Which revolutionary led the Kakori train action of 1925?
Correct answer B. Ram Prasad Bismil
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Indian History MCQs
Indian History MCQs are multiple-choice questions on ancient, medieval and modern India, from the Harappan civilisation and the Vedic age to the Delhi Sultanate, the Mughals and the freedom struggle. Every question on MCQs360 shows the correct answer instantly, so candidates for UPSC, SSC, RRB and state PSC exams can revise efficiently.
Who first organised the Indian National Army from Indian prisoners of war in 1942?
Correct answer A. Mohan Singh
Subhas Chandra Bose proclaimed the Provisional Government of Free India (Azad Hind) in October 1943 at which city?
Correct answer B. Singapore
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The women’s unit of the Indian National Army, the Rani of Jhansi Regiment, was commanded by whom?
Correct answer B. Lakshmi Swaminathan
After resigning as Congress president in 1939, Subhas Chandra Bose formed which party?
Correct answer C. Forward Bloc
Which of these was NOT a member of the Cabinet Mission of 1946?
Correct answer D. Lord Linlithgow
The Mountbatten Plan for the transfer of power was announced on which date?
Correct answer A. 3 June 1947
Who chaired the boundary commissions that drew the border between India and Pakistan in 1947?
Correct answer C. Sir Cyril Radcliffe
Which civil servant worked as secretary of the States Department with Sardar Patel on the integration of princely states?
Correct answer C. V.P. Menon
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Who led the Revolt of 1857 in Lucknow?
Correct answer A. Begum Hazrat Mahal
Under the Government of India Act 1858, who became the first Viceroy of India?
Correct answer A. Lord Canning
Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded which reform society in 1828?
Correct answer D. Brahmo Samaj
The Arya Samaj was founded in 1875 at Bombay by whom?
Correct answer B. Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Jyotirao Phule founded which organisation in 1873 to fight caste discrimination?
Correct answer D. Satyashodhak Samaj
The Ramakrishna Mission was founded in 1897 by whom?
Correct answer D. Swami Vivekananda
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The Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh, founded in 1875, was established by whom?
Correct answer C. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
Who presided over the first session of the Indian National Congress in 1885?
Correct answer A. W.C. Bonnerjee
Who was the first woman to be president of the Indian National Congress?
Correct answer B. Annie Besant
At which session did the Indian National Congress split into Moderates and Extremists in 1907?
Correct answer B. Surat
The resolution for ‘Purna Swaraj’ (complete independence) was adopted at which Congress session?
Correct answer C. Lahore, 1929
About Indian History MCQs
The subject is organised into three periods. Ancient India covers the Harappan civilisation, the Vedas, the Mahajanapadas, Buddhism and Jainism, the Mauryas, Kushanas and Guptas, Harsha and the southern kingdoms such as the Pallavas and Cholas. Medieval India covers the Delhi Sultanate, the Mughal Empire, the Vijayanagara and Maratha states, Sikh Gurus and the Bhakti and Sufi movements, with questions linking rulers to capitals, texts and monuments.
Modern India and the Freedom Struggle covers the arrival of European powers, British expansion, socio-religious reform movements, the Revolt of 1857, the Indian National Congress, the Swadeshi movement, Gandhian campaigns, revolutionary activity and the road to independence in 1947. Questions combine dates, rulers, battles, texts, monuments and the people behind key events, so a dated timeline is the most useful revision aid.
Key facts to remember
- Ashoka's remorse after the Kalinga war is recorded in his Major Rock Edict XIII.
- Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526, founding the Mughal Empire.
- The Revolt of 1857 began at Meerut on 10 May 1857.
- The Indian National Congress held its first session in Bombay in 1885, presided over by W. C. Bonnerjee.
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Sabha in 1828, and Swami Dayananda Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in 1875.
- India became independent on 15 August 1947.
Exams that include Indian History MCQs
India
- UPSC CSE Prelims
- SSC CGL
- SSC CHSL
- State PSCs
- RRB NTPC
- CTET
How to prepare for Indian History MCQs
- Build one master timeline across all three periods so you can place any ruler, battle or movement in context.
- Learn rulers with their capital, major achievement and an associated monument or text.
- For the freedom struggle, link each movement to its year, leader and the event that started or ended it.
- Practise period by period first, then take mixed sets to train quick recall.
Frequently asked questions
Which exams ask Indian History MCQs?
Indian History is tested in the UPSC Civil Services prelims, SSC CGL and CHSL, state PSC exams, RRB NTPC and Group D, and the social studies sections of CTET and state TETs. Modern India and the freedom struggle usually carry the most weight in UPSC prelims.
Which period of Indian History is most important for exams?
All three periods are tested, but modern India and the national movement generally receive the most questions in UPSC and state PSC papers. Ancient and medieval India are tested through culture, art, religion, rulers and texts, so revise them alongside the modern period.
How should I revise Indian History for MCQs?
Read one period at a time from a standard textbook, then practise the matching MCQs immediately. Keep a dated timeline and a list of rulers, texts and monuments, and revisit questions you answered wrongly after a few days.
Last reviewed October 2026