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Preparing for your RRB Railway Exams? Here are the top 100 most repeated History GK questions to boost your preparation.

These questions are directly sourced from previous years' RRB exams, including NTPC, Group D, JE, and ALP. Memorize these frequently asked history questions to improve your confidence for your RRB exam.

Most Asked History Topics in RRB Exams

When preparing for the RRB exams, focus on these high-priority History topics:

Topic	Key Focus Areas
Indian Independence Movement	- Events: Quit India Movement, Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience - Leaders: Mahatma Gandhi, Subhas Chandra Bose, B.R. Ambedkar - Slogans: "Do or Die," "Swaraj is my birthright"
Ancient History	- Indus Valley Civilization (Sites: Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro, Lothal) - Vedic Literature (Rig Veda, Sama Veda) - Empires: Maurya (Ashoka), Gupta (Chandragupta II)
Medieval History	- Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire (Akbar, Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb) - Monuments: Taj Mahal, Jama Masjid - Regional Powers: Vijayanagar Empire, Chola Dynasty
Modern History	- Reformers: Raja Ram Mohan Roy (Brahmo Samaj), Jyotirao Phule (Satyashodhak Samaj) - British Policies: Doctrine of Lapse, Partition of Bengal - Revolts: 1857, Revolutionary Leaders
Miscellaneous Topics	- Institutions: Asiatic Society (William Jones) - Battles: First Battle of Panipat, Battle of Plassey - Treaties/Events: Poona Pact, Delhi Durbar

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100 Must-Know History Questions for RRB

These questions cover topics like Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian History, as well as key events from the Indian Independence Movement. Use these to test your knowledge, identify weak areas, and enhance your confidence for the exam.

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Q1: Which Governor General of India devised the policy of Doctrine of Lapse?

A) Lord Wellesley

B) Lord Dalhousie

C) Lord Curzon

D) Lord Ripon

Lord Dalhousie introduced the Doctrine of Lapse, which allowed the British East India Company to annex princely states.

Q2: Who founded ‘Brahmo Samaj’ in 1828?

A) Swami Vivekananda

B) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

C) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828 to promote monotheism and social reform in India.

Q3: When was the Asiatic Society formed by Sir William Jones at Calcutta?

A) 1784

B) 1794

C) 1804

D) 1814

The Asiatic Society was established in 1784 by Sir William Jones in Calcutta to promote oriental studies.

Q4: Who gave the slogan, “Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it!”?

A) Mahatma Gandhi

B) Jawaharlal Nehru

C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

D) Subhas Chandra Bose

Bal Gangadhar Tilak coined the slogan “Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it!” to inspire the Indian independence movement.

Q5: Which Veda is the largest and considered the most important of the collection, containing 1,028 hymns divided into 10 books called mandals?

A) Rig Veda

B) Sama Veda

C) Yajur Veda

D) Atharva Veda

The Rig Veda is the largest Veda, comprising 1,028 hymns divided into ten mandals, and is considered the most important.

Q6: What was the name of the Portuguese explorer who discovered a new sea route from Europe to India in the year 1498?

A) Christopher Columbus

B) Ferdinand Magellan

C) Vasco Da Gama

D) Bartolomeu Dias

Vasco Da Gama was the Portuguese explorer who, in 1498, successfully established a sea route from Europe to India.

Q7: In 1924, where was the convention of Indian National Congress organized, which Gandhiji presided over?

A) Bombay

B) Belgaum

C) Lahore

D) Madras

The 1924 Indian National Congress convention was held in Belgaum, with Mahatma Gandhi as the president.

Q8: Who inspired the Young Bengal movement?

A) Ram Mohan Roy

B) Henry Vivian Derozio

C) Swami Vivekananda

D) R.C. Dutt

Henry Vivian Derozio, a teacher at the Hindu College, inspired the Young Bengal movement with his progressive ideas.

Q9: At which place did Gandhiji give the call of “Do or Die” during the Quit India Movement?

A) Bombay

B) Lahore

C) Calcutta

D) Delhi

Mahatma Gandhi gave the “Do or Die” call in Bombay (now Mumbai) during the Quit India Movement in 1942.

