INDIAN HISTORY OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS 301.

Who had presided over the annual session of Indian National Congress held in Lucknow in 1916 ? A. A. C. Majumdar B. Annie Besant Answer : A 302.Who of the following had called Subhash Chandra Bose as 'Desh Nayak'? A. Mahatma Gandhi B. Rabindranath Tagore Answer : B 303.Upanishads were translated into Persian during the reign of A. Aurangzeb B. Shahjahan C. Jahangir D. Akbar Answer : B 304.Which Mughal Emperors was coronated twice ? A. Akbar B. Jahangir C. Shahjahan D. Aurangzeb Answer : D 305.The earliest inscription on stone were in which language ? A. Pali B. Sanskrit C. Prakrit D. Brahmi Answer : C 306.The Vaikkom Satyagraha was launched in 1924 for ?

A. Opening the temples to the low caste Hindus B. Removal of press restrictions Answer : A 307.Which is described in Ajanta paintings ? A. Jainism B. Buddhism C. Saivism D. Vaishnavism Answer : B 308.A great exponent of Mahayanism was ? A. Dingnaga B. Dharmakirti C. Nagarjuna D. Vasubandhu Asanga Answer : C 309.Who introduced the Iqta system ? A. Muhammad Ghori B. Qutubuddin Aibak C. Iltutmish D. Ghiyasuddin Balban Answer : C 310.Haidar Ali established his autho-rity over the State of Mysore in A. 1761 B. 1764 Answer : A 311.Which one of the following is not the minor deity according to Aryans ? A. Mitra B. Adityas C. Asvins D. Vasus

Answer : B 312.Which one of the following according to Bernier was the owner of land in India ? A. The King B. The Zamindar Answer : A 313.The Carnatic wars were fought between A. The Nawab of Carnatic and the British B. The British and the French Answer : B 314.Main occupation of the Paleolithic people was A. Agriculture B. Animal husbandry C. Fishing D. Hunting and gathering food Answer : D 315.The Indus Valley people built their house using A. Stone B. Wood C. Bricks D. All of these Answer : C 316.The Kailsanath temple at Kanchipuram was built by A. Nandivarman II B. Mahendravarman I C. Narasimhavarman II D. Dandivarman Answer : C 317.Who started the 'Home Rule' Movement? A. Mahatma Gandhi

B. Mrs. Anne Besant C. Mohammad Mi Jinnah D. None of them Answer : B 318.Who was founder of Vijayanagar empire? A. Krishna Deva Raya B. Devorayal C. Harihar and Bukka D. Ram Raya Answer : C 319.In which year the capital of India was shifted from Kolkata to Delhi? A. 1905 B. 1911 C. 1934 D. 1947 Answer : B 320.The first political society started under British rule in India was? A. Brahma Samaj B. Arya Samaj C. Land holders society Answer : A 321.Who first proposed the creation of 'Pakistan' as a separate State? A. Mohanunad Ali Jinnah B. Syed Ahmed Khan C. Mohammad Iqbal Answer : C 322.Who was the founder of Bhoodan Movement? A. Vinoba Bhave B. Baba Amte C. Jai Prakash Narayan D. Manabendra Nath Roy

Answer : A 323.The first verse drama (opera) in Tamil isA. Harichandra Natakam B. Nandan Charitram C. Shakuntala Natakam D. Savitiri Natakam Answer : A 324.The chief features of the temples constructed by the Cholas were their A. Vimanas B. Massive pillars C. Gopurs Answer : A 325.Which rulers had a uniform administration all over the country ? A. Gupta rulers B. Mughal rulers C. British rulers Answer : C 326.Samudragupta permitted a foreign king Meghvarman to build a monastery at Gaya, Meghavarman belogs to A. Nepal B. Sri Lanka Answer : B 327.The aspect of the caste system which was particularly condemned by all social reformers was A. Untouchability B. Jati System Answer : A 328.Which of the following was a Chola king ? A. Nedunjheliyan

B. Karikala C. Nedunjeraladan D. Aryappadai Kadanda Nedunjhelian Answer : B 329.The masterpieces of Mauryan art were the A. Stupas B. Sculptures C. Ashoka Pillars Answer : C 330.In which year was High Court in Madras estiblished ? A. 1862 B. 1871 C. 1881 D. 1891 Answer : A 331.Who prepared the draft of the Quit India resolution ? A. Acharya Kripalani B. Jawaharlal Nehru C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Answer : B 332.Vande Mataram was first sung at the session of the Indian National Congress in A. 1892 B. 1896 C. 1904 D. 1886 Answer : (B) 333.Who was the founder of the Indian Independence League? A. Krishna Verma B. Rashbehari Bose C. Subhas Chandra Bose

