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#1. In Indus Valley Civilization, the Great Bath has been found at
Explanation: The Great Bath is a well-known structure excavated at Mohenjo-daro.
#2. Which is the earliest of the Vedas?
Explanation: The Rigveda is the earliest Veda, though it is not listed among the options.
#3. Who was the most important among the Rigvedic Gods?
Explanation: Indra is considered the most prominent god in the Rigveda.
#4. Who is considered as the first Tirthankara of Jainism?
Explanation: Rishabhadeva, also known as Adinath, is regarded as the first Tirthankara.
#5. Where did the Third Buddhist Council hold?
Explanation: The Third Buddhist Council was convened at Pataliputra during Ashoka’s reign.
#6. Megasthenes came to India during whose reign?
Explanation: Megasthenes was the Greek ambassador to the court of Chandragupta Maurya.
#7. Harshavardhana ruled in which century?
Explanation: Harshavardhana ruled in the 6th century CE, specifically from 606 to 647 CE.
#8. The most striking feature of the Chola period was its
Explanation: The Chola period is renowned for its well-organized village administration and local self-government.
#9. In which year did the Second Battle of Tarain take place between Muhammad Ghori and Prithviraj Chauhan?
Explanation: The Second Battle of Tarain, where Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan, occurred in 1192 AD.
#10. Who became the Sultan of Delhi after the death of Iltutmish?
Explanation: Rukn-ud-din Firuz briefly succeeded Iltutmish before being deposed.
#11. Which ruler shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad?
Explanation: Muhammad bin Tughluq moved his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad in 1327.
#12. Who is the most prominent ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire?
Explanation: Rama Raya, the de facto ruler, is often considered the most prominent due to his military and administrative role.
#13. Who has written Tabaqat-i-Nasiri?
Explanation: Tabaqat-i-Nasiri is a historical work written by Minhaj-us-Siraj.
#14. Who among the following is not related to the Chishti Sufi Order?
Explanation: Khwaja Baqi Billah was associated with the Naqshbandi order, not the Chishti.
#15. Which one of the following is not written by Tulsidas?
Explanation: Sahitya Lahari is a work by Jagannatha Panditaraja, not Tulsidas.
#16. Who built ‘Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra’?
Explanation: Qutb-ud-din Aibak initiated the construction of Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra in Ajmer.
#17. ‘Alai Darwaza’, built by Ala-ud-din Khilji, is in which city?
Explanation: Alai Darwaza is a gateway in the Qutub Complex in Delhi.
#18. During whose reign was the Mughal painting at its zenith?
Explanation: Mughal painting flourished and reached its peak during Akbar’s reign.
#19. In which language did Babur write his memoirs?
Explanation: Babur wrote his autobiography, the Baburnama, in Chagatai Turkish.
#20. Who was defeated in the Battle of Chausa in June 1539 AD?
Explanation: Humayun was defeated by Sher Shah Suri at the Battle of Chausa.
#21. In which place did Akbar establish the ‘Ibadat Khana’ in 1575 AD?
Explanation: Akbar established the Ibadat Khana (House of Worship) at Fatehpur Sikri, which is part of the Agra Fort complex.
#22. In which year did Akbar stop ‘pilgrimage tax’?
Explanation: Akbar abolished the pilgrimage tax in 1563 AD as part of his religious tolerance policies.
#23. The Sikh Guru who was put to death in the reign of Aurangzeb was
Explanation: Guru Tegh Bahadur was executed by Aurangzeb, and he is not listed among the options.
#24. The kingdoms of Bijapur and Golkonda were annexed to the Mughal Empire during the reign of
Explanation: Aurangzeb annexed the Deccan sultanates of Bijapur (1686) and Golconda (1687).
#25. In 1674 AD, Shivaji’s Coronation took place at
Explanation: Shivaji was crowned at Raigarh fort in 1674.
#26. What name did Ala-ud-din Khilji give to Chittor after capturing it?
Explanation: After capturing Chittor, Ala-ud-din Khilji renamed it Khizrabad, though Adilabad is sometimes referenced in historical contexts.
#27. Which Mughal Emperor’s Tomb is at Sikandra near Agra?
Explanation: Akbar’s tomb is located at Sikandra, near Agra.
#28. During whose reign, the maximum number of Mongol invasions took place?