Q10: Against which of the following Acts did Mahatma Gandhi decide to launch nationwide Satyagraha in 1919?

A) Inland Emigration Act

B) Regulating Act

C) Rowlatt Act

D) Pitt’s India Act

Gandhi launched the nationwide Satyagraha against the Rowlatt Act in 1919 to protest its repressive measures.

Q11: The Delhi Durbar ______ marked the succession of King George V and in this Durbar, the King declared that Capital of India will be transferred from Calcutta to Delhi.

A) 1903

B) 1911

C) 1921

D) 1931

The 1911 Delhi Durbar marked King George V's succession and the declaration to shift India's capital from Calcutta to Delhi.

Q12: At which place did Gautam Buddha attain enlightenment?

A) Sarnath

B) Pawapuri

C) Bodh Gaya

D) Kushinagar

Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya under the Bodhi tree.

Q13: Who came to India during the reign of Harshavardhan?

A) Hiuen Tsang

B) Fa-hien

C) Itsing

D) Alberuni

Hiuen Tsang, a Chinese Buddhist monk, traveled to India during Emperor Harshavardhan's reign.

Q14: Whom did Babar defeat in the first battle of Panipat (1526)?

A) Ibrahim Lodi

B) Rana Sanga

C) Prithviraj Chauhan

D) Sultan Ibrahim Shah

Babar defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the first Battle of Panipat in 1526, establishing the Mughal Empire.

Q15: Who started the new religion called Din-e-Ilahi?

A) Shah Jahan

B) Akbar

C) Jahangir

D) Aurangzeb

Emperor Akbar initiated the Din-e-Ilahi, a syncretic religion blending elements of various faiths.

Q16: In 1851, who described the kingdom of Awadh as ‘a cherry that will drop into our mouth one day’?

A) Lord Wellesley

B) Lord Dalhousie

C) Lord Canning

D) Lord Curzon

Lord Dalhousie described Awadh as a valuable acquisition for the British Empire in 1851.

Q17: Who became the last governor-general and first vice-roy of India during the rule of British crown?

A) Lord Curzon

B) Lord Canning

C) Lord Mountbatten

D) Lord Ripon

Lord Canning was the last Governor-General and the first Viceroy of India under the British crown.

Q18: Who was the First Governor General of free India?

A) Lord Mountbatten

B) C. Rajagopalachari

C) Jawaharlal Nehru

D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

C. Rajagopalachari was the first and last Governor-General of independent India, serving until 1948.

Q19: Archaeology-related work was started in India in 1784 AD by Europeans, and Asiatic Society of Bengal was formed, who was its founder?

A) Alexander Cunningham

B) William Jones

C) John Marshall

D) James Prinsep

William Jones founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal in 1784 to promote oriental studies and archaeology in India.

Q20: The Prathana Samaj, which was recognised as an institution that worked for religious as well as social reform, was established in Bombay by ______ in 1876.

A) Jyotirao Phule

B) Dr. Atma Ram Pandurang

C) Mahatma Gandhi

D) B.R. Ambedkar

Dr. Atma Ram Pandurang established the Prathana Samaj in Bombay in 1876 to work for religious and social reforms.

Q21: Who denounced the injustice of the caste system and founded the Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth Seekers Society)?

A) Swami Vivekananda

B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

C) Jyotirao Govindrao Phule

D) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Jyotirao Govindrao Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj to challenge the caste system and promote social equality.

Q22: The Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Independence against British rule took place in the year?

A) 1857

B) 1847

C) 1867

D) 1877

The Sepoy Mutiny, also known as the First War of Independence, occurred in 1857 against British rule.

Q23: For his involvement in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, Michael Francis O’Dwyer was assassinated by:

A) Bhagat Singh

B) Udham Singh

C) Chandrashekhar Azad

D) Kartar Singh Sarabha

Udham Singh assassinated Michael Francis O’Dwyer in 1940 as revenge for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Q24: ______ was the first President of Indian National Congress.

A) Womesh Chandra Banerjee

B) Dadabhai Naoroji

C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

D) A.O. Hume

Womesh Chandra Banerjee was the first President of the Indian National Congress in 1885.

