SSC CHSL History Questions
7 questions on History for SSC CHSL. Each comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.
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History questions with solutions
In which year was the Battle of Plassey fought?
- (A)1757
- (B)1761
- (C)1764
- (D)1857
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Correct answer: (A) 1757
The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757 between the East India Company under Robert Clive and Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal. Hence, '1757' is the correct answer among the given options.
In which year was the Quit India Movement launched?
- (A)1930
- (B)1946
- (C)1920
- (D)1942
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Correct answer: (D) 1942
The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in August 1942 at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee. Hence, '1942' is the correct answer among the given options.
Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
- (A)C. Rajagopalachari
- (B)Lord Wavell
- (C)Lord Canning
- (D)Lord Mountbatten
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Correct answer: (D) Lord Mountbatten
Lord Mountbatten became the first Governor-General of independent India in 1947; C. Rajagopalachari was the first Indian to hold the post. Hence, 'Lord Mountbatten' is the correct answer among the given options.
The Harappan site of Lothal is located in which present-day Indian state?
- (A)Rajasthan
- (B)Haryana
- (C)Gujarat
- (D)Punjab
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Correct answer: (C) Gujarat
Lothal, known for its dockyard, is an Indus Valley Civilisation site located in the Ahmedabad district of Gujarat. Hence, 'Gujarat' is the correct answer among the given options.
Who started the construction of the Qutub Minar in Delhi?
- (A)Iltutmish
- (B)Ghiyasuddin Balban
- (C)Alauddin Khalji
- (D)Qutb-ud-din Aibak
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Correct answer: (D) Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Qutb-ud-din Aibak began the construction of the Qutub Minar around 1199, and it was completed by his successor Iltutmish. Hence, 'Qutb-ud-din Aibak' is the correct answer among the given options.
The Dandi March of 1930 is associated with which movement?
- (A)Non-Cooperation Movement
- (B)Civil Disobedience Movement
- (C)Khilafat Movement
- (D)Quit India Movement
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Correct answer: (B) Civil Disobedience Movement
The Dandi March (Salt March) of 1930 marked the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi. Hence, 'Civil Disobedience Movement' is the correct answer among the given options.
Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?
- (A)Ashoka
- (B)Chanakya
- (C)Chandragupta Maurya
- (D)Bindusara
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Correct answer: (C) Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire around 321 BCE with the guidance of his adviser Chanakya (Kautilya). Hence, 'Chandragupta Maurya' is the correct answer among the given options.
Frequently asked questions
How many SSC CHSL History questions can I practise here?
7 questions — 7 moderate. 7 are shown on this page with answers and explanations, and the practice set draws from all of them.
How should I practise History for SSC CHSL?
Read through a few solved questions first to see the method, then take a timed practice set. Afterwards, check which questions you got wrong or spent longest on and redo those before moving on.