Indian History Questions for Competitive Exams
Which among the following chronology is correct regarding four 'samvatas’ ?
(A) Gupta - Gregorian - Hizri - Saka
(B) Gregorian - Saka - Hizri - Gupta
(C) Saka - Gregorian - Hizri - Gupta
(D) Hizri - Gupta - Gregorian - Saka
Correct Answer : A
The home of Gargi Maitrey and Kapila was at
(A) Vidisha
(B) Ujjain
(C) Pataliputra
(D) Mithila
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Gargi, Maitreyi, and Kapila were ancient Indian philosophers and scholars. The home of Gargi and Maitreyi was in Mithila, an ancient kingdom that corresponds to the present-day region of northern Bihar and parts of Nepal. Kapila was associated with the Sankhya school of philosophy and is often considered one of the founders of this philosophical tradition.
What was the fight between Mohammad Gauri and Prithviraj Chauhan?
(A) Battle of Tarain
(B) Battle of Khanwa
(C) Battle of Plasai
(D) Battle of Buxar
Correct Answer : A
Which area of India was known as Avantika in ancient times?
(A) Avadh
(B) Ruhelkhand
(C) Bundelkhand
(D) Malwa
Correct Answer : D
Where did Rigvedic Aryans live in India?
(A) Northern India
(B) All over India
(C) Eastern part of India
(D) Sapta Sindhu area
Correct Answer : D
When was the Muslim league established?
(A) 1904
(B) 1906
(C) 1910
(D) 1915
Correct Answer : B
The famous ‘Jama-Masjid’ of Delhi was built by
(A) Humayun
(B) Akbar
(C) Shahjahan
(D) Aurangzeb
Correct Answer : C
Prince who was responsible for his father's death —
(A) Chandprodyote
(B) Ajaatsatru
(C) Presejanite
(D) Udyane
Correct Answer : B
The first secret ruler who issued coins —
(A) Shrigupta
(B) Chandragupta First
(C) Samundragupta
(D) Chandragupta Second
Correct Answer : B
Gandhi—Irvine was compromised —
(A) 1930
(B) 1931
(C) 1932
(D) 1933
Correct Answer : B
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