Explore 20 MCQ on Indian History, covering key events and figures from ancient to modern times. Test your knowledge with questions about the Maurya Empire, the independence movement, and significant battles. Perfect for students and history enthusiasts alike!
MCQ on Indian History
1. Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?
A) Ashoka
B) Chandragupta Maurya
C) Bindusara
D) Harshavardhana
Answer: B) Chandragupta Maurya
2. The Rowlatt Act was passed in which year?
A) 1917
B) 1919
C) 1921
D) 1930
Answer: B) 1919
3. Which movement did Mahatma Gandhi launch in 1930 to protest against the salt tax?
A) Non-Cooperation Movement
B) Quit India Movement
C) Dandi March
D) Civil Disobedience Movement
Answer: C) Dandi March
4. The partition of Bengal took place in which year?
A) 1905
B) 1911
C) 1947
D) 1950
Answer: A) 1905
5. Who was the last Governor-General of independent India?
A) Lord Mountbatten
B) C. Rajagopalachari
C) Warren Hastings
D) Lord Wellesley
Answer: B) C. Rajagopalachari
6. Which act introduced the system of Dyarchy in India?
A) Government of India Act 1919
B) Government of India Act 1935
C) Indian Independence Act 1947
D) Rowlatt Act
Answer: A) Government of India Act 1919
7. Who is known as the ‘Father of the Indian Constitution’?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) B.R. Ambedkar
C) Mahatma Gandhi
D) Sardar Patel
Answer: B) B.R. Ambedkar
8. Which ancient Indian text is known for its teachings on statecraft and military strategy?
A) Vedas
B) Arthashastra
C) Upanishads
D) Ramayana
Answer: B) Arthashastra
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9. The Quit India Movement was launched in which year?
A) 1940
B) 1942
C) 1945
D) 1947
Answer: B) 1942
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10. Who led the first war of independence against British rule in India in 1857?
A) Rani Lakshmibai
B) Mangal Pandey
C) Bahadur Shah II
D) Tatya Tope
Answer: C) Bahadur Shah II