Indian History Practice Question and Answer

Q:

What is true in the context of administration and consolidation under the Khaljis and Tughlaqs? 

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    Large parts of the subcontinent remained under the control of the Delhi Sultans.
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    The forested areas in the gangetic plain were penetrated for the first time.
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    It was difficult to control distant provinces like Bengal from Delhi .
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    Alauddin Khalji and Muhammad Tughlaq forced their control in the gangetic plains for alonger duration.
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Answer : 3. "It was difficult to control distant provinces like Bengal from Delhi ."
Explanation :

1. The Khilji dynasty, founded by Jalal-ud-din Firoz Khalji, ruled large parts of the Indian subcontinent between 1290 and 1320.

2. The use of slaves by the Delhi Sultans was criticized by the elites in the state.

3. Unity in the vast empire of the Sultanate depended on trusted administrators and governors.

Q:

According to Jain tradition, which Tirthankara was Mahavira?

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    1st
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    10th
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    18th
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    24th
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Answer : 4. "24th"
Explanation :

1. Jainism and Buddhism originated during the later Vedic period when the people were developing into Mahajanapadas.

2. Jainism was founded by Rishabhdev who was born in Ayodhya and his symbol was the bull.

Sl. No.          - Name                         -  Symbol         - Birthplace

1                Rishabhnath (Adinath)   Bull                    Ayodhya

2                Ajitnath                              Hathi                 Ayodhya                                           

22              Neminath                          Shankh               Dwarka

23            Parshvanath                       snake                  Kashi

24           Mahavir Singh                   Sher                 Kshatriyakund

Q:

To which place did the 23rd Jain Tirthankara belong?

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    Vaishali
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    Kashi
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    Pataliputra
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    Vajji
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Answer : 2. "Kashi"
Explanation :

1. Jainism and Buddhism originated during the later Vedic period when the people were developing into Mahajanapadas.

2. Jainism was founded by Rishabhdev who was born in Ayodhya and his symbol was the bull.

Sl. No.          - Name                         -  Symbol         - Birthplace

1                Rishabhnath (Adinath)   Bull                    Ayodhya

2                Ajitnath                              Hathi                 Ayodhya                                           

22              Neminath                          Shankh               Dwarka

23            Parshvanath                       snake                  Kashi

24           Mahavir Singh                   Sher                 Kshatriyakund

Q:

According to the Jain tradition, how many Tirthankaras have there been in Jainism?

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    25
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    20
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    24
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    23
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Answer : 3. "24"
Explanation :

1. Jainism and Buddhism originated during the later Vedic period when the people were developing into Mahajanapadas.

2. Jainism was founded by Rishabhdev who was born in Ayodhya and his symbol was the bull.

Sl. No.          - Name                         -  Symbol         - Birthplace

1                Rishabhnath (Adinath)   Bull                    Ayodhya

2                Ajitnath                              Hathi                 Ayodhya                                           

22              Neminath                          Shankh               Dwarka

23            Parshvanath                       snake                  Kashi

24           Mahavir Singh                   Sher                 Kshatriyakund

Q:

Write the name of the first Tirthankara of the Jains.

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    Arishtanemi
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    Parshwanath
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    Ajitnath
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    Rishabh
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Answer : 4. "Rishabh"
Explanation :

1. Jainism and Buddhism originated during the later Vedic period when the people were developing into Mahajanapadas.

2. Jainism was founded by Rishabhdev who was born in Ayodhya and his symbol was the bull.

Sl. No.          - Name                         -  Symbol         - Birthplace

1                Rishabhnath (Adinath)   Bull                    Ayodhya

2                Ajitnath                              Hathi                 Ayodhya                                           

22              Neminath                          Shankh               Dwarka

23            Parshvanath                       snake                  Kashi

24           Mahavir Singh                   Sher                 Kshatriyakund

Q:

The dynasty which was ruling over Devagiri at the time of the invasion of Alauddin was -

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    Yadav dynasty
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    Parmar dynasty
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    Rashtrakuta dynasty
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    Chalukya dynasty
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Answer : 1. "Yadav dynasty "
Explanation :

1. Ramchandra who is also known as Ramdev. He was the ruler of the Yadav dynasty of Devagiri, India. Ramchandra Yadav was the son of Raj Krishna.

2. In 1296 AD, Alauddin Khilji again attacked Devagiri without informing Jalaluddin Khilji and kidnapped Ramchandra Dev's daughter and brought her back to Kada. Hearing this, Jalaluddin Khilji went to meet Alauddin, where Alauddin treacherously killed him. Did it.

Q:

In which year did the Simon Commission arrive in India?

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    1912
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    1917
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    1928
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    1931
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Answer : 3. "1928"
Explanation :

1. Simon Commission visited India a total of 2 times. For the first time, he came to India in February-March 1928, while for the second time, he came to India in October 1928. The Simon Commission submitted its report in May 1930 and the British Government published it on May 27, 1930.

2. Simon Commission had said in its report that the High Court in India should be kept under the Government of India. Furthermore, implementing accountable governance in the provinces should be initiated.

Q:

Who among the following authored the book titled 'Barna Parichay'?

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    Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
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    Rabindra Nath Tagore
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    Ram Mohan Roy
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    Debendranath Tagore
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Answer : 1. "Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar"
Explanation :

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar has written a book named 'Barna Parichay'. This book was published in 1855 and was the first modern introduction to the Bengali language. This book played an important role in the promotion and spread of Bengali language.

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