Indian History Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which is the oldest text in the world?

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    Yajur Veda
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    Atharva Veda
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  • 3
    Rig Veda
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  • 4
    Sama Veda
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Answer : 3. "Rig Veda"

Q:

Which one of the following states of Rajputana did not accept Akbar's sovereignty?

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    Amer
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    Bikaner
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    Marwar
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    Mewar
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Answer : 4. "Mewar"

Q:

Who emerged victorious in ‘The Siege of Arcot’ in 1751 AD?

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    French
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    Dutch
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    Portuguese
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    British
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Answer : 4. "British"
Explanation :

1. The British army was victorious in the Battle of Arcot or the Siege of Arcot (1751 AD).

2. It was led by the forces of Robert Clive and the Nawab of Carnatic, Chanda Sahib, assisted by a small number of French East India Company troops.

Q:

Which was the only city of the Indus without fortification?

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    Kalibangan
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    Harappa
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    Mohanjodaro
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    Chanhudaro
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Answer : 4. "Chanhudaro"
Explanation :

Expl:– Chanhudaro was the only city of Indus without fortification. It was situated on the left bank of Indus river. The large quantity of cosmetics was found here. This was an industrial city. An impressive worshop recognised as Bead making factory, was found at chanhudaro which included a furnace.

Q:

Under the rule of which king was the Sun Temple at Konark built?

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    Anantha Padmanbhan
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    Samudragupta
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  • 3
    Narasimhadeva 1
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    Wrong
  • 4
    Anantavarman Chodaganga
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Answer : 3. "Narasimhadeva 1"
Explanation :

1. The Sun Temple of Konark was built in the 13th century during the reign of King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty and is located in the Puri district of Odisha state.

2. This temple is dedicated to Lord Surya and is known for its huge size and unique architecture.

3. The temple was built in the form of a huge chariot, the roof of which was decorated with 12 huge ratha-chakras.

4. The walls of the temple were decorated with sculptures of gods and goddesses and mythological scenes.

5. The temple was destroyed by a cyclone in the 15th century.

6. The temple was rebuilt in the 1980s.

7. Konark Sun Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Q:

Which ruler was defeated by Muhammad Ghauri in World War II of Tarain in 1192 AD?

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    Dahir
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    Jaychand
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    Prithvi Raj Chauhan
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  • 4
    Laxman Sen
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Answer : 3. "Prithvi Raj Chauhan"

Q:

Where is the tomb of Sher Shah Suri situated?

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    Lahore
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    Delhi
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    Agra
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    Sasaram
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Answer : 4. "Sasaram"

Q:

Who among the following is known as the 'Father of Unrest' in India?

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    Mahatma Gandhi
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    Dadabhai Naoroji
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    Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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  • 4
    A. O. Hume
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Answer : 3. "Bal Gangadhar Tilak"

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