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Indian history quiz 64

Question: The ancient civilization of Sumer flourished in a region, which is a part of the following country in the modern world - 1. Iraq 2. Egypt 3. Syria 4. Sumeria Answer: 1 Question: Which seventh century Indian mathematician was the first in the world to treat...

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Indian history quiz 63

Question: During whose period Al-Beruni came to India? 1. Mahmud Ghaznavi 2. Balban 3. Firoz Tughluq 4. Ibrahim Lodhi Answer: 1 Question: Where was the battle fought between Pulakeshi-II and Harsha? 1. On the bank of Narmada river 2. On the Saurashtra borders 3. On...

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Indian history quiz 62

Question: Who created the new state of Kashmir, indipendent of the Sikh Kingdom? 1. Gulab Singh 2. Ranbir Singh 3. Hari Singh 4. None of these Answer: 1 Question: As a result of regulating act - 1. The company's trade in India was stopped 2. A Supreme Court in...

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Indian history quiz 61

Question: Who authored Sanskrit play the 'Mudrarakshasa' ? 1. Kalidas 2. Banabhatta 3. Vishakhadatta 4. Bhavabhuti Answer: 4 Question: In 305 BC, which Maurya ruler defeated Alexander's general Seleucus Nicator and received the territories of Kabul and Balochistan ?...

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Indian history quiz 60

Question: Identify the famous ruler of the Gupta period 1. Kumaradevi 2. Rajyashri 3. Kuber-Naga 4. Prabhavati-Gupta Answer: 4 Question: Which of the following are the four Agnikula class of Rajputs 1. Tomars, Pariharas, Chauhans, Pawars 2. Chandellas, Tomars,...

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Indian history quiz 59

Question: How did Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak die? 1. He Was treacherously stabled to death by one of his ambitious nobles 2. He was killed in a battle with Taj-u-din Yildiz, the rular of Ghazni who entered into a contest with him over the capture of Punjab 3. He...

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Indian history quiz 65

Question: Who among the following had the longest tenure as the Prime Minister of India? 1. Morarji Desai 2. Charan Singh 3. V. P. Singh 4. Lal Bahadur Shastri Answer: 1 Question: During whose tenure as the Viceroy of India were the great martyrs Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev...

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Indian history quiz 58

Question: Who among the following is known as the Morning Star of Indian Renaissance? 1. Ram Mohan Roy 2. Swami Vivekananda 3. Acharya Vinoba BHave 4. Rabindra Nath Tagore Answer: 1 Question: Who is known as the father of Sanskrit Grammar? 1. Panini 2. Patanjali 3....

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Indian history quiz 57

Question: Which was the first among the following? 1. Doctrine of Lapse 2. Subsidiary Alliance 3. Permanent Settlement 4. Double Government Answer: 4 Question: Babur entered India for the first time from the west through 1. Kashmir 2. Sind 3. Punjab 4. Rajasthan...

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Indian history quiz 56

Question: Who was the first scholar to use the term "Indus Civilization"? 1. Rakhal Das Bannerji 2. John Marshall 3. Dayaram Sahani 4. R. S. Bist Answer: 2 Question: Which British Prime Minister announced a scheme of representation of the minorities which came to be...

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Indian history quiz 55

Question: Chola rulers were followers of- 1. Vaishnavism 2. Shaivism 3. Shaktism 4. Jainism Answer: 2 Question: When did Albaruni, a scholar of Central Asia visited India? 1. Mahmud Ghaznavi 2. Mohammed Ghori 3. Qutub-ud-din Aibak 4. Iltutmism Answer: 1 Question:...

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Indian history quiz 54

Question: When was the agreement to dismantle 'Medium Range Missiles' signed between former President Reagan of USA and erstwhile Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev? 1. December, 1987 2. January, 1988 3. September, 1986 4. October, 1987 Answer: 1 Question: "India for the...

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Indian history quiz 53

Question: The constitution of India came into force on 1. 26 January 1952 2. 26 January 1950 3. 16 August 1948 4. 26 November 1949 Answer: 2 Question: The first general election was held in India in 1. 1951-52 2. 1962 3. 1957 4. 1947-48 Answer: 1 Question: The oldest...

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Indian history quiz 52

Question: The earliest evidence of agriculture in Indian sub-continent comes from- 1. Koldihwa 2. Lahuradeva 3. Mehargarh 4. Tokwa Answer: 3 Question: Which of the following Ashokan inscriptions is devoted to the principle of religious tolerance completely? 1. Rock...

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Indian history quiz 51

Question: Which Indian nationalist leader looked upon a war between Germany and Britain as a godsend opportunity which would enable Indians to exploit the situation to their advantage? 1. D. V Savarkar 2. Jawaharlal Nehru 3. Subhash Chandra Bose 4. C. Rajagopalachari...

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Indian history quiz 50

Question: By which one of the following Acts did the Governor General of Bengal become the Governor General of India? 1. The Charter Act of 1793 2. The Regulating Act 3. The Pitt's India Act 4. The Charter Act of 1833 Answer: 4 Question: During whose reign did Sir...

