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CUET General Test IIM Bangalore (BBA-DBE)

Q1:

3 June Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Which of the following were important changes that were introduced by the British after the revolt of 1857? (A) The British Government accepted direct responsibility for ruling India. (B) It was decided that all the territories of Indian rulers would be annexed immediately. (C) The proportion of Indian soldiers in the army would be reduced and European soldiers would be increased. (D) It was to protect landlords and zamindars and give them security of rights over their lands. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B) and (D) Only

(A), (C) and (D) Only

(B), (C) and (D) Only

(A), (B), (C) and (D)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q2:

3 June Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Easy

The Association of South East Asian Nations [ASEAN] was established in which of the following year?

1967

1971

1984

2003

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q3:

3 June Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Which of the following events changed the heart of Emperor Ashoka to choose the path of spirituality and peace?

The Takshila Battle

The Kalinga War

The Busar War

The Battle of Ujjain

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q4:

3 June Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Wife of which of the following Emperors of the Mughal Empire was popularly known as "Nur Jahan"?

Jahangir

Shah Jahan

Akbar

Bahadur Shah Zafar

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q5:

3 June Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Who was earlier known as Siddhartha?

Gautam Buddha

Lord Mahavir

Emperor Ashoka

Chandra Gupta - II

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q6:

3 June Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the following events in a sequence starting with the first event: (A) British Government takes over direct responsibility for ruling India (B) Quit India Movement (C) Jalianwala Bagh Massacre (D) Establishment of Indian National Congress Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (C), (D), (B)

(B), (A), (C), (D)

(B), (D), (A), (C)

(A), (D), (C), (B)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q7:

3 June Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Who among the following Mughal Emperors fought the first battle of Panipat?

Akbar

Babur

Bahadur Shah Zafar

Jahangir

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q8:

2 June Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon at which of the following location?

Lumbinivana

Sarnath

Bodh Gaya

Kushinagar

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q9:

2 June Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Mukti Bahini, an armed force predominantly comprising of guerilla fighters, helped liberate which one of the present day countries given below?

Bangladesh

Sri Lanka

Vietnam

Nepal

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q10:

2 June Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Who was the founder of the dynasty which Ashoka-The Great took forward?

Bindusara

Chandragupta Maurya

Samudragupta

Harshvardhana

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q11:

2 June Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Hard

Put the following major historical events in chronological order beginning from the earliest to the latest: (A) Emergence of the Sultanate of Golconda (B) Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate (C) Emergence of the Sultanates of Ahmednagar, Bijapur and Berar (D) The Diwani of Bengal transferred to the East India Company Choose the **correct** answer from the options given below:

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(A), (B), (D), (C)

(B), (C), (A), (D)

(B), (D), (A), (C)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q12:

2 June Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

In the context of the Revolt of 1857, match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | Centre of Revolt | Leader of the Revolt | | (A) Delhi | (I) Tantia Tope | | (B) Jhansi | (II) Begum Hazrat Mahal | | (C) Kanpur | (III) Bahadur Shah-II | | (D) Lucknow | (IV) Rani Lakshmi Bai | Choose the **correct** answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)

(A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q13:

30 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the following battles in chronological order, beginning with the earliest to the most recent one. (A) Battle of Buxar (B) First Anglo-Maratha War (C) Battle of Plassey (D) Third Battle of Panipat Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(B), (A), (C), (D)

(B), (C), (A), (D)

(C), (A), (D), (B)

(C), (D), (A), (B)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q14:

30 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | Timeline | Major Developments | | (A) 500-400 BCE | (I) Rise of Chalukya's in Karnataka | | (B) 327-325 BCE | (II) Rulers of Magadha consolidate power | | (C) 320 CE | (III) Beginning of Gupta rule | | (D) 500-600 CE | (IV) Invasion of Alexander of Macedon | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q15:

30 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Easy

In which year was state of Chhattisgarh carved out of Madhya Pradesh?

2000

2001

2002

2003

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q16:

30 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the following landmarks in history in chronological order, beginning with the earliest to the most recent. (A) Nadir Shah invades India and sacks Delhi (B) Ahmad Shah Abdali defeats the Marathas in the third battle of Panipat (C) Reign of Akbar (D) Reign of Shah Jahan Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(C), (A), (B), (D)

(C), (D), (A), (B)

(A), (C), (D), (B)

(A), (C), (B), (D)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q17:

29 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Which of the following states was known as the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) till 1972?

