunala B. Dasaratha C. Brihadratha D. Vasudev Correct Answer: “C” Q25) Who established a modern arsenal in Dindigul with the help of French? A. Tipu Sultan B. Haider Ali C. Mir Qasim D. Baji Rao 1 Correct Answer: “B” Q26) Who was involved in the attempt to murder Viceroy Hardinge, also called Delhi Bomb Case? A. Khudi Ram Bose B. Ras Bihari Bose C. Prafulla Chaki D. Bhagat Singh Correct Answer: “B” Q27) Surya Sen is associated with which event/case? A. Kakori Train Dacoity B. Murder of Rand and Amherst C. Murder of Curzon Wyllie D. Chittagong Armoury Raid Correct Answer: “D” Q28) In which year Battle of Khanwa was fought? A. 1526 B. 1527 C. 1528 D. 1529 Correct Answer: “B” 50 Important History Questions Free static GK e-book Q29) Who among the following Bhakti poets belong to Maharashtra? A. Chaitanya B. Tukaram C. Shankar Dev D. Dadu Dayal Correct Answer: “B” Q30) Who was the successor of Sher Shah Suri? A. Adil Shah B. Firoz Shah C. Islam Shah D. Sikander Shah Correct Answer: “C” Q31) Where is the Tomb of Itimad-ud-daula situated, sometimes called baby taj? A. Delhi B. Agra C. Lahore D. Kabul Correct Answer: “B” Q32) In how many distinct dynasties Vijaynagar Empire can be divided? A. 1 B. 4 C. 3 D. 2 Correct Answer: “B” Q33) Where was the First Buddhist Council held? A. Rajgriha B. Vaishali C. Patliputra D. Kundalvana, Kashmir Correct Answer: “A” 50 Important History Questions Free static GK e-book Q34) Where was the Second Buddhist Council held? A. Rajgriha B. Vaishali C. Patliputra D. Kundalvana, Kashmir Correct Answer: “B” Q35) Where was the Third Buddhist Council held? A. Rajgriha B. Vaishali C. Patliputra D. Kundalvana, Kashmir Correct Answer: “C” Q36) Where was the Fourth Buddhist Council held? A. Rajgriha B. Vaishali C. Patliputra D. Kundalvana, Kashmir Correct Answer: “D” Q37) Harappa is located near _____ river which is in ________ ? A. Ravi, Pakistan B. Indus, Pakistan C. Bhogava, Gujarat D. Ghaggar, Rajasthan Correct Answer: “A” Q38) Mohenjodaro is located near _____ river which is in ________ ? A. Ravi, Pakistan B. Indus, Pakistan C. Bhogava, Gujarat D. Ghaggar, Rajasthan Correct Answer: “B” Q40) Lothal is located near _____ river which is in ________ ? A. Ravi, Pakistan B. Indus, Pakistan C. Bhogava, Gujarat D. Ghaggar, Rajasthan Correct Answer: “C” 50 Important History Questions Free static GK e-book Q41) Kalibangan is located near _____ river which is in ________ ? A. Ravi, Pakistan B. Indus, Pakistan C. Bhogava, Gujarat D. Ghaggar, Rajasthan Correct Answer: “D” Q42) Banwali is located near _____ river which is in ________ ? A. Ravi, Pakistan B. Satluj, Punjab C. Luni, Gujarat D. Ghaggar, Haryana Correct Answer: “D” Q43) Dholavira is located near _____ river which is in ________ ? A. Ravi, Pakistan B. Satluj, Punjab C. Luni, Gujarat D. Ghaggar, Haryana Correct Answer: “C” Q45) Kopar is located near _____ river which is in ________ ? A. Ravi, Pakistan B. Satluj, Punjab C. Luni, Gujarat D. Ghaggar, Haryana Correct Answer: “B” Q46) Which one of the following is the northernmost site of Indus Valley Civilization? A. Manda B. Alamgirpur C. Sutkagan, Dor D. Daimabad Correct Answer: “A” 50 Important History Questions Free static GK e-book Q47) Which one of the following is the easternmost site of Indus Valley Civilization? A. Manda J&K B. Alamgirpur Meerut (UP) C. Sutkagan Dor (Makran, Pak) D. Daimabad (Maharashtra) Correct Answer: “B” Q48) Which one of the following is the easternmost site of Indus Valley Civilization? A. Manda J&K B. Alamgirpur Meerut (UP) C. Sutkagan Dor (Makran, Pak) D. Daimabad (Maharashtra) Correct Answer: “B” Q49) Which one of the following is the southernmost site of Indus Valley Civilization? A. Manda J&K B. Alamgirpur Meerut (UP) C. Sutkagan Dor (Makran, Pak) D. Daimbad (Maharashtra) Correct Answer: “D” Q50) Which one of the following is the westernmost site of Indus Valley Civilization? A. Manda J&K B. Alamgirpur Meerut (UP) C. Sutkagan Dor (Makran, Pak) D. 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