Explanation: The Delhi Sultanate faced frequent Mongol invasions, particularly during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq.
#29. Who started Mansabdari system?
Explanation: The Mansabdari system was formally introduced by Akbar, not by any of the listed rulers.
#30. Which State was first to be merged due to Doctrine of Lapse?
Explanation: Satara was the first state annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse in 1848.
#31. In 1800 AD, Lord Wellesley founded Fort William College at which place to train the Civil Servants?
Explanation: Fort William College was established in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in 1800.
#32. In which year was the Regulating Act passed?
Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 was the first step by the British Parliament to regulate the East India Company’s affairs in India.
#33. Which battle was concluded by the Treaty of Salbai?
Explanation: The Treaty of Salbai (1782) ended the First Anglo-Maratha War.
#34. Who established Calcutta (now Kolkata) Medical College?
Explanation: Calcutta Medical College was established in 1835 during the tenure of Lord William Bentinck, who is not listed.
#35. Which Act revoked the restrictions imposed on the activities of the Christian Missionaries?
Explanation: The Charter Act of 1813 lifted restrictions on Christian missionaries, not the 1793 Act as stated in the options.
#36. Who gave the slogan, “Back to the Vedas”?
Explanation: Dayananda Saraswati, founder of Arya Samaj, popularized the slogan “Back to the Vedas”.
#37. Who established ‘Satyashodhak Samaj’?
Explanation: Jyotirao Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj in 1873 to promote social equality.
#38. Who was the viceroy when the Ilbert Bill controversy took place?
Explanation: The Ilbert Bill controversy occurred during Lord Ripon’s viceroyalty (1880-1884).
#39. Who has written Poverty and Un-British Rule in India?
Explanation: Dadabhai Naoroji authored “Poverty and Un-British Rule in India”.
#40. Who assassinated Curzon Wyllie in 1909 AD?
Explanation: Madan Lal Dhingra assassinated Sir Curzon Wyllie in London in 1909.
#41. On which date the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place?
Explanation: The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre occurred on 13th April 1919, which is not listed among the options.
#42. In which Session did the Indian National Congress declare attainment of the complete independence as its goal?
Explanation: The goal of complete independence (Purna Swaraj) was declared at the Lahore Session in 1929, not listed here.
#43. On which date, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose constituted the Provisional Government of Free India?
Explanation: Subhas Chandra Bose announced the Provisional Government of Free India on 21 October 1943.
#44. Who was the Prime Minister of Britain at the time of Indian Independence?
Explanation: Clement Attlee was the British Prime Minister when India gained independence in 1947.
#45. Who is called the Apostle of Reformation?
Explanation: Martin Luther is often called the Apostle of Reformation for initiating the Protestant Reformation.
#46. Who led the Boston Tea Party?
Explanation: Samuel Adams was a key leader in organizing the Boston Tea Party protest in 1773.
#47. Unification of Germany was completed by
Explanation: The unification of Germany was formally completed with the Treaty of Frankfurt in 1871 after the Franco-Prussian War.
#48. Who represented France in the Peace Conference of Paris in 1919?
Explanation: Georges Clemenceau was the Prime Minister of France and a leading figure at the Paris Peace Conference.
#49. Which country attacked the Naval Base of United States of America at Pearl Harbor in December 1941?
Explanation: Japan launched a surprise military attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
#50. In England, the Representation of the People Act, 1918 granted voting right to women over what ages, who met a property qualification?
Explanation: The 1918 Act granted voting rights to women over 30 who met property qualifications, an age not listed.
#51. The noble class in Rome was called
Explanation: The aristocratic and noble class in ancient Rome was known as the Patricians.
#52. In which country of Europe, Civil Society was started soon after the Renaissance?
Explanation: Italy is considered the birthplace of civil society concepts following the Renaissance.
#53. The Treaty of Shimonoseki was held after which War?
Explanation: The Treaty of Shimonoseki (1895) ended the First Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895).
#54. “It was the duty of White Man to civilize the uncivilized nations.” Who said it?
Explanation: Rudyard Kipling popularized the phrase “White Man’s Burden” expressing this idea.
#55. Which Indian leader had great hand in the foundation of Non-Aligned Movement?
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru was a key founding figure of the Non-Aligned Movement.
#56. The end of colonialism became possible through the efforts of
Explanation: The United Nations played a significant role in promoting decolonization and self-determination.
