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Question 789

'India Gate' was build in memory of the Indian soldiers who died in :

AThe first World war

BThe second World war

CKargil war

DNone of these

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A. The first World warIndia Gate was built in memory of the Indian soldiers who died in the First World War. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931, the monument bears the names of over 13,000 soldiers who sacrificed their lives while serving in the British Indian Army. It stands as a national symbol of bravery and honor.

Question 749

Who took away the Koh-i-noor diamond ?

ANadir Shah

BGhajini

CKarim Khan

DAhmed Shah Durrani

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A. Nadir ShahNadir Shah took away the Koh-i-Noor diamond after his invasion of India in 1739. During the sack of Delhi, he seized immense wealth including the Peacock Throne and the Koh-i-Noor, which became part of the Persian treasury. His plunder is considered one of the largest in history.

Question 695

Who was the Sultan of Delhi who is reputed to have built the biggest network of canals in India ?

ANasir-ud-din-Mahmud

BSultan Zainul Abidin

CFeroz Shah Tughlaq

DNone of these

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C. Feroz Shah TughlaqFeroz Shah Tughlaq was the Sultan of Delhi known for building the biggest network of canals in India during the medieval period. His extensive irrigation projects, including major canals from the Yamuna and Sutlej rivers, greatly improved agriculture and revenue. He is remembered as one of the most public-works-oriented rulers of the Delhi Sultanate.

Question 694

Which was the first English ship that came to India ?

AArakan Yoma

BMilpa

CRed Dragon

DRampurva

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C. Red DragonThe first English ship that came to India was the Red Dragon, which arrived at Surat in 1608 under the command of Captain William Hawkins. This visit marked the beginning of formal trade relations between the English and India, eventually paving the way for the establishment of the East India Company’s trading centers.

Question 684

The famous 'Chicago speech' was given by Swami Vivekananda in the year :

A1891

B1893

C1895

D1897

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B. 1893Swami Vivekananda delivered his famous Chicago speech in 1893 at the World’s Parliament of Religions. Beginning with the iconic words “Sisters and Brothers of America,” his address introduced Indian philosophy, Vedanta, and the ideal of religious tolerance to the Western world. The speech made him an international spiritual icon.

Question 680

Lal Bahadur Shastri former Prime Minister of India died in :

AParis

BLondon

CTashkent

DVaranasi

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C. TashkentLal Bahadur Shastri, the former Prime Minister of India, died in Tashkent on 11 January 1966. He had gone there to sign the Tashkent Agreement with Pakistan after the 1965 war. His sudden death, just hours after the agreement, remains one of the most discussed events in modern Indian history.

Question 677

Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?

APartition of Bengal -1908

BQuit India Movement -1942

CChauri - Chaura Incident -1922

DJallianwala Bagh Massacre -1919

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A. Partition of Bengal -1908The pair that is not correctly matched is “Partition of Bengal – 1908.” The correct year of the Partition of Bengal is 1905, carried out by Lord Curzon. The other events are correctly matched: Quit India Movement in 1942, Chauri-Chaura incident in 1922, and Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in 1919.

Question 571

French Revolution took place in the year :

A1798

B1787

C1789

D1776

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C. 1789The French Revolution began in 1789. It started with the financial crisis, social inequality, and resentment against the monarchy, leading to the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789. The revolution introduced ideas of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and greatly influenced political movements worldwide.

Question 570

The practice of 'Sati Daha' was prohibited in India by :

ALord Bentinck

BLord Dalhousi

CLord Cornwallis

DLord Curzon

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A. Lord BentinckThe practice of Sati was prohibited in India by Lord William Bentinck in 1829. With strong support from reformers like Raja Rammohan Roy, Bentinck declared Sati illegal and punishable by law. This landmark regulation marked a major step toward social reform and the protection of women’s rights in India.

Question 569

Hieun-Tsang came to India during the reign of

AKanishka

BHarshavardhana

CAsoke

DChandragupta

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B. HarshavardhanaHiuen-Tsang came to India during the reign of Harshavardhana in the 7th century AD. He visited India to study Buddhist scriptures and spent many years travelling across the country. His detailed accounts describe Harsha’s administration, society, education centers like Nalanda, and the overall cultural life of India during that period.

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Indian History

'India Gate' was build in memory of the Indian soldiers who died in :

Who took away the Koh-i-noor diamond ?

Who was the Sultan of Delhi who is reputed to have built the biggest network of canals in India ?

Which was the first English ship that came to India ?

The famous 'Chicago speech' was given by Swami Vivekananda in the year :

Lal Bahadur Shastri former Prime Minister of India died in :

Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?

French Revolution took place in the year :

The practice of 'Sati Daha' was prohibited in India by :

Hieun-Tsang came to India during the reign of

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