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Indian history quiz 48

Question: Which one among the following is common to the Treaty of Yandaboo (1826), the Treaty of Salbai (1782) and the Treaty of Gandamak (1879)? 1. with these treaties various Indian powers formed alliances to defeat the British 2. These treaties expedited the...

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Indian history quiz 49

Question: The Bahmani Kingdom and Vijaynagar Empire clashed frequently over the territory of - 1. Warangal 2. Malabar 3. Madurai 4. Raichur Doab Answer: 4 Question: Which of the following Indian States that Akbar could not Annex? 1. Bihar 2. Kashmir 3. Bengal 4. Assam...

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Indian history quiz 47

Question: Bombay was taken over by the English India Company from- 1. The Dutch 2. The French 3. The Danish 4. The Portuguese Answer: 4 Question: Which one among the following statements about Ashokan Edicts is correct? 1. The subject of inscribed matter on Rock...

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Indian history quiz 46

Question: Which among the following statements regarding Lord Ripon's plan for local self-government in India is/are correct? 1. The district should be the maximum area served by the one Committee or Local Board. 2. The Local Boards should consist of a large majority...

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Indian history quiz 45

Question: The first Political Organization established in India in 1838 was known as - 1. British India Society 2. Bengal British India Society 3. Settlers Association 4. Zamindari Association Answer: 4 Question: The battle field of Plassey is situated in - 1. Bihar...

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Indian history quiz 44

Question: Gandhiji organised 'Dandi March' in 1930 to protest against 1. Imposition of tax on Salt 2. Atrocities on Minority 3. Atrocities on the Harijans 4. Communal Award Answer: 1 Question: Who was the guru of Kabir? 1. Ramanuja 2. Ramananda 3. Namadeva 4. None of...

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Indian history quiz 43

Question: In which one of the following Sessions was the Indian National Congress split into Moderates and Extremists? 1. Calcutta 2. Nagpur 3. Surat 4. Allahabad Answer: 3 Question: After 1857, who among the following announced, at a Darbar at Allahabad, the...

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Indian history quiz 42

Question: Which among the following dynasties had the strongest navy? 1. Chola 2. Pallava 3. Chalukya 4. Gupta Answer: 1 Question: Which among the following was the oldest seat of learning in ancient times? 1. Nalanda 2. Vikramshila 3. Taxila 4. Ujjain Answer: 3...

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Indian history quiz 41

Question: Who among the following has no role in the abolition of 'Sati' System ? 1. Mughal Emperor Akbar 2. Raja Ram Mohan Roy 3. Lord William Bentinck 4. Edwin Samuel Montagu Answer: 4 Question: The first Persian ruler who occupied part of Indian Territory was - 1....

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Indian history quiz 40

Question: The first translator of Mahabharata into Tamil was - 1. Bharavi 2. Sundaramurthi 3. Perundevanar 4. Kamban Answer: 3 Question: Who of the following was not a patron of Jainism? 1. Chandragupta Maurya 2. Bimbisara 3. Kharvela 4. Kanishka Answer: 2 Question:...

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Indian history quiz 39

Question: In the Gupta age, Varahamihira wrote the famous book, Brihat Samhita. It was a treatise on- 1. Astronomy 2. Statecraft 3. Ayurvedic system of medicine 4. Economics Answer: 1 Question: The fortification of Calcutta by the British in 1756 was regarded by the...

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Indian history quiz 38

Question: Who introduced Kaulinya system in Bengal? 1. Gopala 2. Ballal Sen 3. Lakshanasen 4. Dharmapala Answer: 2 Question: Who said 'What Bengal thinks today India thinks tomorrow'? 1. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad 2. Motilal Nehru 3. G.K.Gokhle 4. None of the above...

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Indian history quiz 37

Question: 'Buddha' means 1. The Enlightened one The Enlightened one 2. The Religious Preacher 3. Economic growth 4. Moral Purity Answer: 1 Question: Gandhiji considered Khadi as a symbol of 1. Industrialisation 2. Economic Independence 3. Economic growth 4. Moral...

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Indian history quiz 36

Question: The famous Kailash temple at Ellora was built by which of the following kings? 1. Vikramaditya I, the Chalukya 2. Narsinghvarman I, the Pallava 3. Raj Raj I, the Chola 4. Krishna I, the Rastrakuta Answer: 4 Question: Who among the following was the founder...

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Indian history quiz 35

Question: Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha together are known as 1. Triratna 2. Trivargu 3. Trisarga 4. Trimurti Answer: 1 Question: Which one of the following texts of ancient India allows divorce to a wife deserted by her husband? 1. Kamasutra 2. Manavadharmashastra 3....

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Indian history quiz 34

Question: The Grand Trunk Road was originally built by - 1. Sher Shah 2. Akbar 3. Aurangzeb 4. Allauddin Khilji Answer: 1 Question: The word Buddha means - 1. a conqueror 2. a liberator 3. a wanderer 4. an enlightened one Answer: 4 Question: Sarojini Naidu became the...

