History as tested in Pakistani job papers is overwhelmingly the history of the subcontinent, and this bank of over 820 published questions reflects that. The Delhi Sultanate, the Mughal Empire and its architecture, British India and the Indian independence movement together make up most of the section. There are also questions on ancient civilisations, including the Indus Valley sites of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, and a small number on world history.
The Mughal material goes beyond the six great emperors: expect questions on who built which monument, which battle brought a dynasty to power, and the order of succession. The independence-movement questions overlap with Pakistan Studies but approach the period from the wider Indian side, with figures and events from the Congress as well as the Muslim League. Dates matter here more than in any other section, so the explanations always give the year, and often the exact date, of the event in question.
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The Atom bomb was dropped on the city of Hiroshima in:
Correct answer: A
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Who is known as the founder of modern Turkey?
Correct answer: B
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Who was the first emperor of China?
Correct answer: B
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East India Company was established in:
Correct answer: C
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Who was the first viceroy of India?
Correct answer: B
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Match the following Mughal emperors with their real names: A. Babar : 1. Khurram B. Jahangir : 2. Farid Khan C. Shahjahan : 3. Zahiruddin Muhammad D. Sher Shah : 4. Salim
Correct answer: C
Babar = Zahiruddin Muhammad (3), Jahangir = Salim (4), Shahjahan = Khurram (1), Sher Shah = Farid Khan (2).
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There are similarities between the seals found at Mohenjo-Daro and:
Correct answer: B
According to the test key, option B is marked (historical archaeological links also exist with Sumeria/Mesopotamia).
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Who was the ruler of medieval India who is credited with the building of the Grand Trunk Road?
Correct answer: B
Sher Shah Suri rebuilt and extended the Grand Trunk Road (Sadak-e-Azam) connecting Sonargaon in Bengal to Attock.
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When the East India Company came into existence, England was ruled by the:
Correct answer: D
The East India Company received its Royal Charter in 1600 from Queen Elizabeth I, of the Tudor Dynasty.
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Which of the following were the features of the Mansabdari system introduced by the Mughals? 1. Periodic inspection of artillery 2. Branding horses 3. Hereditary grant of jagirs 4. Lack of distinction between civil and military departments
Correct answer: B
According to the test key, option B is given (features include branding of horses 'Dagh' and jagir assignments).
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When was the Magna Carta signed by King John of England?
Correct answer: B
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When was the Ottoman caliphate dissolved?
Correct answer: B
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Who revolted against the kingship in Afghanistan?
Correct answer: D
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Treaty of Versailles was conducted between Allied forces and:
Correct answer: C
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Unification of Germany was conducted under the leading struggle of:
Correct answer: A
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is deemed as father of history.
Correct answer: B
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Exploration
Who discovered the sea route to India?
Correct answer: C
Vasco da Gama was the Portuguese explorer who discovered the sea route to India by sailing around the Cape of Good Hope in 1498, establishing a direct maritime link between Europe and Asia.
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Ancient India
The Aryans came from Central Asia to India around:
Correct answer: D
Scholarly consensus based on linguistic, archaeological, and genetic evidence places the migration of the Aryans into India during the Bronze Age, approximately between 1900 BCE and 1200 BCE, with around 1500 BCE being the most commonly cited date. This migration originated from Central Asia. The dates given in the options 8000 BC, 6500 BC, and 3500 BC are far too early compared to the accepted timeframe. Therefore, the correct answer is 2500 BC (option D) as it is the closest to the actual period of Aryan migration, although even this is slightly earlier than the most accepted dates. The original question's answer (3500 BC) is incorrect and misleading.
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British India Legislative Reforms
The Indian Councils Act enlarged the membership of the Central Legislative Council in which year?
Correct answer: B
The Indian Councils Act of 1892 enlarged the membership of the Central Legislative Council, increasing Indian representation and allowing for more discussion on legislative matters. The other years listed do not correspond to this act.
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Roman History
Who wrote the massive book entitled "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire"?
Correct answer: D
Edward Gibbon is the author of the famous work "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire," a comprehensive and influential historical book on the Roman Empire's decline.
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Ottoman Empire Origins
Which Turkish tribe created the Ottoman Empire?
Correct answer: A
The Ottoman Empire was founded by the Kayı tribe, a nomadic Oghuz Turkic clan from Anatolia. Osman I, the son of Ertuğrul, was the leader who established the Ottoman dynasty around 1299. The tribe originated in Anatolia, which is a region in modern-day Turkey. The other options (Serbia, Asia Minor, Central Asia) are either incorrect or less precise. Asia Minor is a broader term for Anatolia, but the specific tribe was the Kayı tribe from Anatolia. Serbia is unrelated to the founding tribe.
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Ancient Civilizations
The sea that is the birthplace of several ancient civilizations such as the Minoans of Crete, the Mycenaean civilization of the Peloponnese, Athens, and Sparta is the:
Correct answer: A
The Aegean Sea is historically recognized as the birthplace of several ancient civilizations, including the Minoans of Crete, the Mycenaeans of the Peloponnese, Athens, and Sparta. The other seas listed do not have this historical significance.
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British India
Who announced the Communal Award?
Correct answer: B
The Communal Award was announced by British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald in 1932 to grant separate electorates to various communities in British India. This is a well-documented historical fact.
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Indian Independence Movement
Gandhi started the Satyagraha movement in 1919 in protest against the:
Correct answer: C
Mahatma Gandhi started the Satyagraha movement in 1919 specifically to protest against the enactment of the Rowlatt Act, which allowed the British government to imprison people without trial. This is historically accurate and well-documented.
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Indian Independence Movement
Which of the following events was not associated with the year 1920?
Correct answer: A
Gandhi took over the leadership of the Indian National Congress in 1921, not 1920. The Non-Cooperation Movement, Khilafat Movement, and Chaura Chauri Incident all occurred or were associated with 1920.
Partly. The independence movement and the years leading up to 1947 appear in both banks. Pakistan Studies then continues past 1947 into the country's political and constitutional history, while this History bank goes further back into the Sultanate, Mughal and ancient periods.
Medieval India, meaning the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire, is the largest block, with the Mughals alone spread across several topics covering rulers, battles, administration and architecture. The independence movement and British India come next, then ancient civilisations, with world history making up a small remainder.
Dates matter, but so do names and sequences: who succeeded whom, who built what, which treaty ended which war. The explanations give the year for every event so that you can build a timeline as you practise, which is the most reliable way to keep the Sultans and emperors in order.