Answer : B 334.Who was the founder commander of the Indian National Army (INA)? A. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose B. Capt. Mohan Singh Answer : A 335.Who was the author of 'India Wins Freedom'? A. J. L. Nehru B. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad C. M. K. Gandhi D. None of them Answer : B 336.Lord Buddha achieved Mahaparinirvana at the age of 80 at? A. Lumbini B. Kapilabastu C. BodhGaya D. Kushinagar Answer : C 337.In which year All India Muslim League was founded? A. 1906 B. 1919 C. 1937 D. 1940 Answer : A 338.What is the main aim of 'Swaraj Party'? A. To start non-cooperation movement B. To enter Legislative Councils Answer : B 339.Who was the founder of the Asiatic Society of Bengal? A. David Hare

B. Sir William Jones C. Warren Hastings Answer : B 340.What is Din-i-llahi? A. A religious path laid down by Akbar B. A religious book C. A religious prayer Answer : A 341.Which country influenced Gandhara art? A. China B. Greece C. Rome D. Egypt Answer : B 342.Which of the following scientists and mathematicians belonged to the Gupta period? A. Aryabhatta B. Varahamihira C. Both of them Answer : C 343.The Jataka tales are Stories about the lives of? A. The Bodhisattvas B. The lain teachers C. The Vedic saints Answer : A 344.Where was Buddha born? A. Rajagriha B. Magadha C. Kosala D. Lumbini Answer : D

345.The founder of the autonomous kingdom of Avadh was A. Saadat Khan Burhan-ul-Mulk B. Safdar Jang C. Murshid Kuli Khan Answer : A 346.Who introduced the Mughal land revenue system in the Deccan ? A. Murshid Kuli Khan B. Mirza Raja Jaisingh Answer : A 347.In 1585-86 the only Rajput who held the mansab of 5000 was A. Raja Man Singh B. Raja Raisingh of Bikaner Answer : A 348.Lohgarh Fort was built by A. Guru Govind Singh B. Guru Teg Bahadur C. Banda Bahadur Answer : A 349.In 1739 the Portuguese lost their possessions of Salsette and Bas-sein to A. The Marathas B. The English Answer : A 350.Who among the following was imprisoned by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir ? A. Shaikh Ahmad Sarhindi B. Miyan Mir Answer : A 351.The English East India Company obtained the lease of Madras in

A. 1611 B. 1623 C. 1639 D. 1646 Answer : C 352.Dastan-i-Amir-i-Hamza was illu-strated during the reign of A. Humayun B. Akbar C. Jahangir D. Shahjahan Answer : B 353.In 1585 Akbar shifted his capital to A. Kabul B. Lahore C. Fatehpur Sikri D. Multan Answer : B 354.Who among the following Mughal Emperors made serious attempt to annex Trans-Oxiana ? A. Shahjahan B. Akbar C. Jahangir Answer : A 355.The Ibadatkhana was closed in the year A. 1582 B. 1580 Answer : A 356.Who made the Madad-i-maash grants completely hereditary? A. Bahadur Shah B. Shahjahan

Answer : A 357.Who is the author of Safinat-ul-Aulia ? A. Dara Shukoh B. Mohsin Fani Answer : A 358.Which of the following rulers of Bikaner was deposed by Jahangir ? A. Raja Rai Singh B. Raja Sur Singh Answer : A 359.Pushti Marg was founded by A. Vallabhacharya B. Chaitanya C. Ramananda D. Nimbarka Answer : A 360.The largest administrative division in Vijayanagara was A. Rajyam B. Kottam C. Kurram D. Nadu Answer : A 361.Bhramar Geet were composed by A. Surdas B. Nabhadas C. Mirabai D. Haridas Answer : A 362.Who among the following was not a Nirguni Bhakti Saint ? A. Shankardev

B. Raidas C. Dadu D. Dhanna Answer : A 363.The Chishti Saint who founded a branch of Chishti Silsilah in Gulbarga was A. Gesu Daraz B. Jalal-ud-din Tabrizi Answer : A 364.Officer in-charge of royal household under the Sultans of Delhi was designated A. Wakil-i-dar B. Barid-i-mumalik Answer : A 365.First Madrasa at Delhi namely "Madrasae Muizz" was established by A. Qutub-ud-din Aibak B. Iltutmish Answer : B 366.The Sultan Ghari was built as the mausoleum of A. Qutab-ud-din Aibak B. Rukh-ud-din Firoj C. Nasir-ud-din Mahmud Answer : C 367.Which Vijayanagara ruler sent an embassy to China ? A. Harihara I B. Krishna Deva Raya C. Bukka I D. Saluva Narasimha Answer : C 368.Who declared that there were no slaves in India ?

