Indian History Questions

Q:

Which of the following Vedic texts is mentioned the eastern and western seas for the first time?

A) Tandya Brahmana B) Satpath Brahmana
C) Gopath Brahmana D) Kaustiki Brahmana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Satpath Brahmana

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3 1913
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Which of the following statements with regard to the speech of Mahatma Gandhi at the opening of the Banaras Hindu University are correct?

1.he charged the Indian elite with a lack of concern for the laboring poor.

2.He asserted that our salvation can come only through the farmers.

3.He highlighted the plight of the untouchables.

4.He promised to take up the cause of the mill owners of Ahmedabad.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1, 2, 3 and 4 B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1, 2 and 3 only D) 3 and 4 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

Only   1   and   2   are   correct,   as Mahatma  Gandhi’s  speech  in  BHU on 4 February,1916 did not include plight  of  untouchables  and  there was no issue of the mill owners on Ahmedabad in 1916.

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1 1906
Q:

The glorious revolution of 1688 demonstrated that parliament had

Answer

The Glorious Revolution of 1688 demonstrated that Parliament had power over the English monarchy.

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1 1904
Q:

The ruler of which dynasty of South India assumed the title of Dharmaraj?

A) Wakatak B) Pallava
C) Kadamb D) Western Ganga
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Western Ganga

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1 1893
Q:

The National song of India, Vande Mataram was composed in ____ language.

A) Pali B) Urdu
C) Bengali D) Sanskrit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sanskrit

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0 1888
Q:

Which one is the correct chronological order of the following events?
I. Quit India Movement
II. Shimla Conference
III. Poona Pact
IV. Cabinet Mission

A) II, IV, I, III B) III, IV,II, I
C) III, I, II, IV D) IV, II, III, I
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) III, I, II, IV

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1 1887
Q:

Who advocated the introduction of western education and English language in India?

A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak B) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
C) Dadbhai Naoroji D) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

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10 1885
Q:

The earliest reference to sati custom is made in which of the following inscriptions?

A) Allahabad Pillar inscription B) Eran inscription of Bhanugupta
C) Aihole inscription of Pulkesin II D) Bhitan inscription of Skandgupta
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Eran inscription of Bhanugupta

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2 1880