Exercise : History - General Questions
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General Questions
91.
The 'Mehrauli Pillar' is made of:
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Iron Pillar at Mehrauli is made of wrought iron.
It is famous for its high resistance to corrosion despite being exposed to the weather for over 1,600 years.
This demonstrates the advanced knowledge of metallurgy in ancient India during the Gupta period.
It is famous for its high resistance to corrosion despite being exposed to the weather for over 1,600 years.
This demonstrates the advanced knowledge of metallurgy in ancient India during the Gupta period.
92.
'Amir Khusrau', the "Parrot of India," was the court poet of:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Amir Khusrau was a prolific poet and musician who served in the courts of seven different Sultans of Delhi.
He was most famously associated with Alauddin Khalji.
He is credited with the invention of the Sitar and the Tabla and for blending Persian and Indian musical traditions.
He was most famously associated with Alauddin Khalji.
He is credited with the invention of the Sitar and the Tabla and for blending Persian and Indian musical traditions.
93.
The 'First Battle of Panipat' (1526) saw the end of which dynasty?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the Mughal invader Babur and the Sultan of Delhi, Ibrahim Lodi.
Babur's victory resulted in the death of Ibrahim Lodi and the collapse of the Lodi dynasty.
This battle marked the end of the Delhi Sultanate and the beginning of the Mughal Empire in India.
Babur's victory resulted in the death of Ibrahim Lodi and the collapse of the Lodi dynasty.
This battle marked the end of the Delhi Sultanate and the beginning of the Mughal Empire in India.
94.
'Dilli Chalo' slogan was given by:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Subhas Chandra Bose gave the 'Dilli Chalo' (March to Delhi) slogan in 1943.
He gave this call to the soldiers of the Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj) in Singapore.
The slogan was intended to motivate the soldiers to march towards India and overthrow British rule.
He gave this call to the soldiers of the Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj) in Singapore.
The slogan was intended to motivate the soldiers to march towards India and overthrow British rule.
95.
The 'Dravidian' style of architecture is characterized by high pyramid-like towers called:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
In South Indian (Dravidian) temple architecture, the tower over the main sanctum sanctorum is called the 'Vimana'.
It is typically shaped like a stepped pyramid.
'Gopurams' are the monumental entrance gateways of the temple complex, while 'Shikharas' are characteristic of North Indian temples.
It is typically shaped like a stepped pyramid.
'Gopurams' are the monumental entrance gateways of the temple complex, while 'Shikharas' are characteristic of North Indian temples.
96.
Who was the Viceroy during the 'Quit India Movement'?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Lord Linlithgow was the Viceroy of India from 1936 to 1943.
He was in power when Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement in August 1942.
He responded to the movement with massive suppression and arrested almost all of the top Congress leadership.
He was in power when Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement in August 1942.
He responded to the movement with massive suppression and arrested almost all of the top Congress leadership.
97.
'Sanchi' is located in which state?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Sanchi is a small village located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh.
It is famous for its Great Stupa and other Buddhist monuments dating from the 3rd century BC to the 12th century AD.
It is located near the state capital, Bhopal, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is famous for its Great Stupa and other Buddhist monuments dating from the 3rd century BC to the 12th century AD.
It is located near the state capital, Bhopal, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
98.
The 'Charter Act of 1813' ended the East India Company’s monopoly over trade in India except for trade in:
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Charter Act of 1813 abolished the East India Company's monopoly on Indian trade, opening it to all British merchants.
However, the Company was allowed to retain its monopoly on the trade in tea and its monopoly on trade with China.
These remaining monopolies were finally abolished by the Charter Act of 1833.
However, the Company was allowed to retain its monopoly on the trade in tea and its monopoly on trade with China.
These remaining monopolies were finally abolished by the Charter Act of 1833.
99.
Who founded the 'Atmiya Sabha'?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Atmiya Sabha (Society of Friends) in Calcutta in 1814.
It was a philosophical discussion circle where members debated monotheistic ideas and social reforms.
It was a precursor to the Brahmo Samaj, which he founded in 1828.
It was a philosophical discussion circle where members debated monotheistic ideas and social reforms.
It was a precursor to the Brahmo Samaj, which he founded in 1828.
100.
The 'Ilbert Bill' controversy was related to:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Ilbert Bill was introduced in 1883 during the viceroyalty of Lord Ripon.
It proposed to allow Indian judges to try criminal cases involving European subjects in the countryside.
The bill faced fierce opposition from the European community in India, which refused to be tried by Indian judges, leading to a major political controversy.
It proposed to allow Indian judges to try criminal cases involving European subjects in the countryside.
The bill faced fierce opposition from the European community in India, which refused to be tried by Indian judges, leading to a major political controversy.