History is a significant component of various competitive examinations, including those conducted by the Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) for the posts of Revenue Inspector (RI), Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI), Amin, Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS), and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Supervisor. To assist aspirants in their preparation, we’ve compiled a list of the top 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering crucial historical events, personalities, and concepts.
Top 30 History MCQs For OSSSC RI, ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor Exams
These questions cover various aspects of Indian history, providing a comprehensive review for OSSSC RI, ARI, Amin, SFS, and ICDS Supervisor exams. Good luck with your preparations!
1. What are the collections of Vedic hymns or mantras known as?
a) Jnati
b) Bali
c) Samhita
d) Vidatha
Answer: c) Samhita
2. Which river was known as Purushni in the Vedic period?
a) Ravi
b) Chenab
c) Sutlej
d) Beas
Answer: a) Ravi
3. According to Vedic theory, which statement is false?
a) The Brahmans, or priests, came from Purusha’s ears
b) The Vaishyas, or the commoners, came from Purusha’s thighs
c) The Kshatriyas, or warrior rulers, came from Purusha’s arms
d) The Shudras, or laborers and servants, came from Purusha’s feet
Answer: a) The Brahmans, or priests, came from Purusha’s ears
4. What did the title ‘gopati’ mean in the Vedic Age?
a) lord of the universe
b) lord of the people
c) lord of land
d) lord of cattle
Answer: d) lord of cattle
5. The words ‘Satyameva Jayate’ on the state emblem have been taken from which Upanishad?
a) Katha
b) Prasna
c) Kena
d) Mundaka
Answer: d) Mundaka
6. Which term among the Vedangas denotes ‘Ritual’?
a) Vyakarana
b) Chada
c) Kalpa
d) Shiksha
Answer: c) Kalpa
7. How many books or mandalas is the Rig Veda divided into?
a) 34
b) 10
c) 8
d) 12
Answer: b) 10
8. Evidence of ploughed fields has been found in which Harappan era site?
a) Mohenjodaro
b) Chanhudaro
c) Kalibangan
d) Harappa
Answer: c) Kalibangan
9. In which state is the archaeological site of Surkotada situated?
a) Rajasthan
b) Karnataka
c) Haryana
d) Gujarat
Answer: d) Gujarat
10. What is the Rigvedic name of the river Ravi?
a) Vitasa
b) Asikini
c) Shutudri
d) Parushni
Answer: d) Parushni
11. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are associated with which ancient culture?
a) Egyptian
b) Mesopotamian
c) Chinese
d) Harappan
Answer: b) Mesopotamian
12. In which state is the archaeological site Inamgaon situated?
a) Karnataka
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Gujarat
d) Maharashtra
Answer: d) Maharashtra
13. During which period were ostriches found in India?
a) Palaeolithic Period
b) Neolithic Period
c) Mesolithic Period
d) Megalithic Period
Answer: a) Palaeolithic Period
14. Which of the following is INCORRECTLY matched?
a) Sama-Veda-knowledge of Science
b) Rig Veda-knowledge of the Hymns of Praise
c) Atharva-Veda-knowledge of the magic formulas
d) Yajur-Veda-knowledge of the sacrificial formulas
Answer: a) Sama-Veda-knowledge of Science
15. Which of the following was a port city of the Indus Valley Civilization?
a) Kalibangan
b) Rakhigarhi
c) Lothal
d) Dholavira
Answer: c) Lothal
16. Which of the following is an ancient work written by Banabhatta?
a) Kadambari
b) Mrichchhakatika
c) Meghaduta
d) Gita Govinda
Answer: a) Kadambari
17. What does the term ‘Jina’ signify in Jain Philosophy?
a) Iord
b) Free from fetters
c) Worthy
d) The conqueror
Answer: d) The conqueror
18. Which Jain text contains the biographies of the Jain Tirthankaras, notably Parshvanath and Mahavira?
a) Uttaradhyayana
b) Adi Purana
c) Mahapurana
d) Kalpa Sutra
Answer: d) Kalpa Sutra
19. In which state was Lord Mahavira born?
a) Maharashtra
b) Karnataka
c) Bihar
d) Gujarat
Answer: c) Bihar
20. Which holy city is recognized as the birthplace of the first and fourth Jain Tirthankaras?
a) Varanasi
b) Dwaraka
c) Ayodhya
d) Gaya
Answer: c) Ayodhya
21. Where was Gautama Buddha born?
A) Sarnath
B) Lumbini
C) Kushinagar
D) Bodh Gaya
Answer: B) Lumbini
22. Which state is home to the Lomas Rishi Cave, constructed for Buddhist monks?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Chhattisgarh
C) Jharkhand
D) Bihar
Answer: D) Bihar
23. Which architectural element is associated with the design of a Buddhist Stupa?
A) Gopuram
B) Mandapam
C) Garbhagriha
D) Harmika
Answer: D) Harmika
24. In which city was the third Buddhist council held?
A) Shravasti
B) Taxila
C) Pataliputra
D) Rangoon
Answer: C) Pataliputra
25. Which Mauryan ruler embraced Buddhism?
A) Samudragupta
B) Brihadratha
C) Ashoka
D) Chandragupta
Answer: C) Ashoka
26. Which historical site is located in Jogad, Odisha?
A) Royal semicircular auditorium of Gupta dynasty
B) Ashoka’s rock inscription site
C) Ancient artwork site of Maurya Empire
D) Palace of the Nawabs of Bengal
Answer: B) Ashoka’s rock inscription site
27. The ‘Gandhara’ School of Art was influenced by art from which European country?
A) Italy
B) Belgium
C) Hungary
D) Greece
Answer: D) Greece
28. Who was the ruler of the Pratihara dynasty?
A) Mihira Bhoja
B) Rashtrakuta
C) Chola
D) Chalukya
Answer: A) Mihira Bhoja
29. Which Pratihara ruler is credited with building the present-day city of Bhopal?
A) Mahendra Bhoja
B) Rajyapala
C) Vijayasena
D) Mihir Bhoja
Answer: D) Mihir Bhoja
30. What were the settlements of peasants under the Chola Dynasty known as?
A) Nadu
B) Muvendavelan
C) Ur
D) Taluka
Answer: C) Ur
