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The 'Rajatarangini', a chronicle of Kashmir's kings, was written by ______.
- Kalhana
- Tipu Shah
- Akbar
- Abhinav Bindra
Answer: Kalhana
Kalhana wrote Rajatarangini in Sanskrit during the 12th century. It is considered one of the earliest historical chronicles in Indian literature, covering Kashmir's history from mythical times to his era. [[30]]
The Sun Temple at Konark was built by King ______ of the Eastern Ganga dynasty.
- Raman
- William Bentinck
- Narasimhadeva I
- Akbar
Answer: Narasimhadeva I
King Narasimhadeva I (1238-1264 CE) built the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha. Designed as a colossal chariot of the Sun God, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its intricate stone carvings. [[1]]
The Chola king who built the Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur was ______.
- Bhaskara II
- Gautamiputra Satakarni
- Rajaraja I
- Vatsyayana
Answer: Rajaraja I
Rajaraja Chola I (985-1014 CE) built the magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing Dravidian architecture and Chola artistic excellence. [[30]]
Mahavira attained Nirvana at ______ in Bihar.
- West Bengal
- Pavapuri
- India
- Masulipatnam
Answer: Pavapuri
Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, attained Nirvana at Pavapuri (near Rajgir) in 527 BCE. The Jal Mandir temple now stands at this sacred site. [[1]]
The partition of Bengal in 1905 was annulled in the year ______.
- 1971
- 1945
- 2018
- 1911
Answer: 1911
The partition of Bengal (1905) sparked the Swadeshi Movement. Due to widespread protests, Lord Hardinge annulled the partition in 1911 and shifted the capital from Calcutta to Delhi. [[30]]
Rani Lakshmibai of ______ was a prominent leader of the 1857 Revolt.
- Jhansi
- Bengali
- B.R. Ambedkar
- Soviet (USSR)
Answer: Jhansi
Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi led her forces against the British during the 1857 Revolt. She became a symbol of resistance and patriotism, famously declaring 'Main apni Jhansi nahi doongi' (I will not give up my Jhansi). [[1]]
The first cotton textile mill in India was established at ______ in 1854.
- Alfred
- Bombay
- Versailles
- Pavapuri
Answer: Bombay
The first successful cotton textile mill in India was established by Kawasji Davar in Bombay in 1854. It marked the beginning of modern industrialization in India under British rule. [[30]]
The practice of Sati was abolished by Lord ______ in 1829.
- Narasimhadeva I
- Kalhana
- William Bentinck
- Tipu Shah
Answer: William Bentinck
Lord William Bentinck, with support from Raja Ram Mohan Roy, abolished Sati through Regulation XVII of 1829, prohibiting the immolation of widows on their husbands' funeral pyres. [[1]]
The ______ System was a land revenue arrangement where village communities collectively paid taxes to the British.
- Irish
- wheat and rice
- land revenue
- Mahalwari
Answer: Mahalwari
The Mahalwari System, introduced by Holt Mackenzie and modified by William Bentinck, collected revenue from village communities (mahals) in North-Western Provinces, Punjab, and parts of Central India. [[30]]
The Battle of Talikota (1565) led to the decline of the ______ Empire.
- Sisodia
- Indo-Greek
- Vijayanagara
- Kushanas
Answer: Vijayanagara
The Battle of Talikota (1565) between Vijayanagara and the Deccan Sultanates resulted in the destruction of Hampi and marked the beginning of the empire's decline. [[1]]
The first Buddhist council was held at ______ shortly after Buddha's death.
- India
- Alfred
- Rajagriha
- Calcutta
Answer: Rajagriha
The First Buddhist Council was held at Rajagriha (modern Rajgir) under King Ajatashatru's patronage, presided by Mahakasyapa, to compile Buddha's teachings. [[30]]
World War I ended with the Treaty of ______ in 1919.
- Amritsar
- Pavapuri
- Versailles
- Raigad
Answer: Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles (June 28, 1919) formally ended World War I. It imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany, contributing to the rise of Nazism and WWII. [[1]]
The Indian Constitution came into effect on ______.
- January 26, 1950
- January 30, 1948
- November 26, 1949
- March 12, 1930
Answer: January 26, 1950
The Constitution of India came into force on January 26, 1950, making India a sovereign democratic republic. This date was chosen to commemorate the 1930 Purna Swaraj declaration. [[1]]
The idea of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the ______ Constitution.
- Mahayana
- Rajput
- Soviet (USSR)
- Do or Die
Answer: Soviet (USSR)
Fundamental Duties (Part IVA, Article 51A) were added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, inspired by the USSR Constitution. They emphasize citizens' responsibilities towards the nation. [[1]]
The Rowlatt Act was passed in the year ______.
- 1919
- 1856
- 1945
- 1930
Answer: 1919
The Rowlatt Act (1919) allowed detention without trial for up to two years. Gandhi launched the Rowlatt Satyagraha against it, which led to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. [[30]]
The ______ Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) demanded Purna Swaraj.
- Paris
- Rajagriha
- Lahore
- Bengal
Answer: Lahore
Under Jawaharlal Nehru's presidency, the Congress passed the Purna Swaraj (Complete Independence) resolution at the Lahore Session on December 31, 1929. January 26, 1930 was celebrated as Independence Day. [[1]]
The ______ Act of 1858 transferred India's governance from the East India Company to the British Crown.
- Government of India
- B.R. Ambedkar
- Paik
- Canada
Answer: Government of India
After the 1857 Revolt, the Government of India Act 1858 ended Company rule. Queen Victoria became sovereign, and a Secretary of State for India was appointed in London. [[1]]
The Sufi shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti is located in ______.
- Ajmer
- India
- Bengal
- Pavapuri
Answer: Ajmer
The Ajmer Sharif Dargah in Rajasthan is one of India's most revered Sufi shrines. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (1143-1236) introduced the Chishti order in India. [[1]]
The Mughal capital was shifted from Agra to ______ by Shah Jahan.
- fasting
- Shahjahanabad
- soapstone
- land revenue
Answer: Shahjahanabad
Shah Jahan founded Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi) in 1639 and shifted the capital there. The Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk were built as part of this new capital. [[1]]
The ______ dynasty was the first to rule the Delhi Sultanate.
- Slave
- Gupta
- Vijayanagara
- Indo-Greek
Answer: Slave
The Slave (Mamluk) Dynasty (1206-1290 CE) was the first of five dynasties of Delhi Sultanate. Its rulers were former slaves who rose to power through military merit. [[30]]