Latest Indian History General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Which unfortunate event took place in the year 1919?

A)

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

B)

Subsidiary Alliance

C)

Gandhi's Assassination

D)

Partition of Bengal

Correct Answer : Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on 13 April 1919. A large but peaceful crowd had gathered at the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, Punjab to protest against the arrest of leaders like Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlu and Dr. Satya Pal. In response to the public gathering, commanding brigadier-general Dyer surrounded the Bagh with his soldiers.

2 .

The word Buddha means

A)

a wanderer

B)

an enlightened one

C)

a conqueror

D)

a liberator

Correct Answer : an enlightened one

The word Buddha means “enlightened.” The path to enlightenment is attained by utilizing morality, meditation and wisdom.

3 .

Sikhism was founded in

A)

300 BC

B)

1000 AD

C)

1500 AD

D)

1800 AD

Correct Answer : 1500 AD

Sikhism, religion and philosophy founded in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent in the late 15th century. Its members are known as Sikhs. The Sikhs call their faith Gurmat (Punjabi: “the Way of the Guru”).

4 .

Who was the last Governor General of India?

A)

C. Rajagopalachari

B)

Lord Wavel

C)

Surendra Nath Banerjee

D)

Louis Mountbatten

Correct Answer : Louis Mountbatten

Louis Mountbatten, Earl Mountbatten of Burma became governor-general and oversaw the transition of British India to independence. Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (1878-1972) became the only Indian and last governor-general after independence.

5 .

French East India Company was formed during reign of

A)

Louis XV

B)

Louis XIV

C)

Louis XIII

D)

Louis XVI

Correct Answer : Louis XIV

The French East India Company was formed in 1664 AD during the reign of King Louis XIV to trade with India.

6 .

Raja Rammohan Roy was not connected with

A)

Sanskrit education

B)

Widow remarriage

C)

The abolition of Sati

D)

The Promotion of English

Correct Answer : Sanskrit education

Raja Rammohan Roy was not connected with Sanskrit Language. Raja Rammohan Roy was a social reformer of India. He contributed his great efforts to make our country a better place.

7 .

What is the first sermon of Buddha called as?

A)

Kachchayanagottasutta

B)

Brahmajalasutta

C)

Mahaparinirvansutta

D)

Dhammachakkapabattanasutta

Correct Answer : Dhammachakkapabattanasutta

The sermon, Buddha gave to the five monks, was his first sermon, called the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta.

8 .

The most accomplished writer in Persian of Akbar's reign a man of letters, a poet, an essayist, a critic, and a historian was

A)

Abul Fazl

B)

Badauni

C)

Faizi

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : Abul Fazl

9 .

Who among the following Muslim rulers was venerated by Muslims as a Zinda Pir or living saint?

A)

Tughlaq Shah I

B)

Jalaluddin Akbar

C)

Muih-ud-din Muhammad Aurangzeb

D)

Haji Shamsuddin Ilyas

Correct Answer : Muih-ud-din Muhammad Aurangzeb

Aurangzeb was called 'Zinda Pir" due to his simple living and high thinking. He was the sixth ruler of Mughal Empire and is also referred to as Alamgir meaning conqueror of the world. His reign lasted for 49 years and is widely considered the last effective Mughal emperor.

10 .

Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar was proclaimed Emperor in

A)

1554 AD

B)

1556 AD

C)

1558 AD

D)

1560 AD

Correct Answer : 1556 AD

On Nov. 23, 1542, Akbar was born at Umarkot, Sind, while his father, the emperor Humayun, driven from the throne of Delhi, was escaping to Persia. Humayun died in 1556 soon after his return to Delhi, and Akbar was proclaimed emperor on February 14, under the regency of Bairam Khan.