History General Knowledge Quiz for Competitive Exam
What was the language of news papers Maratha and kesari respectively ,were published by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
(A) Hindi and English
(B) English and Marathi
(C) Marathi and Urdu
(D) Hindi and Urdu
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Bal Gangadhar Tilak published two newspapers, namely, 'The Kesari' in Marathi, and 'The Mahratta' in English, to create awareness among the people.
Tagore Centre for the Study of Culture and Civilization is located in __________.
(A) West Bengal
(B) Himachal Pradesh
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The correct answer is Himachal Pradesh. Former President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the Tagore Centre for the Study of Culture and Civilization at Indian Institute of Advanced Studies (IIAS) in Shimla and also addressed the first Rabindranath Tagore Memorial Lecture.
The Sultans of which dynasty ruled for the longest time?
(A) Khilji dynasty
(B) Tughlug dynasty
(C) Slave dynasty
(D) Lodi dynasty
Correct Answer : B
The attack on the Chittagong armory was led by?
(A) Bhagat Singh
(B) Rajguru
(C) Sukhdev
(D) Surya Sen
Correct Answer : D
“Vijayi vishw Tiranga Pyara” slogan was given by whom?
(A) Mangal Pandey
(B) Ravindranath Tagore
(C) Dayanand Saraswati
(D) Shyamlal Gupta “Parshad
Correct Answer : D
The only leader who got Bharat Ratan Award while being at Home Minister’s position was
(A) Lal Bhadur Shastri
(B) Govind Vallabh Pant
(C) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
(D) Gulzari Lal Nanda
Correct Answer : B
The Prime Minister who led India during the 1965 war with Pakistan is:
(A) Morarji Desai
(B) Lal Bahadur Shastri
(C) Indira Gandhi
(D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The correct answer is Lal Bahadur Shastri. Lal Bahadur Shastri was the second Prime minister in India. He served as the Prime minister of India from 1964 to 1965. He was the Prime Minister of India during the Indo-Pak war in 1965.
The reign of the____dynasty has been described as the golden ageofIndian civilization.
(A) Porus
(B) Harsha
(C) Buddha
(D) Gupta
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
In Ancient India, the Gupta Dynasty ruled the middle of the 3rd century (approximately) to 543 AD. The Gupta dynasty period is referred to as the 'Classical Age or Golden Age of Ancient India. Sri Gupta was the founder Gupta dynasty Sri Gupta was followed by his son Ghatokkacha and was followed by his son Chandragupta. Both assumed the title of Maharaja.
Pietra Dura, the inlay technique of architecture can be found in which of the following monuments?
(A) Taj Mahal
(B) India Gate
(C) Char Minar
(D) Gateway of India
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The correct option is 1 i.e Taj Mahal. Pietra dura, the inlay technique of architecture can be found in Taj Mahal. Pietra dura also called as "parchin kari", is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished colored stones to create images.
Who was the British political agent in Kota at the time of revolt in October 1867?
(A) Richard
(B) Major burton
(C) Pathic lorence
(D) George Lawrence
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The political agent of Kota was Major Burton, who reached Kota in October 1857 after quelling the rebellion of Neemuch. On 15 October 1857, a rebellion started in Kota under the leadership of Jaidayal, Mehrab Khan, and Hardayal.
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