General Knowledge - Indian History - MCQs
Learn about the history of India, its key events, leaders, and cultural heritage.
Which event is celebrated as Republic Day in India?
A. The day the Constitution came into effect
B. The day India gained independence
C. The day the first President took office
D. The day the British left India
Answer: The day the Constitution came into effect
Which Indian state is known for its unique martial art form Kalaripayattu?
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Karnataka
D. Maharashtra
Answer: Kerala
What was the main objective of the Quit India Movement?
A. Complete independence from British rule
B. Economic reforms
C. Social reforms
D. Cultural revival
Answer: Complete independence from British rule
Who was the first Indian to become a member of the British Parliament?
A. Dadabhai Naoroji
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D. Lala Lajpat Rai
Answer: Dadabhai Naoroji
Which city is known as the ‘City of Joy’ in India?
A. Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
D. Bengaluru
Answer: Kolkata
Which festival marks the beginning of the harvest season in Punjab?
A. Holi
B. Baisakhi
C. Diwali
D. Lohri
Answer: Baisakhi
What is the traditional Indian dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu?
A. Bharatanatyam
B. Kathak
C. Kathakali
D. Odissi
Answer: Bharatanatyam
Which Indian river is known as the ‘Sorrow of Bengal’?
A. Ganges
B. Brahmaputra
C. Damodar
D. Yamuna
Answer: Damodar
Which state in India is famous for its dance form ‘Bharatanatyam’?
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Tamil Nadu
Which emperor built the famous Qutub Minar in Delhi?
A. Qutb-ud-din Aibak
B. Shah Jahan
C. Akbar
D. Iltutmish
Answer: Qutb-ud-din Aibak