Indian History Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which Chola ruler built the Brihadeshwara Temple at Tanjore? 

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    Rajaraja I
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    Rajendra I
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    Vijayalaya
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    Rajendra III
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Answer : 1. "Rajaraja I "

Q:

‘Microliths’ were ______ used by early humans.

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    coins
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    stone tools
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    clothes
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    earthen pots
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Answer : 2. "stone tools"
Explanation :

1. 'Microliths' were stone tools used by early humans.

2. 'Microliths' were used by early humans for hunting and food collection.

3. Microliths were used for other purposes as well.

- cutting bone and wood

- grinding seeds

- knitting clothes

- make up

Q:

Alluri Sitaram Raju was a tribal freedom fighter from which state of India?

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    Bihar
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    Maharashtra
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    Andhra Pradesh
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    Gujarat
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Answer : 3. "Andhra Pradesh"

Q:

Which among the followings is the sacred book of the  Buddhists?

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    Upanishad
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    Vedas
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    Tripitaka
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    Jatakas
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Answer : 3. "Tripitaka "
Explanation :

Tripitaka is the sacred book of Buddist. Tripitaka contains three baskets of techings, a Sutra Pitaka, a Vinaya Pitaka and An Abhidharme Pitaka. Union of monks and their daily life are certain facts that are mentioned in Vinaya Pataka.

Q:

Which of the following was the first English-language newspaper of India?

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    Hicky’s Bengal Gazette
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    Maratha
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    The Madras Courier
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    The Bombay Herald
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Answer : 1. "Hicky’s Bengal Gazette"
Explanation :

1. India's first English language newspaper was Hicky's Bengal Gazette.

2. It was published by James Augustus Hickey on January 29, 1780 from Calcutta.

3. This paper published political and commercial news.

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Answer : 4. "75"
Explanation :

1. According to Section 2 of the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972, 'antiquities' include 'any manuscript, inscription or another document which is scientific, historical, literary or aesthetic and which is in existence for not less than 75 years '

2. Thus, any artefact that has been in existence for at least 75 years is considered an antiquity in India.

3. Antiquities are considered an important part of the cultural heritage of India and there are legal provisions for their protection.

Q:

“Desire is the cause of all sufferings”. Which religion promoted this?

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    Buddhism
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    Jainism
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    Sikhism
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    Hinduism
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Answer : 1. "Buddhism "
Explanation :

Buddist believes that Desire is the cause of all sufferings.

Four noble truths of Buddhism are (a) Sorrow (b) sorrow Community (c) sorrow detention and (d) eight fold path.

Q:

What is the concept of "Dharma" in Vedic philosophy?

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    Duty and righteousness
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    Liberation from cycle of rebirth
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    Cosmic order
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    Meditation and yoga
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Answer : 1. "Duty and righteousness"
Explanation :

Explanation: Dharma in Vedic philosophy refers to one's duty and righteousness in life.

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