Indian History Questions for Competitive Exams
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.
Madharasas are the schools of, which caste?
(A) Jain
(B) Hindus
(C) Muslims
(D) Christians
Correct Answer : C
Shore temple is located at, Which City?
(A) Calicut
(B) Sanapur
(C) Patna
(D) Mahabalipuram
Correct Answer : D
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.
The gas used to extinguish fire, Which gas is?
(A) Carbon Monoxide
(B) Neon
(C) Nitrogen
(D) Carbon Dioxide
Correct Answer : D
The largest part of the human brain part is?
(A) Cerebellum
(B) Midbrain
(C) Cerebrum
(D) Medulla Oblongata
Correct Answer : C
The amount of light entering the eye is regulated by which?
(A) Schlera
(B) Iris
(C) Pupil
(D) Ciliary Body
Correct Answer : B
The biggest oil refinery in India is at, which city?
(A) Mathura
(B) Koyali
(C) Digboi
(D) Haldia
Correct Answer : B
Abdul Qadir Badauni, Nakib Khan and Thaneshwar were in whose court?
(A) Akbar
(B) Jahangir
(C) Shah Jahan
(D) Aurangzeb
Correct Answer : A
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