Indian History Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: The foreign traveller who visited India during the reign of Shahjahan was______________.
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60701f0fdac3665e58b1e2be- 1Thomas Roefalse
- 2William Hawkinsfalse
- 3Ibn Batutafalse
- 4Nicolao Manuccitrue
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Answer : 4. "Nicolao Manucci"
Explanation :
Nicolao Manucci was a foreign traveller who visited India during the rule of Shahjahan. He illustrated the Mughal court in his book “ Storia do Mogor”.
Q: The foundation of Lingaraja temple was laid?
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5fd313a9c46a213fc5c3db5f- 1Narasimhadevafalse
- 2Yayati Kesaritrue
- 3Pratap Rudra Devfalse
- 4Kesarifalse
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Answer : 2. "Yayati Kesari"
Explanation :
1. Lingaraja Temple, built in the 11th century, is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is considered to be the largest temple in the city of Bhubaneswar (Odisha).
2. It is built of red stone which is an excellent example of Kalinga style of architecture.
3. Spread over a huge complex, this temple has 150 subsidiary temples.
4. It was built by Somavanshi king Yayati I.
Q: In which state is the Lingaraja temple?
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5ed5c80e436d8a49583b0762- 1Orissatrue
- 2Andhra Pradeshfalse
- 3Uttar Pradeshfalse
- 4Karnatakafalse
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Answer : 1. "Orissa"
Explanation :
1. Lingaraja Temple, built in the 11th century, is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is considered to be the largest temple in the city of Bhubaneswar (Odisha).
2. It is built of red stone which is an excellent example of Kalinga style of architecture.
3. Spread over a huge complex, this temple has 150 subsidiary temples.
Q: Where is the world famous ‘Rock Garden’ located?
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63287e7ca323937dac0827f3- 1Kolkatafalse
- 2Shimlafalse
- 3Srinagarfalse
- 4Chandigarhtrue
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Answer : 4. "Chandigarh"
Explanation :
1. The famous Rock Garden is located in Chandigarh.
2. The first rock garden in India has been established in Chandigarh.
3. It was constructed in the year 1957 by Officer Nek Chand.
4. The first rock garden of Chandigarh is also known as Nek Chand Rock Garden.
5. It is situated near Sukhna Lake.
Q: What denotes learned and shared beliefs and behaviours?
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606d7ab0affa2d5265b8ae5f- 1Culturetrue
- 2Ethnicityfalse
- 3Groupfalse
- 4Descentfalse
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Answer : 1. "Culture"
Explanation :
Culture is defined as the learned and shared behaviors, beliefs, attitudes, values, and material objects that characterize a particular group or society.
Q: Which river is not a tributary of Krishna river?
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62dfda9457c13128f9863db8- 1Tungabhadrafalse
- 2Amravatitrue
- 3Ghataprabhafalse
- 4Malaprabhafalse
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Answer : 2. "Amravati"
Explanation :
All these rivers are tributaries of the Krishna River.
- Tungabhadra
- Ghataprabha
- Malaprabha
Q: 'Every Vote Counts' - a book written by
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6329e7fc5c208a6bf7dec16e- 1Dinesh Saharafalse
- 2Yusuf Malalafalse
- 3Arun Jaitleyfalse
- 4Naveen Chawlatrue
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Answer : 4. "Naveen Chawla"
Explanation :
‘Every Vote Counts’ – The book is written by Naveen Chawla. He is the former Chief Election Commissioner of India. In this book he has told about the history and conduct of elections in India.
Q: The Gurumukhi script was started by which Sikh Guru?
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6329b1be4ada076be656f8f4- 1Guru Angad Devtrue
- 2Guru Amar Dasfalse
- 3Guru Har Rajfalse
- 4Guru Har Krishanfalse
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Answer : 1. "Guru Angad Dev"
Explanation :
1. The Gurmukhi script was created by the second Sikh Guru, Guru Angad (1539-1552) in the 16th century AD.
2. He was the second Sikh Guru after the death of Guru Nanak (1469-1539).
3. The Sikh religious book, Guru Granth Sahib or Adi Granth was written in this script.