Check out the top questions on History Topic for CMAT 2024 exam. compilation features essential static General Knowledge (GK) questions related to history. These 50 questions cover historical events, figures, and milestones, providing a comprehensive review of key historical knowledge necessary. Whether you are a CMAT aspirant or looking to enhance your GK skills, this resource will be invaluable in your exam readiness. Download these questions in PDF format.
Question 1
In which year did India’s constitution come into force?
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Question 2
On what date did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre take place?
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Question 3
Jawaharlal Nehru declared Poorna Swaraj at?
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Question 4
Lord William Bentinck was the governor general during the period
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Question 5
The book, Indika, which describes the life and culture in India in 300 BC is written by …
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Question 6
Who is the father of Tipu Sultan?
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Question 7
Who was the first woman president of the Indian National Congress?
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Question 8
Who said, “Adolf Hitler is Germany and Germany is Adolf Hitler. He who pledges himself to Hitler pledges himself to Germany” ?
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Question 9
The British Government intervened in the affairs of the Company and passed an Act in 1773 A.D., known as the
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Question 10
In which period “ Arthshastra” was written?
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Question 11
Kohinoor diamond was found probably from which among the following mines?
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Question 12
”Deshbandhu” was the title of?
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Question 13
First Indian woman to go into space?
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Question 14
What is the name of first British to visit India?
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Question 15
Who was the first foreign recipient of Bharat Ratna?
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Question 16
First woman to get Ashok chakra?
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Question 17
First Indian pilot was?
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Question 18
Which of the following is the oldest dynasty in India?
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Question 19
Who among the following was the great ruler of the Maurya Dynasty?
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Question 20
“Buland Darwaza”, is built by which of the following Mughal Rulers to celebrate the Victory over Gujarat?
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Question 21
The last Mughal Emperor was?
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Question 22
When was the ''Dandi March' held?
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Question 23
Who built The Kailash Temple Of Ellora
correct answer:-Krishna -I
Question 24
Who has presided the 1906 Indian National Congress Session where “Swaraj” as the goal of Indian people was adopted ?
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Question 25
When was the Congress Khilafat-Swaraj party founded?
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Question 26
Which Act was remarked by Jawaharlal Nehru as a new charter of slavery?
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Question 27
When did the Nizam of Hyderabad sign the Instrument of Accession with the Independent India?
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Question 28
Who was the British prime minister who has announced the withdrawl of British from India by june 30, 1948?
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Question 29
Sufi lodges existed during Shahjanan's time where people used to come to discuss spiritual matters. What were these lodges called?
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Question 30
Which committee has recommended the enactment of PESA ,The Panchayats( Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996?
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Question 31
Who has built the Konark Sun temple?
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Question 32
Where did Subhash Chandra Bose establish Azad Hind Government in 1943?
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Question 33
Who has won the third battle of Panipat ?
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Question 34
Vikram Samvat was started in which year?
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Question 35
Which princely state signed the subsidiary alliance for the first time?
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Question 36
Who among the following rulers is related to “market regulatory measures” in medieval India?
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Question 37
Who is the founder of Atmiya Sabha (or) Brahmo Samaj that spread the world that there is only one god and made reforms in the Hindu society?
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Question 38
The Vaghela dynasty ruled which parts of India?
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Question 39
Who designed the Dartington hall built in the year 1932?
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Question 40
Who was the ruler of Awadh?
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Question 41
Who founded the Sayyid dynasty?
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Question 42
Who introduced ‘Charbagh’ style of architecture in India?
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Question 43
The Nayanars belonged to the
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Question 44
‘Dilli Chalo’ slogan was given by which of the following people?
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Question 45
Which of the following eminent personalities was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty as Rama IX?
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Question 46
Who founded the Vikramshila University and revived the Nalanda University?
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Question 47
Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq was the governor of ______ during the reign of Ala-ud-din Khilji.
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Question 48
Who was the Governor-General of India during the Sepoy Mutiny of Indian freedom struggle?
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Question 49
Which Mauryan ruler was called 'Amitraghata' by the Greeks?
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Question 50
Who exemplified bravery, courage, and self-governance, serving as an inspiration on the 350th year of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Coronation Day?
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