Indian History Quiz Trivia! MCQ
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- 1.
Tippu Sultan died in which year?
- A.
1785
- B.
1799
- C.
1765
- D.
1742
Correct Answer
B. 1799 -
- 2.
Shivaji was born on?
- A.
February 19, 1630
- B.
September 13, 1650
- C.
August 13 , 1345
- D.
December 6 , 1692
Correct Answer
A. February 19, 1630 -
- 3.
Mughal Empire was established by Babur in?
- A.
1524
- B.
1656
- C.
1526
- D.
1536
Correct Answer
C. 1526 -
- 4.
When was Mahatma Gandhi assassinated in New Delhi?
- A.
May 25, 1947
- B.
August 30, 1948
- C.
January 30, 1948
- D.
May 16, 1950
Correct Answer
C. January 30, 1948 -
- 5.
Indian National Congress was formed in the year:
- A.
1888
- B.
1885
- C.
1902
- D.
1765
Correct Answer
B. 1885 -
- 6.
The Vijayanagara Empire was established in the year.
- A.
1336
- B.
1534
- C.
1235
- D.
1450
Correct Answer
A. 1336 -
- 7.
The Archaeological Survey of India ( ASI ) was founded in the year.
- A.
1958
- B.
1861
- C.
1798
- D.
1947
Correct Answer
B. 1861 -
- 8.
How many World Heritage Sites are there in India.
- A.
27
- B.
28
- C.
35
- D.
34
Correct Answer
B. 28 -
- 9.
Konark Temple was built by?
- A.
Narasimhadeva I
- B.
Ashoka
- C.
Kharavela
- D.
Sashikantha Moharapta
Correct Answer
A. Narasimhadeva I -
- 10.
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus ( CST ) in Mumbai was nominated as a world heritage site on?
- A.
May 29, 2005
- B.
July 2, 2004
- C.
Feb 20, 1971
- D.
October 25, 1975
Correct Answer
B. July 2, 2004 -
- 11.
Indus Valley Civilization flourished during the years.
- A.
2000-2500 B. C.
- B.
1500-2500 B. C.
- C.
2500-1500 B. C.
Correct Answer
C. 2500-1500 B. C. -
- 12.
The oldest of the Vedas is
- A.
Atharva Veda
- B.
Rig Veda
- C.
Yajur Veda
Correct Answer
B. Rig Veda -
- 13.
Buddha was born in the year?
- A.
563 B. C.
- B.
270 B. C.
- C.
273 B. C.
Correct Answer
A. 563 B. C. -
- 14.
Mahavira was born in the year?
- A.
540 B. C.
- B.
323 B. C.
- C.
261 B. C.
Correct Answer
A. 540 B. C. -
- 15.
Buddha died in the year?
- A.
261 B. C.
- B.
323 B. C.
- C.
263 B. C.
Correct Answer
B. 323 B. C. -
- 16.
Alexander invaded India and defeated Porus in the battle of Hydaspes (Jhelum) fought in the year?
- A.
270 B.C.
- B.
323 B. C.
- C.
326 B. C.
Correct Answer
C. 326 B. C. -
- 17.
Alexander died in the year?
- A.
273 B. C.
- B.
323 B. C.
- C.
263 B. C.
Correct Answer
B. 323 B. C. -
- 18.
Chandragupta Maurya defeated Seleucus in the year?
- A.
305 B. C.
- B.
327 B. C.
- C.
323 B. C.
Correct Answer
A. 305 B. C. -
- 19.
Ashoka defeated the King of Kalinga in the battle of Kalinga fought in the year?
- A.
232 B. C.
- B.
261 B. C.
- C.
305 B. C.
Correct Answer
B. 261 B. C. -
- 20.
Vikrama Era began in the year?
- A.
78 B. C.
- B.
68 B. C.
- C.
58 B. C.
Correct Answer
C. 58 B. C. -
- 21.
Saka Era began in the year?
- A.
88 B. C.
- B.
78 A. D.
- C.
98 A. D.
Correct Answer
C. 98 A. D. -
- 22.
Reign of Kanishka was in the year?
- A.
100 - 152
- B.
120 - 162
- C.
130 - 172
Correct Answer
B. 120 - 162 -
- 23.
First time Huns Invaded India in the year:
- A.
622 A. D.
- B.
454 A. D.
- C.
563 B. C.
Correct Answer
B. 454 A. D. -
- 24.
Aryabhatta was a/an?
- A.
Doctor
- B.
Astronomer
- C.
Poet
Correct Answer
B. Astronomer -
- 25.
The era of Hijri began in the year?
- A.
822
- B.
722
- C.
622
Correct Answer
C. 622 -
- 26.
Hiuen-Tsang traveled in India during the period:
- A.
729 - 745
- B.
629 - 645
- C.
529 – 545
Correct Answer
B. 629 - 645 -
- 27.
Muhammad Bin Qasim Invaded Sind in the year?
- A.
812
- B.
912
- C.
712
Correct Answer
C. 712 -
- 28.
Somnath Temple was destroyed by Mahmud of Ghazni in the year.
- A.
1025
- B.
1125
- C.
925
Correct Answer
A. 1025 -
- 29.
Prithvi Raj Chauhan: the Rajput ruler of Delhi and Ajmerdefeated Muhammad Ghori, the Sultan of Ghazni in the first battle of Tarain fought in the year?
- A.
1192
- B.
1191
- C.
1291
Correct Answer
B. 1191 -
- 30.
Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithvi Raj Chauhan in the second battle of Tarain fought in the year?
- A.
1192
- B.
1221
- C.
1206
Correct Answer
A. 1192 -
- 31.
The Slave dynasty was established by Qutub-ud-din-Aibak in the year?
- A.
1221
- B.
1218
- C.
1206
Correct Answer
C. 1206 -
- 32.
Mongols invaded India under Chengiz Khan in the year?
- A.
1261
- B.
1221
- C.
1241
Correct Answer
B. 1221 -
- 33.
Razia became the first and last woman ruler of medieval India in the year?
- A.
1206
- B.
1221
- C.
1236
Correct Answer
A. 1206 -
- 34.
Marco Polo visited India in the year?
- A.
1298
- B.
1286
- C.
1266
Correct Answer
A. 1298 -
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