Q25: The first session of Indian National Congress was held in 1885. In which of India was it held?

A) Madras

B) Bombay

C) Calcutta

D) Delhi

The inaugural session of the Indian National Congress was held in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1885.

Q26: The ‘Poona Pact’ agreement of 1932 was signed between Mahatma Gandhi and which leader?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru

B) B.R. Ambedkar

C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

D) Subhas Chandra Bose

The Poona Pact was signed between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in 1932 to secure representation for the depressed classes.

Q27: Harappa, an important site of the Indus Valley Civilization, was situated on the banks of which river?

A) Ganges

B) Indus

C) Ravi

D) Sutlej

Harappa was located on the banks of the Ravi River, one of the five rivers of the Indus Valley Civilization.

Q28: Which Veda is also called the “Book of Song”, “Veda of Chants” or even “Yoga of Song”?

A) Rig Veda

B) Sama Veda

C) Yajur Veda

D) Atharva Veda

The Sama Veda is known as the “Book of Song” due to its focus on melodies and chants.

Q29: Who is considered to be the last of the 24 Jain Tirthankaras?

A) Parshvanatha

B) Neminatha

C) Mahavir

D) Rishabhanatha

Mahavir is regarded as the last of the 24 Tirthankaras in Jainism.

Q30: Who is known as the “Napoleon of India”?

A) Shivaji

B) Maharana Pratap

C) Samudragupta

D) Tipu Sultan

Samudragupta earned the title “Napoleon of India” for his military prowess and expansive empire.

Q31: Who was the founder of Mughal Empire?

A) Akbar

B) Babur

C) Humayun

D) Shah Jahan

Babur founded the Mughal Empire in India after winning the Battle of Panipat in 1526.

Q32: Who built the Shahi (Royal) road to strengthen and consolidate his empire from the Indus valley to the Sonar Valley in Bengal, and it was renamed the GT road during the British period?

A) Sher Shah Suri

B) Akbar

C) Aurangzeb

D) Shah Jahan

Sher Shah Suri constructed the Shahi Road, later renamed Grand Trunk (GT) Road by the British.

Q33: In which year was the Second battle of Panipat fought between Akbar and Hemu?

A) 1540

B) 1556

C) 1560

D) 1576

The Second Battle of Panipat was fought in 1556 between Akbar and Hemu, leading to Akbar’s consolidation of power.

Q34: Which ruler made Jama Masjid in Delhi?

A) Akbar

B) Shah Jahan

C) Aurangzeb

D) Jahangir

Shah Jahan commissioned the construction of the Jama Masjid in Delhi, one of India's largest mosques.

Q35: Which Viceroy of India took the initiative to create elected local government bodies?

A) Lord Lytton

B) Lord Ripon

C) Lord Curzon

D) Lord Minto

Lord Ripon, the Viceroy of India from 1880-1884, initiated the creation of elected local government bodies, known as the Ripon Reforms.

Q36: In which year was the partition of Bengal announced by Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India?

A) 1895

B) 1905

C) 1915

D) 1925

Lord Curzon announced the partition of Bengal in 1905 to divide and rule the region more effectively.

Q37: Who was the Viceroy of India during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919?

A) Lord Chelmsford

B) Lord Hardinge

C) Lord Irwin

D) Lord Reading

Lord Chelmsford was the Viceroy of India during the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar.

Q38: Who founded the “Ramakrishna Mission” in 1897?

A) Swami Vivekananda

B) Sri Ramakrishna

C) Rabindranath Tagore

D) Swami Sivananda

Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897 to carry forward the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna.

Q39: When did the Moplah revolt (Malabar Rebellion) in Kerala take place?

A) 1919

B) 1921

C) 1923

D) 1925

The Moplah revolt, also known as the Malabar Rebellion, occurred in 1921 in Kerala against British authority and landlords.

Q40: The 1857 Revolt at Lucknow was led by:

A) Rani Lakshmibai

B) Bahadur Shah Zafar

C) Begum Hazrat Mahal

D) Mangal Pandey

Begum Hazrat Mahal led the Revolt of 1857 in Lucknow, resisting British control during the Sepoy Mutiny.

