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Indian History - General Knowledge Questions
A)
Lord Surya
B)
Lord Brahma
C)
Lord Vishnu
D)
Lord Shiva

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Lord Shiva

Lord Shiva : Located at a distance of 25 km from the town of Kannur, in Kerala, is the abode of Sree Rajarajeshwara in Taliparamba. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the shrine is said to be renovated by Parashurama and the exact date still remains unknown.

A)
Pushyamitra
B)
Agnimitra
C)
Ajatashatru
D)
Bimbisara

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Pushyamitra

The dynasty was established by Pushyamitra Shunga, after taking the throne of the Maurya Empire. Its capital was Pataliputra, but later emperors such as Bhagabhadra also held court at Besnagar (modern Vidisha) in eastern Malwa. Pushyamitra Shunga ruled for 36 years and was succeeded by his son Agnimitra.

A)
1925 AD
B)
1927 AD
C)
1928 AD
D)
1930 AD

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 1927 AD

Simon Commission, group appointed in November 1927 by the British Conservative government under Stanley Baldwin to report on the working of the Indian constitution established by the Government of India Act of 1919. Its composition met with a storm of criticism in India because Indians were excluded.

A)
Khandesh
B)
Raigarh
C)
Purendar
D)
Berar

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Raigarh

Formerly known as Murumdev, the fort was the capital of the Maratha Empire under the rule of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for almost 26 years, after which the capital was moved to the Raigad Fort.

A)
Sucheta Kripalani
B)
Madam Cama
C)
Sarojini Naidu
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Sarojini Naidu

Sarojini Naidu was elected as the President of the Indian National Congress Party in 1925, the first ever woman to assume that position.

A)
G.K. Gokhale
B)
G.H. Deshmukh
C)
N.M. Joshi
D)
M.G. Ranade

Correct Answer : Option (D) - M.G. Ranade

MG Ranade is known as the 'Socrates of Maharashtra'. He was political teacher of Gopal Krishna Gokhle who was political teacher of Mahatma Gandhi. He was a scholar, author, reformer and judge. He played vital role in formation of Poona Sarawjanik Sabha, Deccan Association, etc.

A)
Gwalior inscription of Bhojdeva.
B)
Apsad inscription of Adityasena.
C)
Nasik inscription of Gotamiputra Satkarni.
D)
Hathigumpha inscription of Kharvela.

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Gwalior inscription of Bhojdeva.

A)
School of Archaeology, New Delhi
B)
Deccan College, Pune
C)
Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad
D)
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai

Received May 31, 1963 (Communicated by Dr. A. S. Gane, san, r.A.sc.) THz first series of "radiocarbon dates " of samples of archaeological and geological interest, measured by the Radiocarbon Laboratory of the Tata lnstitute of Fundamental Research, ate presented in this paper.

A)
Babmani
B)
Vijayanagar
C)
Pallava
D)
Chota

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Vijayanagar

Krishnadevaraya was an emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire who reigned from 1509–1529. He was the third ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty and is considered to be its greatest ruler. He possessed the largest empire in India after the decline of the Delhi Sultanate.

A)
Iltutmish
B)
Alauddin Khalji
C)
Firoze Tughlaq
D)
Sikandar Lodi

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Firoze Tughlaq

On the top of his palace, Firoze planted an Ashokan pillar from 1500 years ago. He also built several hunting lodges in and around Delhi, as well as mosques, some of which still remain. Apart from raising new buildings, Firoze Shah also repaired old ones,such as Sultan Ghori's tomb,Qutub Minar,Suraj Kund and Hauz Khas.