Top 20 History MCQS For OSSSC Accountant, DEO 23 March 2024

Are you preparing for the Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) Accountant or Data Entry Operator (DEO) exams? Mastering History is crucial for success in these competitive exams. To assist you in your preparation, we’ve compiled a list of the top 20 History Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) that commonly appear in these exams. Let’s dive in:

Top 20 History MCQS For OSSSC Accountant, DEO

Mastering General Awareness is essential for success in OSSSC Accountant and DEO exams. Regular practice with MCQs like the ones provided above will not only enhance your understanding but also improve your confidence in tackling the History section of the exam. Keep practicing and best of luck!

Q1. Who of the following was the God of morality during the Rigvedic times?

(a) Indra

(b) Rudra

(d) Varuna

S1. Ans.(d)

Sol. Varuna, the Vedic god was the custodian of the moral and cosmic order. He was also concerned with societal affairs other than being a deification of nature.

Q2. Who among the following introduced Cashewnut, Pineapple and Tobacco in India?

(a) Dutch

(b) English

(d) Portuguese

S2. Ans.(d)

Sol. The portuguese introduced cashewnut, pineapple and tobacco in India. The Portuguese introduced into India the following agricultural products: cashew-nut, tobacco, the custard apple, guava, the pineapple, and the papaya, and also an improved variety of coconut seeds.

Q3. Which of the following styles of painting belongs to Maharashtra?

(a) Miniature

(b) Madhubani

(d) Kalam

S3. Ans.(c)

Sol. Warli paintings are believed to be one of the oldest form of art history. It is a form of tribal art which owes its origin to the state of Maharashtra in India.

Q4. India signed Panchsheel Treaty with which country?

(a) China

(b) Nepal

(d) Pakistan

S4.Ans. (a)

Sol. The “Panchasheel Agreement” was signed on 29th April 1954 between India & Republic of China. It was all about five principles of peaceful coexistence.

Q5. Santhara is a religious ritual of…. community.

(a) Sikhs

(b) Jews

(d) Buddhists

S5. Ans.(c)

Sol. Santhara also known as Samlehna or Sallekhana, is a supplementary vow to the ethical code of conduct of Jainism. It is the religious practice of voluntarily fasting unto death by gradually reducing the intake of food & liquid.

Q6. Jantar Mantar in Delhi was built by Maharaja

(a) Jai Singh I of Jaipur

(b) Jai Singh II of Jaipur

(d) Bishan Singh

S6.Ans.(b)

Sol. Jantar Mantar is was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur, from 1723 onwards, as he was given by Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah the task of revising the calendar and astronomical tables.

Q7. Who among the following was a leader who led a revolt against the British rule from North East India?

(a) Rani Gaidinliu

(b) Pritilata Waddedar

(d) Durgawati Devi

S7.Ans. (a)

Sol. Rani Gaidinliu was a leader who led a revolt against the British rule from North East India. She was a Naga spiritual and political leader.

Q8. The Editor of ‘Young India’ & ‘Harijan’ was

(a) Ambedkar

(b) Nehru

(d) Subash Chandra Bose

S8.Ans.(c)

Sol. Indian Opinion, Young India, Harijan were famous weeklies of Gandhi. Between 1933 & 1940, Harijan (English), Harijan Bandhu (Gujarati) & Harijan Sevak (Hindi) became the Mahatma’s voice to the people of India.

Q9. The Shimla Agreement of 1972 between India & Pakistan was signed in

(a) Barnes Court

(b) Ellerslie Building

(d) Gorton Castle

S9. Ans.(a)

Sol. The Simla Agreement (or Shimla Agreement) was signed between India and Pakistan on 2nd July 1972 in Barnes court (Raj Bhavan), Simla, the capital city of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

The agreement was signed by Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Pakistani President Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.

Q10. Who discovered the sea route to India?

(a) Babur

(b) Vasco-da-Gama

(d) Ferondoz

S10. Ans.(b)

Sol. Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who discovered the sea route to India in 1498. He was the first European to reach India by sea, and his voyage opened up a new trade route between Europe and Asia. Da Gama’s voyage was a major turning point in world history, and it helped to establish Portugal as a major power in the world.