Nagaland

Arunachal Pradesh

Assam

Mizoram

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q18:

29 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the following major periods in early Indian archeology in chronological order, beginning from the earliest to the most recent. (A) Chalcolithic (B) Early iron, megalithic burials (C) Harappan civilisation (D) Early Historic Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (D), (C), (B)

(A), (B), (D), (C)

(B), (A), (C), (D)

(A), (C), (B), (D)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q19:

29 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | Years | Historical Events | | (A) 1801 | (I) Nawab Wajid Ali Shah deposed; Awadh annexed | | (B) 1856 | (II) Rani Jhansi killed in battle | | (C) 1857 | (III) Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Wellesley in Awadh | | (D) 1858 | (IV) Mutiny starts in Meerut | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q20:

29 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the following historical events in chronological order, beginning with the earliest to the most recent. (A) Establishment of the Bahmani Kingdom (B) Establishment of the Mughal Empire by Babur (C) Establishment of the Gajapati Kingdom of Odisha (D) Emergence of the Sultanate of Golconda Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (C), (D), (B)

(A), (B), (D), (C)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(C), (D), (B), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q21:

29 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Hard

Who among the following rulers of the Gupta Empire is identified by Kalidasa with the legendary Vikramaditya?

Chandragupta-I

Samudragupta

Chandragupta-II

Kumaragupta-I

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q22:

29 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Who among the following set up the Muslim League in Dhaka in 1906?

Mohammad Ali Jinnah

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

Liaquat Ali Khan

Nawab Khwaja Salimullah

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q23:

29 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the following dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate in chronological order, beginning with the earliest to the most recent. (A) The Sayyid Dynasty (B) The Lodi Dynasty (C) The Khilji Dynasty (D) The Tughlaq Dynasty Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(D), (C), (A), (B)

(C), (D), (A), (B)

(D), (C), (B), (A)

(C), (D), (B), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q24:

28 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Hard

Arrange the following major textual traditions of India in chronological order, beginning with the earliest to the most recent. (A) Nanyashastra of Bharata Muni (B) Manumriti in Sanskrit (C) Ashtadhyayi of Panini (D) Charaka and Sushruta Samhitas Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (C), (D), (B)

(B), (D), (C), (A)

(C), (B), (D), (A)

(C), (A), (B), (D)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q25:

28 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the following events of the Indian national movement in chronological order, beginning with the earliest to the most recent. (A) Peasant movement in Bardoli (B) Champaran Satyagraha (C) Rowlatt Satyagraha (D) Peasant movement in Kheda Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (C), (B), (D)

(B), (D), (C), (A)

(A), (D), (B), (C)

(B), (C), (D), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q26:

28 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Diwan-e-Khairat was set up by Firoz Shah Tughlak for which of the following purposes?

To provide assistance for orphans, widows and marriagiable poor girls

To provide for foreign affairs

To manage military

To take care of department of correspondence

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q27:

27 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the following significant battles in Indian history in chronological order, beginning with the earliest to the most recent. (A) Battle of Kannauj (B) Battle of Khanua (C) Battle of Chausa (D) Battle of Haldighati Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (C), (B), (D)

(B), (C), (A), (D)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(C), (B), (D), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q28:

27 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

In which year did excavation begin at Mohenjodaro?

1922

1900

1930

1935

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q29:

27 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Who among the following was the Governor-General of Bengal when the Permanent Settlement was introduced there in 1793?

Lord Charles Cornwallis

Lord William Bentick

Lord Warren Hastings

Lord Wellesley

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q30:

27 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Who among the following emperors fought the 'First Battle of Panipat'?

Babur and Sikandar Lodhi

Akbar and Hemu

Humayun and Sher Shah Suri

Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q31:

27 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Arrange the sequence of the stages of human progress in order of their occurrence. (A) The Palaeolithic Age (B) The Chalcolithic Age (C) The Neolithic Age (D) The Mesolithic Age Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (C), (D)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(D), (A), (B), (C)

(A), (D), (C), (B)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q32:

27 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

The partition of Bengal in 1905 was realized during the Viceroy-ship of:

Lord Moutbatten

Lord Dalhousie

Lord Irwin

Lord Curzon

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q33:

27 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Which one of the following is credited as the 'pioneer of rocket technology' in India?

