JKSSB Indian History MCQs

1. Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:

I. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present did not dominate the scene.

II. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.

A

I only

B

II only

C

Both I and II

D

Neither I nor II

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Indus Valley Civilization was secular and cotton textiles were used, making both statements correct.

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2. Match the following events with their years.

A

i-1, ii-2, iii-3, iv-4

B

i-3, ii-1, iii-2, iv-4

C

i-3, ii-1, iii-4, iv-2

D

i-4, ii-1, iii-3, iv-2

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Correct Answer: D
Explanation:

Civil Disobedience Movement (1930), Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (1919), Quit India Movement (1942), Simon Commission Arrival (1928).

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3. Who probably invented the dogri script?

A

Puran Karan

B

Shakti Karan

C

Agni Garbha

D

Shiv Prakash

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Agni Garbha is believed to have invented the Dogri script.

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4. Match the following Indian languages with their respective states.

A

i-1, ii-2, iii-3, iv-4

B

i-4, ii-1, iii-2, iv-3

C

i-1, ii-3, iii-2, iv-4

D

i-2, ii-1, iii-3, iv-4

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Konkani ? Goa, Dogri ? Jammu & Kashmir, Khasi ? Meghalaya, Maithili ? Bihar.

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5. Which Government of India (GOI) Act was referred under Article-6 of Constitution of India?

A

GOI Act 1848

B

GOI Act 1909

C

GOI Act 1919

D

GOI Act 1935

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Correct Answer: D
Explanation:

GOI Act 1935 provisions influenced the Indian Constitution including Article 6.

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6. Who among the following conferred the title of `Father of the Nation` on Mahatma Gandhi?

A

C. Rajagopalachari

B

Vallabhbhai Patel

C

Jawaharlal Nehru

D

Subhash Chandra Bose

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Correct Answer: D
Explanation:

Subhash Chandra Bose first addressed Gandhi as `Father of the Nation`.

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7. The Second Battle of Panipat was fought during the reign of:

A

Akbar

B

Humayun

C

Babur

D

Sher Shah Suri

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

The Second Battle of Panipat (1556) was fought between the forces of Akbar (under Bairam Khan) and Hemu; it consolidated Akbar`s rule.

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8. The Panchatantra was written during the:

A

Later Vedic period

B

Sultanate period

C

Maurya period

D

Gupta period

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Scholars often date the composition of the Panchatantra to around 200 BCE (3rd century BCE), which corresponds to the Maurya period.

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9. The meaning of Rajatarangini is?

A

Kings of Kashmir

B

Wars in Kashmir

C

River of Kings

D

Rivers of Kashmir

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

`Rajatarangini` literally means `River of Kings` but is commonly translated as `Chronicle of Kings` or `Kings of Kashmir` (historical chronicle of Kashmir).

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10. Who wrote Mudrarakshasa?

A

Rabindranath Tagore

B

Satyajit Ray

C

Visakhadutt

D

Kalidas

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

The Sanskrit play `Mudrarakshasa` is traditionally attributed to Vishakhadatta (Visakhadutt).

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11. Who was primarily responsible for drafting Article 370 of the Indian Constitution?

A

Jawaharlal Nehru

B

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

C

N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar

D

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar is commonly credited with drafting provisions related to Article 370 concerning J&K's relationship with the Union (historical attribution).

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12. Match Column - X with Column - Y:

1. Lala Lajpat Rai    I. Proponent of home rule movement in India

2. Chittaranjan Das     II. Leader of the Punjab National Movement 

3. Annie Besant     III. Founder-leader of the Swaraj party

A

1-II, 2-III, 3-I

B

1-I, 2-II, 3-III

C

1-II, 2-I, 3-II

D

1-I, 2-III, 3-I

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

Lala Lajpat Rai - Punjab National Movement,

Chittaranjan Das - Swaraj Party,

Annie Besant - Home Rule Movement.

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13. In the 1962 India-China war, the primary disputed region lay in which state/UT?

A

Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh

B

Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh

C

Sikkim and Nagaland

D

Jammu and Kashmir

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

The main disputed regions during the 1962 India-China war were Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh.

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14. Find the correct chronological order: 

P) Chandragupta I of the Guptas

Q) Kanishka ofthe Kushanas

R) Simuka ofthe Satavahanas

S) Rudradaman of the Shakas

Consider the following alternatives for your answer:

A

PQRS

B

SQRQ

C

RQSP

D

QPSR

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Correct chronological order is Simuka (Satavahana), Kanishka (Kushana), Rudradaman (Shaka), Chandragupta I (Gupta).

