History is a significant component of various competitive examinations, including those conducted by the Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) for the posts of Revenue Inspector (RI), Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI), Amin, Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS), and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Supervisor. To assist aspirants in their preparation, we’ve compiled a list of the top 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering crucial historical events, personalities, and concepts.
Top 30 History MCQs For OSSSC RI, ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor Exams
These questions cover various aspects of Indian history, providing a comprehensive review for OSSSC RI, ARI, Amin, SFS, and ICDS Supervisor exams. Good luck with your preparations!
- Which dynasty’s rulers were the first to grant land to Brahmanas?
[A] Maurya
[B] Sunga
[C] Satvahana
[D] Kanvas
Correct Answer: C [Satvahana] - During whose reign was the First Buddhist Council convened?
[A] Ajatsatru
[B] Ashoka
[C] Kanishka
[D] Kalasoka
Correct Answer: A [Ajatsatru] - Who was the last Mauryan ruler, assassinated by his Commander-in-Chief?
[A] Dasaratha
[B] Kun-ala
[C] Samprati
[D] Brihadratha
Correct Answer: D [Brihadratha] - What shared principles are found in both Buddhism and Jainism?
[A] Opposition to Brahmanical dominance and the caste system
[B] Acceptance of the doctrine of rebirth
[C] Advocacy of truth and non-violence
[D] All of the above
Correct Answer: D [All of the above] - Who oversaw markets and ensured fair practices in the Mauryan empire?
[A] Samsthadhyaksha
[B] Sitadhyaksha
[C] Akaradhyaksha
[D] Manadhyaksha
Correct Answer: A [Samsthadhyaksha] - Which officials were significant during the Early Vedic period?
[A] Purohita
[B] Senani
[C] Gramini
[D] All of the above
Correct Answer: D [All of the above] - Purusha sukta is a hymn found in which Veda?
[A] Sam Veda
[B] Rig Veda
[C] Atharva Veda
[D] Yajur Veda
Correct Answer: B [Rig Veda] - What subjects are addressed in Kalpa Sutras?
[A] Sacrifices
[B] Family ceremonies
[C] Varnas and Ashramas
[D] All of the above
Correct Answer: D [All of the above] - Which kingdom was ruled by King Ashvapati during the Upanishadic Age?
[A] Kekaya
[B] Matsya
[C] Panchala
[D] Sursena
Correct Answer: A [Kekaya] - Gandhar art combines which styles?
[A] Indian Style + Greek Style
[B] Greek Style + Kushan Style
[C] Indian Style + Kushan Style
[D] Indian Style + Persian Style
Correct Answer: C [Indian Style + Kushan Style] - Which of the following individuals was renowned for their work in Medicine?
[A] Saumilla
[B] Sudraka
[C] Shaunaka
[D] Susruta
Correct Answer: D [Susruta] - Which Chola ruler assumed the title of Gangaikondachola?
[A] Kulottunga I
[B] Rajaraja I
[C] Arinjaya
[D] Rajendra I
Correct Answer: D [Rajendra I] - In the ancient Buddhist texts, who is believed to be described as Nigantha Nataputta?
[A] Gautam Buddha
[B] Mahavira Jain
[C] Asoka
[D] Chandragupta Maurya
Correct Answer: B [Mahavira Jain] - Which king adopted titles such as Param Bhagaveta and Maharajadhiraja Sri Bhattaraka?
[A] Chandragupta II
[B] Asoka
[C] Chandragupta Maurya
[D] Samudragupta
Correct Answer: A [Chandragupta II] - Which of the following statements about Chandragupta is true?
[A] He referred to his people as children.
[B] He trained women to protect his palace.
[C] He converted to Buddhism and renounced war.
[D] He had stone pillars erected throughout India with Buddhist inscriptions.
Correct Answer: B [He trained women to protect his palace.] - Whose descriptions of Indian society are recorded in the book ‘Fo-Kero-Ki’?
[A] Fa-hien
[B] Hiuen Tsang
[C] I-tsing
[D] Pan-Ku
Correct Answer: A [Fa-hien] - Which Satvahana ruler adopted the title Tri-samudra-toya-pita-vahana?
[A] Gautamiputra Sri Satkarni
[B] Vashishtiputra Pulumayi
[C] Simuka
[D] Yajnasri Satkarni
Correct Answer: A [Gautamiputra Sri Satkarni] - Fragment of a woven cloth has been found at Harappan sites in:
[A] Alamgirpur
[B] Mohenjodaro
[C] Lothal
[D] Harappa
Correct Answer: D [Harappa] - The Harappan bricks were mainly:
[A] hand-made
[B] made in an open mould
[C] cut with the help of a chisel
[D] sawn with the help of a saw-like instrument
Correct Answer: A [hand-made] - Which is the latest Indus Valley Site discovered in India?
[A] Banawali
[B] Lothal
[C] Dholavira
[D] Kot Diji
Correct Answer: C [Dholavira] - When were the first punched marked coins used?
[A] 7th century BCE
[B] 8th century BCE
[C] 1st century AD
[D] 6th century BCE
Correct Answer: D [6th century BCE] - Who was the first king to surrender to Alexander?
[A] Ambhi
[B] Porus
[C] Bimbisara
[D] Chandragupta Maurya
Correct Answer: A [Ambhi] - According to Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa, Ashoka was converted to Buddhism by whom?
[A] Samudra
[B] Nigrodha
[C] Vitashoka
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: B [Nigrodha] - Which of the following was one of the major ports during the Indo-Greek trade?
Options:
Broach
Sopara
Tamralipti
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3] - Who was the first Yuezhi chief to lay the foundation of the Kushana Empire in India?
[A] Kujula Kaddishes
[B] Vima Kadphises
[C] Kanishka I
[D] Sadashkana
Correct Answer: A [Kujula Kaddishes] - Which king started the Shaka era?
[A] Kadphises I
[B] Kanishka
[C] Vima Kadphises
[D] Vasudeva II
Correct Answer: B [Kanishka] - Where was a life-sized bronze image of the Buddha discovered?
[A] Gwalior
[B] Ujjain
[C] Sultanganj
[D] Topra
Correct Answer: C [Sultanganj] - Who is considered the last known ruler of the Nandivardhana branch of the Vakataka dynasty?
[A] Prithvisena I
[B] Rudrasena II
[C] Pravarasena II
[D] Prithivisena II
Correct Answer: D [Prithivisena II] - Which major cities were included in the Pala kingdom?
Options:
Pataliputra
Vikrampura
Ramvati
Monghyr
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4] - What period is associated with Avantivarman?
[A] 755 AD to 783 AD
[B] 855 AD to 883 AD
[C] 755 BC to 783 BC
[D] 805 BC to 803 BC
Correct Answer: B [855 AD to 883 AD]
