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Which of the following events is NOT considered for the time being of Viceroy Lord Lytton?

A) Afghan War   B) Burma war  
C) Arms Act   D) Press Act  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Burma war  

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Shahjahan was the _____Mughal ruler.

A) Fourth B) Third
C) Sixth D) Fifth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Fifth

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Oil paint was first used for Buddhist paintings by Indian and Chinese painters in western _____ sometime between the fifth and tenth centuries.

A) Iraq B) Afghanistan
C) Pakistan D) India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Afghanistan

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Kalinga War was fought in the year _______

A) 1604 BC B) 261 BC
C) 731 AD D) 1113 AD
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 261 BC

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In 1916 Mahatma Gandhi travelled to _______________ to inspire the peasants to struggle against the oppressive plantation system.

A) Dandi B) Sabarmati
C) Champaran D) Chauri Chaura
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Champaran

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Mohammed Bin Tuglaq transferred his capital from

A) Delhi to Warangal B) Delhi to Devagiri
C) Delhi to Madurai D) Delhi to Vijayanagar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Delhi to Devagiri

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Who is the author of Manimekalai?

A) Kovalan B) Sathanar
C) Ilango Adigal D) Timtakkatevar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sathanar

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One of the finest jewels of Tamil poetry, the epic poem Manimekalai was written by Sathanar in 2nd century A.D. It is unique for the deep spirituality and mysticism it unfolds against the historical and geographical background of South India and of adjacent Jaffna.

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Gol Gumbaz was built in which century?

A) 15th B) 16th
C) 17th D) 18th
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 17th

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