Q11. Which of the following statements about the Hastings Plan of 1772 is/are correct?

Each district was to have a civil and a criminal Court.
The Judges were helped by native assessors who were skilled in Hindu and Islamic laws.
The Sadar Diwani Adalat was mainly meant to settle mercantile cases exceeding ` 10,000 in value.
These Courts did not put into place any procedural improvements.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 3 and 4

(d) 2 only

S11.Ans. (a)

Sol. The Governor General of India, Waren Hasting (1772- 1774) proposed a judicial plan – (i) Each district will have a civil and criminal court. (ii) The judges will be assisted by native experts in Hindu and Islamic laws.

Q12. In which of the following years was the Indian Association established?

(a) 1903

(b) 1881

(d) 1856

S12.Ans. (c)

Sol.The Indian National Association was formed in 1876 by Surendra Nath Banergee with the help of Anunda Mohan Bose. Leter on this organization was merged with Indian National Congress. Banergee also started a newspaper ‘The Bengali’ in 1879.

Q13. Who was the founder Panwar Dynasty?

(a) Ajai Pal

(b) Kanak Pal

(d) Jagat-Pal

S13.Ans.(b)

Sol. Kanak Pal was the founder Panwar Dynasty.

Q14. Which of the following rebellion in Bengal was highlighted by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novel ‘Anand Math’ –

(a) Sanyasi Rebellion

(b) Chaur Uprising

(d) Santhal Uprising

S14.Ans. (a)

Sol. Anandamath is set in the background of the Sanyasi Rebellion & the devastating Bengal famine of the late 18th century. In this dream, he imagined untrained Sanyasi soldiers fighting & beating the highly experienced Royal Army. In the novel, Bankim Chandra dreamt of an India rid of the British.

Q15. The Horse-Shoe arch was first introduced in the-

(a) Tomb of Iltumish

(b) Tomb of Ghiyas-ud-din tughlaq

(d) Quwwat-ul-islam Mosque

S15.Ans.(c)

Sol. The Alai Darwaza is a perfect specimen of architecture belonging to the period of the Delhi Sultanate. The three doorways on the east, west, and south are lofty pointed arches, in the shape of a horseshoe, which rise above the flanking side bays. It is the first example of this type of architect in India.

Q16. _____ made Agra the capital of his empire.

(a) Jahangir

(b) Shahjahan

(d) Humayun

S16.Ans. (c)

Sol. Sikandar Lodi was the ruler of the Lodi Dynasty. He founded the city of Agra in 1504 AD with aim of serving his authority and establishing control over trade routes. Sikandar Lodi moved his capital from Delhi to Agra in year 1506.

Q17. Which one of the following was the capital of the sultanate during the reign of Iltutmish?

(a) Agra

(b) Lahore

(d) Delhi

S17.Ans.(d)

Sol. Iltutmish was a slave of Qutb-ud-din Aibak. He was also his son-in law and the governor of Badaun. In AD 1211, he deposed aram Shah, the successor of Qutb-ud-din and become king himself. Iltutmish made Delhi as his capital on the place of Lahore.

Q18. According to the Jain Philosophy, the term ‘Jina’ means –

(a) lord

(b) the conqueror

(d) worthy

S18.Ans. (b)

Sol.Jina is a Sanskrit term used in Jainism which means “a liberated great teacher or the conqueror (victor). The term Jina has been adopted to denote those who have conquered their enemies. Jainism believes that our enemies are desires that reside within us.

Q19. At which Congress session was the working committee authorized to launch a programme of Civil Disobedience?

(a) Bombay

(b) Lahore

(d) Tripura

S19.Ans.(b)

Sol.

At Lahore session (1929, President – J.L. Nehru) the working committee was authorised to launch a programme of Civil Disobedience.

Q20. Which dynasty was started by Khizr Khan?

(a) The Sayyids

(b) The Lodis

(d) The Khilijis

S20.Ans.(a)

Sol. The Sayyid Dynasty was founded by Khizr Khan who was the governor of Multan and Timur’s deputy in India. This dynasty ruled for 37 years from 1414 to 1451 AD by four rulers Khizr Khan, Mubarak Shah, Muhammad, Alam Shah.