The OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor Exam 2024 are crucial examinations that require a comprehensive understanding of various History topics. To help aspirants prepare effectively, we have compiled a set of 30 competitive-level History MCQs covering a wide range of subjects.
Top 30 MCQs on History for OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor
These 30 Reasoning Multiple Choice Questions cover a diverse range of topics relevant to the OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor Exam 2024. Use these questions as a tool to assess your knowledge and enhance your preparation for the upcoming examination. Remember to review the explanations and expand your understanding of each topic to ensure a well-rounded preparation. Best of luck!
- Identify the incorrect pair from the following options:A. Ellora Caves – Rastrakuta Rulers
B. Mahabalipuram – Pallava Rulers
C. Khajuraho – Chandellas
D. Elephanta Caves – Mauyra Era
Ans: D. Elephanta Caves – Mauyra Era
- Which Sanskrit Kavya deals with court intrigues and the ascent to power of Chandragupta Maurya?A. Mrichhakatika
B. Ritusamhara
C. Kumarasambhava
D. Mudrarakshahsa
Ans: D. Mudrarakshahsa
- In the 9th century AD, Shankaracharya wrote a commentary on which system of Hindu Philosophy?A. Sankhya
B. Vaisheshika
C. Yoga
D. Uttarmimansa
Ans: D. Uttarmimansa
- The eighth-century tripartite power struggle involved which dynasties?A. Cholas, Rastrakutas, and Yadavas
B. Chalukyas, Pallavas, and Pandyas
C. Cholas, Pandyas, and Chalukyas
D. Chalukyas, Pallavas, and Yadavas
Ans: B. Chalukyas, Pallavas, and Pandyas
- Identify the incorrect statement:A. The capital of Pandyas was Madurai
B. The capital of Cheras was Vanchi
C. Capital of the Videha Kingdom – Mithila
D. Capital of Gahadwal Dynasty – Kannauj
Ans: B. The capital of Cheras was Vanchi
- Which king initiated the organization of the Kumbh fair at Allahabad?A. Harshavardhana
B. Dhruvasena II
C. Narshimhvarman
D. Akbar
Ans: A. Harshavardhana
- Upanishads primarily focus on:A. Politics
B. Philosophy
C. Medicine
D. Social life
Ans: B. Philosophy
- Who was the first Indian ruler to have territory outside India?A. Ashoka
B. Chandragupta Maurya
C. Kanishka
D. Huvishka
Ans: C. Kanishka
- Identify the incorrect statement:A. Sunga dynasty was founded by Pushyamitra
B. Ashoka the Great Mauryan king died in 332 BC
C. Ashoka invaded Kalinga in 261 BC
D. Chandragupta Maurya earned the title of the Liberator.
Ans: B. Ashoka the Great Mauryan king died in 332 BC
- During Early Vedic Civilization, who was worshipped?A. Varuna
B. Indra
C. Surya
D. All the above
Ans: D. All the above
- Where were the hymns of Rigveda composed?A. Punjab
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Uttar Pradesh
Ans: A. Punjab
- Which place is in the Larkana district of Sind province in Pakistan?A. Alamgirpur
B. Harappa
C. Rangapur
D. Mohenjo-Daro
Ans: D. Mohenjo-Daro
- What led to the end of the Indus Valley Civilization?A. Invasion of Aryans
B. Recurrent Floods
C. Earthquakes
D. All the above
Ans: D. All the above
- Who was the main male God worshipped by the Indus people?A. Lord Vishnu
B. Vishnu
C. Brahma
D. Indra
Ans: A. Lord Vishnu
- Among the following, which empire lasted the longest?A. The Palas
B. The Pratiharas
C. The Rashtrakutas
D. The Senas
Ans: C. The Rashtrakutas
- Identify the incorrect statement:A. Dharmpala was the founder of the Pala dynasty.
B. Vikramashila University was founded by Dharmpala.
C. Bhoja was the founder of the Pratihara Empire.
D. Krishna III was the last Rashtrakuta king.
Ans: A. Dharmpala was the founder of the Pala dynasty.
- Which statement(s) is/are correct?I. In 326 BC, Alexander invaded India.
II. Ambhi (king of Taxila) welcomed Alexander and his men.
III. Alexander died in 332 BC.
Code:
A. All are correct
B. Only I, III
C. Only I, II
D. II, III
Ans: C. Only I, II
- Who ruled the kingdom between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab?A. Alexander the Great
B. Darius III
C. King Porus
D. Chandragupta Maurya
Ans: C. King Porus
- Who was the last Hindu emperor of northern India?A. Harsha
B. Pulakesin II
C. Rajyavardhana
D. Skandagupta
Ans: A. Harsha
- Identify the correct statement(s):I. Pulakesn I was the first ruler of the Chalukya dynasty.
II. Harshavardhana attacked the Chalukya territory during 608-642 AD.
III. Vikramaditya I died in 608 A.D.
Code:
A. All are correct
B. Only I
C. Only II, III
D. Only I, III
Ans: B. Only I
- To which dynasty did Harihara Raya I, the ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire from 1336-1356, belong?A. Sangama Dynasty
B. Saluva Dynasty
C. Tuluva Dynasty
D. Aravidu Dynasty
Answer: A. Sangama Dynasty
- What did the term “UPARIKARA” signify during the Gupta Empire?A. An extra tax levied on all subjects.
B. Periodic supplies of fruits, firewood, flowers, etc.
C. A voluntary offering by people to the king.
D. King’s customary share of the production, normally amounting to 1/6th of the production.
Answer: A. An extra tax levied on all subjects.
- Which dynasty did Tuluva Narasa, the ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire from 1491-1503, belong to?A. Sangama Dynasty
B. Saluva Dynasty
C. Tuluva Dynasty
D. Aravidu Dynasty
Answer: C. Tuluva Dynasty
- How was the Chola Empire divided?A. Mandalams, Nadu, Kurram & Valanadu
B. Mandalams, Nadu, Malkhand & Avanti
C. Mandalams, Bhoomi, Avanti & Valanadu
D. Mandalams, Nadu, Kurram & Malkhand
Answer: A. Mandalams, Nadu, Kurram & Valanadu
- What was the ruling period of Harihara Raya II of the Sangama dynasty in the Vijayanagara Empire?A. 1446-1465
B. 1485-1491
C. 1491-1505
D. 1377-1404
Answer: D. 1377-1404
- Where are the traces of Janapadas and Mahajanpadas found?A. Vedic text
B. Buddha text
C. Jaina text
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
- Which city served as the capital of Kosala?A. Sravasti
B. Shuktimati
C. Kaushambi
D. Indraprastha
Answer: A. Sravasti
- What was the capital of Champa, one of the Mahajanapadas in Ancient India?A. Anga
B. Magadha
C. Vajji
D. Kasi
Answer: A. Anga
- Who was the founder of the Haryanka dynasty?A. Nanda
B. Haryanka
C. Maurya
D. Shunga
Answer: B. Haryanka
- What role did a Janapadin play in a janapada?A. Servant
B. Minister
C. Army General
D. Ruler
Answer: D. Ruler
