Indian History Practice Question and Answer

Q:

In which Shila inscription of Ashoka is the description of the victory and losses of Kalinga war?

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    Inscription I
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    Inscription III
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    Bhabru inscription
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    Inscription XIII
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Answer : 4. " Inscription XIII"

Q:

Where did Lord Buddha breathe his last? 

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    Rajgir
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    Bodh Gaya
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    Sarnath
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    Kushinagar
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Answer : 4. "Kushinagar "

Q:

‘Buddha’ means—

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    The Enlightened One
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    The Religious Preacher
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    The Genius
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    The Powerful
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Answer : 1. "The Enlightened One"
Explanation :

After six years of practice at the age of thirty-five, in the full Moon Light, Siddartha attained enlightement under a Pipal Tree. Later, he was known as the Buddha. So the word “Buddha” means ‘Enlightened One’.

Q:

In India, the first bank to limited liability managed by Indians and founded in 1981 was

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    Hindustan Commercial Bank
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    Punjab and Sind Bank
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    Punjab National Bank
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    Oudh (Awadh) Commercial Bank
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Answer : 4. "Oudh (Awadh) Commercial Bank"

Q:

Who was the teacher of the gods in Vedic mythology?

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    Agni
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    Brihaspati
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    Varuna
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    Yama
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Answer : 2. "Brihaspati"
Explanation :

Explanation: Brihaspati was considered the teacher of the gods in Vedic mythology.

Q:

Name the capital of the Pallavas 

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    Kanchi
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    Vatapi
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    Trichnapalli
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    Mahabalipuram
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Answer : 1. "Kanchi"

Q:

Who among the following witnessed the reign of seven Sultans of Delhi?

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    Amir Khusarau
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    Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya
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    Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti
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    None of these
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Answer : 1. "Amir Khusarau"

Q:

In which Indian state is the place where the Dandi Salt March took place today?

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    Kerala
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    Kashmir
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    Gujarat
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    Delhi
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Answer : 3. "Gujarat"
Explanation :

1. The place where Dandi Salt March was carried out is today located in Gujarat state of India.

2. This place is on the coast of Arabian Sea near Dandi city.

3. Dandi March lasted from March 12, 1930 to April 6, 1930.

4. This journey was led by Mahatma Gandhi.

5. The purpose of this journey was to protest against the salt monopoly imposed by the British government.

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