History for SSC CGL Exam, Free Topic-Wise Test, Download 150+ Ques. PDF

History is considered one of the scary topics in the General Awareness section of the SSC CGL exam. But it can be covered easily by following a good approach. You can expect at least 2-3 questions of History in SSC CGL Tier 1 exam from easy to moderate level. To boost your preparation in History for SSC CGL exam, we have provided a PDF that contains 150+ questions with answers, and solutions. Also, we have provided a topic test of history that contains the questions that match the level of the questions asked in the CGL exam. You are advised to download the PDF for free and learn daily at least 10-15 new questions of History for SSC CGL exam.

History for SSC CGL: Topic-wise and Complete Preparation

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SSC CGL History Syllabus

The History syllabus is divided into three parts.

• Ancient History: Buddhism & Jainism, Maurya Period, Indus Civilization, Vedic Culture, Gupta Period, Regional Kingdoms, Miscellaneous.
• Medieval History: Regional Kingdoms, Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Miscellaneous.
• Modern History: Later Mughal Period & Sikhism, Maratha Empire, Early European Advents, Newspapers and Articles, Revolts, Governor Generals and Viceroys, Indian National Movements, Gandhi and his Teachings, Indian National Congress, Freedom fighters and Organizations, Making of Constitution, Indo-Pak Wars, Indo-Sino Wars.

Take Test of History for SSC CGL

Here we have provided the free topic-wise quizzes for General Awareness that contain the History test also. Practicing the History for SSC CGL is very important, and it will be best if you practice the questions that match the level of the SSC CGL exam and provide you with the feel of the real exam environment. So click on the link provided here and start your preparation for the exam.

Questions of History for SSC CGL, Download Free PDF

Solving the questions of History for SSC CGL by taking reference from the previous year’s questions is very important. By using these questions, you will be able to determine the type of History questions asked in the exam.

History for SSC CGL Question 1
_____ dance, performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits, is a dance form of Himachal Pradesh.
(a) Chham
[b] Natya
[c] Dham
[d] Gogra

History for SSC CGL Question 2
Name the first ever judge of the Supreme Court against whom the motion of impeachment was introduced into Parliament in Independent India.
(a) Justice Viraswami
[b] Justice Ramaswami
[c] Justice Mahajan
[d] Justice Subba Rao

History for SSC CGL Question 3
In March 2019, _____ was sworn in as the new chief minister of Goa, following the demise of Manohar Parrikar.
(a) Vasundhara Raje
[b] H D Kumaraswamy
[c] Ashok Gehlot
[d] Pramod Sawant

History for SSC CGL Question 4
Which queen died fighting Mughal armies while defending Garha Katanga in 1564?
(a) Rani Avantibai
[b] Rani Rudrambara
[c] Rani Durgavati
[d] Rani Ahilyabai

History for SSC CGL Question 5
The Indian National Association was established in 1876 by _____ in Calcutta.
(a) Badruddin Tyabji
[b] V K Chiplunkar
[c] Anand Mohan Bose
[d] Sisir Kumar Ghosh

History for SSC CGL Question 6
___ is a group folk dance of Sikkim performed in honour of Mount Khangchendzonga, the guardian deity of the Sikkimese people.
(a) Zo-Mal-Lok
[b] Tendong Lo Rum Faat
[c] Chu-Faat
[d] Kinchum-Chu-Bomsa

History for SSC CGL Question 7
How many great powers (Mahajanpadas) existed in the 7th and early 6th centuries BC, during the life-time of Lord Gautam Buddha?
(a) 16
[b] 13
[c] 11
[d] 17

History for SSC CGL Question 8
Which of the following is NOT one of the monarchical states that existed in the 7th and early 6th centuries BC in India?
(a) Magadha
[b] Vaishali
[c] Avanti
[d] Kosala

History for SSC CGL Question 9
Name the state Chandragupta-I got in dowry from the Lichhavis.
(a) Ujjain
[b] Pataliputra
[c] Prayaga
[d] Saketa

History for SSC CGL Question 10
Veer Kunwar Singh Jayanti is celebrated in _____ in order to recognize the achievements of Kunwar Singh during the Indian rebellion of 1857.
(a) Himachal Pradesh
[b] Bihar
[c] Uttarakhand
[d] Uttar Pradesh

SSC CGL General Awareness Mock Test, Download Free PDF

As we all know history is a subject that belongs to the general awareness section. Preparation of only history subjects can not help you to get good marks in the SSC CGL general awareness section. If you want to score good marks in the SSC CGL general awareness section, you should attempt SSC CGL General Awareness Mock Test. This will help you to know about the overall section (general awareness) and increase your preparation level for the exam.

How to Prepare History for SSC CGL Exam

Here we have mentioned some preparation tips that will help you to prepare history for SSC CGL exam. You are advised to go through these tips and start your preparation for the exam.

• Know the History Syllabus: Before starting the preparation make sure you have analyzed the syllabus of history carefully. Many topics fall under Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History (all topics provided in this blog above). Having a clear understanding of the topics you can prepare the history more easily.
• Refer to NCERT Books: NCERT Books of History are the best source to build your foundation for History for SSC CGL. Reading through the NCERT History books (especially for Class 6 to Class 12) will provide a strong base of knowledge for both ancient and modern history. You are advised to first read through these books and practice by mock tests.
• Analyze Previous Year Questions: History is a vast topic and questions can be asked from any subtopic of history in SSC CGL exam. If you analyze the previous year’s questions then it becomes easy for you to know the types of questions asked in the exam and you can prepare for the exam accordingly.
• Make Notes: While preparing History for SSC CGL, it is important to make notes on it. Writing down key facts, dates, and events helps you retain information better. These notes will help you during the last days of the exam.
• Revision is Mandatory: History is a vast topic that contains a lot of facts, dates, and events, Regular revision can help you to remember the dates and events for a long time and you can improve your answering the questions timely. So revise as much as possible and assign revision time to your schedule.

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