A. Megasthenes B. Fahien C. Patanjali Answer : A 369.The most powerful Kings of Northern India in the 9th and 10th Centuries were A. The Gurjara Pratiharas B. The Chahmanas Answer : A 370.Amir Khusro describes the military campaigns of Jalal-ud-din Khalji in his work A. Mifta-ul-Futuh B. Nuh Sipihar Answer : A 371.Wali under the Sultans of Delhi was A. Provincial Governor B. Head of Revenue Depart-ment C. Minister with full powers Answer : A 372.Alberuni's account of India is A. Kitab-ul-Hind B. Chachnama C. Futuh-us-Salatin D. Tarikh-i-Yamini Answer : A 373.Who among the following is described as a fabulously rich merchant in Buddhist Jatakas? A. Setthi B. Sarthavaha Answer : A 374.Which of the following commodities was a major item of export trade in the Kusana period?

A. Cotton textiles B. Horse Answer : A 375.Buddhism was introduced into Tibet from A. The Pala Empire B. Harsha Vardhana's State C. The Kushana State Answer : A 376.Which of the following is not an Antyaja? A. Chandala B. Rajaka C. Nata D. Yavana Answer : D 377.By Mauryan times the main sea-port of the Ganges basin was A. Tamralipti B. Bhragukachchha C. Patala Answer : A 378.The commonest term for peasan-try in early medieval North India is A. Kutumbin B. Bhogin C. Baddhahalika D. Swami Answer : A 379.Which of the following is a Harappan port? A. Alexandria B. Lothal C. Mahasthangarh D. Nagapattanam

Answer : B 380.Which of the following is regar-ded as the early Jaina Text? A. Sutra Kritang B. Tripatika C. Mahavastu-Avdana Answer : A 381.Which sect was initially called Nirgrantha? A. Buddhist B. Jaina C. Ajivika D. Pashupata Answer : B 382.The Mauryan King Bindusara faced the rebellion of the people of A. Takshasila B. Nalanda Answer : A 383.Megasthenes divided Indian society into A. 4 groups B. 7 groups C. 8 groups D. 12 groups Answer : B 384.Which officer according to Arthasastra was entrusted with the collection of revenue? A. Samahartta B. Sansthadhyaksa Answer : A 385.Which of the following denotes a land revenue term ? A. Vivita B. Bhaga

C. Sulka D. Kara Answer : B 386.Which of the following terms denotes a market centre ? A. Prasada B. Nigama C. Grama D. Nadi Answer : B 387.Who among the following argued that the Aryans came from Central Asia ? A. B.G. Tilak B. Brandenstein Answer : B 388.Who among the following scholars wrote 'History of Dharam Sastra' ? A. P.V. Kane B. D.P. Chattopadhyay C. A.S. Altekar Answer : A 389.The Third Buddhist Council was convened at A. Pataliputra B. Sarnath C. Bodhgaya D. Takshasila Answer : A 390.The highest goal in Buddhism is A. Nirvana B. Madhyama Marga C. Vinaya D. Atmavad Answer : A

391.Which of the following ideas is not associated with Buddhism ? A. Pitru B. Prajna C. Sila D. Dhyana Answer : A 392.The hallmark of Vedic religion and culture was A. Yajna B. Brahmacharya C. Puja D. Dhyana Answer : A 393.Which of the following Harappan sites is located in Gujarat ? A. Surkotada B. Sanghol C. Mudiala Kalan D. Banawali Answer : A 394.Who was the author of Astadh-yayi ? A. Panini B. Patanjali C. Magha D. Visakhadatta Answer : A 395.Early Vedic society was organised in A. Janas B. Jati C. Rajanya D. Sabha Answer : A

396.Which state-ments is not true about Rigvedic Aryans? A. They did not know gambling. B. They lived in villages. Answer : A 397.An All India Strike by Postal and Telegraph Workers started in A. February, 1946 B. November, 1945 C. July, 1946 Answer : A 398.The Second Civil Disobedience Movement was started by Mahatma Gandhi in A. 1932 B. 1930 C. 1928 D. 1934 Answer : A 399.Who was the leader of No Tax Campaign of the peasants orga-nised in 1928 ? A. S.A. Dange B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Answer : B 400.Who among the following woman social reformers was called 'Pandita' ? A. Gangabai B. Ramabai C. Annie Besant Answer : B 401.Who became the Vice-President of the Viceroy's Council in the Interim Government of 194647? A. Jawahar Lal Nehru B. M.A. Jinnah Answer : A

