History · NDA previous year questions

Which one of the following statements about the Bhakti movement is NOT correct?

1. A.The Bhakti movement avoided traditions that promoted diversity
2. B.In northern India, the Bhakti movement revolved around the worship of Rama and Krishna
3. C.The Bhakti movement relied on the devotion of God, both with and without attributes
4. D.While Tulsidas represented the tradition of devotion with attributes, Sant Kabir followed the path of devotion without attributes

The 'Reign of Terror' in revolutionary France referred to

1. A.Bands of revolutionaries moving around to terrorise people who did not participate in the revolution
2. B.The royal forces punishing people who participated in the revolution
3. C.Trial and beheading persons considered enemies of the republic by the revolutionary tribunal
4. D.The general atmosphere of insecurity perceived by people after the beheading of the king

"...the immediate ending of British rule in India is an urgent necessity..." was a resolution of

1. A.Non Co-operation Movement
2. B.Quit India Movement
3. C.Individual Movement
4. D.Civil Disobedience Movement

Chandimangala, a sixteenth century text, was composed by

1. A.Hema Saraswati
2. B.Madhav Kandali
3. C.Tukaram
4. D.Mukundaram Chakrabarti

Consider the following statements regarding the royal center in Vijayanagara Empire: 1. The royal center was located in the south-western part of the settlement 2. It included over 60 temples 3. About 30 building complexes at the site have been identified as palaces Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A.1 only
2. B.2 only
3. C.1, 2 and 3
4. D.1 and 2 only

Consider the following statements: 1. Terracotta models of the plough have been found at sites in Cholistan and at Banawali (Haryana). 2. There is evidence of a ploughed field at Kalibangan associated with the mature phase of the Harappan civilization. 3. The ploughed field at Kalibangan had two sets of furrows crossing at right angles to each other suggesting two different crops were grown together in it. Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. A.1, 2 and 3
2. B.2 and 3 only
3. C.1 and 3 only
4. D.None of the above

Which one of the following Ashokan Minor Rock Edicts, contains the personal name of the king - Ashoka?

1. A.Maski
2. B.Bahapur
3. C.Bairat
4. D.Sahasram

Which one of the following climatic regions of the world have a typical characteristic of seasonal reversal of wind?

1. A.British type Climate
2. B.Mediterranean Climate
3. C.China type Climate
4. D.Monsoon Climate

Consider the following statements with reference to the Bhoodan Movement: 1. Vinoba Bhave organized "The Sarvodaya Samaj' to take up the work of non-violent transformation in India 2. Jayaprakash Narayan withdrew from active politics to join the Bhoodan Movement in 1953 3. In the wake of the Bhoodan Movement the first donation of land was made in the village of Pochampalli in Telangana How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A.1
2. B.2
3. C.3
4. D.None

Which one among the following states was NOT impacted by the Land Boundary Agreement Treaty India and Bangladesh between (2015)?

1. A.West Bengal
2. B.Assam
3. C.Tripura
4. D.Arunachal Pradesh

The Battle of Rezang La, an epic battle in hostile conditions, was fought by the Indian Army in:

1. A.1948
2. B.1956
3. C.1962
4. D.1972

Freedom fighter Kanaklata Barua was martyred in:

1. A.Sepoy Mutiny
2. B.Quit India Movement
3. C.Non-Cooperation Movement
4. D.Peasant Uprising of 1893 - 1894

Which one of the following kingdoms was founded by the two brothers Harihar and Bukka?

1. A.Bahmani
2. B.Vijayanagara
3. C.Malwa
4. D.Maratha

Which of the following statements about Lachit Borphukan is/are correct? 1. He was a General of the Ahom Force. 2. He is known for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat. 3. Lachit Borphukan Gold Medal is given to the best cadet at the National Defence Academy. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. A.1, 2 and 3
2. B.2 and 3 only
3. C.1 only
4. D.2 only

Which one of the following statements about Rabatak inscription is not correct?

1. A.It throws important light on Kushana genealogy.
2. B.It refers to Kanishka as 'a king of kings and a son of God'.
3. C.The 23-line inscription is written in Gandhari language.
4. D.It mentions names of States which were part of Kanishka's empire.

Yashovarman was ruler of which one of the following kingdoms?

1. A.Kannauj
2. B.Mewar
3. C.Marwar
4. D.Kalinga

Which one among the following rulers established Pataliputra as the capital of the Magadhan Empire?

1. A.Bimbisara
2. B.Bindusara
3. C.Udayin
4. D.Ashoka

Near which one of the following cities in India have large statues of Kushana rulers been discovered?

1. A.Karnal
2. B.Ropar
3. C.Hisar
4. D.Mathura

The Treaty of Yandabo was concluded as part of which one of the following wars?

1. A.First Anglo-Burmese War
2. B.Second Anglo-Burmese War
3. C.Anglo-Kuki War
4. D.Anglo-Maratha War

Which one of the following battles could be seen as laying the formal foundation of the British Raj in India?

1. A.Third Battle of Panipat
2. B.Battle of Plassey
3. C.Battle of Buxar
4. D.Revolt of 1857

Where in South India did the British East India Company construct a trading post in 1639?

1. A.Cuddalore
2. B.Madraspatnam
3. C.Kalahasti
4. D.Karwar

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Dutch East India Company was formed after the formation of the British East India Company. 2. Vasco da Gama reached Calicut in 1498. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. A.1 only
2. B.2 only
3. C.Both 1 and 2
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. India has one of the longest navigable inland water networks in the world. 2. Inland waterways presently help in transporting about 25 percent of the total cargo movement. 3. About 111 inland waterways have been declared as National Waterways under the National Waterways Act, 2016. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. A.1, 2 and. 3
2. B.1 and 2 only
3. C.3 only
4. D.1 and 3 only

Consider the following historical events : 1. Gandhi-Irwin Pact 2. Second Round Table Conference 3. Peasant Movement in Bardoli 4. Peasant Movement in Kheda Which one of the following is the correct chronological order (starting from the earliest) of the above events?

1. A.4 - 1 - 3 - 2
2. B.4 - 3 - 1 - 2
3. C.3 - 1 - 2 - 4
4. D.1 - 2 - 4 - 3

Who among the following laid the foundation of the Vijayanagara Empire?

1. A.Harihara and Bukka
2. B.Krishnadeva Raya
3. C.Rama Raya
4. D.Virupaksha Raya