Q. Which movement aimed at ending British rule in India through non-violent resistance?
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A.
Civil Disobedience Movement
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B.
Quit India Movement
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C.
Non-Cooperation Movement
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D.
Swadeshi Movement
Solution
The Quit India Movement, launched in 1942, aimed at ending British rule through non-violent resistance.
Correct Answer:
B
— Quit India Movement
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Q. Which movement aimed at non-violent resistance against British rule in India?
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A.
The Civil Disobedience Movement
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B.
The Non-Cooperation Movement
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C.
The Quit India Movement
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D.
All of the above
Solution
All of the above movements aimed at non-violent resistance against British rule in India.
Correct Answer:
D
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Q. Which movement did Mahatma Gandhi launch in 1930 to protest against the salt tax?
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A.
Civil Disobedience Movement
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B.
Non-Cooperation Movement
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C.
Swadeshi Movement
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D.
Quit India Movement
Solution
Mahatma Gandhi launched the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930 to protest against the salt tax.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. Which movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942 to demand an end to British rule?
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A.
Non-Cooperation Movement
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B.
Civil Disobedience Movement
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C.
Quit India Movement
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D.
Salt March
Solution
The Quit India Movement was launched in 1942, demanding an end to British rule in India.
Correct Answer:
C
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Q. Which movement was launched in 1991 to liberalize the Indian economy?
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A.
Green Revolution
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B.
White Revolution
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C.
Economic Reforms
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D.
Land Reforms
Solution
The Economic Reforms of 1991 aimed to liberalize and open up the Indian economy.
Correct Answer:
C
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Q. Which Mughal emperor commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal?
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A.
Akbar
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B.
Shah Jahan
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C.
Jahangir
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D.
Aurangzeb
Solution
Shah Jahan commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Which Mughal emperor is known for his extensive reforms in administration and military?
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A.
Akbar
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B.
Aurangzeb
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C.
Jahangir
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D.
Shah Jahan
Solution
Akbar is known for his extensive reforms in administration and military, including the introduction of the Mansabdari system.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. Which Mughal emperor is known for his policy of religious tolerance?
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A.
Aurangzeb
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B.
Akbar
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C.
Jahangir
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D.
Shah Jahan
Solution
Akbar is known for his policy of religious tolerance and for promoting a syncretic religion called Din-i Ilahi.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Which Mughal emperor is known for the construction of the Red Fort?
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A.
Akbar
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B.
Shah Jahan
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C.
Aurangzeb
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D.
Humayun
Solution
Shah Jahan is known for the construction of the Red Fort in Delhi, which served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Which of the following is a significant literary work from the Vedic Age?
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A.
The Vedas
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B.
The Bible
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C.
The Iliad
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D.
The Aeneid
Solution
The Vedas are significant literary works from the Vedic Age, containing hymns, rituals, and philosophical discussions.
Correct Answer:
A
— The Vedas
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Q. Which of the following materials was commonly used in the construction of buildings in the Indus Valley Civilization?
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A.
Wood
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B.
Mud bricks
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C.
Stone
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D.
Concrete
Solution
Mud bricks were commonly used in the construction of buildings in the Indus Valley Civilization.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Which of the following was a major trade item of the Indus Valley Civilization?
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A.
Silk
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B.
Cotton
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C.
Spices
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D.
Gold
Solution
Cotton was a major trade item of the Indus Valley Civilization, and they are believed to be among the first to cultivate it.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Which of the following was a significant cultural development during the Mughal Empire?
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A.
The Renaissance
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B.
The Gupta Empire
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C.
Mughal architecture
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D.
The Enlightenment
Solution
Mughal architecture, exemplified by structures like the Taj Mahal, was a significant cultural development during the empire.
Correct Answer:
C
— Mughal architecture
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Q. Which of the following was a significant feature of medieval Indian society?
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A.
Caste system
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B.
Feudalism
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C.
Democracy
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D.
Meritocracy
Solution
The caste system was a significant feature of medieval Indian society, influencing social hierarchy and occupation.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. Which of the following was a significant feature of the Mahajanapadas?
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A.
They were primarily nomadic tribes
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B.
They were city-states with organized governance
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C.
They were exclusively agricultural societies
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D.
