MCQ – GK Questions

Answer: Akbar

Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system to organize civil and military administration. Mansabdars held ranks (zat and sawar) determining salary, status, and military obligations. [[1]]

Answer: Agriculture

Muhammad bin Tughlaq established Diwan-i-Kohi (Department of Agriculture) to bring uncultivated land under plough and improve agricultural productivity. Though innovative, it faced implementation challenges. [[30]]

Answer: Rajendra I

Rajendra Chola I (1014-1044 CE) led naval expeditions to Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Southeast Asia (Srivijaya Empire). He assumed the title 'Gangaikonda Chola' after conquering the Ganga region. [[1]]

Answer: Banabhatta

Banabhatta, court poet of Harsha, wrote 'Harshacharita' in Sanskrit prose. It is one of the earliest historical biographies in Indian literature, providing insights into 7th-century North India. [[1]]

Answer: Provincial governance

In Gupta administration, 'Uparika' was the governor of a province (Bhukti). Below him were 'Vishayapati' (district officer) and 'Gramika' (village headman), forming a hierarchical administrative structure. [[30]]

Answer: Malavikagnimitram

Kalidasa's play Malavikagnimitram mentions the Yavana (Indo-Greek) invasion during the reign of Pushyamitra Shunga, indicating conflicts between Shungas and Greek rulers in North India. [[30]]

Answer: Indo-Greeks

The Indo-Greek rulers (2nd-1st century BCE) were the first to issue gold coins in India featuring royal portraits and bilingual inscriptions in Greek and Kharosthi/Prakrit. [[1]]

Answer: Manipuri

Manipuri dance, from Manipur, is deeply rooted in the Vaishnavite tradition and depicts the divine love of Radha and Krishna. It is characterized by gentle, flowing movements and devotional themes. [[1]]

Answer: Bharatanatyam

Bharatanatyam originated in Tamil Nadu's temples, with roots in the Natya Shastra. It combines dance, music, and abhinaya (expression) to depict Hindu mythology and spiritual themes. [[30]]

Answer: Annie Besant

Annie Besant became the first woman President of the Indian National Congress in 1917. A theosophist and social reformer, she also founded the Home Rule League and started the newspaper 'New India'. [[30]]

Answer: 1945

The United Nations was founded on October 24, 1945, after World War II, to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts. Its headquarters is in New York City. [[30]]

Answer: 1776

The American Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. Drafted primarily by Thomas Jefferson, it proclaimed the colonies' separation from British rule. [[1]]

Answer: Lord Mountbatten

Lord Louis Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India (March-August 1947) and became the first Governor-General of independent India. He oversaw the transfer of power and Partition. [[1]]

Answer: A united India with a weak center and grouped provinces

The Cabinet Mission (1946) proposed a united India with a weak central government handling defense, foreign affairs, and communications, while provinces were grouped into three sections with significant autonomy. [[30]]

Answer: Lakshmi Sehgal

Captain Lakshmi Sehgal (née Swaminathan) led the Rani of Jhansi Regiment, the women's wing of the Indian National Army. She was a doctor and a key figure in the Azad Hind government. [[30]]

Answer: Subhash Chandra Bose

Subhash Chandra Bose proclaimed the Provisional Government of Free India (Azad Hind) in Singapore on October 21, 1943. The Indian National Army fought under its banner against the British in Southeast Asia. [[1]]

Answer: Train robbery near Lucknow

The Kakori Conspiracy (August 9, 1925) involved HRA members robbing a government treasury on a train near Kakori, Lucknow. Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqulla Khan, and others were executed for their role. [[30]]

Answer: Ram Prasad Bismil and Sachindra Nath Sanyal

The Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) was founded in 1924 by Ram Prasad Bismil, Sachindra Nath Sanyal, and others. It was later renamed Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) in 1928. [[1]]

Answer: 1931

The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed on March 5, 1931, between Mahatma Gandhi and Viceroy Lord Irwin. It ended the Civil Disobedience Movement and allowed Congress to participate in the Second Round Table Conference. [[30]]

Answer: Chauri Chaura

Gandhi suspended the Non-Cooperation Movement in February 1922 after the Chauri Chaura incident, where protesters burned a police station killing 22 policemen. Gandhi believed the movement had turned violent. [[1]]