Indian History GK Questions with Answers – Indian History Quiz

[31] The treaty of Srirangapatna was signed between Tipu Sultan and

1. A) Robert Clive
2. B) Cornwallis
3. C) Dalhousie
4. D) Warren Hastings

Answer: B) Cornwallis

[32] Which of the following statement is/are correct?

1. I) Pulakesn I was the first ruler of the Chalukya dynasty
2. II) Harshavardhana attacked the Chalukya territory during 608-642 AD

III) Vikramaditya I died in 608 AD

1. A) All are correct
2. B) Only I
3. C) Only II, III
4. D) Only I, III

Answer: B) Only I

[33] Who among the following was worshipped during Early Vedic Civilization?

1. A) Varuna
2. B) Indra
3. C) Surya
4. D) All the above

Answer: D) All the above

[34] Which among the following is not a correct pair?

1. A) Ellora Caves – Rastrakuta Rulers
2. B) Mahabalipuram – Pallava Rulers
3. C) Khajuraho – Chandellas
4. D) Elephanta Caves – Mauyra Era

Answer: D) Elephanta Caves – Mauyra Era

[35] Which one of the following Harappan sites is NOT located in Gujarat?

1. A) Surkotada
2. B) Rangpur
3. C) Sutkagendor
4. D) Desalpur

Answer: C) Sutkagendor

[36] Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I                            List-II

1. a) Rock-cut Rathas 1) Ellora
2. b) Kailasa Temple 2) Mahabalipuram
3. c) Brihadisvara Temple 3) Nachnakuthara
4. d) Parvati Temple 4) Thanjavur
5. A) 1 2 4 3
6. B) 1 4 2 3
7. C) 2 4 3 1
8. D) 2 1 4 3

Answer: C) 2 4 3 1

[37] Who was the first Indian ruler who had territory outside India?

1. A) Ashoka
2. B) Chandragupta Maurya
3. C) Kanishka
4. D) Huvishka

Answer: C) Kanishka

[38] Who was the ruler of the kingdom between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab?

1. A) Alexander the Great
2. B) Darius III
3. C) King Porus
4. D) Chandragupta Maurya

Answer: C) King Porus

[39] The trident-shaped symbol of Buddhism does not represent

1. A) Nirvana
2. B) Sangha
3. C) Buddha
4. D) Dhamma

Answer: A) Nirvana

[40] Which of the following is a correct statement about Indus Valley Civilization?

1. A) Both Harappa and Mohejodero are is located on the banks of Indus River
2. B) Both Chanhudaro and Kalibangan were located within the boundaries of present day Rajasthan)
3. C) Both Surkotada and Dholavira are located in Katch of Gujarat
4. D) Lothal site was located on bank of Narmada River

Answer: C) Both Surkotada and Dholavira are located in Katch of Gujarat