402.Who of the following was the leader of Bihar Kisan Sabha? A. Sahajanand Saraswati B. Baba Ramchandra C. Vijay Singh Pathik Answer : A 403.Who among the following was not a leader of militant nationalism? A. Rajnarain Bose B. V.S. Chiplunkar C. Arbindo Ghosh Answer : A 404.Who criticised Indians for having lost touch with rest of the World? A. Vivekananda B. Sayyed Ahmad Khan C. Raja Rammohan Roy Answer : A 405.The cancellation of the partition of Bengal was announced in A. 1909 B. 1911 C. 1913 D. 1916 Answer : B 406.A newspaper Al Hilal was brought out in 1912 by A. Dr. M.A. Ansari B. Hakim Ajmal Khan C. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Answer : C 407.Abhinava Bharat organised in 1904 was A. a secret society of revolu-tionary activists B. a newspaper

Answer : A 408.The first textile mill was started in Bombay in the year A. 1853 B. 1855 C. 1866 D. 1879 Answer : A 409.The worst famine in India under the British rule occurred in A. 1860-61 B. 1876-78 C. 1896-97 D. 1899-1900 Answer : B 410.Who among opposed the Age of Consent Bill of 1891 ? A. Swami Dayanand B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak C. Rabindranath Tagore Answer : B 411.All India Women's Conference was founded in A. 1922 B. 1927 C. 1929 D. 1932 Answer : B 412.The most important Pre-Con-gress Nationalist Organisation was A. The Indian Association of Calcutta B. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha Answer : A 413.The Archaeological Survey of India was set up during the Viceroyalty of

A. Lord Curzon B. Lord Ripon Answer : A 414.The first Indian Factories' Act was passed in A. 1881 B. 1885 C. 1891 D. 1894 Answer : A 415.Who led the Revolt of the Bareilly troops in 1857 ? A. Kunwar Singh B. Bakht Khan C. Azimullah D. Maulvi Ahmadullah Answer : All 416.The Kol Uprising of 1831 started in A. Gujarat B. Bengal C. Rajputana D. Chota Nagpur Answer : D 417.The Sikh Kingdom of Punjab was annexed by the English East India Company in A. 1836 B. 1839 C. 1849 D. 1852 Answer : C 418.The Angas constitute the sacred literature of A. Jains B. Buddhists C. Parsis

D. Hindus Answer : A 419.Market control was first introduced in Medieval India by A. Sher Shah Suri B. Alauddin Khilji C. Balban D. Illutmush Answer : B 420.Who built the 'Tower of Victory' in Chittor ? A. Rana Sanga B. Rana Rattan Singh C. Rana Kumbha D. Rana Partap Answer : C 421.Which of the following refers to 'Pushyabhuti' as the founder of the Vardhana dynasty ? A. Kadambari B. Harshacharita Answer : B 422.Which of the following propounded that destiny determines everything, man is powerless ? A. Jainas B. Buddhists C. Ajivakas Answer : C 423.Which of the following literary works belongs to classical Sanskrit literature ? A. Dhammapada B. Vedas C. Meghadutam Answer : C 424.Delhi general who successfully advanced up to Madurai was

A. Khizr Khan B. Muhammad Ghori C. Malik Kafur Answer : C 425.The tutor of Alexander the great was A. Darius B. Cyrus C. Socrates D. Aristotle Answer : D 426.Ashoka called the third Buddist council at A. Kalibangan B. Pataliputra C. Magadha D. Sarnath Answer : B 427.Kuchipudi dance originated in A. Orissa B. Karnataka C. Kerala D. Andhra Pradesh Answer : D 428.The temples of Khajuraho were built by A. Chandelas B. Pallavas C. Chalukayas D. Qutubuddin Answer : A 429.The Sarvodaya Movement was started by A. Mahatma Gandhi

B. Jayprakash Narayan C. Vinoba Bhave D. Datta Dharmodhikari Answer : C 430.Which one of the following kingdoms was founded by Raja Odeyar ? A. Tanjore B. Jenji C. Mysore D. Madura Answer : C 431.The words 'Satyameva Jayate' in the State Emblem of India, have been adopted from ? A. Mundaka Upanishad B. Mudgala Upanishad Answer : A 432.The Treaty of Bassein (1802) was signed between A. Madhav Rao and the British B. Baji Rao II and the British Answer : B 433.Panini, the first Grammarian of Sanskrit language in India, lived during the A. 2nd century B.C. B. 6th-5th century B.C. Answer : B 434.Aryabhatta and Varahamihira belong to which age ? A. Guptas B. Cholas C. Mauryas D. Mughals Answer : A 435.Which battle was fought between Babar and the Rajputs in 1527 ?

