{"id":135930,"date":"2026-05-20T16:42:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T11:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=135930"},"modified":"2026-05-29T14:29:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T08:59:58","slug":"history-for-ssc-cgl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/history-for-ssc-cgl\/","title":{"rendered":"History for SSC CGL, Download Ancient, Medieval &#038; Modern Questions PDF"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"pm-ssc-cta\">\n  <style>\n    .pm-ssc-cta{\n      max-width:850px;\n      margin:20px auto;\n      background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2D2A7D,#194A97,#7F1ABA);\n      border-radius:22px;\n      padding:22px 26px;\n      display:flex;\n      align-items:center;\n      justify-content:space-between;\n      gap:20px;\n      box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);\n      font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\n      flex-wrap:wrap;\n    }\n\n    .pm-ssc-left{\n      display:flex;\n      align-items:center;\n      gap:14px;\n      color:#fff;\n      flex:1;\n      min-width:260px;\n    }\n\n    .pm-ssc-icon{\n      width:58px;\n      height:58px;\n      min-width:58px;\n      border-radius:50%;\n      background:rgba(255,255,255,0.16);\n      display:flex;\n      align-items:center;\n      justify-content:center;\n      font-size:28px;\n    }\n\n    .pm-ssc-text{\n      font-size:22px;\n      font-weight:800;\n      line-height:1.35;\n      color:#fff;\n    }\n\n    .pm-ssc-text span{\n      display:block;\n      font-size:15px;\n      font-weight:500;\n      opacity:0.95;\n      margin-top:5px;\n    }\n\n    .pm-ssc-btn{\n      background:#FFD84D;\n      color:#111 !important;\n      text-decoration:none;\n      padding:16px 28px;\n      border-radius:40px;\n      font-size:17px;\n      font-weight:800;\n      transition:0.25s ease;\n      white-space:nowrap;\n      box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);\n    }\n\n    .pm-ssc-btn:hover{\n      transform:translateY(-3px);\n      background:#fff;\n    }\n\n    @media(max-width:768px){\n\n      .pm-ssc-cta{\n        padding:20px;\n      }\n\n      .pm-ssc-text{\n        font-size:18px;\n      }\n\n      .pm-ssc-text span{\n        font-size:14px;\n      }\n\n      .pm-ssc-btn{\n        width:100%;\n        text-align:center;\n        box-sizing:border-box;\n      }\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n  <div class=\"pm-ssc-left\">\n    <div class=\"pm-ssc-icon\">\ud83d\udc65<\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"pm-ssc-text\">\n      10,000+ Aspirants have used this to check their preparation level\n      <span>\n        Attempt a quick SSC CGL quiz with exam-level questions\n      <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <a class=\"pm-ssc-btn\"\n     href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dssccglt126%26i%3Dssc&#038;ref=15733\"\n     target=\"_blank\"\n     rel=\"noopener\">\n     Start Free SSC CGL Quiz \u2192\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/category\/ssc-cgl\/\">SSC CGL<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">History for SSC CGL<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>History for SSC CGL is one of the most scoring topics in the General Awareness section. The questions are usually direct, factual, and based on repeated topics from Ancient Indian History, Medieval Indian History, and Modern Indian History. Candidates who revise important events, dynasties, freedom movements, Acts, and previous year questions can score well with limited calculation and less time pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the latest <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-exam-pattern-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL exam pattern<\/a><\/strong>, General Awareness plays an important role in Tier 1, and History remains one of the most frequently asked areas. In recent SSC CGL exams, questions have mainly appeared from the Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Age, Mauryan Empire, Gupta Empire, Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Administration, Revolt of 1857, INC Sessions, Gandhian Movements, and important Acts introduced during British rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This blog provides the complete History preparation guide for SSC CGL, along with Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History questions PDF, important topics, preparation strategy, topic-wise tests, and FAQs for better exam preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/practicemock.com\/ssc-cgl-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Ddashboard%26i%3Dssc%26dl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.practicemock.com%252Fpricing%252Fmarketing%252Ffiles%252Fpdf%252Fssc-cgl-pyq-2024-tier---1-%252809-09-2024%2529-shift-1.pdf&amp;ref=12713\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SIGN UP TO DOWNLOAD IMPORTANT SSC CGL PYQS FOR FREE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the SSC CGL History Syllabus?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SSC CGL History syllabus includes Ancient Indian History, Medieval Indian History, and Modern Indian History topics asked in the General Awareness section. SSC does not release a separate subject-wise breakup for History, but previous year paper analysis shows a consistent pattern from 2017 to 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>History questions in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL exam<\/a> mainly test facts, timelines, rulers, movements, books, battles, social reformers, and important Acts. Candidates should prepare History through NCERT basics, short notes, and previous year questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the complete topic-wise syllabus for History in SSC CGL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ancient Indian History<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What SSC Tests<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indus Valley Civilisation<\/td><td>Sites, features, town planning, trade, script, decline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vedic Period<\/td><td>Rigvedic and Later Vedic society, economy, religion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Buddhism<\/td><td>Life of Buddha, Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, Buddhist councils, important sites<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jainism<\/td><td>Mahavira, five vows, Jain councils, sects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mauryan Empire<\/td><td>Chandragupta Maurya, Kautilya, Ashoka, Dhamma, Kalinga War, decline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post-Mauryan Period<\/td><td>Kushans, Kanishka, Satavahanas, Indo-Greek kings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gupta