Q41: Who was the first Indian woman to preside over the annual session of the Indian National Congress?

A) Annie Besant

B) Sarojini Naidu

C) Kasturba Gandhi

D) Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

Sarojini Naidu was the first Indian woman to preside over the Indian National Congress in 1925.

Q42: Which year did the All India Muslim League begin?

A) 1900

B) 1906

C) 1910

D) 1916

The All India Muslim League was founded in 1906 to represent the interests of Muslims in British India.

Q43: Who is known as the ‘Grand Old Man of India’?

A) Dadabhai Naoroji

B) Gopal Krishna Gokhale

C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

D) Lala Lajpat Rai

Dadabhai Naoroji is referred to as the ‘Grand Old Man of India’ for his significant contributions to the Indian independence movement.

Q44: When did Mahatma Gandhi return to India from South Africa?

A) 1910

B) 1912

C) January 1915

D) 1920

Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa in January 1915, marking the beginning of his active role in India's independence movement.

Q45: Who was popularly known as the ‘Frontier Gandhi’?

A) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

B) Abdul Ghaffar Khan

C) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan

D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Abdul Ghaffar Khan, a close associate of Gandhi, was known as the ‘Frontier Gandhi’ for his non-violent struggle in the North-West Frontier Province.

Q46: Who founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875 which later became Aligarh Muslim University?

A) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

B) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

C) Muhammad Iqbal

D) Liaquat Ali Khan

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan established the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875, which later evolved into Aligarh Muslim University.

Q47: Who gave the slogan ‘Jai Jawan Jay Kisan’?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru

B) Lal Bahadur Shastri

C) Indira Gandhi

D) Rajendra Prasad

Lal Bahadur Shastri coined the slogan ‘Jai Jawan Jay Kisan’ to honor soldiers and farmers during his tenure as Prime Minister.

Q48: When was the partition of Bengal?

A) 1895

B) 1905

C) 1915

D) 1925

The partition of Bengal was announced in 1905 by Lord Curzon, leading to widespread protests and the Swadeshi movement.

Q49: Champaran in Bihar was a witness to satyagraha by Mahatma Gandhi in the year ______.

A) 1915

B) 1917

C) 1919

D) 1921

In 1917, Mahatma Gandhi led the Champaran Satyagraha, addressing the plight of indigo farmers.

Q50: As a result of defeat in which war in 1761, the Marathas’ dream of ruling Delhi was curtailed?

A) First Battle of Panipat

B) Second Battle of Panipat

C) Third Battle of Panipat

D) Battle of Buxar

The Marathas were defeated in the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761, which halted their expansion towards Delhi.

Q51: When was the French East India Company founded in India?

A) 1604

B) 1664

C) 1704

D) 1754

The French East India Company was established in India in 1664 to compete with other European trading powers.

Q52: Siraj ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, was defeated in the battle of Plassey in the year:

A) 1747

B) 1757

C) 1767

D) 1777

Siraj ud-Daulah was defeated by Robert Clive in the Battle of Plassey in 1757, leading to British dominance in Bengal.

Q53: Who led the East India Company’s army during the Battle of Plassey in 1757?

A) Warren Hastings

B) Robert Clive

C) Lord Wellesley

D) Thomas Roe

Robert Clive commanded the East India Company forces in the Battle of Plassey, securing a decisive victory.

Q54: Who was the Governor-General of Bengal when the Permanent Settlement was introduced there in 1793?

A) Lord Wellesley

B) Lord Cornwallis

C) Lord Dalhousie

D) Lord Curzon

Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal in 1793 to stabilize revenue collection.

Q55: Who was the Governor General at the time of sepoy mutiny?

A) Lord Dalhousie

B) Lord Canning

C) Lord Ripon

D) Lord Curzon

Lord Canning was the Governor-General of India during the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny.

Q56: Which Governor General of India proposed the Vernacular Press Act in 1878?

A) Lord Lytton

B) Lord Dalhousie

C) Lord Curzon

D) Lord Ripon

Lord Lytton introduced the Vernacular Press Act in 1878 to control the Indian-language press.