A. The Battle of Khanwa B. The Battle of Chanderi Answer : A 436.To which dynasty did Ashoka belong ? A. Vardhana B. Maurya C. Kushan D. Gupta Answer : B 437.Who of following kings was an ardent follower of Jainism ? A. Bimbsara B. Kharavela Answer : B 438.Who among the following taught the doctrine of 'Shunyata' ? A. Nagarjuna B. Shankaracharya C. Harisena D. Vallabhacharya Answer : A 439.The Gandhara Art flourished in A. Patliputra B. Taxila Answer : B 440.Which Muslim king was infatuated by the beauty of Rani Padmini ? A. Akbar B. Balban C. Alauddin Khilji D. Babar Answer : C

441.Prithviraj Raso was written by A. Kalhana B. Chand Bardai C. Vishakadatta D. Vishnu Sharma Answer : B 442.The Angas constitute the sacred literature of A. Jains B. Buddhists C. Parsis D. Hindus Answer : A 443.Market control was first introduced in Medieval India by A. Sher Shah Suri B. Alauddin Khilji C. Balban D. Illutmush Answer : B 444.Who built the 'Tower of Victory' in Chittor ? A. Rana Sanga B. Rana Rattan Singh C. Rana Kumbha D. Rana Partap Answer : C 445.The architect who designed the Taj Mahal was a/an A. Iranian B. Indian C. Italian D. Arab Answer : A

446.The script of which of the following civilization could not be deciphered? A. Indus valley B. Egypt C. Greek Answer : A 447.porus was the ruler of the territory between rivers A. Jhelum and Sutlej B. Jhelum and Chenab C. Ravi and Sutlej Answer : B 448.The first discourse of Buddha at deer park in Sarnath is called A. Mahabhiniskraman B. Mahaparinirvana C. Dharmachakraparivartan Answer : C 449.The 37th session of the Indian National Congress was held at? A. Karachi B. Lucknow C. Gaya D. Delhi Answer : C 450.Who was the father of Mahavira ? A. Sidharth B. Sudhodhana C. Vardhmana D. Rishab Answer : A 451.The rock cut temples at Pattadakal were built by A. Cholas B. Cheras

C. Pallavas D. Chalukyas Answer : D 452.Who was the only Hindu king who ever ruled the Delhi throne? A. Prithvi Raj Chauhan B. Raja Man Singh C. Rana Partap D. Hemu Answer : D 453.Amir Khusro was a court poet of A. Alauddin Khilji B. Akbar Answer : A 454.Which of the following is a reliable source of information about early Vedic period ? A. Archeological excavations B. Rigveda Answer : B 455.Alberuni came to India with A. Mohamed Gori B. Mahmud Ghaznavi C. Babar D. Alexander Answer : B 456.Vrindavan is associated with A. Rama B. Krishna C. Vishnu D. Shiva Answer : B

457.Tulsidas was a contemporary of A. Babar & Humayun B. Humayun & Akbar C. Akbar & Jahangir D. Jahangir & Shahjahan Answer : C

458.The practice of sati was first abolished by A. Raja Ram Mohan Rai B. Akbar C. Humayun D. Shahjahan Answer : B 459.The battle of Kurukshetra was fought between A. Kauravas and Pandava B. Afghans and Marathas C. Mughals and Sikhs Answer : A 460.Mihirgula was a A. Mongol B. Kushan C. Greek D. Hun Answer : D 461.The Gandhara Art flourished in A. Patliputra B. Taxila C. Varanasi D. Nalanda Answer : B

462.Prithviraj Raso was written by A. Kalhana B. Chand Bardai C. Vishakadatta D. Vishnu Sharma Answer : B 463.The Angas constitute the sacred literature of A. Jains B. Buddhists C. Parsis D. Hindus Answer : A 464.Who was the Hindu Saint to have as disciple both Hindus and Muslims ? A. Sre Chaitanya B. Ramanuja C. Rabidas D. Namdev Answer : D 465.Who was the Chola king to have conquered Bengal? A. Rajaraja B. Rajendra Chola I C. Rajendra Chola II D. Rajadhiraja Answer : B 466.Who was the Muslim General to have conquered Bengal in 13th Century A.D.? A. Afzal Khan B. Iktiaruddin-bin-Baktiar Khilji Answer : B 467.Who was known as 'the parrot of Hindustan' ? A. Amir Khusro

