History Questions for SSC GD: Download Free PDF & Practice Now

Do you find History boring? Does remembering dates like 1526 or 1857 give you a headache? Many students preparing for the SSC GD Constable exam feel the same way. They think the syllabus is like an endless ocean. But History questions for SSC GD are not so tough. You don’t need to read thick books. The SSC GD exam asks very specific types of questions. They focus mostly on Modern History (Freedom Struggle) and famous battles. If you focus on the right topics, History becomes just like a storybook. It is one of the most interesting parts of General Knowledge. To make your preparation easy, we have selected the most important History questions from previous years and provided them in a free PDF.

Why is History Important for SSC GD?

In the General Awareness section (20 questions), History plays a solid role.

• Fixed Questions: You will definitely find 3 to 4 questions from History. That is 6-8 marks!
• It’s a Story: Unlike Science formulas, History is about real people and events. Once you understand the timeline (what happened after what), you won’t forget the answers.
• Modern History is Key: 70% of the questions come from the Indian Freedom Struggle (Gandhi Era, 1857 Revolt). This section is easy and very inspiring to read.

Important History Topics for SSC GD

Don’t waste time reading everything. Focus your energy on these three pillars:

1. Ancient History: Indus Valley Civilization (sites like Harappa), Buddhism & Jainism, and the Mauryan Empire.
2. Medieval History: Famous Battles (Panipat, Plassey), Mughal Empire (Akbar, Shah Jahan), and Delhi Sultanate.
3. Modern History: The Revolt of 1857, Indian National Congress sessions, Gandhian Movements (Non-Cooperation, Quit India), and Social Reformers.

Download Free PDF of History Questions for SSC GD

We have prepared a comprehensive PDF containing exam-level questions. We have ensured these questions cover the unique mix of dates, battles, and books that SSC GD is famous for. Download it, save it, and practice these questions to build your confidence.

Q1. The “Great Bath” was found in which site of the Indus Valley Civilization?
(a) Harappa
(b) Lothal
(c) Mohenjo-Daro
(d) Kalibangan
Answer: (c) Mohenjo-Daro
Logic: The Great Bath is the most famous structure of Mohenjo-Daro and indicates the importance of ritual bathing in the Indus Valley Civilization.

Q2. Who gave the slogan “Do or Die” (Karo ya Maro)?
(a) Subhash Chandra Bose
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Bhagat Singh
(d) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: (b) Mahatma Gandhi
Logic: Mahatma Gandhi gave this slogan during the Quit India Movement in 1942 to demand an immediate end to British rule in India.

Q3. The First Battle of Panipat (1526) was fought between Babur and:
(a) Rana Sanga
(b) Hemu
(c) Ibrahim Lodi
(d) Sikandar Lodi
Answer: (c) Ibrahim Lodi
Logic: Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in this battle, which marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire in India.

Q4. Who was the founder of the Brahmo Samaj?
(a) Swami Vivekananda
(b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(c) Dayanand Saraswati
(d) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Answer: (b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Logic: Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828 and worked for social reforms such as the abolition of Sati.

Q5. Which is the oldest Veda?
(a) Samaveda
(b) Yajurveda
(c) Atharvaveda
(d) Rigveda
Answer: (d) Rigveda
Logic: Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas and consists mainly of hymns praising various deities.

Q6. Who wrote the famous book “Arthashastra”?
(a) Kalidasa
(b) Chanakya (Kautilya)
(c) Banabhatta
(d) Harsha
Answer: (b) Chanakya (Kautilya)
Logic: Arthashastra is an ancient text on governance, economics, and military strategy written by Chanakya, the mentor of Chandragupta Maurya.

Q7. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in which year?
(a) 1917
(b) 1919
(c) 1920
(d) 1922
Answer: (b) 1919
Logic: On April 13, 1919, British troops under General Dyer fired on a peaceful gathering at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar.

Q8. Who was known as the “Iron Man of India”?
(a) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(b) Lal Bahadur Shastri
(c) B.R. Ambedkar
(d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Answer: (a) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Logic: He played a crucial role in the integration of princely states into independent India.

Q9. Which Mughal Emperor built the Taj Mahal in Agra?
(a) Akbar
(b) Jahangir
(c) Shah Jahan
(d) Aurangzeb
Answer: (c) Shah Jahan
Logic: Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, making it a symbol of love and Mughal architecture.

Q10. The Revolt of 1857 started from which city?
(a) Delhi
(b) Kanpur
(c) Meerut
(d) Lucknow
Answer: (c) Meerut
Logic: The revolt began on May 10, 1857, when Indian soldiers in Meerut rose against British officers and soon spread to other regions.

How to Prepare for History Easily?

Here are some tips that will help you prepare history questions easily for SSC GD exam preparation.

• Make a Timeline: Draw a long line on a piece of paper. Mark important years (1857, 1885, 1905, 1919, 1947). Write the event next to the year. This visual trick helps you remember dates forever.
• Focus on Battles: SSC loves battles. Make a small table of “Who fought Whom” for Panipat, Plassey, and Buxar.
• Study Through Stories: Read about freedom fighters like Bhagat Singh or Subhash Chandra Bose as if you are reading a biography. It makes the subject emotional and easy to recall.
• Attempt Topic Tests: Reading is passive. Testing is active. Attempt our Free Topic Tests to check if you remember the facts under time pressure.

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