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GK (Indian History)

Description: GK Indian History Test - General Knowledge History Practice and Preparation Test for UPSC, B.Ed and M.Ed and Bank PO Exams
Number of Questions: 25
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Instead of the Arabs, the Portugueses dominated the sea because

  1. the Portugueses had well equipped ships

  2. they had the compass for their help

  3. they were very good navigators

  4. they were helped by their kings


Correct Option: B

Martin Luther protested against the Pope because

  1. the Pope enjoyed a luxurious life

  2. he encouraged the practice 'Indulgence'

  3. he had become dictator

  4. he was foreigner to Germany


Correct Option: B

The main cause of the Bloodless Revolution in England was

  1. the encouragement of the rules for Catholic religion in the country

  2. curtailing the power of Parliament and making the monarchism powerful

  3. that James II was proved culprit for religious crimes

  4. all the above


Correct Option: D

The person who was held responsible for the reign of terror during the French Revolution was

  1. Robeespierre

  2. Danton

  3. Voltaire

  4. Mirabeau


Correct Option: A

The first President of America was

  1. George Washington

  2. Abraham Lincoln

  3. Wilson

  4. Roosevelt


Correct Option: A

The Industrial Revolution started from England because

  1. England was a rich country

  2. the people of England had an inventive mind

  3. the rulers encouraged industries

  4. England was geographically well suited as raw materials like coal and iron were available in abundance


Correct Option: D

The result of the Industrial Revolution was the creation of a new section of society distinctly known as

  1. land lords

  2. clergymen

  3. capitalists

  4. engineers


Correct Option: C

In childhood Jahangir was called

  1. Farid

  2. Khurram

  3. Khusrau

  4. Salim


Correct Option: D

In 1215 A.D., John was compelled by the Lords to sign an agreement which was called

  1. Bill of Petition

  2. Magna Carta

  3. Petition of Rights

  4. Paris Agreement


Correct Option: B

The name of the thinker who propounded the idea of separation of powers was

  1. Diderot

  2. Montesque

  3. Voltaire

  4. Rousseau


Correct Option: B

Which of the following is an indication that Jahangir married Nur Jahan after the planned murder of Sher Afgan?

  1. Jahangir took action against Sher Afgan without any cause.

  2. Jahangir wanted to appoint Man Singh in place of Sher Afgan.

  3. After the death of her husband Nur Jahan was kept in a newly built palace rather than with her brother and father.

  4. Nur Jahan wrote a letter to Jahangir to do this.


Correct Option: C

Jahangir handed over his all administration to Nur Jahan only for a cup of wine and a dish of soup. This statement shows that

  1. Nur Jahan made Jahangir debauch

  2. she completely took over charge of administration for herself

  3. she accompanied Jahangir in drinking

  4. she had completely befooled Jahangir


Correct Option: B

The son-in-law of Nur Jahan was

  1. Shaharyar

  2. Khurram

  3. Khusro

  4. Mahammad Ismial


Correct Option: A

The reign to Jahangir is well known for

  1. religious tolerance

  2. art and literature

  3. justice

  4. conquests and expansion of empire


Correct Option: C

The period of Shah Jahan is called a 'Golden Age in Medivial History' of India for

  1. his liberalism and kind heartedness

  2. progress of art and literature

  3. the people were happy and prosperous

  4. all the the above


Correct Option: D

Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal because

  1. he was lover of Art and beauty

  2. he wanted to utilize his fabulous wealth

  3. he wanted to make the memory of his beloved Queen everlasting

  4. he himself wanted to become immortal after making such building like 'The Taj'


Correct Option: C

The Battle of Samugarh was fought between

  1. Aurangzeb and Murad

  2. Aurangzeb and Shah Shuja

  3. Jaswant Singh and Dara

  4. Aurangzeb and Dara


Correct Option: D

The main feature of architecture of Shah Jahan's period is that

  1. the buildings are generally made of red stone and are strong

  2. they are built of white marble and are beautiful

  3. they are gigantic and crude

  4. they are well decorated but not beautiful


Correct Option: B

The French Revolution was more important than that of America and England because

  1. it came out from the middle class

  2. it ended the monarchism

  3. it affected all countries of Europe

  4. it established socialism in Europe


Correct Option: C

The period of Shah Jahan was visited by terrible femine in

  1. 1627 A.D.

  2. 1628 A.D.

  3. 1630 A.D.

  4. 1631 A.D.


Correct Option: C

The most learned and scholarly son of Shah Jahan was

  1. Dara Shikoh

  2. Murad

  3. Aurangzeb

  4. Shah Shuja


Correct Option: A

After defeating Dara in the war of succession, Aurangzeb

  1. enthroned Dara to rule

  2. put Dara into jail

  3. exiled Dara

  4. declared Dara atheist and got him assassinated


Correct Option: D

Which of the statements is not true?

  1. The cause of war of succession was the information of serious illness of Shan Jahan received by Aurangzeb.

  2. The cause of war of succession was the attack of foreign invaders gave opportunity.

  3. The cause of war of succession was the jealousy among brothers against Dara.

  4. The cause of war of succession was lust for throne in all Princes.


Correct Option: D

The most famous building of the time of Jahangir is the

  1. Red Fort of Agra

  2. Moti Masjid

  3. Buland Darwaza

  4. Itmad-ud-Daula


Correct Option: D

The religious movement in Europe during the time of Renaissance became popular because

  1. it was related to religion

  2. it was started to remove corruption from religion and impose restriction upon Church

  3. the movement wanted to establish national monarchy

  4. all the above cases


Correct Option: D
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