Empire<\/td><td>Rulers, administration, Golden Age of India, art and literature<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sangam Age<\/td><td>Three kingdoms \u2014 Cheras, Cholas, Pandyas; literature<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Religious Movements<\/td><td>Bhakti and Sufi movements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Art and Architecture<\/td><td>Stupa, cave architecture, Ajanta, Ellora, Sanchi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ancient Literature<\/td><td>Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, Arthashastra, Ramayana, Mahabharata<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Medieval Indian History<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What SSC Tests<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Delhi Sultanate<\/td><td>Slave Dynasty, Khilji Dynasty, Tughlaq Dynasty, Lodhi Dynasty \u2014 rulers and contributions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mughal Empire<\/td><td>Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb \u2014 administration, battles, architecture<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vijayanagara Empire<\/td><td>Krishnadeva Raya, administration, art and culture<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bhakti Movement<\/td><td>Kabir, Mirabai, Tukaram, Chaitanya, Ramananda, Guru Nanak<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sufi Movement<\/td><td>Chishti and Suhrawardi orders, important Sufi saints<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Provincial Kingdoms<\/td><td>Bahmani Kingdom, Rajput kingdoms, Maratha Empire under Shivaji<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medieval Literature<\/td><td>Ain-i-Akbari, Baburnama, Akbarnama, Humayunama<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medieval Architecture<\/td><td>Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Buland Darwaza<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Important Battles<\/td><td>First and Second Battle of Panipat, Battle of Haldighati, Battle of Talikota<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Administration<\/td><td>Mansabdari system, Jagirdari system, Din-i-Ilahi<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Modern Indian History<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What SSC Tests<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Advent of Europeans<\/td><td>Portuguese, Dutch, British, French \u2014 arrival and trade<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>British Expansion<\/td><td>Doctrine of Lapse, Subsidiary Alliance, important battles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Governor Generals and Viceroys<\/td><td>Reforms, policies, and key events under each ruler<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Revolt of 1857<\/td><td>Causes, important centres, leaders, outcome<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Social Reform Movements<\/td><td>Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj, Prarthana Samaj, Ramakrishna Mission<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian National Congress<\/td><td>Formation, early leaders, Moderates vs Extremists<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Partition of Bengal<\/td><td>1905, Swadeshi Movement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Revolutionary Activities<\/td><td>Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, Lala Lajpat Rai<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gandhian Era<\/td><td>Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement, Quit India Movement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Important Sessions of INC<\/td><td>Year, place, president \u2014 Nagpur 1920, Lahore 1929, Karachi 1931<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Constitutional Acts<\/td><td>Regulating Act 1773, Government of India Act 1919, Government of India Act 1935<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Partition and Independence<\/td><td>Cabinet Mission, Mountbatten Plan, Indian Independence Act 1947<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Important Personalities<\/td><td>Gandhi, Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose, B.R. Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Sardar Patel<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Year-wise Topic Frequency in SSC CGL 2017\u20132025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>History Area<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average Questions per Year<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Modern Indian History<\/td><td>2\u20133 questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medieval Indian History<\/td><td>1\u20132 questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ancient Indian History<\/td><td>1\u20132 questions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern Indian History carries the highest weightage in SSC CGL History. The freedom struggle, Gandhian movements, important INC sessions, Governor Generals, Viceroys, and British Acts are among the most repeated areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Download History Questions for SSC CGL PDF<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Practice is the best way to check whether your History preparation is exam-ready. The questions below follow the SSC CGL question format and cover Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian History.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. On 21 October 1943, Subhash Chandra Bose proclaimed the formation of the Provisional Government of Free India in ________.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Russia<br>B) Japan<br>C) Germany<br>D) Singapore<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: D) Singapore<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. One of the major events of Ashoka\u2019s reign was the convening of the ______ Buddhist Council in 250 BCE in Pataliputra.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A) First<br>B) Second<br>C) Third<br>D) Fourth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: C) Third<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. It was under the reign of ______ that the Mughal Empire reached its peak in terms of area.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Babur<br>B) Akbar<br>C) Shah Jahan<br>D) Aurangzeb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: D) Aurangzeb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Jorwe culture was a Chalcolithic archaeological culture located in the present-day Indian state of ________.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Assam<br>B) Bihar<br>C) Maharashtra<br>D) Gujarat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: C) Maharashtra<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Which commission arrived in India in 1928 to suggest constitutional reforms?