History · NDA previous year questions

2026 11 questions

1. Q1212026 · 13 Sept 2026

   The annual session of the Indian National Congress in December 1929 was held in:

   1. A.Surat
   2. B.Lahore
   3. C.Amritsar
   4. D.Tripuri
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   Answer: B

2. Q1222026 · 13 Sept 2026

   Shortughai, a Harappan trading post in Afghanistan, was important to the Harappans for the possible supply of:

   1. A.Conch shells
   2. B.Iron
   3. C.Copper
   4. D.Lapis lazuli and camel
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   Answer: D

3. Q1232026 · 13 Sept 2026

   Which of the following statements are correct regarding the demands of the protest movement known as Luddism (1811 – 17)? I. A minimum wage for workers. II. The right to form trade unions so that they could legally present their demands. III. The use of machinery for efficient labour-saving production. Select the answer using the code given below:

   1. A.I and II only
   2. B.II and III only
   3. C.I and III only
   4. D.I, II and III
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   Answer: A

4. Q1242026 · 13 Sept 2026

   Consider the following statements regarding the Industrial Revolution in Britain: I. At the beginning of industrialization, coal and iron ore were plentifully available in Britain. II. The blast furnace came into use at the beginning of the $18^{\mathrm{th}}$ century. III. Britain was lucky in possessing excellent coking coal and high-grade iron ore in the same basins. Which of the statements given above are correct?

   1. A.I and II only
   2. B.II and III only
   3. C.I and III only
   4. D.I, II and III
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   Answer: C

5. Q1292026 · 13 Sept 2026

   Consider the following statements with regard to the Lahore Session: I. The Congress decided to observe Independence Day on 26 January 1930. II. It was decided to hoist the National Flag and sing patriotic songs at different venues. III. Gandhiji suggested that the event be held synchronously in all the places. Which of the statements given above are correct?

   1. A.I and II only
   2. B.II and III only
   3. C.I and III only
   4. D.I, II and III
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   Answer: D

6. Q1122026 · 12 Apr 2026

   Which one among the following Departments is not under the Ministry of Home Affairs?

   1. A.The Department of States
   2. B.The Department of Official Language
   3. C.The Department of Border Management
   4. D.The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation
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   Answer: D

7. Q1242026 · 12 Apr 2026

   Consider the following statements with regard to bead production in Harappan towns: I. The materials used to make beads included carnelian, quartz and steatite. II. The beads were cylindrical, barrel-shaped and disc-shaped. III. Specialized stone drills were used for making holes through the beads. Which of the statements given above are correct?

   1. A.I and II only
   2. B.II and III only
   3. C.I and III only
   4. D.I, II and III
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   Answer: D

8. Q1272026 · 12 Apr 2026

   Who among the following advocated the construction of initial railways in India for facilitating army movement?

   1. A.Lord Dalhousie
   2. B.Lord Lytton
   3. C.Winston Churchill
   4. D.Lord Wellesley
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   Answer: A

9. Q1302026 · 12 Apr 2026

   Consider the following statements in respect of the Rowlatt Act of 1919: I. Gandhiji launched a nationwide Satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act, 1919. II. The Act had been hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative Council despite the opposition of Indian members. III. The Act gave the Government enormous powers to repress political activities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   1. A.I only
   2. B.III only
   3. C.I and II only
   4. D.I, II and III
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   Answer: D

10. Q1322026 · 12 Apr 2026

    Arrange the following in chronological order from the earliest to recent: I. British East India Company formed II. Magellan circumnavigated the globe III. Dutch East India Company formed IV. Vasco da Gama reached Calicut/Kozhikode Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    1. A.IV, I, II, III
    2. B.IV, II, I, III
    3. C.II, IV, III, I
    4. D.II, IV, I, III
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    Answer: B

11. Q1402026 · 12 Apr 2026

    Consider the following pairs: $$\begin{array}{ll}\text{Types of Chemical Weathering}& \text{Characteristics}\\ \text{I. Solution}& \text{Results in leaching of minerals}\\ \text{II. Carbonation}& \text{Helps in breaking down feldspars}\\ \text{III. Hydration}& \text{Causes an increase in the volume of rocks}\\ \text{IV. Oxidation}& \text{Changes the colour of rocks}\end{array}$$ How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

    1. A.One
    2. B.Two
    3. C.Three
    4. D.All the four
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    Answer: D