Indian History Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Tagore Centre for the Study of Culture and Civilization is located in __________.

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    West Bengal
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    Himachal Pradesh
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    Madhya Pradesh
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    Andhra Pradesh
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Answer : 2. "Himachal Pradesh "
Explanation :

The correct answer is Himachal Pradesh. Former President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the Tagore Centre for the Study of Culture and Civilization at Indian Institute of Advanced Studies (IIAS) in Shimla and also addressed the first Rabindranath Tagore Memorial Lecture.


Q:

To whom did Mahatma Gandhi give the title 'Deen Bandhu'?

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    Abdul Ghaffar Khan
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    Rajendra Prasad
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    Rabindra Nath Tagore
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    CF Andrews
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Answer : 4. "CF Andrews "
Explanation :

Charles Freer Andrews is also known as 'Deenbandhu'. This name was given to him by Mahatma Gandhi for his contribution to the Indian freedom struggle.

Q:

Ajatashatru, a ruler of the Haryanka Dynasty, was the son of __________.

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    Udayin
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    Anurudha
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    Bimbisara
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    Naga-Dasak
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Answer : 3. "Bimbisara"
Explanation :

Ajatashatru, also known as Kunika, was the son of Bimbisara.

Q:

What was the language of news papers Maratha and kesari respectively ,were published by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?

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    Hindi and English
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    English and Marathi
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    Marathi and Urdu
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    Hindi and Urdu
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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:

Who is the president of the National Commission for Women in India?

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    Nimlala Samant Prabhavalkar
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    Rekha Sharma
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    Jayanti Patnaik
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    None of the above
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Answer : 2. "Rekha Sharma "
Explanation :

Ms. Rekha Sharma assumed the charge of Chairperson, National Commission for Women on August 7, 2018. If one takes a closer look at her style of working, the two distinct virtues that define her are leadership spirit and relentless will to keep doing good for women in need.

Q:

What does “Satyameva Jayate” mean?

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    “Truth alone triumphs”
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    “True Faith is Rare”
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    “Truth is Sivine”
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    “Truth is a Treasure”
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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:

Which contemporary painter made a series of paintings on Mahatma Gandhi?

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    Amrita Shergill
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    Ram Kinkar
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    M.F. Hussain
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    Atul Doliya
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Answer : 4. "Atul Doliya"
Explanation :

Born in 1959 in Mumbai, Atul Dodiya is widely considered as one of India's most significant artists. Trained in both Mumbai and Paris, he became known in the 90s for hyperrealist paintings depicting middle-class Indian life and for his watercolour series on Mahatma Gandhi.

Q:

Where did the Chipko movement begin?

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    Uttarakhand
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    Assam
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    Arunanchal Pradesh
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    Mizoram
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Answer : 1. "Uttarakhand"
Explanation :

The movement originated in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand (then part of Uttar Pradesh) in 1973 and quickly spread throughout the Indian Himalayas. The Hindi word chipko means “to hug” or “to cling to” and reflects the demonstrators' primary tactic of embracing trees to impede loggers.

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