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After which of the following centuries, did the practice of donating land in South India go a long way?

A) Fifth century B) Sixth century
C) Eighth century D) Ninth century
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Eighth century

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Who was the first Governor General of India?

A) Lord William Bentick B) Lord Dalhousie
C) Lord Cornwallis D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Lord William Bentick

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Which of the following Mughal rulers started 'Jharokha Darshan'?

A) Babar B) Humayun
C) Akbar D) Jahangir
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Akbar

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According to the categories of land mentioned in the Chola inscriptions ___________ was known as the land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors?

A) Vellanvagai B) Brahmadeya
C) Shalabhoga D) Devadana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Vellanvagai

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Dnyaneshwar was a 13th­century Marathi saint who wrote the Dnyaneshwari, which is a commentary on the _______________.

A) Ramayana B) Bhagavad Gita
C) Vedas D) Upanishads
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bhagavad Gita

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In which year did the Kakori conspiracy case take place?

A) 1925 B) 1924
C) 1926 D) 1927
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1925

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Akbar was __________ years old when he became emperor.

A) 16 B) 19
C) 13 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 13

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The Red Fort (Delhi) was built by ______.

A) Babur B) British
C) Shah Jahan D) Aurangzeb
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Shah Jahan

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