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Rowlatt Committee<br>B) Pitt\u2019s India Act<br>C) Bengal Partition Committee<br>D) Simon Commission<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: D) Simon Commission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-cgl-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fpricing%2Fmarketing%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fhistory-for-ssc-cgl-by-practicemock.pdf&amp;ref=12855\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign Up to download History Questions PDF for SSC CGL.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ancient Indian History Questions for SSC CGL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ancient History questions in SSC CGL mainly focus on the Mauryan Empire, Gupta Period, Buddhism, Jainism, Indus Valley Civilisation, and ancient literature. Practice the questions below to test your preparation level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Which of the following sites of the Indus Valley Civilisation is famous for its advanced drainage system?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Harappa<br>B) Lothal<br>C) Mohenjo-daro<br>D) Kalibangan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: C) Mohenjo-daro<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. The famous Battle of the Hydaspes was fought on the banks of which river?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Indus<br>B) Jhelum<br>C) Ganga<br>D) Ravi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: B) Jhelum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Who was the founder of the Sunga Dynasty after the decline of the Mauryan Empire?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Pushyamitra Sunga<br>B) Agnimitra<br>C) Vasudeva<br>D) Simuka<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: A) Pushyamitra Sunga<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. The Tri-ratnas, or Three Jewels, of Jainism are:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Right Faith, Right Knowledge, Right Conduct<br>B) Right Thought, Right Speech, Right Action<br>C) Right Belief, Right Intention, Right Living<br>D) Right Path, Right Wisdom, Right Karma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: A) Right Faith, Right Knowledge, Right Conduct<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Which Gupta ruler was known as the \u201cIndian Napoleon\u201d due to his military conquests?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Chandragupta I<br>B) Samudragupta<br>C) Chandragupta II<br>D) Kumaragupta I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: B) Samudragupta<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/s1.practicemock.com\/exams\/?c=dashboard&amp;i=ssc&amp;dl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fpricing%2Fmarketing%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fancient-indian-history-questions-of-ssc-cgl.pdf&amp;ref=13200\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign Up to Download Ancient Indian History Questions PDF<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Medieval History Questions for SSC CGL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Medieval History questions in SSC CGL are mostly asked from the Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Bhakti-Sufi movements, important battles, architecture, and administrative systems. The questions below follow the pattern SSC usually asks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. The First Battle of Tarain, 1191 AD, was fought between which two rulers?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori<br>B) Babur and Ibrahim Lodi<br>C) Akbar and Hemu<br>D) Prithviraj Chauhan and Alauddin Khilji<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: A) Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Who was the first and only Muslim woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Chand Bibi<br>B) Razia Sultan<br>C) Gulbadan Begum<br>D) Nur Jahan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: B) Razia Sultan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. The Qutub Minar in Delhi was completed by which ruler?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Qutb-ud-din Aibak<br>B) Iltutmish<br>C) Balban<br>D) Alauddin Khilji<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: B) Iltutmish<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Which Mughal Emperor was known as Zinda Pir, or \u201cThe Living Saint\u201d?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Akbar<br>B) Jahangir<br>C) Shah Jahan<br>D) Aurangzeb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: D) Aurangzeb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. The Iqta system was a key administrative feature of which major dynasty?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A) The Mughal Empire<br>B) The Maratha Empire<br>C) The Delhi Sultanate<br>D) The Vijayanagara Empire<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: C) The Delhi Sultanate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-cgl-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fpricing%2Fmarketing%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fmedieval-history-ssc-cgl.pdf&amp;ref=13201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign Up to Download Medieval History Questions PDF<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Modern History Questions for SSC CGL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern History is the most important section of SSC CGL History. Questions from Gandhian movements, INC sessions, social reform movements, Governor Generals, Viceroys, British policies, and important Acts appear frequently in the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Which movement marked the beginning of Gandhi\u2019s mass movements in India?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Swadeshi Movement<br>B) Non-Cooperation Movement<br>C) Home Rule Movement<br>D) Civil Disobedience Movement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: B) Non-Cooperation Movement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Who founded the Indian National Congress in 1885?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Dadabhai Naoroji<br>B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak<br>C) A.O. Hume<br>D) Mahatma Gandhi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: C) A.O. Hume<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Which Governor-General introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Lord Dalhousie<br>B) Lord Cornwallis<br>C) Lord Wellesley<br>D) Lord Curzon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: B) Lord Cornwallis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. The Quit India Movement was launched in which year?