Q57: In which city did the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre take place?

A) Delhi

B) Amritsar

C) Lahore

D) Kolkata

The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre occurred in Amritsar in 1919, where British troops killed hundreds of unarmed civilians.

Q58: When did Non-Cooperation and Khilafat Movement begin?

A) 1918

B) 1919

C) 1920

D) 1921

Both the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Khilafat Movement were launched in 1920 to resist British rule and support Muslim rights.

Q59: The Khilafat Movement was led by:

A) Mahatma Gandhi

B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

C) Shaukat Ali and Muhammad Ali

D) Jawaharlal Nehru

Shaukat Ali and Muhammad Ali led the Khilafat Movement to protect the Ottoman Caliphate after World War I.

Q60: What was the main reason for calling off the Non-Cooperation Movement by Gandhiji in 1922?

A) British concessions

B) Failure to achieve goals

C) Violence in Chauri Chaura

D) Internal disagreements

Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922 after a violent incident in Chauri Chaura, where a police station was burned.

Q61: When was the First Round Table Conference started?

A) November 1929

B) November 1930

C) November 1931

D) November 1932

The First Round Table Conference began in November 1930 in London to discuss constitutional reforms in India.

Q62: In which year Gandhiji began a defiant march to the sea to protest against the British monopoly on salt?

A) 1928

B) 1930

C) 1932

D) 1934

In 1930, Gandhi initiated the Salt March to challenge the British salt monopoly as part of the Civil Disobedience Movement.

Q63: When was the ‘Quit India Movement’ started by Gandhi?

A) 1940

B) 1941

C) 1942

D) 1943

The ‘Quit India Movement’ was launched by Gandhi in August 1942, demanding an end to British rule in India.

Q64: Which was the first Act passed by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company?

A) Regulating Act of 1773

B) Pitt’s India Act

C) Charter Act of 1813

D) Government of India Act 1858

The Regulating Act of 1773 was the first legislation by the British Parliament to regulate the East India Company's governance in India.

Q65: Which Prime Minister sent the Cripps Mission to India in 1942?

A) Clement Attlee

B) Winston Churchill

C) Neville Chamberlain

D) Stanley Baldwin

Prime Minister Winston Churchill dispatched the Cripps Mission in 1942 to negotiate Indian support for World War II.

Q66: In 1912, the ‘Al-Hilal’ newspaper was launched by whom?

A) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

B) Syed Ahmed Khan

C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah

D) Muhammad Iqbal

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad launched the ‘Al-Hilal’ newspaper in 1912 to promote Islamic and nationalist ideas.

Q67: The first metal to be used by man was _____.

A) Bronze

B) Iron

C) Copper

D) Gold

Copper was the first metal utilized by humans due to its malleability and availability.

Q68: Which was the first discovered site of the Indus Valley Civilization?

A) Mohenjo-Daro

B) Lothal

C) Harappa

D) Dholavira

Harappa was the first site of the Indus Valley Civilization to be discovered in the 1920s.

Q69: The ancient Harappan town of Lothal is situated in which state?

A) Rajasthan

B) Gujarat

C) Punjab

D) Haryana

Lothal, an important Harappan site, is located in the state of Gujarat.

Q70: Which out of these is the Harappan site discovered in Gujarat?

A) Mohenjo-Daro

B) Dholavira

C) Kalibangan

D) Banawali

Dholavira is a major Harappan site discovered in Gujarat, known for its advanced urban planning.

Q71: Which is the oldest and biggest amongst all the four Vedas?

A) Sama Veda

B) Yajur Veda

C) Rig Veda

D) Atharva Veda

The Rig Veda is the oldest and largest among the four Vedas, containing extensive hymns.

Q72: Which Veda deals with Vedic sacrifices and rituals?

A) Rig Veda

B) Sama Veda

C) Yajur Veda

D) Atharva Veda

The Yajur Veda primarily focuses on the procedures for performing Vedic sacrifices and rituals.

