Latest Indian History GK Questions
Who founded Prarthana Samaj?
(A) Dayanand Saraswati
(B) Devendra Nath Tagore
(C) Atmaram pandurang
(D) Ram Mohan Roy
Correct Answer : C
Which of the following grain was first used by humans?
(A) Barley
(B) Millet
(C) Rye
(D) Wheat
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
First grain used by humans was barley.
The Ruins of Harappa and Mohanjodaro were found on which of the following river bank?
(A) Ravi
(B) Indus
(C) Beas
(D) a and b both
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Harappa was located on the bank of the Ravi while Mohanjodaro was located on the bank of Indus.
Founder of the Holkar Dynasty
(A) Malhar Rao
(B) Bana Misra
(C) Baji Rao
(D) Madhav Peshwa
Correct Answer : A
In which Tamil epic the story of Kovalan and Madhvi is given?
(A) Meghdoot
(B) Manimekalai
(C) Silappadikaram
(D) Jivaka Chintamani
Correct Answer : C
Who was not the prominent literary figure during Babur's time?
(A) Khusrau
(B) Mulla Shihab
(C) Sheikh Zainuddin
(D) Khwandamir
Correct Answer : A
The only session of the Indian National Congress which was presided by Mahatma Gandhi was held at?
(A) Allahabad
(B) Belgaum
(C) Karachi
(D) Sural
Correct Answer : B
What is true in the context of administration and consolidation under the Khaljis and Tughlaqs?
(A) Large parts of the subcontinent remained under the control of the Delhi Sultans.
(B) The forested areas in the gangetic plain were penetrated for the first time.
(C) It was difficult to control distant provinces like Bengal from Delhi .
(D) Alauddin Khalji and Muhammad Tughlaq forced their control in the gangetic plains for alonger duration.
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
1. The Khilji dynasty, founded by Jalal-ud-din Firoz Khalji, ruled large parts of the Indian subcontinent between 1290 and 1320.
2. The use of slaves by the Delhi Sultans was criticized by the elites in the state.
3. Unity in the vast empire of the Sultanate depended on trusted administrators and governors.
In which state is the Nalanda University situated?
(A) Bihar
(B) Assam
(C) West Bengal
(D) Odisha
Correct Answer : A
Who was not the Navaratna of Chandragupta II’ s court?
(A) Varruchi
(B) Varahmihir
(C) Dhanvantri
(D) Fahiyan
Correct Answer : D
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