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Q. The 'Iliad' and the 'Odyssey' are epic poems attributed to which ancient Greek poet?
  • A. Hesiod
  • B. Homer
  • C. Virgil
  • D. Sophocles
Q. The 'Macaulay Minute' of 1835 emphasized which of the following?
  • A. Promotion of vernacular languages
  • B. Introduction of English education
  • C. Establishment of technical institutes
  • D. Support for indigenous knowledge systems
Q. The 'Mughal Empire' in India is known for which of the following architectural achievements?
  • A. The Parthenon
  • B. The Colosseum
  • C. The Taj Mahal
  • D. The Great Pyramid of Giza
Q. The 'New Deal' policies introduced by Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s were primarily aimed at addressing which of the following? (1933)
  • A. Economic recovery from the Great Depression
  • B. Expansion of military power
  • C. Promotion of isolationism
  • D. Establishment of a welfare state
Q. The 'Opium Wars' were fought between China and which of the following countries?
  • A. United States
  • B. France
  • C. Britain
  • D. Japan
Q. The 'Quit India Movement' of 1942 was a response to which of the following government policies? (1942)
  • A. The Cripps Mission
  • B. The Government of India Act
  • C. The Simon Commission
  • D. The Partition Plan
Q. The 'Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh' (RSS) has played a role in shaping education in India since its inception in which year? (1925)
  • A. 1925
  • B. 1947
  • C. 1950
  • D. 1965
Q. The 'Renaissance' in India during the 19th century was primarily characterized by which of the following?
  • A. Revival of ancient texts
  • B. Western education and reform movements
  • C. Colonial resistance
  • D. Cultural isolation
Q. The 'Right to Equality' enshrined in the Indian Constitution is primarily aimed at ensuring which of the following? (1950)
  • A. Equal pay for equal work
  • B. Prohibition of discrimination
  • C. Right to free speech
  • D. Right to education
Q. The 'Salt March' led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 was a protest against which of the following? (1930)
  • A. British taxation on salt
  • B. British land revenue policies
  • C. British education policies
  • D. British trade restrictions
Q. The 'Sanskrit Drama' is best exemplified by which of the following playwrights?
  • A. Bhasa
  • B. Kalidasa
  • C. Bhavabhuti
  • D. All of the above
Q. The 'Sanskritization' process in Indian society refers to which of the following? (1900)
  • A. Adoption of Hindu rituals by non-Hindu communities
  • B. Decline of caste system
  • C. Spread of Buddhism
  • D. Integration of tribal cultures
Q. The 'Satyashodhak Samaj' founded by Jyotirao Phule aimed to achieve which of the following?
  • A. Political independence
  • B. Social equality
  • C. Economic development
  • D. Cultural revival
Q. The 'Social Contract' theory, as proposed by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, emphasizes which of the following ideas?
  • A. The inherent inequality among men.
  • B. The necessity of a strong central authority.
  • C. The collective agreement of individuals to form a society.
  • D. The divine right of kings.
Q. The 'Two-Nation Theory' was proposed by which of the following leaders? (1940)
  • A. Mohammad Ali Jinnah
  • B. Allama Iqbal
  • C. Gandhi
  • D. Nehru
Q. The 'Wood's Dispatch' of 1854 is significant in the context of education in India because it:
  • A. Introduced the concept of vernacular education
  • B. Established a system of higher education
  • C. Promoted female education
  • D. Recommended the establishment of a network of schools
Q. The agricultural policies of which ruler in ancient India are known for promoting irrigation and crop diversity?
  • A. Ashoka
  • B. Chandragupta Maurya
  • C. Akbar
  • D. Harsha
Q. The agricultural practices of which ancient civilization included the use of the plow and domestication of animals? (2000)
  • A. Ancient Greece
  • B. Ancient Rome
  • C. Indus Valley Civilization
  • D. Ancient China
Q. The Ajanta Caves are renowned for their paintings and sculptures. What is their primary theme?
  • A. Buddhist teachings
  • B. Hindu mythology
  • C. Jain philosophy
  • D. Islamic art
Q. The Alhambra, a famous palace and fortress complex, is located in which country?
  • A. Italy
  • B. Spain
  • C. Turkey
  • D. Morocco
Q. The ancient Mauryan Empire had significant diplomatic relations with which of the following neighboring regions?
  • A. Persia
  • B. Greece
  • C. China
  • D. Egypt
Q. The ancient trade routes between India and Central Asia were primarily facilitated by which geographical feature?
  • A. Himalayas
  • B. Indus River
  • C. Karakoram Pass
  • D. Thar Desert
Q. The architectural style of the Indo-Islamic period is best exemplified by which of the following monuments?
  • A. Qutub Minar
  • B. Ajanta Caves
  • C. Hampi
  • D. Khajuraho Temples
Q. The Berlin Conference of 1884-85 is significant for its impact on which aspect of border management?
  • A. Establishing trade routes in Asia
  • B. Dividing Africa among European powers
  • C. Defining the borders of the Ottoman Empire
  • D. Creating buffer states in Europe
Q. The Berlin Conference of 1884-85 is significant for which of the following reasons?
  • A. It marked the end of the Cold War.
  • B. It regulated European colonization and trade in Africa.
  • C. It established the United Nations.
  • D. It initiated the process of decolonization.
Q. The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme primarily aims to address which social issue? (2015)
  • A. Child Marriage
  • B. Gender Discrimination
  • C. Unemployment
  • D. Poverty
Q. The Bhakti movement in India primarily emphasized which of the following?
  • A. Ritualistic practices
  • B. Personal devotion to God
  • C. Caste hierarchy
  • D. Philosophical debates
Q. The Bhakti movement in medieval India primarily aimed at:
  • A. Promoting caste hierarchy.
  • B. Encouraging communal harmony and personal devotion.
  • C. Establishing a new political order.
  • D. Reviving ancient Vedic rituals.
Q. The Bill of Rights, ratified in 1791, is significant in American history for which of the following reasons?
  • A. It abolished slavery in the United States.
  • B. It established the framework for the federal government.
  • C. It enumerated specific rights and protections for individuals.
  • D. It granted women the right to vote.
Q. The Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an exemplary representation of which architectural style?
  • A. Chola Architecture
  • B. Mughal Architecture
  • C. Indo-Saracenic Architecture
  • D. Dravidian Architecture
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