Indian History Questions Practice Question and Answer

Q:

The river Indus was called ______ by the Iranians and the Greeks about 2500 years ago.

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    Vitasta
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    Karnali
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    Vipasa
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    Hindos
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Answer : 4. "Hindos"
Explanation :

1. The Indus River was called Hindu by the Iranians and Greeks about 2500 years ago.

2. The word Hind is derived from the Sanskrit word Sindhu. The word Sindhu means "ocean" or "big river".

3. The Indus River flows through parts of Pakistan and India. It is one of the longest rivers in the world

Q:

Who was the author of the book ‘The Golden Threshold’?

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    Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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    Jawaharlal Nehru
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    Sarojini Naidu
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    ZA Bhutto
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Answer : 3. "Sarojini Naidu"
Explanation :

1. The author of the book 'The Golden Threshold' was Sarojini Naidu.

2. This book was published in 1905 in which 40 poems are compiled.

3. India's natural beauty, Indian culture and the Indian freedom movement have been praised in these poems.

Q:

In which of the following cities was the Veda Samaj established in 1864?

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    Bombay (now Mumbai)
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    Madras (now Chennai)
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    Calicut
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    Calcutta (now Kolkata)
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Answer : 2. "Madras (now Chennai)"
Explanation :

1. Veda Samaj was founded in 1864 in Madras (Chennai) and was inspired by Brahmo Samaj.

2. Caste discrimination was abolished, and widow remarriage and women's education were encouraged.

3. Keshab Chandra Sen and K. Sridharalu Naidu worked to establish the Veda Samaj in Madras in 1864.

4. Veda Samaj was a very important social reform in South India. In 1864, Sridharalu Naidu and Keshab Chandra Sen were instrumental in establishing the society in Madras.

Q:

Who organized the fifth Buddhist council?

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    Ashoka
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    Kanishka
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    Harsha
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    Bindusara
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Answer : 3. "Harsha "
Explanation :

The fifth Buddhist Council was held at Kannaj during the Reign of Harsha, while third was during the reign of Ashoka and fourth was held during the reign of Buddha.

Q:

Zafar Khan was a famous General of which of the following rulers of the Delhi Sultanate?

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    Alauddin Khilji
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    Iltutmish
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    Muhammad bin Tughluq
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    Balban
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Answer : 1. "Alauddin Khilji"
Explanation :

1. Zafar Khan was the commander of Alauddin Khilji, the ruler of Delhi Sultanate.

2. Zafar Khan also took part in several other campaigns during the reign of Alauddin Khilji, including the invasion of Ranthambore in 1303, the invasion of Devagiri in 1304 and the invasion of Chedi in 1311. He was successful in all these campaigns and helped expand the territory and power of the Delhi Sultanate.

Q:

Fatehpur Sikri was founded as the capital of the Mughal Empire by ______.

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    Jahangir
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    Akbar
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    Babur
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    Humayun
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Answer : 2. "Akbar"
Explanation :

1. Fatehpur Sikri was founded by the Mughal emperor Akbar.

2. He planned to make this city as his capital, but lack of water forced him to abandon the city.

3. Fatehpur Sikri was built between 1571-1585 AD.

Q:

The famous Jain centre in South India is situated at---- 

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    Rameshvaram
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    Kanchi
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    Madurai
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    Shravanabelogola
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Answer : 4. "Shravanabelogola "
Explanation :

The famous Jain centre is Shravanabelogola, which is situated in Mysore (Karnataka), there is a statue of Gommateshwara, which is Built by Chavrendaray

Q:

Who was the last ruler of India that adopted Jainism in his last days? 

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    Samudra Gupta
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    Bidusara
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    Chandra Gupta
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    Aashoka
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Answer : 3. "Chandra Gupta "
Explanation :

Chandragupta Maurya adopted Jainsim in his last days. He went to South India (Shravanabelogola, near Mysore, Karnataka), under the leadership of Bhadrabahu, where he died observing Fast

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