Indian History Questions Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: What was the original name of Nur Jahan?
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Answer : 3. "Mehr-un-Nissa "
Explanation :
The original name of Nur Jahan, the wife of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, was:
(C) Mehr-un-Nissa
Q: The tomb of Jahangir was built at
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Answer : 3. "Lahore"
Explanation :
Jahangir's tomb is located in Shahdara, a suburb of Lahore, Pakistan. It is the final resting place of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, who ruled from 1605 to 1627. The tomb is known for its intricate Mughal architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q: At which one of the following places was a Shiva temple not constructed under the patronage of the Chola rulers?
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Answer : 4. "Naneghat"
Explanation :
1. Naneghat is a place, located in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, near Junnar in Pune.
2. The Chola Empire did not extend to this region and hence no temples were built during their reign.
Q: Who was the first Indian to become a British Member of Parliament during the British rule in India?
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- 3Dadabhai Naorojitrue
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Answer : 3. "Dadabhai Naoroji "
Explanation :
1. On 6 July 1892, Dadabhai Naoroji (Liberal Party candidate) won a closely-fought election to become the first non-white to be elected to the British Parliament.
2. He also became the first Asian member of the House of Commons.
3. One of Naoroji's most prominent supporters was the famous Florence Nightingale.
Q: Who was related to Kalibangan?
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5ebba37f8dce175b2cba52d3- 1Y. D. Sharmafalse
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Answer : 4. "Amalananda Ghosh "
Explanation :
1. The oldest evidence of plowing the fields has been found from Kalibanga.
2. It is situated on the banks of Ghaggar (Saraswati) river in Hanumangarh district of northern Rajasthan.
3. Kalibanga was excavated in 1960 by B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar had started it.
4. Evidence of farming is found from Kalibanga, which is the oldest in the world.
5. Evidence of fire altars are found in a row on a raised platform made of raw bricks.
6. It was first discovered by Amla Nand Ghosh in 1952. B. K Thapar and B. B Lal did excavation work here in 1961-69.
Q: In which year, the Danish East India company was formed?
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Answer : 3. "1616 "
Explanation :
The Danish East India Company was formed in the year 1616. The company played a role in trade and colonial activities in Asia, including India, during the 17th and 18th centuries. It established trading posts and forts in various parts of India, particularly in Tranquebar (now Tharangambadi) on the southeastern coast.
Q: Who among the following is called the father of Nationalism in India?
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60471d010cd999184cdc6ad1- 1Dadabhai Naorojifalse
- 2Raja Rammohan Roytrue
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Answer : 2. "Raja Rammohan Roy "
Explanation :
Raja Ram Mohan Roy is known as the father of Indian Nationalism, the Father of Indian Renaissance and the Prophet of Indian Nationalism. He started the Brahmo Samaj in 1828. He also started Atmiya Sabha by attracting young men from Calcutta and carried on struggle against the religious and social evils.
Q: Who among the following was the founder of the Paris Indian Society?
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60471c890cd999184cdc6722- 1Bhikaji Kamatrue
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Answer : 1. "Bhikaji Kama "
Explanation :
Bhikaiji Cama moved to Paris where she founded the Paris Indian Society. Munchershah Burjorji Godrej and S.R. Rana were the co-founders of this society.