Indian History Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Who was the founder of Jainism in India?

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    Gautam
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    Mahavir
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    Rishabhdev
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    Ashoka
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Answer : 3. "Rishabhdev"
Explanation :

The Jains claim their religion to be eternal, and consider Rishabhanatha the founder in the present time-cycle, who lived for 8,400,000 purva years. Rishabhanatha is the first tirthankar among the 24 Tirthankaras who is considered mythical figure by modern day historians, based on loose supports.

Q:

In which district is the famous historical site Hampi located?

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    Bijapur
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    Raichur
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    Bellary
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    Gulbarga
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Answer : 3. "Bellary"

Q:

Muhammad Ghori belonged to which dynasty?

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    Shansabani
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    Slaves
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    Yamini
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    Khalji
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Answer : 1. "Shansabani"
Explanation :

The Ghori dynasty or Ghori Silsila, who called themselves the Shansabani dynasty, was a medieval dynasty that ruled Iran, Afghanistan, northwestern India (up to Delhi), Khorasan, and parts of the Xinjiang region of modern western China during the period 1148–1215 AD. Ruled. This dynasty arose after the fall of the Ghaznavi dynasty. This dynasty was centered in the Ghor province of Afghanistan and historians believe that its royal family was of Tajik origin.

Q:

The founder of the autonomous kingdom of Avadh was 

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    Shuja-ud-Daula
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    Saadat Khan Burhan-ul Mulk
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    Safdarjang
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    Sher Shah
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Answer : 2. "Saadat Khan Burhan-ul Mulk "

Q:

Which of the following emperor was known as “Lichchavi Duhitra” during the Gupta Age? 

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    Chandra Gupta 2
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    Samudra Gupta
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    Skand Gupta
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    Chandra Gupta 1
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Answer : 2. "Samudra Gupta "
Explanation :

The title "Lichchavi Duhitra" during the Gupta Age was associated with Emperor Kumaragupta I, not Samudragupta. Kumaragupta I was a ruler of the Gupta Empire, and "Lichchavi Duhitra" translates to "the son of the Lichchhavi princess." This title suggests his marriage into the Lichchhavi dynasty, an important political alliance during that time.

Q:

With whom is Raja Ram Mohan Roy not related?

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    Widow remarriage
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    Sanskrit education
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    Sati system
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    English education
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Answer : 2. "Sanskrit education"

Q:

Rabindranath Tagore received the Nobel prize in the year? 

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    1911
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    1923
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    1913
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    1941
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Answer : 3. "1913 "

Q:

Who was related to Kalibangan? 

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    Y. D. Sharma
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    R. D. Banerji
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    Daya Ram Sahni
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    Amalananda Ghosh
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Answer : 4. "Amalananda Ghosh "
Explanation :

1. The oldest evidence of plowing the fields has been found from Kalibanga.

2. It is situated on the banks of Ghaggar (Saraswati) river in Hanumangarh district of northern Rajasthan.

3. Kalibanga was excavated in 1960 by B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar had started it.

4. Evidence of farming is found from Kalibanga, which is the oldest in the world.

5. Evidence of fire altars are found in a row on a raised platform made of raw bricks.

6. It was first discovered by Amla Nand Ghosh in 1952. B. K Thapar and B. B Lal did excavation work here in 1961-69.

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