Indian History Practice Question and Answer

Q:

In which state of India is the Wangala festival celebrated? 

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    Meghalaya
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    Kerala
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    Goa
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    Jharkhand
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Answer : 1. "Meghalaya "

Q:

Who was the First English president of the INC, under whose presidency Allahabad session of 1888 took place?

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    Alfred Webb
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    George Yule
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    Sir William Wedderburn
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    None of these
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Answer : 2. "George Yule"

Q:

Which of these battles proved decisive in the Anglo-French rivalry in India?

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    Battle of Wandiwash
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    Battle of Plassey
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    Battle of Seringapattnam
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    Battle of Mysore
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Answer : 1. "Battle of Wandiwash"

Q:

The book titled 'My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions' is an autobiography of:

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    Pratibha Patil
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    Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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    APJ Abdul Kalam
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    Lal Krishna Advani
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Answer : 3. "APJ Abdul Kalam"
Explanation :

1. The book titled 'My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Action' is written by former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. It is the autobiography of Abdul Kalam.

2. This book describes his journey from childhood to becoming the President of India.

3. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Saheb served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007.

4. Thus he came to be known as the Missile Man of India for his work on the development of ballistic missiles and launch vehicle technology.

Q:

Which one of the followings was the last Buddhist text produced In India?

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    Divya Vandana
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    Dohakosa
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    Vajrachedika
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    Vamsathapakasini
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Answer : 4. "Vamsathapakasini"
Explanation :

Vamsathapakasini is among the last Buddist text produced in India. It gives us information about the origin of the Mauryas. It was composed in 10th century.

Q:

In which year was the partition of Bengal carried out by the British Viceroy Lord Curzon?

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    1905
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    1901
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    1907
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    1911
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Answer : 1. "1905"
Explanation :

Bengal Partition

1. In 1905, Lord Curzon divided the Bengal province of India into two parts.

2. West Bengal was Hindu majority, while East Bengal was Muslim majority.

3. The purpose of this partition was to create a Muslim-majority province in India, but instead, it led to communal tension and strengthening of the Indian national movement.

4. Opposition to the Partition of Bengal was widespread across India, and it was eventually annulled in 1911.

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 one of the following ruler was not contemporary to ‘Buddha’– 

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    Udayn
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    Bimbisara
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    Ajat Shatru
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    Mahapadmananda
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Answer : 4. "Mahapadmananda "
Explanation :

Ajat Shatru, Bimbisara and Udayin were contemporary to Buddha. Mahapadmananda was not contemporary ruler to Buddha.

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