History Mock Test | General Awareness | SSC CGL

Q1. Lala Lajpat Rai was one of the founding members of the Indian National Congress. In which year was the INC founded?

1885 1890 1905 1910

Q2. Which region of India was Tatya Tope primarily active in during the revolt?

North India South India East India West India

Q3. Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?

Delhi Mumbai Porbandar Kolkata

Q4. Which of the following was a consequence of the Swadeshi Movement?

Increased British trade Development of indigenous industries Strengthening of British administration Reduced political participation of Indians

Q5. The Brahmanas, as ancillary texts to the Vedas, primarily deal with:

Philosophical discussions on the nature of Brahman. Detailed interpretations and explanations of Vedic sacrifices (yajnas). Genealogies of ancient sages and kings. Ethical guidelines and moral conduct.

Q6. The 'Great Escape' of Subhas Chandra Bose from his Calcutta residence in 1941 was aided by:

Muslim League volunteers Communist Party members Forward Bloc supporters Congress Socialist Party members

Q7. The introduction of iron tools greatly impacted agriculture during the:

Early Vedic Period Indus Valley Civilization Later Vedic Period Mauryan Period

Q8. Which aspect of the Quit India Resolution was most revolutionary at the time?

Demand for Dominion Status Call for Non-Cooperation Emphasis on Mass Civil Disobedience Rejection of the Cripps Offer

Q9. The Swadeshi Movement marked a significant shift in the Indian freedom struggle towards:

Armed rebellion Mass participation and popular mobilization Diplomatic negotiations Focus on individual liberty

Q10. The Gupta period witnessed the codification of laws. The 'Narada Smriti', dealing with civil law and procedure, is often attributed to the later Gupta period. Which earlier Gupta ruler's reign saw the compilation of important legal texts that influenced later works?

Samudragupta Chandragupta I Chandragupta II Kumaragupta I

Q11. Gandhi's assassination took place shortly after India's independence. The assassin was motivated by Gandhi's perceived appeasement of Muslims. What was the name of the organization the assassin was associated with?

Indian National Congress Muslim League Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Hindu Mahasabha

Q12. The 'Standstill Agreement' offered to the princely states aimed to maintain continuity in:

Foreign relations Internal administrative structures The existing relationship with the British Crown Postal and telegraph services

Q13. Which of the following acts formally transferred the territories and revenue of the East India Company to the British Crown, marking the end of Company rule?

Indian Councils Act, 1861 Government of India Act, 1858 Indian Councils Act, 1909 Government of India Act, 1919

Q14. Which of the following acts, passed during Dadabhai Naoroji's active political career, aimed to increase Indian representation in legislative councils, though in a limited manner?

Indian Councils Act of 1861 Indian Councils Act of 1892 Government of India Act 1909 Government of India Act 1919

Q15. The Mountbatten Plan was implemented in which year?

1945 1946 1947 1948

Q16. The slogan 'Divide and Rule' is often associated with British policy leading up to:

Sepoy Mutiny Partition of India Swadeshi Movement Khilafat Movement

Q17. The execution of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev on March 23, 1931, had a profound impact on the Indian national movement. It is often seen as a turning point that intensified anti-British sentiment. What significant event preceded their execution by just a few weeks, which disappointed many revolutionaries?

Gandhi-Irwin Pact Simon Commission Report Poona Pact Government of India Act, 1935

Q18. Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?

Liaquat Ali Khan Muhammad Ali Jinnah Khwaja Nazimuddin Iskander Mirza

Q19. The Mauryan administration was highly centralized. Which official was responsible for overseeing the treasury and public finances of the empire?

Samaharta Sannidhata Antapala Dharmamahamatra

Q20. The concept of 'Varna' (social division) became more rigid and hereditary in the:

Early Vedic Period Rigvedic Period Later Vedic Period Upanishadic Period

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