Indian History Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Harshvardhana was defeated by 

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    Prabhakaravardhana
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    Pulakesin II
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    Narasimhasvarma Pallava
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    Sasanka
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Answer : 2. "Pulakesin II"

Q:

Which scripture contains hymns dedicated to various deities, natural forces, and elements?

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    Upanishads
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    Vedangas
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    Vedas
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    Aranyakas
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Answer : 3. "Vedas"
Explanation :

Explanation: The Vedas are a collection of hymns dedicated to deities, natural forces, and elements.

Q:

During the reign of which Pallava ruler began the long drawn struggle between the Pallavas and the Chalukyas ?

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    Mahendravarman I
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    Simhavishnu
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    Narasimhavarman I
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    Mahendravarman II
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Answer : 2. "Simhavishnu "

Q:

In which year did the Convention of Wadgaon take place?

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    1789
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    1799
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    1779
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    1769
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Answer : 3. "1779"

Q:

Who among the following attacked the Somnath temple?

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    iltutmish
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    Mahmud gajni
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    Mohammed Gauri
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    Jalal Khan
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Answer : 2. "Mahmud gajni"

Q:

Alluri Sitaram Raju was a tribal freedom fighter from which state of India?

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    Bihar
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    Maharashtra
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    Andhra Pradesh
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    Gujarat
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Answer : 3. "Andhra Pradesh"

Q:

Who among the following was a saint from Maharashtra?

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    Dadu Dayal
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    Chokhamela
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    Bhakhan
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    Sundar Das
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Answer : 2. "Chokhamela"
Explanation :

1. Chokhamela was a saint in Maharashtra, India in the 14th century.

2. He was born in Mehna Raja, a village in Deulgaon Raja taluka of Buldhana district.

3. He belonged to the Mahar caste, one of the untouchable castes in India.

Q:

According to the Jain tradition, how many Tirthankaras have there been in Jainism?

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    25
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    20
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    24
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    23
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Answer : 3. "24"
Explanation :

1. Jainism and Buddhism originated during the later Vedic period when the people were developing into Mahajanapadas.

2. Jainism was founded by Rishabhdev who was born in Ayodhya and his symbol was the bull.

Sl. No.          - Name                         -  Symbol         - Birthplace

1                Rishabhnath (Adinath)   Bull                    Ayodhya

2                Ajitnath                              Hathi                 Ayodhya                                           

22              Neminath                          Shankh               Dwarka

23            Parshvanath                       snake                  Kashi

24           Mahavir Singh                   Sher                 Kshatriyakund

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