- Which class did NOT support the rebellion?
- The princes
- Peasants and artisans
- Landed aristocracy and zamindars
- The new educated middle class
Show answer
Answer: (D) The new educated middle class
The English-educated middle class kept away; some princes and zamindars did rebel.
Read the full chapter in mind-map notes → - The Allahabad pillar inscription of Samudragupta was composed by —
- Ravikirti
- Vatsabhatti
- Harishena
- Kalidasa
Show answer
Answer: (C) Harishena
Ravikirti — Aihole; Vatsabhatti — Mandsaur.
Read the full chapter in mind-map notes → - Consider: 1. The Cholas beat the Pandyas and Cheras and dominated the peninsula in early medieval times. 2. The Cholas sent a naval expedition against the Sailendra empire of South-East Asia. Correct? (IAS 2003)
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both
- Neither
Show answer
Answer: (C) Both
Both are true of the imperial Cholas (Rajendra I).
Read the full chapter in mind-map notes → - The Indus people (IAS 2013): 1. had great palaces and temples 2. worshipped male and female deities 3. used horse-drawn chariots in war
- 1 and 2
- 2 only
- All three
- None
Show answer
Answer: (B) 2 only
No palaces/temples, no horse chariots.
Read the full chapter in mind-map notes → - Who founded Hyderabad city and built the Charminar?
- Ahmad Quli Qutb Shah
- Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
- Ibrahim Qutb Shah
- Quli Qutb Shah
Show answer
Answer: (B) Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah founded the city in 1591.
Read the full chapter in mind-map notes → - Who built a new capital on the south bank of a tributary of the Krishna and ruled it as the agent of a deity believed to own all land south of the Krishna? (IAS 2015)
- Amoghavarsha I
- Ballala II
- Harihara I
- Prataparudra II
Show answer
Answer: (C) Harihara I
Harihara I founded Vijayanagara on the Tungabhadra and ruled in the name of Virupaksha.
Read the full chapter in mind-map notes → - Chand Bibi belonged to which kingdom?
- Bijapur
- Berar
- Golconda
- Ahmednagar
Show answer
Answer: (D) Ahmednagar
She defended Ahmednagar against Akbar’s army in 1595.
Read the full chapter in mind-map notes → - What approach did Queen Victoria’s Proclamation take towards the princes?
- It upheld the treaties made with them
- It set up a feudatory-like relationship with them
- Both of the above
- It continued the policy of annexation
Show answer
Answer: (C) Both of the above
Annexation was given up; princes became loyal feudatories of the Crown.
Read the full chapter in mind-map notes → - Which department did Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq create?
- Diwan-i-Riyasat
- Diwan-i-Amir-i-Kohi
- Diwan-i-Khairat
- Diwan-i-Waqf
Show answer
Answer: (B) Diwan-i-Amir-i-Kohi
The department of agriculture; he also gave sondhar loans to peasants.
Read the full chapter in mind-map notes → - Which statement about Shashanka is INCORRECT?
- He began as a feudatory (mahasamanta) in Magadha
- Buddhist tradition accuses him of felling the Bodhi tree
- His capital was Karnasuvarna
- He beat Harsha and Bhaskaravarman when they fought him together
Show answer
Answer: (D) He beat Harsha and Bhaskaravarman when they fought him together
No such victory is recorded.
Read the full chapter in mind-map notes →
- Which is the least important source for Mauryan history?
- Coins
- Literary works
- Inscriptions
- Foreign accounts
Show answer
Answer: (A) Coins
Mauryan punch-marked coins carry no royal names.
Read the full chapter in mind-map notes → - Mewar submitted to the Mughals under Jahangir mainly because of the command of —
- Prince Parviz
- Prince Khurram
- Mahabat Khan
- Prince Khusrau
Show answer
Answer: (B) Prince Khurram
Rana Amar Singh made peace in 1615.
Read the full chapter in mind-map notes → - Which tomb, set in the middle of a large garden, is the prototype of the Taj Mahal?
- Akbar’s tomb, Sikandra
- Itimad-ud-Daulah’s tomb, Agra
- Sher Shah’s tomb, Sasaram
- Humayun’s tomb, Delhi
- "Aryan" or "Indo-European" primarily denotes (IAS 1999)
- an ethnic group
- a nomadic people
- a speech group
- a superior race
Show answer
Answer: (C) a speech group
It is a language family.
Read the full chapter in mind-map notes → - Which ancient Indian is famed for surgery, including rhinoplasty and cataract operations? (IAS 1996 type)
- Saumilla
- Shudraka
- Shaunaka
- Sushruta
Show answer
Answer: (D) Sushruta
Sushruta Samhita deals with surgery.
Read the full chapter in mind-map notes → - The first evidence of cultivation in the subcontinent comes from
- Mohenjo-daro
- Mehrgarh
- Nal
- Ghaligai
Show answer
Answer: (B) Mehrgarh
Mehrgarh in Baluchistan, about 7000 BC.
Read the full chapter in mind-map notes → - Who became the first elected President of the Central Legislative Assembly in 1925?
- Motilal Nehru
- Vithalbhai Patel
- Lala Lajpat Rai
- C.R. Das
Show answer
Answer: (B) Vithalbhai Patel
Elected in August 1925.
Read the full chapter in mind-map notes → - Indians protested against the Simon Commission mainly because — (IAS 2013)
- They never wanted the 1919 Act reviewed
- It proposed ending dyarchy in the provinces
- It had no Indian member
- It suggested partitioning the country
Show answer
Answer: (C) It had no Indian member
All seven members were British MPs.
Read the full chapter in mind-map notes → - Which author–book pair is wrongly matched?
- T.R. Holmes — A History of the Indian Mutiny
- P.C. Joshi — 1857 in India
- Eric Stokes — The Peasant and the Raj
- Ashok Mehta — 1857: The Great Rebellion
Show answer
Answer: (B) P.C. Joshi — 1857 in India
1857 in India is by A.T. Embree; P.C. Joshi wrote Rebellion 1857.
Read the full chapter in mind-map notes → - Once firmly in power, Balban took which grand title? (IAS 1997)
- Tuti-i-Hind
- Kaisar-i-Hind
- Zil-i-Ilahi
- Din-i-Ilahi
Show answer
Answer: (C) Zil-i-Ilahi
Zil-i-Ilahi — “shadow of God”. Tuti-i-Hind was Amir Khusrau’s epithet.
Read the full chapter in mind-map notes →
GK question sets
FAQs
Where can I find GK questions with answers?
This page lists GK questions and answers chapter by chapter — history, geography, polity, economy, science, computer and current affairs. Tap "Show answer" under any question for the answer and explanation.
Are these GK questions free?
Yes, every question and answer is free. Full mind-map notes and short tricks for each chapter are available on the site.
Where do I get 20 GK questions every day?
A fresh set is published daily — see "Today's 20 GK questions" above, or open the 10, 50 and 100 question sets.
Which exams are these questions useful for?
SSC, Railway (RRB NTPC), Banking, state PSC and all government exams that test general knowledge.