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The Lumbini was the birth place of Buddha is attested by an inscription of

A) Ashoka B) Pushyamitra Sung
C) Kanishka D) Harsha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ashoka

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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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The first Satyagraha campaign of Gandhiji was started at -

A) Bardoli B) Dandi
C) Champaran D) Baroda
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Champaran

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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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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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What is the motto Incorporated under our National Emblem?

A) Satyam Shivam B) Satyam Shivam Sundaram
C) Satyameva Jayate D) Jai Hind
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Satyameva Jayate

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