Indian History Questions for Competitive Exams

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History General Knowledge Questions 

Q :  

Gir National Park is situated in, which city?

(A) Bihar

(B) Allahabad

(C) West Bengal

(D) Gujarat


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The park is spread over an area of 1,412 sq km and is located near Junagadh and Gir Somnath districts of Gujarat.


Q :  

Madharasas are the schools of, which caste?

(A) Jain

(B) Hindus

(C) Muslims

(D) Christians


Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Shore temple is located at, Which City?

(A) Calicut

(B) Sanapur

(C) Patna

(D) Mahabalipuram


Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Red Cross was founded by, Which ?

(A) A.Cursetji

(B) Badel Powell

(C) J.H.Durant

(D) Trygve Lie


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The Red Cross was founded by Henry Dunant, and he played a crucial role in the establishment of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in 1863. It appears there might be a slight spelling error in the answer choices, as "Durant" is more commonly spelled as "Dunant" in the context of the Red Cross founder.


Q :  

The gas used to extinguish fire, Which gas is?  

(A) Carbon Monoxide

(B) Neon

(C) Nitrogen

(D) Carbon Dioxide


Correct Answer : D

Q :  

The largest part of the human brain part is? 

(A) Cerebellum

(B) Midbrain

(C) Cerebrum

(D) Medulla Oblongata


Correct Answer : C

Q :  

The amount of light entering the eye is regulated by which?

(A) Schlera

(B) Iris

(C) Pupil

(D) Ciliary Body


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

The biggest oil refinery in India is at, which city?   

(A) Mathura

(B) Koyali

(C) Digboi

(D) Haldia


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Abdul Qadir Badauni, Nakib Khan and Thaneshwar were in whose court?

(A) Akbar

(B) Jahangir

(C) Shah Jahan

(D) Aurangzeb


Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Information about which ruler is available in the iron pillar of Mehrauli (Delhi)?

(A) Kumaragupta

(B) Vikramaditya

(C) Chandragupta I

(D) Skandagupta


Correct Answer : B

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