How Can These Notes Help You Score Better in History?
Preparing for competitive exams like SSC CGL, UPSC, UPSSSC PET, UP Police SI, or Railways? History is a high-scoring subject in the General Awareness section. Download our free History Notes PDF (available in Hindi and English) for quick, topic-wise revision. Then, test your knowledge with 30 important questions covering Ancient, Medieval, Modern Indian History, World History, and Indian Culture.
What’s Included in This SSC CGL History Notes PDF?
This specially curated PDF is designed to help you score higher in the General Awareness section of the SSC CGL Exam. It covers key history topics based on previous year SSC CGL papers and the latest exam syllabus:
- Ancient Indian History – Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Age, Mahajanapadas, Maurya & Gupta Empires
- Medieval Indian History – Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Bhakti & Sufi Movements
- Modern Indian History – 1857 Revolt, Freedom Struggle, Social Reform Movements
- World History – Ancient Civilizations, World Wars, International Movements
- Culture & Religion – Indian Temples, Festivals, Dance Forms, Cultural Heritage
- Books & Authors – Famous ancient texts and historical literature
- Wars & Rulers – Major battles, dynasties, and councils from Indian and world history
Medieval Indian History Study Notes for SSC & Railway Exams
Medieval Indian History forms a key part of the General Awareness syllabus in SSC and Railway exams. Topics like the Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Bhakti and Sufi Movements, and regional kingdoms are frequently asked.
Topics frequently asked in SSC exams:
- Indus Valley Civilization
- Vedic Period & Later Vedic Period
- Mahajanapadas and Buddhism
- Mauryan Empire and Ashoka’s Dhamma
- Gupta Dynasty & Golden Age of India
- Foreign Travellers in Ancient India
Important Questions on Religion, Culture, and Miscellaneous for SSC Exams
These 30 questions are carefully selected to match the level and pattern of upcoming SSC exams. Practicing them will help you strengthen your general awareness and cultural knowledge, especially in the areas of religion, Indian culture, festivals, and other static GK topics.
Q1) Which Veda is considered the oldest?
a) Samaveda
b) Rigveda
c) Yajurveda
d) Atharvaveda
Answer: b) Rigveda
Q2) Who is regarded as the founder of Jainism?
a) Rishabhanatha
b) Parshvanatha
c) Mahavira
d) Gautama
Answer: c) Mahavira
Q3) Which Buddhist council was held during Ashoka’s reign?
a) First
b) Second
c) Third
d) Fourth
Answer: c) Third
Q4) The ‘Tripitaka’ is associated with which religion?
a) Hinduism
b) Jainism
c) Buddhism
d) Sikhism
Answer: c) Buddhism
Q5) The Khajuraho temples were built by which dynasty?
a) Maurya
b) Chalukya
c) Chandela
d) Rashtrakuta
Answer: c) Chandela
Q6) Who introduced the Persian festival of Nauroz in India?
a) Akbar
b) Balban
c) Alauddin Khilji
d) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Answer: b) Balban
Q7) The ‘Sufi’ saint Nizamuddin Auliya belonged to which order?
a) Chishti
b) Suhrawardi
c) Qadri
d) Naqshbandi
Answer: a) Chishti
Q8) Kathak is a classical dance form of which region?
a) South India
b) North India
c) East India
d) West India
Answer: b) North India
Q9) Which city is known as the cultural capital of India?
a) Delhi
b) Varanasi
c) Kolkata
d) Mumbai
Answer: c) Kolkata
Q10) The famous Brihadeeswara Temple is located in which state?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Karnataka
c) Kerala
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: a) Tamil Nadu
Q11) Who composed the ‘Ramcharitmanas’?
a) Valmiki
b) Kalidasa
c) Tulsidas
d) Kabir
Answer: c) Tulsidas
Q12) The festival of Bihu is celebrated in which Indian state?
a) Assam
b) Odisha
c) Manipur
d) Tripura
Answer: a) Assam
Q13) Which scripture is known as the ‘Fifth Veda’?
