Is History an important topic in XAT GK?

Yes, History is a tested topic in the XAT General Knowledge section. It covers important historical events, movements, personalities, and milestones from both Indian and world history that have shaped contemporary society.

What types of History GK questions appear in XAT?

XAT History questions may cover topics such as major events in Indian independence and freedom struggle, ancient and medieval Indian history, world history milestones, important historical treaties, colonial era developments, and significant historical figures and their contributions.

How can I prepare for History GK in XAT?

Candidates should review standard history textbooks covering Indian history from ancient to modern periods and world history highlights. Focus on important events, dates, and personalities. Organising information into timelines and practising MCQs from history GK banks helps consolidate preparation.

Are History GK questions difficult in XAT?

History questions in XAT are of easy to moderate difficulty. Questions on well-known historical events and personalities are generally manageable, while those testing more specific or lesser-known historical details may require a broader reading background.

How do Cracku's XAT History questions help in preparation?

Cracku's XAT History questions cover important events and personalities from Indian and world history with clear answer explanations. They help candidates systematically revise historical knowledge and identify key topics most likely to appear in the XAT GK section.

XAT History Questions

Question 1

From the following options, choose the one which arranges the given Queens’ascension to the throne in a chronological order.

A

Rudrama Devi, Razia Sultana, Durgavati, Lakshmi Bai, Ahilyabai Holkar

B

Razia Sultana, Rudrama Devi, Durgavati, Ahilyabai Holkar, Lakshmi Bai

C

Razia Sultana, Ahilyabai Holkar, Durgavati, Lakshmi Bai, Rudrama Devi

D

Razia Sultana, Rudrama Devi, Ahilyabai Holkar, Durgavati, Lakshmi Bai

E

Ahilyabai Holkar, Durgavati, Razia Sultana, Rudrama Devi, Lakshmi Bai

Question 1

Which of the following is a Danish dependency?

A

Andorra

B

Greenland

C

Gibraltar

D

Monaco

E

San Marino

Question 2

In India, where did Mahatma Gandhi stage his first major Satyagraha in 1917?

A

Sabarmati

B

Champaran

C

Wankaner

D

Bikaner

E

Dandi

Question 1

Arrange these historical events in the order of their occurrence:

1. Introduction of Ryotwari System in India
2. Vernacular Press Act
3. Permanent settlement of Bengal
4. Introduction of Rowlatt Act

A

iii, i, ii, iv

B

i, ii, iv, iii

C

i, iii, ii, iv

D

i, iii, iv, ii

E

iii, ii, i, iv

Question 1

Some of the famous battles are listed below:
1.The Battle of Cajamarca
2.The Battle of Huai-Hai
3.The Battle of Plassey
4.The Battle of Stalingrad
5.The Battle of Waterloo
6.The Battle of Yorktown

Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the above battles?

A

1-2-3-4-5-6

B

1-2-6-3-5-4

C

1-3-6-5-4-2

D

2-1-3-6-4-5

E

2-6-1-3-4-5

Question 1

Consider the following dynasties:

i. Chola Dynasty
ii. Chalukya Dynasty
iii. Hoysala Dynasty
iv. Pala Dynasty
v. Pallava Dynasty
vi. Kushana Dynasty
Arrange the above dynasties in chronological order:

A

i, vi, v, ii, iv, iii

B

i, ii, iii, vi, v, iv

C

i, ii, iv, iii, vi, v

D

ii, iv, i, iii, v, vi

E

ii, iii, iv, i, vi, v

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