Indian History Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: As per Section 2 of the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972, ‘Antiquities’ include 'any manuscript, record or other document which is of scientific, historical, literary or aesthetic value and which has been in existence for not less than ______ years'.
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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: Which of the following was the first English-language newspaper of India?
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64bfc9fde2108a7239498606- 1Hicky’s Bengal Gazettetrue
- 2Marathafalse
- 3The Madras Courierfalse
- 4The Bombay Heraldfalse
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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.
Q: Alluri Sitaram Raju was a tribal freedom fighter from which state of India?
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- 2Maharashtrafalse
- 3Andhra Pradeshtrue
- 4Gujaratfalse
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Answer : 3. "Andhra Pradesh"
Q: The book titled 'My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions' is an autobiography of:
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64a67be08c254a4cead250cc- 1Pratibha Patilfalse
- 2Atal Bihari Vajpayeefalse
- 3APJ Abdul Kalamtrue
- 4Lal Krishna Advanifalse
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Answer : 3. "APJ Abdul Kalam"
Explanation :
1. The book titled 'My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Action' is written by former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. It is the autobiography of Abdul Kalam.
2. This book describes his journey from childhood to becoming the President of India.
3. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Saheb served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007.
4. Thus he came to be known as the Missile Man of India for his work on the development of ballistic missiles and launch vehicle technology.
Q: Which one of the followings was the last Buddhist text produced In India?
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- 2Dohakosafalse
- 3Vajrachedikafalse
- 4Vamsathapakasinitrue
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Answer : 4. "Vamsathapakasini"
Explanation :
Vamsathapakasini is among the last Buddist text produced in India. It gives us information about the origin of the Mauryas. It was composed in 10th century.
Q: Which was the biggest building in Mohanjodaro?
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- 2Granarytrue
- 3Huge Hallfalse
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Answer : 2. "Granary"
Explanation :
The Granary of Mohanjodaro was 45.71 meter long and 15.23 meter wide and that was the biggest building there. The length of the great bath from north to south was 11.88 m and breadth from east to west was 7.01 m.
Q: Which scripture contains hymns dedicated to various deities, natural forces, and elements?
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652d08a0f65a38281b1c5f37- 1Upanishadsfalse
- 2Vedangasfalse
- 3Vedastrue
- 4Aranyakasfalse
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Answer : 3. "Vedas"
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Explanation: The Vedas are a collection of hymns dedicated to deities, natural forces, and elements.
Q: The famous Jain centre in South India is situated at----
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- 4Shravanabelogolatrue
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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