a) Mahabharata
b) Ramayana
c) Bhagavad Gita
d) Upanishads
Answer: a) Mahabharata
Q14) The Lingayat movement was founded by:
a) Basava
b) Kabir
c) Chaitanya
d) Ramanuja
Answer: a) Basava
Q15) The Hornbill Festival is celebrated in:
a) Sikkim
b) Assam
c) Nagaland
d) Meghalaya
Answer: c) Nagaland
Q16) Who was the author of ‘Gita Govinda’?
a) Kalidasa
b) Jayadeva
c) Banabhatta
d) Bharavi
Answer: b) Jayadeva
Q17) Which Mughal emperor built the Red Fort in Delhi?
a) Akbar
b) Jahangir
c) Shah Jahan
d) Aurangzeb
Answer: c) Shah Jahan
Q18) The dance form ‘Mohiniyattam’ originates from:
a) Karnataka
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Kerala
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: c) Kerala
Q19) Who founded the Sikh religion?
a) Guru Arjan Dev
b) Guru Gobind Singh
c) Guru Nanak Dev
d) Guru Angad
Answer: c) Guru Nanak Dev
Q20) The word ‘Upanishad’ means:
a) Command
b) Sitting near the teacher
c) War and peace
d) Devotional song
Answer: b) Sitting near the teacher
Q21) Which Indian classical dance is based on themes of Krishna’s life?
a) Kathakali
b) Manipuri
c) Bharatanatyam
d) Kuchipudi
Answer: b) Manipuri
Q22) The Ajanta Caves are mainly associated with which religion?
a) Hinduism
b) Jainism
c) Buddhism
d) Islam
Answer: c) Buddhism
Q23) Which festival marks the Sikh New Year?
a) Baisakhi
b) Lohri
c) Gurpurab
d) Diwali
Answer: a) Baisakhi
Q24) Who is considered the author of Arthashastra?
a) Megasthenes
b) Ashoka
c) Kautilya
d) Panini
Answer: c) Kautilya
Q25) The term ‘Dhamma’ was used by:
a) Buddha
b) Ashoka
c) Mahavira
d) Chanakya
Answer: b) Ashoka
Q26) Who wrote ‘Meghaduta’?
a) Kalidasa
b) Tulsidas
c) Bhavabhuti
d) Vishakhadatta
Answer: a) Kalidasa
Q27) Pongal is a traditional festival of:
a) Kerala
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Karnataka
Answer: c) Tamil Nadu
Q28) ‘Zoroastrianism’ is the religion of:
a) Arabs
b) Persians
c) Turks
d) Mongols
Answer: b) Persians
Q29) The ‘Garba’ dance is associated with:
a) Gujarat
b) Punjab
c) Maharashtra
d) Rajasthan
Answer: a) Gujarat
Q30) The term ‘Bhakti Movement’ is associated with:
a) Devotion to God
b) Political revolt
c) Trade reforms
d) Artistic innovations
Answer: a) Devotion to God
Key Takeaways
Below are the key takeaways:
- Covers Ancient, Medieval & Modern History comprehensively
- Includes World Civilizations and Religion-based MCQs
- Free PDF available in Hindi and English
- Relevant for SSC, UPSSSC, Railways, and Civil Services
- Includes 30 exam-level history questions with answers
- Includes cultural & religious topics frequently asked in static GK
- All notes are structured, easy to revise, and exam-ready
- Useful for both beginners and serious aspirants
- PDF content is aligned with the latest exam pattern
- All answers are verified for accuracy and updated for 2025 exams
History, Religion & Culture for SSC Exams -FAQs
Ans. The Rigveda is considered the oldest among the four Vedas.
Ans. Balban introduced the festival of Nauroz in India.
Ans. It is located in Tamil Nadu.
Ans. Yes, the notes and questions are updated as per the 2025 syllabus and trend analysis.
Ans: Yes, the PDF covers advanced-level topics relevant for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 of SSC CGL, especially for General Awareness.
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