Indian History Practice Question and Answer

Q:

In which of the following state, the Sabarimala Sri Dham Shashtha temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa is located?

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    Maharashtra
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    Karnataka
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    Manipur
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    Kerala
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Answer : 4. "Kerala"
Explanation :

1. Sabarimala Temple is a famous temple in Kerala.

2. It is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.

2. It is the 'sacred abode of Lord Ayyappa' and one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in India.

3. The temple is open to people of all religions.

4. It is open for worship only during the days of Mandal Puja, Makaravilakku, Vishu and the first day of every Malayalam month.

Q:

Who composed the earliest hymns of the Rigveda?

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    Rishis
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    Brahmins
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    Kshatriyas
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    Vaishyas
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Answer : 1. "Rishis"
Explanation :

Explanation: The hymns of the Rigveda were composed by ancient sages known as Rishis.

Q:

Who was the author of Sukshmabhigyan Shakuntalam?

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    Tulsidas
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    Surdas
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    Kalidas
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    None of these
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Answer : 3. "Kalidas"
Explanation :

1. The great Sanskrit master, Mahakavi Kalidasa wrote Abhijnana Shakuntalam.

2. This immortal love story is also the foundation of India's rich socio-cultural education.

3. It is a Sanskrit play that tells the love story of King Dushyant and Shakuntala.

Q:

Which was the biggest building in Mohanjodaro? 

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    Great Bath
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    Granary
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    Huge Hall
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    Two Story Building
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Answer : 2. "Granary"
Explanation :

The Granary of Mohanjodaro was 45.71 meter long and 15.23 meter wide and that was the biggest building there. The length of the great bath from north to south was 11.88 m and breadth from east to west was 7.01 m.

Q:

Tomb of Akbar is located at which of the following place?

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    Amarkot
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    Lahore
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    Delhi
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    Agra
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Answer : 4. "Agra "

Q:

Which ruler is mentioned in the inscriptions as Piyadasi and Devanampriya?

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    Chandragupta Vikramaditya
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    Chandragupta Maurya
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    Ashoka
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    Kanishk
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Answer : 3. "Ashoka"

Q:

Who was the chief deity of the early Vedic period?

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    Vishnu
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    Shiva
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    Indra
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    Brahma
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Answer : 3. "Indra"
Explanation :

Explanation: Indra was considered the chief deity during the early Vedic period, associated with thunder, rain, and war.

Q:

Who was Mahavira?

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    21st Tirthankara
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    24th Tirthankara
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    23rd Tirthankara
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    22nd Tirthankara
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Answer : 2. "24th Tirthankara "
Explanation :

Mahavira was the 24th Tirthankara of Joins and original Founder of Jainism. The 23rd tirthankar of Jains was Pasravnath.

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