Exercise : History - General Questions
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General Questions
61.
Arrange the following dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate in chronological order: 1. Khalji 2. Tughluq 3. Slave (Mamluk) 4. Sayyid 5. Lodi
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Delhi Sultanate consisted of five successive dynasties:
1. Slave/Mamluk Dynasty (1206–1290)
2. Khalji Dynasty (1290–1320)
3. Tughluq Dynasty (1320–1414)
4. Sayyid Dynasty (1414–1451)
5. Lodi Dynasty (1451–1526).
1. Slave/Mamluk Dynasty (1206–1290)
2. Khalji Dynasty (1290–1320)
3. Tughluq Dynasty (1320–1414)
4. Sayyid Dynasty (1414–1451)
5. Lodi Dynasty (1451–1526).
62.
Who presided over the Karachi Session of INC (1931)?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Karachi Session of the Indian National Congress was held in March 1931, shortly after the execution of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel presided over this session.
The Congress adopted two landmark resolutions: one on Fundamental Rights and another on the National Economic Program.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel presided over this session.
The Congress adopted two landmark resolutions: one on Fundamental Rights and another on the National Economic Program.
63.
The 'Vikramshila University' was founded by:
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
Vikramshila was one of the most important Buddhist universities in ancient India, located in present-day Bihar.
It was founded by the Pala King Dharmapala in the late 8th or early 9th century AD.
It was established as a center for Vajrayana Buddhism and rivaled the famous Nalanda University.
It was founded by the Pala King Dharmapala in the late 8th or early 9th century AD.
It was established as a center for Vajrayana Buddhism and rivaled the famous Nalanda University.
64.
The 'White Mutiny' occurred during the tenure of:
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
The White Mutiny occurred in 1859 after the transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown.
European soldiers of the Company's army protested against being transferred to the service of the Crown without receiving a bounty.
Lord Canning was the Viceroy of India during this protest.
European soldiers of the Company's army protested against being transferred to the service of the Crown without receiving a bounty.
Lord Canning was the Viceroy of India during this protest.
65.
Which philosophy is associated with Shankaracharya?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Adi Shankaracharya propounded the 'Advaita Vedanta' philosophy.
It advocates the 'Non-dualism' of the individual soul (Atman) and the supreme reality (Brahman).
He established four 'Mathas' (monasteries) in the four corners of India to revive and propagate his teachings.
It advocates the 'Non-dualism' of the individual soul (Atman) and the supreme reality (Brahman).
He established four 'Mathas' (monasteries) in the four corners of India to revive and propagate his teachings.
66.
The 'First Factory Act' (1881) was passed by:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
The first Factory Act was passed by Lord Ripon in 1881.
It aimed to improve the working conditions of child labor in Indian factories.
It prohibited the employment of children under the age of 7 and limited the working hours for children between 7 and 12 years of age.
It aimed to improve the working conditions of child labor in Indian factories.
It prohibited the employment of children under the age of 7 and limited the working hours for children between 7 and 12 years of age.
67.
'Tattvabodhini Sabha' was founded by:
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
Debendranath Tagore founded the Tattvabodhini Sabha in 1839 in Calcutta.
Its goal was to promote a systematic and rational study of India's past and to propagate the monotheistic ideas of the Upanishads.
It eventually merged with the Brahmo Samaj.
Its goal was to promote a systematic and rational study of India's past and to propagate the monotheistic ideas of the Upanishads.
It eventually merged with the Brahmo Samaj.
68.
Who was the last independent Nawab of Bengal?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
Siraj-ud-Daulah was the last Nawab of Bengal who ruled independently of British influence.
He was defeated by the British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, at the Battle of Plassey in 1757.
His defeat was primarily due to the betrayal of his commander, Mir Jafar.
He was defeated by the British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, at the Battle of Plassey in 1757.
His defeat was primarily due to the betrayal of his commander, Mir Jafar.
69.
'Hampi' was the capital of which medieval empire?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Hampi served as the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire from the 14th to the 16th century.
It was a prosperous and magnificent city known for its grand temples and markets.
After the Battle of Talikota in 1565, the city was destroyed and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It was a prosperous and magnificent city known for its grand temples and markets.
After the Battle of Talikota in 1565, the city was destroyed and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
70.
The 'Komagata Maru' incident (1914) was related to:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Komagata Maru was a Japanese ship carrying 376 Indian immigrants (mostly Sikhs) to Canada in 1914.
Canadian authorities refused to let the passengers land due to exclusionary immigration laws, forcing the ship to return to India.
Upon its return to Budge Budge (near Calcutta), a clash occurred with the British police, leading to several deaths and fueling the Ghadar movement.
Canadian authorities refused to let the passengers land due to exclusionary immigration laws, forcing the ship to return to India.
Upon its return to Budge Budge (near Calcutta), a clash occurred with the British police, leading to several deaths and fueling the Ghadar movement.