B. Malik Muhammad Jaisy C. Roy Vonmal D. Purandar Khan Answer : A 468.Who founded All India Harijan Singh ? A. B.R. Ambedkar B. Gandhiji C. Jayprakash Narayan D. Raj Narayan Answer : B 469.Which 1 was an emigre Communist Journal of M.N. Roy ? A. Kishan Sabha B. The worker C. Vanguard D. Anushilan Answer : C 470.Who was called 'The Akbar of Kashmir'? A. Zainul Abedin B. Hussain Shah C. Balban D. Sujauddoullah Answer : A 471.Who converted Sikhs into a martial race ? A. Arjundev B. Gobind Singh C. Hargovind D. Teg Bahadur Answer : B 472."I am giving you a Muslim province"who said ? A. Fazlul Haque B. Lord Curzon

C. Stafford Cripps D. Lord Mountbatten Answer : B 473.Who was the Mughal Emperor to have lifted the Zizyaon Hindus ? A. Babar B. Akbar C. Jahangir D. Shah Jahan Answer : B 474.Who was called 'Chanakya of Maratha Politics' ? A. Baji Rao II B. Balaji Viswanath C. Nana Pharnabis D. Mahadaji Sindia Answer : C 475.Who wrote 'Akbarnama' ? A. Aul Fazl B. Faizi C. Shaik Mubarak D. Tanse Answer : A 476.The All-India Kisan Sabha was formed in A. 1926 B. 1936 C. 1946 D. 1956 Answer : B 477.Who was the Sikh Guru to be salughtered by Aurangzeb ? A. Ramdas B. Teg Bahadur C. Arjundev

D. Gobind Singh Answer : B 478.Which one may be regarded as first lab our association in India ? A. Bombay worker's Association B. Bombay millhand 's Association Answer : B 479.The Permanent Settlement was introduced in the year A. 1790 B. 1793 C. 1799 D. 1801 Answer : B 480.Pseudonym of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay was A. Bhanu Singh B. Anila Devi C. Nillohit D. Kalkut Answer : B 481.The capital of Shasanka was A. Karnasubana B. Mahabalipuram C. Kamlhipuram D. Kannauj Answer : A 482.The book written by Hieun Tsang is called A. Shakuntala B. Indica C. Si-yu-ki D. Yeun-chi Answer : C

483.Who wrote 'Rajtarangini' ? A. Kalhan B. Kalidas C. Abul Fazl D. Ibn Batuta Answer : A 484.The Governor-General associated with the prohibition of Sati was A. Cornwalis B. Bentinck C. Wellesley D. Amherst Answer : A 485.The capital of Shasanka was A. Karnasubana B. Mahabalipuram C. Kamlhipuram D. Kannauj Answer : A 486.Nadir Shah attacked Delhi during the reign of A. Ahmad Shah B. Farrukh Siyar C. Jahandar Shah D. Muhammad Shah Answer : D 487.Which of the following Mughal Emperors built the Jama Masjid of Delhi ? A. Humayun B. Akbar C. Jahangir D. Shahjahan Answer : D

488.In which century was the ancient Vijayanagar city founded ? A. 17th century B. 16th century C. 15th century D. 14th century Answer : D 489.Battle of Kanwaha was fought between A. Humayun & Mahmud Lodi B. Babur & Ibrahim Lodi C. Babur & Rana Sougha Answer : C 490.Sudraka's Mrichchhakatikam' is a A. Drama B. Novel C. Poem D. Shrot Story Answer : A 491.Who was the founder of 'Atmiya Sabha' ? A. Raja Rammohan Roy B. Rabindranath Tagor C. Swami Vivekananda D. Aurobinda Ghosh Answer : A 492.Who abolished the 'Iqta' system ? A. Babur B. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq C. Iltutmish D. Alauddin Khilji Answer : D 493.Who wrote the Song 'Sare Jahan Se Achchha' ?

