Indian History Quiz Set 2
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Question 1 |
The Malayalam novel ‘Amritham thedi’, based on 1857 revolt is written by:
A | Perumbadavam Sreedahran |
B | George Onakkoor |
C | C Radhakrishnan |
D | Malayattoor Ramakrishnan |
Question 2 |
Rani Laxmi Bai died during fighting at ?
A | Gwalior |
B | Jhanshi |
C | Indore |
D | Meerut |
Question 3 |
Consider the following statements related to the cause of 1857 revolt.
- It was a great disparity in salaries between the Indian and European soldiers.
- The Indian sepoys were treated with contempt by their European officers.
- The sepoys were sent to distant parts of the empire, but were not paid any extra allowance.
A | Only 1 |
B | Only 2 |
C | Both 1 and 2 |
D | 1, 2 and 3 |
Question 4 |
The Bodhisatva Doctrine is associated with
A | Mahayana Buddhism |
B | Hinayana Buddhism |
C | Vajrayana Buddhism |
D | Theravada Buddhism View |
Question 5 |
Consider the statements :
- Vinaya texts deal with the monastic discipline.
- The Visuddhimagga is a part of colonial text.
- Mahayana texts deal with prajna or wisdom.
- Sutras in transmigration advocate the doctrine of twelve links of pratiya - samutpada.
A | 1, 3 and 4 |
B | 1 and 2 |
C | 1 and 3 |
D | 1, 2 and 4 |
Question 6 |
Kumara Gupta I was succeded by
A | Chandra gupta II |
B | Budha gupta |
C | Samundra gupta |
D | Skanda gupta |
Question 7 |
Consider the following passage and identify the three tribal principalities referred to therein using the code given below. In the early history of the far South in India, three tribal principalities are mentioned in Ashokan inscriptions of the third century BC and in Kharavela inscription of the third century BC and in Kharavela inscription of the first century BC.
A | Vakatakas, Cholas and Satvahanas |
B | Cholas, Pandyas and Cheras |
C | Ikshvakus, Vakatakas and Pandyas |
D | Pallavas, Cholas and Pandyas |
Question 8 |
Which among the following dynasties is known to have given the largest grant of villages to the temples and Brahamans?
A | Pratihara |
B | Gupta |
C | Pala |
D | Saatvahana |
Question 9 |
Consider the following statements-
- The supremacy over Kannauj was a major source of struggle between Pratiharas, the Palas, the Rashtrakutas
- The theory that Rajputs were descendants of Agnikula was first put forward by colonel Todd.
- It is after Yanasakti that the chandella kingdom was called Tejabhukti.
- During the Arab rule over sindh in the 6th and 7th centuries A.D., Zimmis were those exempted from Jaziya payment.
A | 1, 2 and 3 |
B | 1, 3 and 4 |
C | 1 and 3 |
D | 2 and 4 |
Question 10 |
Which of the following is the earliest works in Tamil?
A | Pali |
B | Mahabharta |
C | Sangam Literature |
D | Rama Sundaram |
Question 11 |
Consider the following statements on the Chalukyas
- Pulakesin II defeated the Vishnukundins of Andhra delta and later allowed Vishnuvardhana to form a kingdom there.
- Pulakesin II performed a horse sacrifice.
- The Chalukyas became a sovereign power under Pulakesin I.
- From Vishnuvardhana’s reign began the line of western Chalukyas.
A | 1, 2 and 3 |
B | 2 and 3 |
C | 1 and 3 |
D | 2 and 4 |
Question 12 |
About whose kingdom is it said “the dominion of the lord of the universe extended from Delhi to Palam.”?
A | Qutbuddin Aibak |
B | Nasiruddmin Mahmud Tughlaq |
C | Mohammad Gazni |
D | Alam Shah |
Question 13 |
What were the main cause of the defeat of the Rajputs by the Turks?
- Isolation and insularity of their society.
- The iniquitsous caste system.
- Backward science and technology
- Non violent and liberal policy of Indians.
A | 1 and 2 |
B | 1, 3, and 4 |
C | 1, 2 and 3 |
D | 2 and 3 |
Question 14 |
The feature of Dravidian architecture added in the Vijayanagar period was,
A | Ammana Shrine |
B | Kalyana mandapa |
C | Extensive decoration of gopurams |
D | Paintings on the walls of temples |
Question 15 |
Who is considered to be the founder of Bhakti movement?
A | Shankaracharya |
B | Nimbakacharya |
C | Ramanujacharya |
D | Madhwacharya |
Question 16 |
In medieval India, Mansabdari system was introduced for:
A | making recruitment to the army |
B | facilitating revenue collection |
C | ensuring religious harmony |
D | effecting clean administration |
Question 17 |
When and by whom were the Portuguese driven out of Hughli in Bengal?
A | 1631-Qasim Khan |
B | 1666-Prince Shuja |
C | 1625-Shaista Khan |
D | 1650-Prince Murad |
Question 18 |
Find out the wrongly matched one/ones
- Lytton-Lee Commission
- Mayo-Scholarship scheme
- Ripon-Repeal of Vernacular Press Act
- Canning-Queen Victoria’s Proclamation
A | 2, 3, 4 |
B | 1 and 2 |
C | 2 and 4 |
D | 4 only |
Question 19 |
Ghasiti Begam, Sahukat Jang, Rajballabh and Yar Latif Khan were sore enemies of
A | Nawab Alivardi Khan |
B | Nanda Kumar |
C | Siraj-ud-daulah |
D | Shuja-ud-daulah |
Question 20 |
A striking characteristic of Indian cultural Renaissance was:
A | Growth of new schools of philosophy |
B | Birth of new regional languages |
C | Research oriented study of the past history and antiquities of India |
D | Growth of novel at the expense of other forms of
writing. |
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