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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.
._____ is also known as ‘The Light of Asia’.
(A) Rumi
(B) Buddha
(C) Gandhi
(D) Swami Vivekananda
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Gautam Buddha is known as the 'Light of Asia' and the 'Enlightened One'. Gautam Buddha preached the importance of physical and mental conditions of human life.
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.
The first Governor-General of India was?
(A) Lord William Bentick
(B) Warren Hastings
(C) Lord Canning
(D) Lord Mountbatten
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Lord William Bentinck was the first to be designated as the Governor-general of India in 1833.
Which of the following movement began in 1942?
(A) Non-Cooperation movement
(B) Khilafat movement
(C) Quit India Movement
(D) Home Rule movement
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Quit India Movement, also known as the Bharat Chhodo Andolan, was a movement launched at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee by Mahatma Gandhi on 9 August 1942, during World War II, demanding an end to British rule in India.
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