SSC CGL Tier-I Exam: History Quiz!

20 Questions | By Jagranjosh | Updated: Mar 19, 2022 | Attempts: 693

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1.

Match the following: List 1 List 2 A) Indica i) Banabhatta B) Harshcharitra ii) Chandrabardai C) Prithviraj Raso iii) Megasthanese D) Rajtarangini iv) Kalhana Codes: (A) (B) (C) (D)
- A.
  
  Iv ii i iii
- B.
  
  Iii i ii iv
- C.
  
  Iii ii i iv
- D.
  
  Iv ii iii i
2.

Which statement is false about the fourth Buddhist council?
- A.
  
  It was concluded in the reign of Kanishka.
- B.
  
  It was concluded in Kashmir.
- C.
  
  That was chaired by Mogaliputt tissa.
- D.
  
  After this council Buddha religion was bifurcate into two sects.
3.

Which of the following is credited to Nimbarkacharya?
- A.
  
  Advaita
- B.
  
  Dvaitadvaita.
- C.
  
  Shuddhadvaita.
- D.
  
  Vishishtadvaita.
4.

Which was the official language of mughal period?
- A.
  
  Arabic
- B.
  
  Persian
- C.
  
  Turkish
- D.
  
  Urdu
5.

Pushti Marg’ was founded by:
- A.
  
  Chaitanya
- B.
  
  Vallabhachrya
- C.
  
  Ramanand
- D.
  
  Nimbark
6.

What's wrong about Nanak and Kabir?
- A.
  
  Both stressed monotheism.
- B.
  
  Both opposed caste system (jatipratha).
- C.
  
  Both understood the importance of the Guru.
- D.
  
  Both wanted to run the new religion.
7.

’Pitra-dura’ technique of surface ornamentation was first adopted in:
- A.
  
  Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb.
- B.
  
  Tajmahal.
- C.
  
  Diwan-e-Am (Redfort Delhi)
- D.
  
  Moti masjid (Agra fort)
8.

Communal representation was laid down in:
- A.
  
  Indian Council Act
- B.
  
  Pitts India Act
- C.
  
  Regulating Act
- D.
  
  None of the above
9.

The Indian National Congress declared Poorna Swaraj as its ultimate goal at:
- A.
  
  Bombay Session
- B.
  
  Haripur Session
- C.
  
  Calcutta Session
- D.
  
  Lahore Session
10.

Sardar Vallabhai Patel became the follower of Gandhiji during:
- A.
  
  Champaran Movement
- B.
  
  Kheda movement
- C.
  
  Ahmdabad mill strike
- D.
  
  Ahmdabad mill strike
11.

The Indian Penal Code was created by a Law Commission headed by:
- A.
  
  Lord Cornwallis
- B.
  
  Warren Hastings
- C.
  
  Lord Macauley
- D.
  
  Lord Dalhousie
12.

Indian leaders opposed the Simon Commission because:
- A.
  
  It was appointed to look into the working of the GOI act 1909.
- B.
  
  There was no Indian in the Commission.
- C.
  
  The Simon Commission initiated communal representation.
- D.
  
  It was appointed to look into the working of the GOI act 1919.
13.

What is the vedic name of the River Satluj?
- A.
  
  Kubha
- B.
  
  Parushni
- C.
  
  Sadanira
- D.
  
  Sutudri
14.

Britishers had set up first Madarsa in India at:
- A.
  
  Bombay
- B.
  
  Calcutta
- C.
  
  Lahore
- D.
  
  Mysore
15.

Harappan civilization used which elements for making tools, weapons, ornaments and vessels?
- A.
  
  Copper
- B.
  
  Iron
- C.
  
  Steel
- D.
  
  Manganese
16.

Which of the following God was not praised in the hymns of Rigveda?
- A.
  
  Agni
- B.
  
  Indra
- C.
  
  Soma
- D.
  
  Pashupati
17.

Match the following: Folk theatre State A. Bhand pather 1. Jammu & Kashmir. B. Jatra 2. West Bengal C. Nautanki 3. Uttar Pradesh A B C
- A.
  
  1 2 3
- B.
  
  2 1 3
- C.
  
  1 3 2
- D.
  
  2 3 1
18.

A new form of Buddhism, known as Mahayana Buddhism, was developed under:
- A.
  
  Kushana ruler Kanishka
- B.
  
  Chola empire
- C.
  
  Chalukyas empire
- D.
  
  Chandela dynasty
19.

Abolition of Sati was enacted during the tenure of:
- A.
  
  Wiiliam Bentinck
- B.
  
  Lord Cornwallis
- C.
  
  Lord Rippon
- D.
  
  Lord Lytton
20.

Match the following: Mahajanpada Capital A) Magadh i) Champa B) Koshal ii) Vaishali C) Vajji iii) Shravasti D) Anga iv) Giribraj Codes: (A) (B) (C) (D)
- A.
  
  I ii iii iv
- B.
  
  Ii iii iv i
- C.
  
  iv iii ii i
- D.
  
  Iv iii i ii