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India derives its name from

A) The Hindus B) The Aryans
C) Indus River D) Lord Indra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Indus River

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The name India is originally derived from the name of the river Sindhu (Indus River).

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One of the best known tribal rebellions in Bihar, Known as Ulgulan (meaning Great Tumult), was launched by the Mundas under the leadership of:

A) Kanhu B) Sidhu
C) Birsa Munda D) Rampa Munda
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Birsa Munda

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Which early ruler of Magadha murdered his father to ascend the throne and, was murdered by his own son

A) Bimbisar B) Ajatasatru
C) Udayan D) Nagadashak
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ajatasatru

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Paper Currency Act was enacted by British Government of India in which year ?

 

A) 1870 B) 1861
C) 1858 D) 1865
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1861

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Paper Currency Act was enacted by British Government of India in 1861.

 

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Which social evil was conspicuously absent in ancient India?

A) Polygamy B) Sati system
C) Devadasi system D) Purdah system
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Purdah system

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During First World War(1914-1918) AD, The Raja of Chamba State, Raja Bhuri Singh ....................

A) opposed the British Government B) partcipated in the Ghaddar Movement
C) helped the British Government D) remained Passive
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) helped the British Government

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Who among the following taught the doctrine of Shunyata

A) Shankaracharya B) Nagarjuna
C) Harisena D) Vallabhacharya
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nagarjuna

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The lotus temple in Delhi is a house of worship of which of the following religions ? 

A) Buddhism B) Baha'i Religion
C) Zoroastrian D) Islam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Baha'i Religion

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