Indian History - General Knowledge Questions

A)
Chanhudaro
B)
Mohenjodaro
C)
Lothal
D)
Harappa

Correct Answer :   Harappa

On the site of Indus Valley Civilization, the famous Bullseal was found in Harappa. The figure has been made well, a proof of the fine artistic skills acquired by the people of that time. Seals are mainly in square or rectangular shape.

A)
Perception of a new world
B)
Development of culture
C)
Progress of Philosophy
D)
Rigidification of caste system

Correct Answer :   Rigidification of caste system

The earliest expression of caste can be found in one of India's religious scripture known as the Vedas. In the beginning, the caste system was not rigid. But in the later Vedic period, it became rigid when the Brahmins and the Kshatriyas became powerful. So, the rigidification of caste system is the major impact of Vedic culture on India.

A)
Yoga Sutra
B)
Brahma Sutra
C)
Ayurveda
D)
Panchatantra

Correct Answer :   Yoga Sutra

A)
Brahma Upanishad
B)
Mundak Upanishad
C)
Maitreyi Upanishad
D)
Mudgala Upanishad

Correct Answer :   Mundak Upanishad

"Truth alone triumphs" is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Following the independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India in 26 January 1950. It is inscribed in script at the base of the national emblem.

A)
Belief in the existence of heaven and hell
B)
Belief in the authenticity of the Vedas
C)
Belief in the existence of God
D)
Belief in the doctrine of rebirth

Correct Answer :   Belief in the existence of God

A)
Vasishtha
B)
Vishwamitra
C)
Parikshit
D)
Indra

Correct Answer :   Vishwamitra

Maharshi Vishvamitra had created the Gayatri mantra. The Gayatri mantra is cited widely in Vedic and post-Vedic texts, such as the mantra listings of the Śrauta liturgy, and classical Hindu texts such as the Bhagavad Gita, Harivamsa, and Manusmṛti.

A)
Aurangzeb
B)
Alauddin Khilji
C)
Feroz Tughlaq
D)
Akbar

Correct Answer :   Akbar

Akbar was the first Indian ruler to organize Haj pilgrimage at the expense of the state.

A)
Keshub Chunder Sen
B)
Narayan Guru
C)
Swami Vivekananda
D)
Krishna swami Aiyar

Correct Answer :   Keshub Chunder Sen

The Indian Reform Association was formed on 29 October 1870 with Keshub Chunder Sen as president. It represented the secular side of the Brahmo Samaj and included many who did not belong to the Brahmo Samaj.

A)
Faizi
B)
Abul Fazl
C)
Badayuni
D)
Haji Ibrahim Sirhindi

Correct Answer :   Badayuni

Ramayana was translated by Mulla Abdul Qadir Badayuni into Persian.

A)
The leaders like Subhas Chandra Bose were against it
B)
The non Co-operators were not enthusiastic
C)
Chauri Chaura incident
D)
Gandhiji bowed to the pressure of the British government

Correct Answer :   Chauri Chaura incident

Gandhi feared that the movement might lead to popular violence. The non-cooperation movement was launched on 1 August 1920 and withdrawn in February 1922 after the Chauri Chaura incident.