If you are preparing for SSC GD, SSC MTS, RRB or any other competitive exam then strong command over History can make a big difference in your final score Many students find History confusing due to its vast syllabus and numerous facts but with the right practice it becomes one of the most scoring sections That’s why this History Questions Practice Set is designed to help you revise quickly understand concepts clearly and build real exam confidence from Day 1.
In this practice set you will find exam focused History MCQs covering Ancient Medieval and Modern Indian History along with important world history topics commonly asked in SSC and Railway exams Each question is thoughtfully structured to match the latest exam pattern making it useful not only for beginners but also for students who want smart revision With simple language clear concepts and reliable content this practice set supports your preparation journey effectively.
Whether you want to boost accuracy improve speed or strengthen your overall History preparation this History Practice Set for SSC GD, MTS, RRB and other competitive exams is the perfect study partner Stay focused practice regularly and let these questions help you move a step closer to success in your upcoming exams.
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History Questions Practice Set 2: For SSC GD, MTS, RRB And all Competitive Exam
Q. Who repealed the Vernacular Press Act of 1878?
(a) Lord Curzon
(b) Lord Ripon
(c) Lord Lytton
(d) Lord Dalhousie
Answer – (b) Lord Ripon
Q. Who among the following first imposed press censorship?
(a) Lord Ripon
(b) Lord Wellesley
(c) Lord Curzon
(d) Lord Canning
Answer – (b) Lord Wellesley
Q. At which university was Chanakya a teacher?
(a) Nalanda University
(b) Vikramshila University
(c) Taxila University
(d) Vallabhi University
Answer – (c) Taxila University
Q. During whose reign did Genghis Khan invade the borders of India while pursuing Jalaluddin?
(a) Qutb-ud-din Aibak
(b) Iltutmish
(c) Razia Sultan
(d) Balban
Answer – (b) Iltutmish
Q. Which famous ruler completed the construction of the Qutub Minar?
(a) Qutb-ud-din Aibak
(b) Iltutmish
(c) Balban
(d) Alauddin Khilji
Answer – (b) Iltutmish
Q. Where did Bindusara send Ashoka to suppress the rebels?
(a) Ujjain
(b) Taxila
(c) Pataliputra
(d) Kalinga
Answer – (b) Taxila
Q. Which emperor bore the title ‘Devanampriya Priyadarshi’?
(a) Chandragupta Maurya
(b) Bindusara
(c) Emperor Ashoka
(d) Samudragupta
Answer – (c) Emperor Ashoka
Q. When did the Kalinga War take place?
(a) 326 BC
(b) 261 BC
(c) 232 BC (d) 185 BC
Answer – (b) 261 BC
Q. Which member of the ‘Lal-Bal-Pal’ trio became the President of the Indian National Congress?
(a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(b) Lala Lajpat Rai
(c) Bipin Chandra Pal
(d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Answer – (b) Lala Lajpat Rai
Q. Which was the major port city of the Indus Valley Civilization?
(a) Harappa
(b) Mohenjo-daro
(c) Lothal
(d) Kalibangan
Answer – (c) Lothal
Q. Which ruler of ancient India embraced Jainism during his final days?
(a) Ashoka
(b) Bindusara
(c) Chandragupta Maurya
(d) Samudragupta
Answer – (c) Chandragupta Maurya
Q. The Sultans of which dynasty ruled for the longest period?
(a) Slave Dynasty
(b) Khilji Dynasty
(c) Tughlaq Dynasty
(d) Lodi Dynasty
Answer – (c) Tughlaq Dynasty
Q. Who gave the slogan “Workers of the world, unite!”?
(a) Lenin
(b) Karl Marx
(c) Stalin
(d) Rousseau
Answer – (b) Karl Marx
Q. In which year did the Second World War begin?
(a) 1914
(b) 1935
(c) 1939
(d) 1942
Answer – (c) 1939
Q. From where did the Qutb Shahi dynasty rule after the disintegration of the Mughal Empire?
(a) Bijapur
(b) Golconda
(c) Ahmednagar
(d) Berar
Answer – (b) Golconda
Q. Where was the session of the Congress held in 1942 where the ‘Quit India’ resolution was passed? (a) Calcutta
(b) Lucknow
(c) Bombay
(d) Delhi
Answer – (c) Bombay
Q. Who was Akbar’s famous general?
(a) Raja Todar Mal
(b) Raja Man Singh
(c) Abul Fazl
(d) Birbal
Answer – (b) Man Singh
Q. Which ashram did Mahatma Gandhi establish near Wardha?
(a) Sabarmati Ashram
(b) Sevagram Ashram
(c) Phoenix Ashram
(d) Kochrab Ashram
Answer – (b) Sevagram
Q. Which of the following events took place in 1919 AD?
(a) Partition of Bengal
(b) Non-Cooperation Movement
(c) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
(d) Quit India Movement
Answer – (c) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
Q. Who was the pioneer of the Home Rule Movement in Madras in 1916 AD?
(a) Sarojini Naidu
(b) Annie Besant
(c) Aruna Asaf Ali
(d) Vijayalakshmi Pandit
Answer – (b) Annie Besant
Q. Who succeeded Chandragupta Maurya?
(a) Ashoka
(b) Bindusara
(c) Kunala
(d) Dasharatha
Answer – (b) Bindusara
Q. Of which sect was Bindusara a follower?
(a) Buddhist sect
(b) Jain sect
(c) Ajivika sect
(d) Shaiva sect
Answer – (c) Ajivika sect
Q. During their rule, which crop did the British force farmers in Madras to grow?
(a) Wheat
(b) Rice
(c) Indigo
(d) Cotton
Answer – (b) Rice
Q. Under which of the following Acts was the Supreme Court first established in India?
(a) Charter Act, 1813
(b) Regulating Act, 1773
(c) Pitt’s India Act, 1784
(d) Charter Act, 1833
Answer – (b) Regulating Act, 1773
Q. Who was the first Indian to be imprisoned while discharging the duties of a journalist?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(c) Lala Lajpat Rai
(d) Surendranath Banerjee
Answer – (b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Conclusion
In conclusion, this History Questions MCQs Quiz for SSC GD, SSC MTS, RRB and other competitive exams is a powerful way to sharpen your preparation and build exam confidence Regular practice of well structured questions not only improves accuracy but also helps you understand important historical concepts in a clear and simple manner.
With exam focused content a student friendly approach and reliable explanations this quiz supports your journey toward success in competitive exams Keep practicing stay consistent and let these History MCQs guide you toward better performance and higher scores in your upcoming CBT exams Good luck with your preparation.