Ten GK questions on Indian History

1. Q: Who founded the Mauryan Empire?

A: Chandragupta Maurya.

2. Q: The Indus Valley Civilization flourished along which river?

A: Saraswati River.

3. Q: Who was the first Governor-General of India?

A: William Bentinck.

4. Q: The Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal was:

A: Shah Jahan.

5. Q: The freedom fighter who led the Quit India Movement was:

A: Mahatma Gandhi.

6. Q: The ancient Indian university was located at:

A: Nalanda.

7. Q: Who wrote the book "India Wins Freedom"?

A: Abul Kalam Azad.

8. Q: The capital of the Vijayanagara Empire was:

A: Hampi.

9. Q: Who founded the Arya Samaj?

A: Swami Dayananda Saraswati.

10. Q: The Buddhist council held during Ashoka's reign was the:

A: Third Buddhist Council.