Indian History Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: When did the Harappan civilization flourish?
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652cf73bceb554283fdb6cc5- 12500 to 1500 BCEtrue
- 2500 BCE to 500 CEfalse
- 31000 to 500 BCEfalse
- 42000 to 1000 BCEfalse
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Answer : 1. "2500 to 1500 BCE"
Explanation :
The Harappan civilization, also known as the Indus Valley civilization, flourished around 3300 to 1300 BCE. It was one of the world's earliest urban civilizations, and its remains have been discovered in the modern-day countries of India and Pakistan, as well as Afghanistan and Iran. The civilization was named after the ancient city of Harappa, one of its major centers.
Q: In which state of India is the Wangala festival celebrated?
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6438003e1ce944a93e9f90bf- 1Meghalayatrue
- 2Keralafalse
- 3Goafalse
- 4Jharkhandfalse
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Answer : 1. "Meghalaya "
Q: Who was the First English president of the INC, under whose presidency Allahabad session of 1888 took place?
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632c6c8d1656651c9ea4580a- 1Alfred Webbfalse
- 2George Yuletrue
- 3Sir William Wedderburnfalse
- 4None of thesefalse
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Answer : 2. "George Yule"
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 of these battles proved decisive in the Anglo-French rivalry in India?
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63897665a528960cccf226ce- 1Battle of Wandiwashtrue
- 2Battle of Plasseyfalse
- 3Battle of Seringapattnamfalse
- 4Battle of Mysorefalse
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Answer : 1. "Battle of Wandiwash"
Q: What was the main occupation of the Vedic people?
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652d07c3a162b16514458d0f- 1Agriculture and cattle herdingtrue
- 2Trade and commercefalse
- 3Metalworkingfalse
- 4Fishingfalse
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Answer : 1. "Agriculture and cattle herding"
Explanation :
Explanation: Agriculture and cattle herding were the primary occupations of the Vedic people.
Q: In which year was the partition of Bengal carried out by the British Viceroy Lord Curzon?
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64b1799b2d3130f57524bbe8- 11905true
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Answer : 1. "1905"
Explanation :
Bengal Partition
1. In 1905, Lord Curzon divided the Bengal province of India into two parts.
2. West Bengal was Hindu majority, while East Bengal was Muslim majority.
3. The purpose of this partition was to create a Muslim-majority province in India, but instead, it led to communal tension and strengthening of the Indian national movement.
4. Opposition to the Partition of Bengal was widespread across India, and it was eventually annulled in 1911.
Q: Which one of the following ruler was not contemporary to ‘Buddha’–
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651582d6ea7f40961eba7fbb- 1Udaynfalse
- 2Bimbisarafalse
- 3Ajat Shatrufalse
- 4Mahapadmanandatrue
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Answer : 4. "Mahapadmananda "
Explanation :
Ajat Shatru, Bimbisara and Udayin were contemporary to Buddha. Mahapadmananda was not contemporary ruler to Buddha.

