Latest Indian History General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Which freedom fighter suffered fatal injuries during a demonstration against Simon Commission?

A)

Chandrashekhar Azad

B)

Baj Gangadhar Tilak

C)

Bhagat Singh

D)

Lala Lajpat Rai

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Lala Lajpat Rai

Prominent Indian nationalist Lala Lajpat Rai led a protest in Lahore. He suffered a police beating during the protest, and died of his injuries on 17 November 1928.

2 .

Sarojini Naidu became the Governor of which Indian State?

A)

Himachal Pradesh

B)

Andhra Pradesh

C)

Uttar Pradesh

D)

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Uttar Pradesh

She was appointed the Governor of the State of Uttar Pradesh soon after Indian independence.

3 .

Sanchi portrays the art and sculpture of the

A)

Muslims

B)

Christians

C)

Jains

D)

Buddhists

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Buddhists

4 .

The ruins of Harappa were first noticed by

A)

M.S. Vats

B)

Charles Mason

C)

Dr. Sahni

D)

M. Wheeler

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Charles Mason

In 1826 Charles Masson noticed the high walls and towers of an old settlement in Harappa Village of western Punjab ( now in Pakistan) for the first time.

5 .

On whose suggestion were the Indians kept out of the Simon Commission?

A)

Lord Irwin

B)

Lord Reading

C)

Lord Chelmsford

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Lord Irwin

The Indians kept out of the Simon Commission on the suggestion of Lord Irwin. Simon Commission reached India in 1928.

6 .

The remains of the Vijayanagar empire can be found in

A)

Boroda

B)

Hampi

C)

Bijapur

D)

Golconda

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Hampi

The ruins of Vijaynagar Empire was found at Hampi (Karnataka). The temple town of Hampi was declared the UNESCO world Heritage site in 1986.

7 .

Who described the Government of India Act, 1935 as a new charter of bondage?

A)

B.R. Ambedkar

B)

Mahatma Gandhi

C)

Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru

D)

Rajendra Prasad

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru

At the Faizpur Session of the Congress in December 1936, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, in his Presidential Address, referred to the Government of India Act 1935 as "The new Charter of Bondage" which was being imposed upon them despite complete rejection.

8 .

Which of the following battles marked the real beginning of the Mughal Empire in India?

A)

Battle of Talikota

B)

Battle of Haldighati

C)

Second Battle of Panipat

D)

First Battle of Panipat

Correct Answer : Option (D) - First Battle of Panipat

The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and the Lodi Empire, which took place on 21 April 1526 in North India. It marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire.

9 .

Who built the tomb of Itimad-ud-daula at Agra?

A)

Jahangir

B)

Nur Jahan

C)

Akbar

D)

Sher Shah

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Nur Jahan

Nur Jahan completed the construction of the building of the Tomb of her father in 1628 AD, nearly 7 years after his death.

10 .

When Subhash Chandra Bose resigned as the President of INC, who was appointed in his place?

A)

Rajendra Prasad

B)

Abul Kalam Azad

C)

C. Rajagopalachari

D)

Pattabhi Sitaramiah

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Rajendra Prasad