Comprehensive collection of questions from Indian History asked in recent state service examinations. Each question is verified with official answer keys and step-by-step bilingual solutions.
Against which colonial power did India have to continue its liberation struggle even after 15 August 1947?
What was the common link among Catherine Mayo, Aldous Huxley, Charles Andrews, and William Digby?
The samadhi of Kasturba Gandhi is situated in:
Who among the following was the author of the official history of the Congress?
The great poet Rabindranath Tagore emerged as a prominent painter when his age was approximately:
In which complex are the samadhis (memorials) of Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai located?
In colonial India, the purpose of the Whitley Commission was:
Consider the following statements: 1. St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order (Society of Jesus). 2. St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church dedicated to him is located there. 3. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated every year in Goa. Which of the statements given above are correct?
To which jail was Jagat Narayan Lal sent during the freedom struggle?
Who among the following are known as the 'Bombay Triumvirate' (बंबई त्रिमूर्ति)?
Who is considered the architect / creator of modern Bihar?
Identify the closest years of foundation of the Communist Party of India and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh respectively:
The real name of 'Frontier Gandhi' is:
Who among the following is known as 'Seemant Gandhi' (Frontier Gandhi)?
Who among these is called 'Frontier Gandhi'?
Who presided over the session of the Banaras Hindu Mahasabha held in August 1923?
Who among the following presided over the All Parties Muslim Conference held in Delhi on 31 December 1928?
Consider the following events and arrange them in chronological order: I. Assassination of Curzon Wyllie II. Execution of Khudiram Bose III. Launch of 'Kesari' newspaper by Bal Gangadhar Tilak IV. Launch of 'Al-Hilal' newspaper by Abul Kalam Azad Select the correct answer using the code given below: Code:
Who among the following was sent by the Government of India as the workers' delegate to the Washington Conference of the ILO in 1919?
Consider the following statements: 1. Arya Samaj was founded in 1875. 2. 'Al-Hilal' was published by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. 3. Lala Lajpat Rai was not associated with 'The People' newspaper. 4. The famous Presidency College of Calcutta (formerly Hindu College) was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy. Which of these statements are correct?
Which one of the following is a prominent biographer of Jawaharlal Nehru?
Which woman made the most significant contribution to Indian politics after 1947?
Ambabai, a notable freedom fighter, belonged to which state of India?
With reference to British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements: 1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labor'. 2. In Lord Chelmsford's 'War Conference', Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for the World War. 3. Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by Indian people, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by colonial rulers. Which of the statements given above are correct?
"We will make a great blunder if we leave the people of Bihar and their Ministry unguarded against the violent and uncivilized attacks of the League leaders." Who said this in 1946?