Indian History MCQ — Free Practice
Ancient, medieval and modern India, the national movement and India after 1947.
130 questions with answers and explanations. Pick one of the 8 topics below and check each answer as you go, then take the full subject test to see where you stand.
In RAS Prelims papers (Indian History): 2024 – 11 questions · 2023 – 10 questions
Topics
Ancient India
20 questions
Which Harappan site is known for the remains of a dockyard?
Indian art, architecture & literature
15 questions
The Great Stupa at Sanchi was originally commissioned by:
Bhakti & Sufi movements
15 questions
Consider the following statements about the early Bhakti saints of Tamil Nadu: 1. The Alvars were devotees of Vishnu. 2. The Nayanars were…
British administration & policies
15 questions
Under the Regulating Act of 1773, a Supreme Court was established in 1774 at:
Socio-religious reform movements
10 questions
The Brahmo Sabha (1828), which later came to be known as the Brahmo Samaj, was founded by:
Post-independence consolidation
15 questions
Who served as Secretary of the States Department under Sardar Patel during the integration of princely states?
Medieval India
20 questions
The First Battle of Panipat (1526) was fought between Babur and:
Modern India & National Movement
20 questions
In which year did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre take place?