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15. Match the following pairs: 

A

P-4, Q-1, R-2, S-3

B

P-1, Q-2, R-3, S-4

C

P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2

D

P-2, Q-4, R-1, S-3

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Cripps Mission-3, Home Rule Movement-4, Simon Commission-1, Morley-Minto Reforms-2.

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16. The Tamil Ramayana was the work of

A

Kamban

B

Andal

C

Jayangondar

D

Ramanujam

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

The Tamil Ramayana was authored by Kamban.

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17. The third battle of Panipat was fought between

A

The Mughals and Shershah Suri

B

The British and the Marathas

C

Ahmad Shah Abdali and the Marathas

D

The British and the French

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

The third battle of Panipat was fought in 1761 between Ahmad Shah Abdali and the Marathas.

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18. Match the following pairs: 

A

P-i, Q-iii, R-iv, S-ii

B

P-iii, Q-i, R-iv, S-ii

C

P-ii, Q-iv, R-iii, S-i

D

P-ii, Q-iii, R-i, S-iv

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Jharokha Darshan=Akbar, Zinda Pir=Aurangzeb, Thomas Roe visited=Jahangir, Jagannath=Shah Jahan.

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19. Which of the following animals was absent in the terracotta of the Indus civilization?

A

Cows

B

Cats

C

Dogs

D

Elephants

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Terracotta of the Indus Valley Civilization did not depict cats.

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20. Who among the following is the founder of the Theosophical Society?

A

Swami Dayanand Saraswati

B

Madam Cama

C

Madame Blavatsky

D

Lala Hardayal

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

The Theosophical Society was founded by Madame Blavatsky.

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21. Who composed the famous song `Sare Jahan Se Achha`?

A

Jaidev

B

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

C

Mohammad Iqbal

D

Rabindranath Tagore

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

The song `Sare Jahan Se Achha` was composed by Mohammad Iqbal.

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22. `Equal pay for equal work` has been ensured in the Indian constitution as one of them?

A

Fundamental right

B

Directive principle of state policy

C

Fundamental duties

D

Economic right

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Equal pay for equal work is included under Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).

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23. Arrange: Swadeshi, Non-Cooperation, Quit India, Civil Disobedience

A

a,b,c,d

B

b,a,d,c

C

a,b,d,c

D

b,d,a,c

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Order: Swadeshi (1905), Non-Cooperation (1920), Civil Disobedience (1930), Quit India (1942).

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24. Who authored Mahabharata?

A

Valmiki

B

Vyasa

C

Kalidasa

D

Tulsidas

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Ved Vyasa authored Mahabharata.

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25. Princely states with direct relations to British?

A

Hyderabad, Gwalior

B

Hyderabad, J&K

C

J&K, Gwalior

D

All of above

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Correct Answer: D
Explanation:

All had direct relations.

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26. Who coined 'photography'?

A

Fox Talbot

B

Sir John Herschel

C

Joseph Daguere

D

Daguerre

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Term coined by John Herschel.

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27. George Eastman introduced ___ in Aug 1888.

A

Roll film camera

B

Polaroid

C

Exposure meter

D

Colour film

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

Eastman introduced roll film camera.

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28. Camera Obscura means?

A

Projector

B

Dark room

C

Light source

D

Aperture

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Camera Obscura literally 'dark room'.

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29. Jammu city named after?

A

Jambu Lochan

B

Asoka

C

Babru-Vahan

D

Jog Rai

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

Named after Jambu Lochan.

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30. Rajataringini presents history of Jammu?

A

A true but R false

B

A false but R true

C

Both true and R explains A

D

Both true but R not explains A

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Kalhana`s Rajatarangini historical chronicle.

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31. Match the following

A

i-4,ii-2,iii-1,iv-3

B

i-3,ii-1,iii-2,iv-4

C

i-2,ii-4,iii-3,iv-1

D

i-3,ii-4,iii-1,iv-2

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

Founder Gulab Singh, etc.

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32. Who founded Naujawan Bharat Sabha?

A

Surya Sen

B

Bhagat Singh

C

Chandra Shekhar Azad

D

Savarkar

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Founded by Bhagat Singh in 1926.

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33. Which statements about Ajanta Caves are correct?

A

1,2

B

2,3,4

C

1,2,3,4

D

2,4

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Ajanta caves are rock-cut Buddhist monuments located in Sahyadri ranges.

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34. In which year was Indus Water Treaty signed?

A

1959

B

1960

C

1965

D

1968

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Indus Water Treaty was signed in 1960.

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35. In which year was English announced as official language of Govt of India?

A

1815

B

1825

C

1835

D

1845

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

English made official by Macaulay?s Minutes in 1835.

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