Indian History Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: The Great bath was found at –
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- 3Chanhudarofalse
- 4Mohanjodarotrue
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Answer : 4. "Mohanjodaro"
Explanation :
The Great Bath is one of the best-known structures among the ruins of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization at Mohenjo-daro in Sindh, Pakistan.
Q: Which of the following is Parinirvana place of Mahavira?
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Answer : 1. "Pava "
Explanation :
God Mahavira got ‘Parinvirvan’ in the capital of Mallas Mahajanapadas ‘Pava’ or ‘Parapuri’. Pavapuri is situated in Nalanda district of Bihar. Mahavira swami was 24th tirthankara of Jainism. The first tirthankara was Aadinath and 23rd was Pasarvanath.
Q: Which Veda deals with rituals and ceremonies?
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Answer : 2. "Yajurveda"
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Explanation: Yajurveda deals with the procedures and rituals involved in ceremonies and sacrifices.
Q: The Khalji Dynasty ruled over Delhi from ______.
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Answer : 1. "1290 to 1320"
Explanation :
1. The Khilji dynasty ruled Delhi from 1290 to 1320.
2. The founder of this dynasty was Jalaluddin Firoz Khilji, who gained power by killing Kaiqubad in 1290.
3. The most famous ruler of this dynasty was Alauddin Khilji, who ruled from 1296 to 1316.
4. Alauddin Khilji had conquered Chittor, a powerful state of Rajputana, in 1303 AD.
5. There were two great generals Ulugh Khan and Nusrat Khan in the Khilji dynasty.
6. Also worked on Alauddin Khilji's market system and land revenue administration.
Q: The book titled 'My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions' is an autobiography of:
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- 2Atal Bihari Vajpayeefalse
- 3APJ Abdul Kalamtrue
- 4Lal Krishna Advanifalse
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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 following ruler was not contemporary to ‘Buddha’–
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- 2Bimbisarafalse
- 3Ajat Shatrufalse
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Answer : 4. "Mahapadmananda "
Explanation :
Ajat Shatru, Bimbisara and Udayin were contemporary to Buddha. Mahapadmananda was not contemporary ruler to Buddha.
Q: Who composed the earliest hymns of the Rigveda?
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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 chief deity of the early Vedic period?
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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.