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Indian history quiz 33

Question: Government of India calendars show dates both in Christian era (AD) and Saka era. In which year did the Saka era start? 1. 150 BC 2. 130 BC 3. 56 BC 4. AD BC Answer: 4 Question: Which of the following did not form part of the Agrarian Programme outlined in...

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Indian history quiz 32

Question: The first writer to use Urdu as the medium of poetic expression was - 1. Aamir Khusrau 2. Mirza Ghalib 3. Bahadur Shah Zafar 4. Faiz Answer: 1 Question: The Narendra Mandal or Chamber of Princes was inaugurated in 1921 by 1. Lord Curzon 2. Lord Wellesley 3....

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Indian history quiz 31

Question: The first Battle of Panipat was fought between the forces of 1. Akbar and Hemu 2. Abdali and the Marathas 3. Humayun and Sher Shah Suri 4. Babar and Ibrahim Lodhi Answer: 4 Question: The first military expedition of Jahangir's reign was against 1. Kangra 2....

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Indian history quiz 30

Question: After the Revolt of 1857, the British recruited Indian soldiers mostly from the - 1. Brahmins of U.P. and Bihar 2. Bengalis and Oriya from the east 3. Gorkhas, Sikhs and Punjabis in the north 4. Madras Presidency in the south and Marathas from the west...

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Indian history quiz 29

Question: Who among the following is regarded as responsible for the firm reestablishment of the Mughal rule in Hindustan in the latter half of 16th century? 1. Ali Qulikhan 2. Bairam Khan 3. Mir Abdul Latif 4. None of these Answer: 2 Question: The battle of Buxar,...

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Indian history quiz 28

Question: The remains of the Vijayanagar empire can be found in - 1. Bijapur 2. Golconda 3. Hampi 4. Boroda Answer: 3 Question: Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942? 1. It was a non-violent movement 2. It was led by...

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Indian history quiz 27

Question: The Congress split into moderates and extremist in - 1. 1906 2. 1905 3. 1907 4. 1908 Answer: 3 Question: The earliest extant Buddhist Stupa comes from - 1. Sandhi 2. Sarnath 3. Bodh Gaya 4. Amaravathi Answer: 1 Question: Which one of the following is not...

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Indian history quiz 26

Question: Mahavira was born in the royal family of the - 1. Sakyas 2. Kshatriyas 3. Licchavis 4. Satavahanas Answer: 3 Question: Aryans emerged on the Indian scene sometimes between - 1. 3000-2500 BC 2. 3100-2400 BC 3. 300-250 BC 4. 322-185 BC Answer: 1 Question:...

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India Quiz 160

General Knowledge Quiz 160 about India. general knowledge quiz India. Test your general knowledge about India online for free. Free basic GK test online for you. India basic general knowledge quizzes for various entrance exams. Q. Who was the founder of the Slave...

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Important Historical Events on Indian Banking System

Important Historical Events on Indian Banking System

The Second Phase of banking in India starts from 1935 when Reserve Bank of India was established. Between the period of 1911-1948, there were more than 1000 banks in India, almost all small banks. TheReserve Bank of India was constituted in 1934 as an apex Bank,...

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Famous Dances of Different Indian States

Famous Dances of Different Indian States

Dance in India comprises the varied styles of dances in the country. As with other aspects of Indian culture, different forms of dances originated in different parts of India, developed according to the local traditions and also imbibed elements from other parts of...

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Nickname of Different Indian Places

Nickname of Different Indian Places

It is very important in noting the nicknames of States and Cities or any other places. This would help you as a very good hobby or interest if you are thorough with them. This type of Nicknames of states and cities will be helpful in the Examinations which is having...

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First Indian in Different Categories

First Indian in Different Categories

This list of Indian inventions and discoveries details the inventions, scientific discoveries and contributions of India, including both the ancient and medieval nations in the subcontinent historically referred to as India and the modern Indian state. It draws from...

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First in Indian Politics

First in Indian Politics

Politics in India take place within the framework of its constitution, as India is a federal parliamentary democratic republicin which the President of India is the head of state and the Prime Minister of India is the head of government. India follows the dual polity...

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Indian History Timeline Post Independence

Indian History Timeline Post Independence

This is a timeline of Indian history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in India and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see History of India. Year Events 1947 Hundreds of thousands die in...

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Indian History Timeline Sepoy Mutiny till Independence

Indian History Timeline Sepoy Mutiny till Independence

India's First War for Independence (aka Indian Rebellion of 1857) began as a mutiny of sepoys of theEast India Company's army on 10 May 1857, in the cantonment of the town of Meerut, and soon escalated into other mutinies and civilian rebellions largely in the upper...

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Indian History Timeline Till Sepoy Mutiny

Indian History Timeline Till Sepoy Mutiny

Expansion of British East India Company control in India in the first half of the century leads many Indians to fear subjugation of social and religious customs, causing growing resentment to the British presence. In the Bengal Army, with more competent officers...

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Indian history quiz 1

Indian history Quiz 1 Basic Indian history Quiz for entrance exams. Test your Indian history knowledge online for free. Free basic Indian history quizzes and tests online for you. Indian history question answers for various entrance examinations.

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