GK History Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Between whom was the Lateran Agreement signed?

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    Pope and Mussolini
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    Pope and Bismarck
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    Pope and Hitler
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    Pope and Napoleon
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Answer : 1. "Pope and Mussolini"
Explanation :

The Lateran Agreement, also known as the Lateran Treaty, was signed on February 11, 1929, between Pope Pius XI and Benito Mussolini, who was the leader of Fascist Italy. The agreement recognized the Vatican City as an independent sovereign state, marking the resolution of long-standing disputes between the Catholic Church and the Italian government. It established a diplomatic and political relationship between the Holy See and Italy, outlining the Vatican City's territorial boundaries and securing the Church's position within Italy.

Q:

By which treaty did Austria accept to give the territory of Venetia to Italy?

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    Treaty of Paris
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    Treaty of Prague
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    Treaty of Frankfurt
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    Treaty of Villafranca
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Answer : 2. "Treaty of Prague"
Explanation :

The Treaty of Prague was signed on August 23, 1866, between Austria and the Kingdom of Italy. As a result of this treaty, Austria agreed to cede the territory of Venetia to Italy. This territorial transfer was part of the broader context of the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, also known as the Seven Weeks' War, where Austria faced defeat against Prussia. The treaty contributed to the process of Italian unification, as Venetia was an important region that was integrated into the newly formed Kingdom of Italy.

Q:

With which Indian power did Napoleon try to establish relations?

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    Peshwa
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    Tipu Sultan
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    Ranjit Singh
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    Hyder Ali
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Answer : 2. "Tipu Sultan"
Explanation :

Napoleon Bonaparte attempted to establish relations with Tipu Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in Southern India, during the late 18th century. Both leaders shared a common enemy in the British, and there were efforts to form an alliance against British colonial interests in India. However, these diplomatic initiatives did not materialize into concrete military support, as Napoleon's focus shifted to other geopolitical concerns in Europe.

Q:

Which goddess's temple is situated in Sambhar lake?

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    Jwala's Mata's
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    Jeen Mata's
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    Shakambhari Devi’s
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    Kushala Mata's
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Answer : 3. "Shakambhari Devi’s"
Explanation :

The temple of Mata Shakambhari Devi located in Rajasthan is called Sambhar Peeth, which is in Sambhar Lake near Sambhar town in Jaipur district of Rajasthan.

Q:

Under the rule of which king was the Sun Temple at Konark built?

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    Anantha Padmanbhan
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    Samudragupta
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    Narasimhadeva 1
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    Anantavarman Chodaganga
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Answer : 3. "Narasimhadeva 1"
Explanation :

1. The Sun Temple of Konark was built in the 13th century during the reign of King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty and is located in the Puri district of Odisha state.

2. This temple is dedicated to Lord Surya and is known for its huge size and unique architecture.

3. The temple was built in the form of a huge chariot, the roof of which was decorated with 12 huge ratha-chakras.

4. The walls of the temple were decorated with sculptures of gods and goddesses and mythological scenes.

5. The temple was destroyed by a cyclone in the 15th century.

6. The temple was rebuilt in the 1980s.

7. Konark Sun Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Q:

The Kamakhya Temple is located in ______.

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    Guwahati
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    Kohima
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    Imphal
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    Agartala
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Answer : 1. "Guwahati"
Explanation :

1. Kamakhya Temple is a Hindu temple located on the Neelachal Hills in Guwahati, Assam.

2. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, it is one of the oldest and most revered centers of Tantric practices.

3. This temple is the center of Kulachar Tantra Marg and the venue of Ambubachi Mela

Q:

Pushyamitra, who was the commander of Brihadratha, the last Mauryan emperor, killed the king and established a new dynasty. Which of the following was his dynasty?

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    Shunga
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    Kanva
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    Satavahana
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    Chedi
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Answer : 1. "Shunga "
Explanation :

1. Pushyamitra established the Shunga dynasty by killing the last Maurya emperor Brihadratha.

2. When Brihadratha became king, Pataliputra was the capital of the Maurya Empire.

3. Brihadratha had rebuilt many Buddhist stupas, among which the stupas of Sanchi and Bharhut are very important.

Q:

In which of the following years was Bahadur Shah II deposed by the British and exiled to Rangoon?

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    1698
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    1798
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    1857
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    1834
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Answer : 3. "1857"

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