History of India - Vedic period, 1526 AD to 1947, Free India, Modern India - Question Bank
1. The period of Indian history from 1526 to 1857 is largely dominated by which empire?
2. Who is regarded as the architect of the Indian Constitution?
3. The 'Directive Principles of State Policy' in the Indian Constitution were inspired by the constitution of which country?
4. The principle of 'Ahimsa' (non-violence) is central to the philosophy of which Indian leader?
5. Who wrote the book 'My Experiments with Truth', an autobiography detailing his life and philosophy?
6. The 'Divide and Rule' policy is often attributed to which colonial power in India?
7. Who was the first and only Indian Governor-General of independent India?
8. The 'Government of India Act 1935' introduced:
9. Who founded the 'Arya Samaj' in 1875, advocating for a return to the Vedas and opposing idol worship and caste distinctions?
10. The 'Purna Swaraj' resolution, demanding complete independence, was adopted by the Indian National Congress in:
11. Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
12. The 'Chauri-Chaura incident', which led to the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement, occurred in:
13. Who is known as the 'Grand Old Man of India' for his contributions to the Indian national movement and his theories on economic drain?
14. The 'Cabinet Mission Plan' of 1946 proposed a structure for:
15. Who was the founder of the Indian National Army (INA)?
16. The 'Cripps Mission' was sent to India in 1942 to secure Indian cooperation in World War II and offer:
17. Who founded the Forward Bloc, a political party, in 1939?
18. The Dandi March, a key event in the Civil Disobedience Movement, was undertaken by Mahatma Gandhi to protest against:
19. The 'Simon Commission', which aimed to review the working of the Government of India Act 1919, was appointed in:
20. Who founded the 'Servants of India Society' to serve the country by organizing and training national missionaries for the service of the country?
21. Which movement advocated for the boycott of foreign goods and the use of Indian-made products?
22. The Constitution of India was adopted on:
23. Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?
24. The Partition of India and the establishment of Pakistan occurred in which year?
25. Who gave the famous slogan 'Do or Die' during the Quit India Movement?
26. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, where British troops fired on unarmed civilians, occurred in:
27. The Non-Cooperation Movement, led by Mahatma Gandhi, was launched in which year?
28. Who is known as the 'Iron Man of India' for his role in integrating the princely states into the Indian Union?
29. The Swadeshi Movement, a protest against the partition of Bengal, began in which year?
30. Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress?
31. The Indian National Congress was founded in which year?
32. Who is known as the 'Father of Modern India' and a key figure in the social and religious reform movements?
33. The Indian Mutiny or the Sepoy Mutiny, a major uprising against British rule, occurred in which year?
34. The Doctrine of Lapse, a policy used by the British to annex Indian states, was primarily associated with which Governor-General?
35. The Subsidiary Alliance system, which brought many Indian states under British control, was introduced by:
36. The First Anglo-Mysore War (1767-1769) was fought between the British and which ruler?
37. Who led the British forces to victory at the Battle of Plassey?
38. The Battle of Plassey, a decisive victory for the British East India Company, took place in which year?
39. Who was the founder of the Sikh religion and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus?
40. The Maratha ruler Shivaji Maharaj established his independent kingdom in the 17th century, challenging the authority of which empire?
41. The 'Taj Mahal', a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built by which Mughal emperor in memory of his wife?
42. The Mansabdari system, a significant administrative and military organization, was introduced by which Mughal emperor?
43. Which Mughal emperor is known for his policy of 'Sulh-i-Kul' (universal peace) and religious tolerance?
44. The Battle of Panipat in 1526 was fought between Babur and which ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?
45. Who founded the Mughal Empire in India in 1526?
46. The earliest form of Indian literature, the Vedas, are believed to have been composed between which years?
47. Which of the following was NOT a significant development during the Later Vedic period?
48. The concept of 'Varna' (social hierarchy) is prominently discussed in which Vedic text?
49. The Vedic period is broadly divided into which two phases based on archaeological and textual evidence?
50. Which of the following Vedas is primarily a compilation of spells, charms, and incantations?