Modern Indian History GK Questions and Answers for Competitive
Who among the following constructed the Brihadeeswarar temple at Tanjore ?
(A) Rajendra I
(B) Raja Raja Chola I
(C) Parantaka Chola I
(D) None of them
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Raja Raja Chola I, the great Chola emperor, constructed the Brihadeeswarar Temple at Tanjore (now known as Thanjavur) in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The temple, also known as the Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is one of the largest and most magnificent temples in India, showcasing the grandeur of Chola architecture. The construction of the Brihadeeswarar Temple was completed in 1010 CE.
Who started the first English newspaper in India?
(A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(B) Raja Rammohan Roy
(C) J. A. Hickey
(D) Lord William Bentinck
Correct Answer : C
Who among the following captured the whole of Sri Lanka and made it a part of Chola empire.
(A) Rajendra I
(B) Raja Raja Chola I
(C) Parantaka Chola I
(D) None of them
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Rajendra I, the son of Raja Raja Chola I, is credited with capturing the whole of Sri Lanka and making it a part of the Chola Empire. He undertook successful military campaigns, extending Chola influence beyond the Indian subcontinent.
Which of the following is not a principal tool of early Stone age?
(A) Hand axes
(B) Cleavers
(C) Choppers
(D) Scraper
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Scraper is not considered a principal tool of the early Stone Age. Hand axes, cleavers, and choppers are examples of tools that were commonly used during the early Stone Age for various purposes, including cutting and processing materials. Scraper tools are more commonly associated with the later stages of the Stone Age and were used for tasks like scraping and smoothing surfaces.
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:
List-I
A. Lord Clive
B. Lord Wellesley
C. Lord Dalhousie
D. Lord Curzon
List-II
1. Subsidiary Alliance
2. Indian Universities commission
3. Doctrine of Lapse
4. Dual Government in Bengal
(A) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
(B) A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
(C) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
(D) A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
Correct Answer : B
Which of the following places was ruled by the Wadiyar dynasty?
(A) Guwahati
(B) Patna
(C) Jabalpur
(D) Mysore
Correct Answer : D
What was the original name of Nur Jahan?
(A) Zeb-un-Nissa
(B) Fatima begum
(C) Mehr-un-Nissa
(D) Jahanara
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The original name of Nur Jahan, the wife of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, was:
(C) Mehr-un-Nissa
The tomb of Jahangir was built at
(A) Gujarat
(B) Delhi
(C) Lahore
(D) Agra
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Jahangir's tomb is located in Shahdara, a suburb of Lahore, Pakistan. It is the final resting place of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, who ruled from 1605 to 1627. The tomb is known for its intricate Mughal architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Who was the first Viceroy of India?
(A) Lord canning
(B) Lord Wellesley
(C) Robert Clive
(D) William Bentick
Correct Answer : A
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution of India?
(A) Vallabhai Patel
(B) Dr. B R Ambedkar
(C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(D) Jawahar Lal Nehru
Correct Answer : B
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