#57. The earliest part of pre-historic period is known as the
Explanation: The Palaeolithic Age is the earliest and longest period of the Stone Age.
#58. Which tree was worshipped the most by the Harappan people?
Explanation: The Peepal tree (Ficus religiosa) appears frequently in Harappan seals, indicating its significance.
#59. “Buddhism was reform movement within Hinduism.” Who said it?
Explanation: Historian Vincent Arthur Smith described Buddhism as a reform movement within Hinduism.
#60. Yoga Sutras are attributed to
Explanation: The Yoga Sutras, a foundational text of yoga philosophy, are attributed to the sage Patanjali.
#61. Which city of Bihar was redeveloped by the Mughals?
Explanation: The Mughals, particularly under Sher Shah Suri and later rulers, redeveloped Patna (then Patliputra).
#62. Which Sultan represented himself as ‘Sikandar-i-Sani’?
Explanation: Ala-ud-din Khalji adopted the title ‘Sikandar-i-Sani’ (Second Alexander) to reflect his ambitions.
#63. “Man is born free but everywhere he is in chains.” Who said it?
Explanation: This famous quote is from Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s work “The Social Contract”.
#64. The East India Company introduced which different systems for the collection of land revenue in India?
Explanation: The East India Company implemented all three systems—Permanent Settlement, Ryotwari, and Mahalwari.
#65. “The commercialization of Indian agriculture benefitted the British capitalist class but not the Indian peasantry.” Who wrote it?
Explanation: Marxist historian Rajani Palme Dutt argued this in his analysis of colonial India.
#66. “The increasing strength of the industrial class of Britain was responsible for the decline of export of Indian handicrafts.” Who wrote it?
Explanation: Sociologist A. R. Desai highlighted this in his works on India’s social and economic history.
#67. “The Revolt of 1857 was the ‘First War of the Indian Independence’.” Who said it?
Explanation: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar termed the 1857 revolt as the “First War of Indian Independence” in his book.
#68. Whose message to the youth of India was “Be strong and the fearless”?
Explanation: Swami Vivekananda often urged the youth to be strong and fearless.
#69. Who organized a counter-petition of enlightened Hindus who were the supporters of the burning rite of Sati?
Explanation: Raja Ram Mohan Roy actively campaigned against Sati and organized petitions for its abolition.
#70. Who used the ‘safety valve theory’ to attack the Moderates in the Congress organization?
Explanation: Lala Lajpat Rai was a critic of the Moderates and referenced the safety valve theory to question their methods.
#71. Who said that the real awakening of India took place after the Partition of Bengal?
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi observed that the Partition of Bengal (1905) galvanized the national movement.
#72. Which Congress Session decided to observe 26th January as the Independence Day every year?
Explanation: The Lahore Session (1929) passed the resolution to observe 26th January as Purna Swaraj (Independence) Day.
#73. Who organized a violent underground movement to dislodge the British Government?
Explanation: Jayaprakash Narayan was a key leader in organizing an underground movement during the Quit India Movement.
#74. Who described the Muslims too weak for rebellion and pleaded for a change of official attitude towards the Muslim community?
Explanation: William Wilson Hunter expressed this view in his book “The Indian Musalmans”.
#75. Which Indian leader praised Jatin Das who died in jail after 64 days of fast?
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru publicly praised Jatin Das for his sacrifice and commitment.
#76. Who assumed the command of the Indian National Army and gave it the famous cry ‘Delhi Chalo’?
Explanation: Rash Behari Bose was instrumental in the early INA and used the slogan “Delhi Chalo”.
#77. Who played an important role in the integration of Indian States with the Indian Union?
Explanation: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, as the Deputy Prime Minister, led the integration of princely states.
#78. The First Five-Year Plan (1951-56) was solely devoted to
Explanation: The First Five-Year Plan primarily focused on agriculture, irrigation, and community development.
#79. How many countries took part in the first Non-Aligned Conference held at Belgrade in 1961?
Explanation: The first Non-Aligned Movement summit in Belgrade had 25 participating countries.
#80. “The light has gone out of our lives and there is darkness everywhere… the father of the nation is no more… … .” Who said these words on the death of Mahatma Gandhi?
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru delivered this emotional radio address following Gandhi’s assassination.
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