Q73: In the State Emblem of India there is a quote saying “Satyameva Jayate”, which is inscribed in Devanagari script. This quote has been taken from:

A) Bhagavad Gita

B) Mundaka Upanishad

C) Rig Veda

D) Arthashastra

“Satyameva Jayate” is a phrase from the Mundaka Upanishad, meaning 'Truth Alone Triumphs.'

Q74: At which place was Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, born?

A) Rajgir

B) Bodh Gaya

C) Sarnath

D) Lumbini

Gautam Buddha was born in Lumbini, which is located in present-day Nepal.

Q75: The ‘Tripitaka’ is a holy book of which religion?

A) Hinduism

B) Buddhism

C) Jainism

D) Sikhism

The Tripitaka is a collection of scriptures in Buddhism, also known as the Pali Canon.

Q76: ______ is the first of the 24 Tirthankaras of Jainism.

A) Parshvanatha

B) Neminatha

C) Mahavir

D) Rishabhanatha

Rishabhanatha is revered as the first Tirthankara in Jainism.

Q77: Digambara and Svetambara terms belong to which religion?

A) Hinduism

B) Buddhism

C) Jainism

D) Sikhism

Digambara and Svetambara are two major sects within Jainism, differing in their practices and beliefs.

Q78: Ashoka the Great belonged to the:

A) Maurya Dynasty

B) Gupta Dynasty

C) Kushan Dynasty

D) Mughal Dynasty

Ashoka was a prominent emperor of the Maurya Dynasty, known for his role in spreading Buddhism.

Q79: Kanishka was the great king of which dynasty?

A) Maurya

B) Gupta

C) Kushan

D) Pala

Kanishka was a renowned emperor of the Kushan Dynasty, notable for his support of Buddhism.

Q80: Where is the Second Tamil Sangam organized?

A) Kanyakumari

B) Kapatapuram

C) Puhar

D) Gangaikonda Cholapuram

The Second Tamil Sangam was organized in Kapatapuram, an ancient city in Tamil Nadu.

Q81: The famous Nataraja statue in Tandava dance posture belongs to which period?

A) Gupta

B) Chola

C) Mughal

D) Maurya

The Nataraja statue, depicting Shiva in the Tandava dance, is a hallmark of the Chola period.

Q82: Which era is called the golden age of ancient India?

A) Maurya Empire

B) Gupta Empire

C) Mughal Empire

D) Chola Empire

The Gupta Empire (4th to 6th century) is often referred to as the golden age of ancient India due to its advancements in arts and sciences.

Q83: During whose reign did the Chinese traveler Fa-hien visit India?

A) Ashoka

B) Chandragupta II

C) Harsha

D) Kanishka

Fa-hien visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II, the Gupta emperor.

Q84: Banabhatta was the court poet of which king?

A) Harshavardhana

B) Chandragupta II

C) Samudragupta

D) Vikramaditya

Banabhatta served as the court poet for King Harshavardhana, authoring the famous work 'Harshacharita.'

Q85: Who was the founder of the Pala empire?

A) Gopala

B) Dharmapala

C) Devapala

D) Narayanapala

Gopala founded the Pala Empire in the 8th century, which became a major power in Bengal and Bihar.

Q86: Who was the founder of Rashtrakuta dynasty?

A) Dantidurga

B) Krishna

C) Amoghavarsha

D) Govinda

Dantidurga established the Rashtrakuta dynasty in the 8th century, known for its patronage of art and architecture.

Q87: Which Sultan of Delhi first started the construction of Qutub Minar?

A) Qutbuddin Aibak

B) Iltutmish

C) Alauddin Khilji

D) Firuz Shah Tughlaq

Qutbuddin Aibak initiated the construction of the Qutub Minar in Delhi in the early 13th century.

Q88: Who died while playing chaugan?

A) Muhammad Ghori

B) Qutbuddin Aibak

C) Alauddin Khilji

D) Ibrahim Lodi

Qutbuddin Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate, died in a polo match (chaugan).

Q89: Who built the Alai Darwaza in 1311 in Delhi?

A) Alauddin Khilji

B) Qutbuddin Aibak

C) Muhammad bin Tughlaq

D) Firuz Shah Tughlaq

Alauddin Khilji constructed the Alai Darwaza in 1311 as part of the Qutub Complex in Delhi.