A. Ghalib B. Iqbal C. Kaifee Azmi D. Sahir Ludhianvi Answer : B 494.Who founded 'Anushilan Samiti' ? A. Pulin Bihari Das B. Pramatha Nath Mitra C. Swami Saradanand D. Barindra Kumar Ghosh Answer : B 495.Who was the founder of Prarthna Samaj ? A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy B. Devendranath Tagore C. Atmaram Panduranga Answer : C 496.Who was not a member of cabinet mission ? A. Pathic Lawrance B. John Siman C. Stafford Cripps D. A.V. Alexander Answer : B 497.Who was the last king of Maurya dynasty ? A. Brihadrath B. Kunala C. Samprati D. Salisuka Answer : A 498.Who of the following was endowed with Naval power ? A. Badami Chalukya B. Bengi Chalukya

C. Chola D. Rashtrakoot Answer : C 499.Who was the founder of Brahma Samaj ? A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy B. Arvind Ghosh C. Vivekanand Answer : A 500.Where is well-known Dilwara temple located ? A. Madhya Pradesh B. Maharashtra Answer : A 501.The Indus Valley civilization specialized in A. Town planning B. Architecture C. Craftsmanship D. All of these Answer : D 502.Purushasukta is found in the A. Bhagavad Gita B. Manusmriti C. Rigveda D. Atharva Veda Answer : C 503.Who founded for Matthas in the four corners of India ? A. Shankaracharya B. Ramanujacharya C. Bhaskaracharya D. Madhvacharya Answer : A

504.Mughal painting flourished during the reign of A. Akbar B. Jahangir C. Shahjahan D. Aurangzeb Answer : B 505.Jaideva, famous author of Gita Govinda was Court Poet of A. Harsha (7th century A.D.) B. Prithviraj Chauhan (12th century A.D.) Answer : B 506.Mahabalipuram was established by the A. Pallavas B. Pandyas C. Cholas D. Chalukyas Answer : A 507.Buddha's preachings were mainly related to A. Purity of thought and conduct B. Practice of rituals Answer : A 508.The Paintings of Ajanta depict stories of the : A. Ramayana B. Mahabharata C. Jatakas D. Panchatantra Answer : C 509.In whose court was a Chinese embassy sent by T'ang Emperor ? A. Rajaraja I B. Rajendra I C. Harsha

D. Parantaka I Answer : C 510.The universities of Calcutta, Madras and Bombay were founded in the year A. 1845 B. 1854 C. 1857 D. 1861 Answer : C 511.Tripitakas are the Sacred books of the A. Jains B. Hindus C. Muslims D. Buddhists Answer : D 512.The local name of Mohanjodaro is A. Mound of the living B. Mound of the Great C. Mound of the Dead D. Mound of the Survivor Answer : C 513.Which of the following statements is not true about Nagara style of architecture ? A. Early Gupta style B. Buddhist influence Answer : B 514.The Indus Valley civilization was Non-Aryan because A. It was urban B. It had a pictographic script Answer : A 515.The first railway line in India was opened in the year

A. 1833 B. 1853 C. 1857 D. 1861 Answer : B 516.Division of Mauryan Society into 7 classes was particularly mentioned in A. Ashokan edicts B. The Indica of Megasthenes Answer : B 517.Buddha lived approximately at the same time as A. Confucius B. Moses C. Prophet Mohammad D. Hammurabi Answer : A 518.In which century did famous Chinese pilgrim Fahien visit India? A. 4th century A.D. B. 5th century A.D. C. 6th century A.D. Answer : B 519.Principle that distinguishes Jainism from Buddhism is : A. Practice of eight-fold path B. Rejection of infallibility of the Vedas Answer : A 520.In which language was the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita originally written ? A. Sanskrit B. Apabhramsa C. Prakrit D. Pali

Answer : A 521.The Rigveda contains A. Rituals to be adopted by people B. Hymns in honour of the Gods C. Yognas to be performed Answer : B 522.Which important event took place in history of India in year 1526? A. The first battle of Panipat B. The second battle of Panipat Answer : A 523.Title of Vikramaditya was adopted by A. Ashok B. Chandra Gupta II C. Kanishka D. Samudra Gupta Answer : B 524.What was the main effect of vedic culture on Indian history ? A. Progress of Metaphysics B. Development of Sanskrit Answer : B 525.Which of the following is the oldest dynasty ? A. Maurya B. Gupta C. Kushan D. Kanva Answer : A 526.Megasasthenes was the ambassador of which of the following? A. Seleukos B. Alexander

C. Darius D. Greek Answer : A 527.Chola-period is mostly known for which of the following ? A. Gramsabha B. Battle against Rashrakut C. Trade with Ceylon Answer : A 528.In which century was the Bahmani kingdom founded ? A. 15th century B. 14th century C. 13th century D. 16th century Answer : B 529.Fa-hien visited India during the reign of A. Chandra Gupta Maurya B. Bindusara C. Chandra Gupta II D. Bimbisara Answer : C 530.Gandhiji first experiment with Satyagraha came up in A. Dundee B. Champaran C. Barisal D. Natal Answer : B 531.Alexander invaded India in A. 298 B.C. B. 202 B.C. C. 303 B.C. D. 327 B.C.