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A) 1919<br>B) 1920<br>C) 1930<br>D) 1942<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: D) 1942<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Who led the Azad Hind Fauj, also known as INA, during the freedom struggle?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Bhagat Singh<br>B) Jawaharlal Nehru<br>C) Subhas Chandra Bose<br>D) Sardar Patel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: C) Subhas Chandra Bose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-cgl-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fpricing%2Fmarketing%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fmodern-history--ssc-cgl.pdf&amp;ref=13209\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign Up to Download Modern History Questions PDF<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Attempt Free History Topic Tests for SSC CGL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reading History notes and solving PDFs is important, but the real test of preparation comes from attempting questions under exam conditions. Timed topic tests help candidates check accuracy, speed, and recall before the actual SSC CGL exam. After practicing History topic tests, candidates should attempt the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-cgl-test-series\/\">SSC CGL Mock Test<\/a> to check their complete General Awareness preparation along with Quant, Reasoning, and English in an exam-like environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-cgl-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dssctopicga%26i%3Dssc&amp;ref=12855\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt Free SSC CGL History Topic Tests Here<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits of Attempting History Topic Tests for SSC CGL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Know exactly where you stand<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A timed test score gives a clear picture of your preparation level. If you are scoring below 60% in Ancient History tests, revise the topic again before moving to the next section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get used to SSC\u2019s question style<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SSC frames History questions in a direct and factual way. It tests dates, names, events, rulers, movements, and associations. Topic tests based on PYQ patterns help you answer such questions faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Identify weak topics before the exam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Separate tests for Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History show which section needs more attention. This helps you use your revision time properly before the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates preparing for the General Awareness section should also regularly follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-exam-date\/\">SSC CGL Exam Date<\/a> so they can create a balanced schedule for History revision, current affairs preparation, topic tests, and full-length mock practice before the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fs1pricing%2Findex.php%3Fc%3Dsscpro&amp;ref=12584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1141\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SSC-Packages.png\" alt=\"Budget-friendly online courses for SSC, Railways, and State exams, detailing 'SSC Pro' and 'SSC Prime' features.\" class=\"wp-image-183927\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Join our exclusive Telegram group for expert guidance, personalized tips, and real-time solutions to boost your SSC exam prep. [<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/practicemockssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Click here to join now!<\/a>]<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Other Blogs of SSC CGL<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-notification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Notification<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Syllabus<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-study-plan-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Study Plan<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-exam-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Exam Pattern<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Cut Off<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-preparation-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Preparation Strategy<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-previous-year-papers-with-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Previous Year Question Papers<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs on History for SSC CGL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How can I access History questions PDF for SSC CGL exam?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can access the History questions PDF for SSC CGL by clicking on the link given in this blog. After signing up, you can download the PDF and start practicing topic-wise questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the important topics in History for SSC CGL?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important topics in History for SSC CGL include the Indus Valley Civilization, Buddhism and Jainism, Mauryan Empire, Gupta Empire, Delhi Sultanate, Mughal rulers, Revolt of 1857, major Congress sessions, Gandhian movements, social reform movements, and important British Acts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which book is best for History SSC CGL preparation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NCERT History books are useful for building basic concepts. For quick revision and factual preparation, Lucent\u2019s General Knowledge is widely used by SSC CGL aspirants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is History important for SSC CGL?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. History is important for SSC CGL because it usually contributes around 3 to 5 direct questions in the Tier 1 General Awareness section. Since most questions are factual and straightforward, regular revision can help candidates score well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which part of History is most important for SSC CGL?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern Indian History is the most important part of History for SSC CGL. Candidates should focus on the Revolt of 1857, Indian National Congress, Gandhian movements, British Acts, Governor Generals, Viceroys, and the freedom struggle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How should I prepare History for SSC CGL?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with NCERT-based concepts, then make short notes for Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History. Revise important dates, rulers, battles, books, Acts, and movements. 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