Q90: The noted traveller and writer Muhammad Ibn Battuta, who travelled to many countries including India in the 14th century, belonged to which of the following countries?

A) Algeria

B) Libya

C) Ghana

D) Morocco

Muhammad Ibn Battuta was a Moroccan explorer who traveled extensively, including a significant journey to India.

Q91: What is the real name of Babur?

A) Timur

B) Zahir-ud-din

C) Shah Rukh

D) Nasir-ud-din

Babur's real name was Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire.

Q92: The battle of Haldighati was fought in:

A) 1560

B) 1576

C) 1601

D) 1615

The Battle of Haldighati was fought in 1576 between Maharana Pratap and the Mughal forces led by Akbar’s general.

Q93: To commemorate his victory over Gujarat, Akbar built ‘Gate of Magnificence’ the highest gateway of India at Fatehpur Sikri. What is another name for this gateway?

A) Buland Darwaza

B) India Gate

C) Gateway of India

D) Lahori Gate

The ‘Gate of Magnificence’ built by Akbar is also known as Buland Darwaza in Fatehpur Sikri.

Q94: Mughal painting was at its peak during whose rule?

A) Akbar

B) Jahangir

C) Aurangzeb

D) Shahjahan

Mughal painting flourished during Emperor Jahangir’s reign, known for its intricate detail and realism.

Q95: Which ruler has created Taj Mahal?

A) Akbar

B) Jahangir

C) Shah Jahan

D) Aurangzeb

Shah Jahan commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Q96: Who was the last Mughal emperor of India?

A) Aurangzeb

B) Bahadur Shah I

C) Bahadur Shah II

D) Shah Alam II

Bahadur Shah II, also known as Bahadur Shah Zafar, was the last Mughal emperor, deposed in 1857.

Q97: Who was the 10th Sikh Guru?

A) Guru Tegh Bahadur

B) Guru Gobind Singh

C) Guru Arjan

D) Guru Nanak

Guru Gobind Singh was the 10th Sikh Guru who founded the Khalsa Panth.

Q98: Guru Gobind Singh Ji founded the “Khalsa Panth” in the year ______.

A) 1688

B) 1699

C) 1708

D) 1716

In 1699, Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa Panth, a collective body of initiated Sikhs.

Q99: Who was the founder of the Vijayanagar empire?

A) Harihar and Bukka

B) Krishnadevaraya

C) Achyuta Deva Raya

D) Saluva Narasimha

Harihar and Bukka Raya founded the Vijayanagar Empire in the 14th century, establishing a powerful South Indian kingdom.

Q100: Vasco-Da-Gama became the first European to set foot in India via the sea in ______.

A) 1488

B) 1498

C) 1508

D) 1518

Vasco Da Gama reached India by sea in 1498, establishing the first direct maritime link between Europe and Asia.

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Why Focus on History for RRB Exams?

In railway exams like RRB NTPC and RRB JE, the General Awareness section is very important, and History makes up a key part of it. For example, in the RRB NTPC exam, about 7 questions out of 40 in General Awareness are from History.

In the RRB JE exam, History questions usually make up 2-3 out of 15 General Awareness questions. This shows that knowing important historical events and figures can give you an edge in these competitive exams.

Tips to Memorize History GK for RRB Exams

Memorizing historical facts can be challenging, but with the right strategies, it becomes easier. Create timelines for significant events to visualize the sequence of occurrences. Use mnemonic devices to remember dates and names.

Regularly attempt mock tests to test your memory and identify weak areas. Studying with flashcards or summarizing topics in your own words can also help you retain information more effectively.

Best Resources to Study History for RRB Exams

To prepare effectively for the History section, refer to reliable sources like NCERT textbooks, Lucent’s General Knowledge book, and previous years’ RRB question papers.

Online mock tests and quizzes focused for RRB exams can also help you improve your preparation. Many educational platforms provide free video tutorials and study material on important History topics. Revisiting important events and practicing questions will ensure better retention and faster momerization during the exam.