Indian History Questions Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: What was the language of news papers Maratha and kesari respectively ,were published by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
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608927f806b39f63ea8fdd1d- 1Hindi and Englishfalse
- 2English and Marathitrue
- 3Marathi and Urdufalse
- 4Hindi and Urdufalse
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Answer : 2. "English and Marathi "
Explanation :
Bal Gangadhar Tilak published two newspapers, namely, 'The Kesari' in Marathi, and 'The Mahratta' in English, to create awareness among the people.
Q: What does “Satyameva Jayate” mean?
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607d24f20372d85428919205- 1“Truth alone triumphs”true
- 2“True Faith is Rare”false
- 3“Truth is Sivine”false
- 4“Truth is a Treasure”false
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Answer : 1. "“Truth alone triumphs”"
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate meaning "Truth alone triumphs" is a part of a mantra from the Hindu scripture Mundaka Upanishad.
Q: The foreign traveller who visited India during the reign of Shahjahan was______________.
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60701f0fdac3665e58b1e2be- 1Thomas Roefalse
- 2William Hawkinsfalse
- 3Ibn Batutafalse
- 4Nicolao Manuccitrue
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Answer : 4. "Nicolao Manucci"
Explanation :
Nicolao Manucci was a foreign traveller who visited India during the rule of Shahjahan. He illustrated the Mughal court in his book “ Storia do Mogor”.
Q: Where is the world famous ‘Rock Garden’ located?
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63287e7ca323937dac0827f3- 1Kolkatafalse
- 2Shimlafalse
- 3Srinagarfalse
- 4Chandigarhtrue
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Answer : 4. "Chandigarh"
Explanation :
1. The famous Rock Garden is located in Chandigarh.
2. The first rock garden in India has been established in Chandigarh.
3. It was constructed in the year 1957 by Officer Nek Chand.
4. The first rock garden of Chandigarh is also known as Nek Chand Rock Garden.
5. It is situated near Sukhna Lake.
Q: What denotes learned and shared beliefs and behaviours?
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606d7ab0affa2d5265b8ae5f- 1Culturetrue
- 2Ethnicityfalse
- 3Groupfalse
- 4Descentfalse
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Answer : 1. "Culture"
Explanation :
Culture is defined as the learned and shared behaviors, beliefs, attitudes, values, and material objects that characterize a particular group or society.
Q: 'Every Vote Counts' - a book written by
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6329e7fc5c208a6bf7dec16e- 1Dinesh Saharafalse
- 2Yusuf Malalafalse
- 3Arun Jaitleyfalse
- 4Naveen Chawlatrue
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Answer : 4. "Naveen Chawla"
Explanation :
‘Every Vote Counts’ – The book is written by Naveen Chawla. He is the former Chief Election Commissioner of India. In this book he has told about the history and conduct of elections in India.
Q: The Gurumukhi script was started by which Sikh Guru?
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6329b1be4ada076be656f8f4- 1Guru Angad Devtrue
- 2Guru Amar Dasfalse
- 3Guru Har Rajfalse
- 4Guru Har Krishanfalse
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Answer : 1. "Guru Angad Dev"
Explanation :
1. The Gurmukhi script was created by the second Sikh Guru, Guru Angad (1539-1552) in the 16th century AD.
2. He was the second Sikh Guru after the death of Guru Nanak (1469-1539).
3. The Sikh religious book, Guru Granth Sahib or Adi Granth was written in this script.
Q: What is true in the context of administration and consolidation under the Khaljis and Tughlaqs?
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6268205897c2ed7f1de4d976- 1Large parts of the subcontinent remained under the control of the Delhi Sultans.false
- 2The forested areas in the gangetic plain were penetrated for the first time.false
- 3It was difficult to control distant provinces like Bengal from Delhi .true
- 4Alauddin Khalji and Muhammad Tughlaq forced their control in the gangetic plains for alonger duration.false
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Answer : 3. "It was difficult to control distant provinces like Bengal from Delhi ."
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.