Indian History Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Pietra Dura, the inlay technique of architecture can be found in which of the following monuments?

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    Taj Mahal
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    India Gate
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    Char Minar
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    Gateway of India
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Answer : 1. "Taj Mahal"
Explanation :

The correct option is 1 i.e Taj Mahal. Pietra dura, the inlay technique of architecture can be found in Taj Mahal. Pietra dura also called as "parchin kari", is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished colored stones to create images.

Q:

Where did the Chipko movement first start in India?

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    Tamil Nadu
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    Maharashtra
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    Karnataka
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    Uttarakhand
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Answer : 4. "Uttarakhand"

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Who of these were famous in the name of ' Sher — a — Punjab ' and 'Punjab Kesari'?

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    Rajguru
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    Bhagat Singh
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    Udham Singh
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    Lala Lajpat Rai
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Answer : 4. "Lala Lajpat Rai"
Explanation :

Lala Lajpat Rai was popularly known as "Punjab Kesari" or "Sher-e-Punjab".

Q:

Who was the founder of Jainism in India?

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    Gautam
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    Mahavir
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    Rishabhdev
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    Ashoka
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Answer : 3. "Rishabhdev"
Explanation :

The Jains claim their religion to be eternal, and consider Rishabhanatha the founder in the present time-cycle, who lived for 8,400,000 purva years. Rishabhanatha is the first tirthankar among the 24 Tirthankaras who is considered mythical figure by modern day historians, based on loose supports.

Q:

Which queen of Ahmednagar opposed emperor Akbar?

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    Rani Durgavati
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    Zeenat Mahal
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    Chand Bibi
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    Razia Sultan
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Answer : 3. "Chand Bibi"
Explanation :

Chand Bibi is best known for defending Ahmednagar against the Mughal forces of Emperor Akbar in 1595.

Q:

The Ajanta Cave Painting are a testimony to the golden age of _____ in India.

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    Vaishnavism
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    Shaivism
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    Buddhism
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    Jainism
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Answer : 3. "Buddhism "
Explanation :

The Ajanta cave paintings mostly belong to the period of the Guptas. There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the the Gupta period in ancient India. One of these is paintings of Ajanta caves.

Q:

The most taught medieval Muslim ruler who was well versed in various branches of learning including astronomy, mathematics and medicine was

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    Sikandar Lodhi
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    Iltutmish
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    Muhammad-bin-Tughluq
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    Alauddin Khalji
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Answer : 3. "Muhammad-bin-Tughluq"
Explanation :

Muhammad- bin - Tughluq was a brilliant scholar. He was a knowledgeable person and well versed in astronomy, poetry, philosophy, logic, medicine, physical science, and mathematics.

Q:

Which of the following texts provides evidence that Prithvi raj III wanted to conquer the whole world?

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    Tabgat-i-Nasiri
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    Taj-ul-Massir
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    Prithviraj Raso
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    Prithviraj Prabandha
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Answer : 3. "Prithviraj Raso"
Explanation :

The famous work "Prithviraj Raso" was written by Chand Bardai, in hindi. It was written in Braj Bhasha. An epic poem, it demonstrates the life and contributions of the 12th century king, Prithviraj Chauhan.


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