Indian History Questions Practice Question and Answer

Q:

What was the language of news papers Maratha and kesari respectively ,were published by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?

712 0

  • 1
    Hindi and English
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    English and Marathi
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Marathi and Urdu
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Hindi and Urdu
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 2. "English and Marathi "
Explanation :

Bal Gangadhar Tilak published two newspapers, namely, 'The Kesari' in Marathi, and 'The Mahratta' in English, to create awareness among the people.

Q:

What does “Satyameva Jayate” mean?

645 0

  • 1
    “Truth alone triumphs”
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    “True Faith is Rare”
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    “Truth is Sivine”
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    “Truth is a Treasure”
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 1. "“Truth alone triumphs”"
Explanation :

Satyameva Jayate meaning "Truth alone triumphs" is a part of a mantra from the Hindu scripture Mundaka Upanishad.

Q:

The foreign traveller who visited India during the reign of Shahjahan was______________.

822 0

  • 1
    Thomas Roe
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    William Hawkins
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Ibn Batuta
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Nicolao Manucci
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 4. "Nicolao Manucci"
Explanation :

Nicolao Manucci was a foreign traveller who visited India during the rule of Shahjahan. He illustrated the Mughal court in his book “ Storia do Mogor”.


Q:

Where is the world famous ‘Rock Garden’ located?

418 0

  • 1
    Kolkata
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Shimla
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Srinagar
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Chandigarh
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 4. "Chandigarh"
Explanation :

1. The famous Rock Garden is located in Chandigarh.

2. The first rock garden in India has been established in Chandigarh.

3. It was constructed in the year 1957 by Officer Nek Chand.

4. The first rock garden of Chandigarh is also known as Nek Chand Rock Garden.

5. It is situated near Sukhna Lake.

Q:

What denotes learned and shared beliefs and behaviours?

675 0

  • 1
    Culture
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Ethnicity
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Group
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Descent
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 1. "Culture"
Explanation :

Culture is defined as the learned and shared behaviors, beliefs, attitudes, values, and material objects that characterize a particular group or society.


Q:

'Every Vote Counts' - a book written by

557 0

  • 1
    Dinesh Sahara
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Yusuf Malala
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Arun Jaitley
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Naveen Chawla
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 4. "Naveen Chawla"
Explanation :

‘Every Vote Counts’ – The book is written by Naveen Chawla. He is the former Chief Election Commissioner of India. In this book he has told about the history and conduct of elections in India.


Q:

The Gurumukhi script was started by which Sikh Guru?

403 0

  • 1
    Guru Angad Dev
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Guru Amar Das
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Guru Har Raj
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Guru Har Krishan
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 1. "Guru Angad Dev"
Explanation :

1. The Gurmukhi script was created by the second Sikh Guru, Guru Angad (1539-1552) in the 16th century AD.

2. He was the second Sikh Guru after the death of Guru Nanak (1469-1539).

3. The Sikh religious book, Guru Granth Sahib or Adi Granth was written in this script.

Q:

What is true in the context of administration and consolidation under the Khaljis and Tughlaqs? 

459 1

  • 1
    Large parts of the subcontinent remained under the control of the Delhi Sultans.
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    The forested areas in the gangetic plain were penetrated for the first time.
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    It was difficult to control distant provinces like Bengal from Delhi .
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Alauddin Khalji and Muhammad Tughlaq forced their control in the gangetic plains for alonger duration.
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 3. "It was difficult to control distant provinces like Bengal from Delhi ."
Explanation :

1. The Khilji dynasty, founded by Jalal-ud-din Firoz Khalji, ruled large parts of the Indian subcontinent between 1290 and 1320.

2. The use of slaves by the Delhi Sultans was criticized by the elites in the state.

3. Unity in the vast empire of the Sultanate depended on trusted administrators and governors.

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully