General Knowledge: History Questions Answer GK Quiz

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Q. How many princely states were there in Rajputana at the time of Indian independence?
1) 25
2) 19
3) 22
4) 29

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Q. Which of the following statements regarding the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai is not correct ?
1) The Art Deco and Victorian buildings are India's 37th heritage site, Maharashtra's fifth, and Mumbai's third
2) It reflects the developments in architecture and urban planning over two centuries
3) Art Deco of the 19th century is the largest and homogenous collections in the world
4) The Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai were inscribed in the World Heritage Sites (WHS) list at the 42nd session of the World

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Q. Consider the following sentences with reference to Shravanabelagola Gomatheeswara statue -
1. The Gomateshwara Statue was built by Chamundaraya (a poet and minister belonging to the Western Ganga Dynasty), between the years 978 to 993.
2. At the Shravanabelagola hill, every 12 years devotees celebrate the 'Mahamasta-kabhisheka festival'.
Which of the above sentence(s) is/are true ?

1) Only 1
2) Only 2
3) Both 1 and 2
4) None of the above

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Q. Consider the following sentences with reference to Ashoka's 2nd Major Rock Edict -
1. It mentioned about his order to yuktas, rajukasand pradesikas about their travelling across the empire at every five years interval.
2. It mentioned about the land of Cholas, Pandyas, Satyaputras and Keralaputra along with Ceylon.
3. It mentioned about two medical services, one for human beings and other for animals, were provided by the state.
4. It mentioned about emphasis on plantation of trees and digging at road for wells have been recorded.
Select the correct answers using the codes given below :

1) 1, 3 and 4
2) 2 and 4
3) 2, 3 and 4
4) 1,2 and 3

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Q. Which rock edict informs us about Asoka's conversion to Buddhism ?
1) Bhabra rock edict
2) Minor rock edict of Yerragudi
3) 13th Major Rock Edict
4) 8th Major Rock Edict

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Q. Consider the following statements with regard to long history of exquisite sculpture of India.
1. Indus Valley sculpture represents a fine balance between stylised abstraction and subtle naturalism.
2. The Jataka tales are a natural expression of the beliefs and worldview of the artist.
3. The first and most dramatic examples of Gupta Hindu art date from the beginning of the 5th century A.D. and are found in Deogarh.
4. At Sanchi we see one of the most beautiful subjects of Indian art : the Vrikshdevi. A young maiden who reaches above her to hold the bough of a tree, which bursts forth into fragrant blossoms at her touch.
Select the correct answers using the codes given below :

1) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2) 1, 3 and 4
3) 1, 2 and 4
4) 1 and 2

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Megasthenese's writing:
I. Megasthenese wrote extensively in a book called 'Indica' which is no longer available to us.
II. Megasthenese's writings could be seen through various extracts in the writings of Diodorous, Straboand Arrian.
III. Megasthenese mentions that Indian society comprised of seven castes (jatis).
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct ?

1) Only I
2) I and II
3) II and III
4) All of the above

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Q. With reference to 'Ashoka's inscriptions which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. Most of his inscriptions are in Prakrit language written in the Brahmi script.
2. Inscriptions in the northwest, were written in Kharosthi.
3. The Aramaic and Greek scripts were used for inscriptions in Afghanistan.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1) 1 and 2 only
2) 3 only
3) 2 and 3 only
4) 1,2 and 3

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Q. Consider the following sentences with reference to Badruddin Tyabji.
1. Badruddin Tyabji was the first Indian to practice as a barrister of the High Court of Bombay.
2. He was the first Muslim President of Indian National Congress.
3. In 1902, he became the first Indian to hold the post of Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.
Select the correct answers using the codes given below :

1) 1 and 2 only
2) 2 and 3 only
3) 1 and 3 only
4) All of the above

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Q. Which among the following is the correct set of the plays written by Harshavardhan in Sanskrit ?
1) Malavikagnimitram, Vikramorvashiiyam and Abhijnanasakuntalam
2) Svapna Vasavadattam, Pancharatra and Pratijna Yaugandharayaanam
3) Nagananda, Priyadarshika and Ratnavali
4) None of the above

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