History GK Questions with Answers
In Which State Is The Sabarimala Temple Located -
(A) Kerala
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Uttarakhand
(D) Maharashtra
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
1. Sabarimala Temple is a famous temple in Kerala.
2. It is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.
2. It is the 'sacred abode of Lord Ayyappa' and one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in India.
3. The temple is open to people of all religions.
4. It is open for worship only during the days of Mandal Puja, Makaravilakku, Vishu and the first day of every Malayalam month.
5. Before visiting Sabarimala, pilgrims have to observe celibacy for 41 days.
In Which State Is The Golden Temple Located -
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Uttarakhand
(C) Punjab
(D) Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
1. Golden Temple is located in Punjab.
2. The Golden Temple was established by the fourth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Ram Das in 1577 AD.
3. It was built on a plot of land where three different rivers met, which is why the names of the holy rivers are part of the name Amritsar.
4. Buildings have been added to over the years and now cover an area of 28 acres.
5. Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, is built in the form of a pool (sarovar), with the Guru Granth Sahib seated on a raised platform or throne.
6. Sarovar represents the body of the Supreme Creator Lord, who is situated at the origin of all existence.
7. It is said that Guru Gobind Ji created "Khalsa Panth".
Guru Nanak had predicted that the day would come when his people would be tested by their faith in God.
Who built Vikramshila University?
(A) Chandragupta Maurya
(B) Kanishk
(C) Dharmapala
(D) Pulakeshin II
Correct Answer : C
Who is the author of Meghdoot?
(A) Shudraka
(B) Visakhadatta
(C) Kalidas
(D) Chanakya
Correct Answer : C
In the battle of Panipat, whose army did Babur face?
(A) Jaichand
(B) Hemu
(C) Daulat Khan
(D) Ibrahim Lodi
Correct Answer : D
Where did the Jallianwala incident take place?
(A) Allahabad
(B) Amritsar
(C) Surat
(D) Lucknow
Correct Answer : B
The historical city of Bijapur is situated in which state of India?
(A) Kerala
(B) Tamilnadu
(C) Karnataka
(D) Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer : C
Whom did the people of Indus Valley Civilization worship?
(A) Vishnu
(B) Pashupati
(C) Indra
(D) Brahma
Correct Answer : B
What are Upanishads?
(A) Epic
(B) Story Collection
(C) Source of Hindu Philosophy
(D) Law Books
Correct Answer : C
Which one of the following saints was active in the region of Maharashtra?
(A) Nammalvar
(B) Surdas
(C) Eknath
(D) Ramananda
Correct Answer : C
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