Indian History MCQs 11 (For UPSC PSC and other prelims exams)
1. Consider the following statements about the Indus Valley Civilization:
- It had an advanced drainage system.
- The civilization primarily used iron tools.
- The script of the civilization remains undeciphered.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
2. Who among the following was the first ruler to unify most of the Indian subcontinent?
(a) Ashoka
(b) Chandragupta Maurya
(c) Harsha
(d) Kanishka
3. With reference to Buddhism, consider the following statements:
- The Four Noble Truths form the foundation of Buddhist teachings.
- The Eightfold Path leads to the cessation of suffering.
- Buddhism was founded by Mahavira.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
4. Which Gupta ruler is known as the ‘Napoleon of India’?
(a) Chandragupta I
(b) Chandragupta II
(c) Samudragupta
(d) Skandagupta
5. Consider the following statements about the Battle of Buxar (1764):
- The battle was fought between the British and a confederation of Indian rulers.
- The British defeated Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daula, and Shah Alam II.
- The victory in this battle laid the foundation of British control over Bengal.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
6. Who among the following founded the Arya Samaj?
(a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(b) Dayananda Saraswati
(c) Swami Vivekananda
(d) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
7. Which of the following was NOT a part of Mahatma Gandhi’s Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22)?
(a) Boycott of British goods
(b) Promotion of Khadi
(c) Armed struggle against the British
(d) Resignation of Indians from government jobs
8. Consider the following statements about the Indian National Army (INA):
- The INA was formed in 1942 under the leadership of Subhas Chandra Bose.
- The INA aimed to overthrow British rule in India with Japanese support.
- The slogan “Jai Hind” was given by Bhagat Singh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
9. Which of the following statements regarding the Quit India Movement (1942) is correct?
(a) It was launched in response to the Rowlatt Act.
(b) It was an armed rebellion against the British.
(c) It demanded immediate British withdrawal from India.
(d) It was led by Subhas Chandra Bose.
10. Who among the following was the first Indian to preside over the Indian National Congress?
(a) Sarojini Naidu
(b) W.C. Bonnerjee
(c) Dadabhai Naoroji
(d) Annie Besant
