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Practice 31 Indian History questions with detailed answers and explanations. Free MCQs, PYQs, and mock test questions for NEET, JEE, GATE, SSC and more.

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Indian History is a frequently-tested topic on General Awareness, General Knowledge, General Studies. ExamTest.live currently lists 31 Indian History questions spanning previous-year papers from 2026 to 2026, each with worked solutions and a step-by-step explanation. Use the filters on this page to focus on a specific exam, difficulty level or year — every answer key is free, no sign-up required.

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All Indian History Questions(1–31 of 31)

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Q1mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Exam2026
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The location of 'Dhamek Stupa' is:
Q2easymcqGeneral StudiesCompetitive Exam2026
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Which ancient Indian text is known for its detailed treatise on music, dance and drama, and is considered a foundational work for classical Indian arts?
Q3easymcqGeneral StudiesCompetitive Exam2026
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First census in India was conducted at the time of which ruler?
Q4easymcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exam Practice Paper2026
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The capital of the Pallava dynasty was located at:
Q5mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exam2026
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Who was the Viceroy of India at the time of the Quit India Movement in 1942?
Q6mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exam2026
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Who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 from India, according to image_66ceff.jpg?
Q7mediummcqGeneral KnowledgePractice Paper2026
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Population Foundation of India was founded in the year ______.
Q8mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exams2026
Which of the following statements about the Indus Valley Civilization is NOT true?
Q9mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
When did the second urbanisation in Ganga Valley take place?
Q10mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exam2026
Who is the author of the book “Gulamgiri”, a foundational work of resistance literature in India?
Q11mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exam2026
Which treaty was signed at the end of the First Anglo-Maratha War?
Q12mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exams2026
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was launched by the government of India on the birth anniversary of:
Q13mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exams2026
The first major nation wide Satyagraha launched by Mahatma Gandhi was against:
Q14mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exams2026
Golconda Fort was built in the 13th century by the _______ Dynasty
Q15mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
Writer of Kitab-ul-Hind, Al-Biruni, came to India along with who among the following Turkish rulers in 11th century AD?
Q16mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exams2026
Timur invaded India during whose reign?
Q17mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exams2026
Who is the founder of ‘Sulabh Sanitation and Social Reform Movement’?
Q18mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exams2026
During whose rule was the historical Nalanda University established?
Q19mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
Who was the first Indian woman to write an autobiography?
Q20mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
Whose birth anniversary is celebrated as Non-Violence Day?
Q21mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
Under the Regulating Act of 1773, a Supreme Court was established at which of the following places?
Q22mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
'India Wins Freedom' is the autobiography of whom?
Q23mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
In the court of Chandragupta Maurya, Megasthenes was an ambassador of who among the following Greek kings?
Q24mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
Who built the famous Mahabodhi temple in Bodhgaya, Bihar?
Q25mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
Who formed the Swaraj Party?
Q26mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
In which Indian city is Itmad-ud-Daulah's tomb located?
Q27mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessPrepp2026
Vasco da Gama, who discovered the sea route from Europe to India, belonged to which nation?
Q28mediummcqArt and CultureSSC CGL2026
Who among the following wrote the book 'Matoshree', which is based on the life of the Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar?
Q29mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Combined Graduate Level Exam2026
Gandhiji gave his slogan of 'Do or Die' during which of the following Movements/Satyagrahas?
Q30mediummcqGeneral StudiesCompetitive Exam2026
The book 'Discovery of India' is written by whom?
Q31mediummcqGeneral AwarenessD.ZU-242026
Who led the Bardoli Satyagraha in ?

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