Answer : D 532.When India got Independence the Prime Minister of England was? A. Winston Churchill B. Clement R. Atlee C. Neville Chamberlain Answer : B 533.'Rajtarangini' has been written by A. Jayadev B. Vidhyapati C. Kalhan D. Chandarbardai Answer : C 534.Who is credited for unification of India after Independence ? A. Vallabh Bhai Patel B. Jawahar Lal Nehru C. C. Rajgopalachari Answer : A 535.'Kesari' was A. An organisation for social reforms started by Tilak B. A Marathi Newspaper Answer : B 536.Which movement was launched along with Khilafat Movement ? A. Non-cooperation Movement B. Civil Disobedience Movement Answer : A 537.Which one of the following was not a president of Indian National Congress ? A. Sir William Wedderburn B. Lal Bahadur Shastri

Answer : B 538.Where did Mahatma Gandhi first try the weapon of 'Satyagraha' ? A. Champaran B. Ahemdabad mill strike C. Dandi D. South Africa Answer : D 539.The Ryotwari settlement was introduced by British in : A. Bengal presidency only B. Madras presidency only Answer : B 540.What was unique to Harappan civilization in comparision to Egyptian and mesopotamian civilization ? A. Drainage system B. Temples Answer : A 541.Who was the Hindu king shown playing veena on the ancient-coins ? A. Shivajee B. Vikramaditya C. Samudra Gupta D. Ashoka Answer : C 542.Chhattrapati Shivajee died in the year A. 1680 A.D. B. 1666 A.D. C. 1687 A.D. D. 1689 A.D. Answer : A 543.Chandra Gupta Vikramaditya was the

A. Son of Chandra Gupta I B. Father of Skanda Gupta C. Son of Samudra Gupta Answer : C 544.The Italian traveller who left very praiseworthy account of Vijayangar Empire was A. Marco Polo B. Manucci C. Nicolo Conti Answer : C 545.Herodotus is considered as the father of A. History B. Geography C. Political Science D. Philosophy Answer : A 546.'Permanent Settlement'-system of revenue collection was introduced in India by A. Lord Curzon B. Lord Dalhousie C. Lord Cornwallis Answer : C 547.Lahore was Ranjeet Singh's political capital which city was his religious capital? A. Amritsar B. Anandpur Shahib C. Gujranwala Answer : A 548.Amir Khusrau was a musician and ? A. Sufi saint B. Persian and Hindavi writer, and scholar C. Historian D. All of the above

Answer : B 549.Which would be the most accurate description of Mauryan Monarcy under Ashoka? A. Enlightened despotism B. Centralised autocracy Answer : A 550.'Bull' in Buddhism is associated with which event of Buddha's life ? A. Birth B. Great departure C. Enlightenment D. Mahaparinirvan Answer : A 551.Rock cut architecture in Harappan culture context has been found at A. Kalibangan B. Dhaulabira C. Kotdiji D. Amri Answer : B 552.By which name was Chanakya known in his childhood ? A. Ajaya B. Chanakya C. Vishnugupta D. Deogupta Answer : C 553.Which of following propounded that destiny determines everything,man is powerless? A. Jainas B. Buddhists C. Ajivakas D. Mimansakas Answer : C

554.Which of following literary works belongs to classical Sanskrit literature? A. Dhammapada B. Vedas C. Meghadutam D. Dighanikaya Answer : C 555.The tutor of Alexander the great was : A. Darius B. Cyrus C. Socrates D. Aristotle Answer : D 556.Ashoka called the third Buddist council at A. Kalibangan B. Pataliputra C. Magadha D. Sarnath Answer : B 557.Kuchipudi dance originated in A. Orissa B. Karnataka C. A. P. Answer : C (Note: Kuchipudi was performed only by brahmin men called Bhagavathal) 558.The Sarvodaya Movement was started by A. Mahatma Gandhi B. Jayprakash Narayan C. Vinoba Bhave D. Datta Dharmodhikari Answer : C 559.Which one of the following kingdoms was founded by Raja Odeyar ?

A. Tanjore B. Jenji C. Mysore D. Madura Answer : C 560.In which year was the States Reorganization Act passed by the Parliament of India? A. 1953 B. 1954 C. 1955 D. 1956 Answer : D