Indian History Quiz Trivia! MCQ

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  • 2. 

    The oldest of the Vedas is

    • Atharva Veda

    • Rig Veda

    • Yajur Veda

    Correct Answer
    A. Rig Veda
  • 3. 

    Indian National Congress was formed in the year:

    • 1888

    • 1885

    • 1902

    • 1765

    Correct Answer
    A. 1885
  • 4. 

    When was Mahatma Gandhi assassinated in New Delhi?

    • May 25, 1947

    • August 30, 1948

    • January 30, 1948

    • May 16, 1950

    Correct Answer
    A. January 30, 1948
  • 5. 

    Buddha died in the year?

    • 261 B. C.

    • 323 B. C.

    • 263 B. C.

    Correct Answer
    A. 323 B. C.
  • 6. 

    Alexander died in the year?

    • 273 B. C.

    • 323 B. C.

    • 263 B. C.

    Correct Answer
    A. 323 B. C.
  • 7. 

    Mahavira was born in the year?

    • 540 B. C.

    • 323 B. C.

    • 261 B. C.

    Correct Answer
    A. 540 B. C.
  • 8. 

    Konark Temple was built by?

    • Narasimhadeva I

    • Ashoka

    • Kharavela

    • Sashikantha Moharapta

    Correct Answer
    A. Narasimhadeva I
  • 9. 

    Buddha was born in the year?

    • 563 B. C.

    • 270 B. C.

    • 273 B. C.

    Correct Answer
    A. 563 B. C.
  • 10. 

    The Slave dynasty was established by Qutub-ud-din-Aibak in the year?

    • 1221

    • 1218

    • 1206

    Correct Answer
    A. 1206
  • 11. 

    Mughal Empire was established by Babur in?

    • 1524

    • 1656

    • 1526

    • 1536

    Correct Answer
    A. 1526
  • 12. 

    Reign of Kanishka was in the year?

    • 100 - 152

    • 120 - 162

    • 130 - 172

    Correct Answer
    A. 120 - 162
  • 13. 

    Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithvi Raj Chauhan in the second battle of Tarain fought in the year?

    • 1192

    • 1221

    • 1206

    Correct Answer
    A. 1192
  • 14. 

    Ashoka defeated the King of Kalinga in the battle of Kalinga fought in the year?

    • 232 B. C.

    • 261 B. C.

    • 305 B. C.

    Correct Answer
    A. 261 B. C.
  • 15. 

    Muhammad Bin Qasim Invaded Sind in the year?

    • 812

    • 912

    • 712

    Correct Answer
    A. 712
  • 16. 

    The era of Hijri began in the year?

    • 822

    • 722

    • 622

    Correct Answer
    A. 622
  • 17. 

    How many World Heritage Sites are there in India.

    • 27

    • 28

    • 35

    • 34

    Correct Answer
    A. 28
  • 18. 

    Shivaji was born on?

    • February 19, 1630

    • September 13, 1650

    • August 13 , 1345

    • December 6 , 1692

    Correct Answer
    A. February 19, 1630
  • 19. 

    Hiuen-Tsang traveled in India during the period:

    • 729 - 745

    • 629 - 645

    • 529 – 545

    Correct Answer
    A. 629 - 645
  • 20. 

    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?

    • 1192

    • 1191

    • 1291

    Correct Answer
    A. 1191
  • 21. 

    Alexander invaded India and defeated Porus in the battle of Hydaspes (Jhelum) fought in the year?

    • 270 B.C.

    • 323 B. C.

    • 326 B. C.

    Correct Answer
    A. 326 B. C.
  • 22. 

    Indus Valley Civilization flourished during the years.

    • 2000-2500 B. C.

    • 1500-2500 B. C.

    • 2500-1500 B. C.

    Correct Answer
    A. 2500-1500 B. C.
  • 23. 

    Marco Polo visited India in the year?

    • 1298

    • 1286

    • 1266

    Correct Answer
    A. 1298
  • 24. 

    Vikrama Era began in the year?

    • 78 B. C.

    • 68 B. C.

    • 58 B. C.

    Correct Answer
    A. 58 B. C.
  • 25. 

    Razia became the first and last woman ruler of medieval India in the year?

    • 1206

    • 1221

    • 1236

    Correct Answer
    A. 1206
  • 26. 

    Somnath Temple was destroyed by Mahmud of Ghazni in the year.

    • 1025

    • 1125

    • 925

    Correct Answer
    A. 1025
  • 27. 

    The Archaeological Survey of India ( ASI ) was founded in the year.

    • 1958

    • 1861

    • 1798

    • 1947

    Correct Answer
    A. 1861
  • 28. 

    The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus ( CST ) in Mumbai was nominated as a world heritage site on?

    • May 29, 2005

    • July 2, 2004

    • Feb 20, 1971

    • October 25, 1975

    Correct Answer
    A. July 2, 2004
  • 29. 

    Saka Era began in the year?

    • 88 B. C.

    • 78 A. D.

    • 98 A. D.

    Correct Answer
    A. 98 A. D.
  • 30. 

    Mongols invaded India under Chengiz Khan in the year?

    • 1261

    • 1221

    • 1241

    Correct Answer
    A. 1221
  • 31. 

    Tippu Sultan died in which year?

    • 1785

    • 1799

    • 1765

    • 1742

    Correct Answer
    A. 1799
  • 32. 

    Chandragupta Maurya defeated Seleucus in the year?

    • 305 B. C.

    • 327 B. C.

    • 323 B. C.

    Correct Answer
    A. 305 B. C.
  • 33. 

    The Vijayanagara Empire was established in the year.

    • 1336

    • 1534

    • 1235

    • 1450

    Correct Answer
    A. 1336
  • 34. 

    First time Huns Invaded India in the year:

    • 622 A. D.

    • 454 A. D.

    • 563 B. C.

    Correct Answer
    A. 454 A. D.

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