They were known for their maritime trade
Solution
The Mahajanapadas were significant as they were city-states with organized governance, marking a shift towards more complex political structures.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Which of the following was NOT a city of the Indus Valley Civilization?
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A.
Harappa
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B.
Mohenjo-Daro
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C.
Delhi
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D.
Lothal
Solution
Delhi was not a city of the Indus Valley Civilization; it developed much later in history.
Correct Answer:
C
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Q. Which of the following was NOT a Mahajanapada?
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A.
Magadha
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B.
Kashi
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C.
Pataliputra
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D.
Vajji
Solution
Pataliputra was not a Mahajanapada; it was the capital of the Maurya Empire, which came later.
Correct Answer:
C
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Q. Which philosophical movement emerged during the later Vedic period?
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A.
Materialism
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B.
Buddhism
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C.
Hinduism
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D.
Jainism
Solution
Buddhism emerged during the later Vedic period as a significant philosophical movement, challenging the existing Vedic traditions.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Which prominent leader is known for the slogan 'Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom'?
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A.
Mahatma Gandhi
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B.
Subhas Chandra Bose
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C.
Jawaharlal Nehru
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D.
Bhagat Singh
Solution
Subhas Chandra Bose is known for the slogan 'Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom'.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Which prominent leader of the Indian National Movement was known for his role in the Khilafat Movement?
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A.
Mahatma Gandhi
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B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
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C.
Allama Iqbal
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D.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Solution
Mahatma Gandhi played a significant role in the Khilafat Movement.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. Which ruler is known for his administrative reforms and the introduction of the 'Iqtadari' system?
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A.
Iltutmish
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B.
Alauddin Khilji
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C.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
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D.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Solution
Alauddin Khilji is known for his administrative reforms and the introduction of the 'Iqtadari' system.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Which ruler is known for his policy of religious tolerance and cultural integration in medieval India?
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A.
Shah Jahan
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B.
Akbar
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C.
Aurangzeb
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D.
Babur
Solution
Akbar is known for his policy of religious tolerance and cultural integration, promoting harmony among different communities.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Which script is associated with the Indus Valley Civilization?
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A.
Cuneiform
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B.
Hieroglyphics
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C.
Indus Script
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D.
Latin
Solution
The Indus Script is the writing system used by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization, though it remains undeciphered.
Correct Answer:
C
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Q. Which Sultan attempted to introduce a token currency?
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A.
Alauddin Khilji
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B.
Iltutmish
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C.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
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D.
Firuz Shah Tughlaq
Solution
Muhammad bin Tughlaq attempted to introduce a token currency, which ultimately failed.
Correct Answer:
C
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Q. Which Sultan is known for his market reforms and price control?
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A.
Iltutmish
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B.
Alauddin Khilji
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C.
Firuz Shah Tughlaq
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D.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Solution
Alauddin Khilji is known for his market reforms and implementing price control measures during his reign.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Which system did the Mughal Empire use to collect revenue from peasants?
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A.
Zamindari system
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B.
Jagirdari system
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C.
Feudal system
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D.
Tax farming
Solution
The Zamindari system was used to collect revenue from peasants, where zamindars acted as intermediaries.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. Which tax system was introduced by Akbar to streamline revenue collection?
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A.
Zakat
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B.
Dharma
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C.
Zabti
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D.
Jizya
Solution
The Zabti system was introduced by Akbar to standardize revenue collection based on land assessment.
Correct Answer:
C
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Q. Which text is associated with the philosophical ideas of the Vedic Age?
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A.
The Ramayana
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B.
The Upanishads
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C.
The Mahabharata
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D.
The Arthashastra
Solution
The Upanishads are associated with the philosophical ideas of the Vedic Age, exploring concepts like Brahman and Atman.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Which text is considered a primary source of information about the Vedic Age?
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A.
The Ramayana
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B.
The Mahabharata
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C.
The Rigveda
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D.
The Upanishads
Solution
The Rigveda is considered a primary source of information about the Vedic Age, containing hymns and rituals of early Vedic society.
Correct Answer:
C
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Q. Who is known as the 'Iron Man of India' for his role in the freedom struggle?
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A.
Mahatma Gandhi
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B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
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C.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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D.
B. R. Ambedkar
Solution
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is known as the 'Iron Man of India' for his significant role in the freedom struggle and unification of India.
Correct Answer:
C
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