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Questions from RRB, NTPC, Group D and JE past papers. Tap an option to check it instantly — every question shows the correct answer, and most carry the explanation the paper gave.

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  1. 1941WBPSC2019HistoryEnglish

    Who among the following was offered membership of the Royal Asiatic Society of Paris?

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    Correct option: B — Michael Madhusudan Dutta

  2. 1942UPPSC2006HistoryEnglish

    Where was the first Madarsa set up by British in India?

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    Correct option: D — Calcutta

  3. 1943UPPSC2006HistoryEnglish

    The Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded by

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    Correct option: A — Sir William Jones

  4. 1944UPSC2001HistoryEnglish

    Who amongst the following Englishmen, first translated Bhagavad-Gita into English?

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    Correct option: B — Charles Wilkins

  5. 1945Mizoram PSC2017HistoryEnglish

    Who among the following was the first to translate Kalidasa’s famous work ‘Shakuntala’ into English?

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    Correct option: D — Sir William Jones

  6. 1946UKPSC2005HistoryEnglish

    The main reason for the British Government to spread modern education in India during preindependence period was

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    Correct option: A — The need for educated Indians in minor administrative posts

  7. 1947Tripura PSC2019HistoryEnglish

    Which Act of British Government granted rupees One lakh for education in India for the first time?

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    Correct option: B — Charter Act, 1813

  8. 1948MPPSC2015HistoryEnglish

    Charles Wood’s Despatch was related with which of the following?

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    Correct option: A — Education

  9. 1949UPPSC2004HistoryEnglish

    In the Hunter Commission report, special emphasis was laid on the development of

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    Correct option: C — Primary education

  10. 1950BPSC2011HistoryEnglish

    When was the National Council of Education established?

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    Correct option: D — 15th August, 1906

History practice — common questions

Page 195 of this set has 10 questions on it.

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Where do these History MCQs come from?
They are taken from official past papers of Indian government recruitment exams such as RRB NTPC, RRB Group D and RRB JE, and each question keeps a reference to the exam it appeared in.
Are the questions available in Hindi?
Yes. Many papers are set in both languages, so a large share of these questions are available in Hindi. Use the language filter at the top of the page.
Do the questions show answers and explanations?
Every question shows the correct option. Where the source paper included a worked solution, the explanation is shown under "Show answer".