Haider Ali

Sher Shah Suri

Tipu Sultan

Alauddin Khilji

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q34:

26 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | Viceroys of India | Period | | (A) Lord Curzon | (I) 1869-1872 | | (B) Lord Irwin | (II) 1898-1904 | | (C) Lord Canning | (III) 1926-1931 | | (D) Lord Mayo | (IV) 1858-1862 | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q35:

26 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the following historical landmarks in chronological order, beginning with the earliest to the most recent. (A) Ahmad Shah Abdali defeats the Marathas (B) Babur defeats Ibrahim Lodi (C) Nadir Shah invades India (D) Sher Shah defeats Humayun Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(B), (D), (A), (C)

(B), (D), (C), (A)

(B), (C), (D), (A)

(C), (B), (D), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q36:

26 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

In which year was Mizoram granted statehood upon signing of the memorandum of settlement between the Government of India and the Mizo National Front?

1972

1979

1982

1987

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q37:

26 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | Religious Teachers | Areas of the subcontinent | | (A) Chokhamela | (I) Assam | | (B) Shankardeva | (II) Tamil Nadu | | (C) Andal | (III) Gwalior | | (D) Abdullah Shattari | (IV) Maharastra | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q38:

26 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

The British became increasingly interested in acquiring "a cherry that will drop into our mouth one day". This refers to the annexation of which Indian territory by British colonial rulers?

Jhansi

Carnatic

Mysore

Awadh

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q39:

24 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Who amongst the following is attributed with the design, fabric and exact color shades of Indian National Flag?

Ms. Sarojini Naidu

Ms. Bhikaji Kama

Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Mr Pingali Venkayya

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q40:

24 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | Newspaper/ Journal | Founder | | (A) The Bombay Chronicle | (I) Pherozshah Mehta | | (B) Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq | (II) Syed Ahmed Khan | | (C) Al-Hilal | (III) M. K. Gandhi | | (D) Young India | (IV) Abul Kalam Azad | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q41:

24 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Hard

When was the BCG vaccine against tuberculosis first introduced in India?

1948

1951

1962

1978

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q42:

24 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Hard

The international treaty aimed at banning nuclear weapons, which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2017, is

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)

Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CNTBT)

Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)

Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q43:

24 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the following dynasties in order of their occurrence in India. (A) The Mughal Dynasty (B) The Tughlak Dynasty (C) The Khilji Dynasty (D) The Lodhi Dynasty Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (C), (D)

(A), (C), (B), (D)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(C), (B), (D), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q44:

24 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Vedanta, also known as Upanishads, belongs to which of the following periods?

1500-800 BCE

800-500 BCE

1200-1000 BCE

500-300 CE

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q45:

23 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Hard

Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | Major religious developments in India | Period | | (A) First Stupas | (I) Sixth Century BCE | | (B) Jainism, Buddhism | (II) Second Century BCE onwards | | (C) Later Vedic traditions | (III) Third Century BCE | | (D) Vaishnavism, Shaivism | (IV) 1000-500 BCE | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

(A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

(A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q46:

23 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Tata Airlines was established in which year?

1920

1922

1930

1932

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q47:

23 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

In which year was the erstwhile Mysore State renamed as Karnataka?

1966

1969

1973

1975

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q48:

23 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the following historical events in chronological order, beginning with the earliest to the most recent. (A) First revenue settlement in the Bombay Deccan (B) The East India Company acquires Diwani of Bengali (C) Permanent Settlement in Bengal (D) Regulating Act passed by the British Parliament to regulate the activities of the East India Company Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (D), (C), (B)

(A), (C), (B), (D)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(B), (D), (C), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q49:

23 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the following dynasties of Vijaynagara in chronological order, beginning with the earliest to the most recent. (A) Aravidu (B) Saluvas (C) Sangama (D) Tuluvas Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(B), (C), (A), (D)

(C), (B), (D), (A)

(B), (C), (D), (A)

(C), (B), (A), (D)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q50:

22 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Hard

Arrange the following religious teachers in chronological order, beginning with the earliest to the last. (A) Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi (B) Basavanna (C) Vallabhacharya (D) Andal Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (D), (B), (C)

(D), (C), (B), (A)

(D), (B), (C), (A)

(C), (B), (D), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q51:

22 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

In which year was Sanchi declared as a World Heritage Site?

1948

1914

1989

1923

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q52:

22 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Put the following historical events in chronological order: (A) Dandi March (B) Swadeshi Movement (C) Chauri Chaura incident (D) Home Rule Movement Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (C), (D), (B)

(B), (D), (C), (A)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(C), (D), (B), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q53:

22 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Hard

In which of the following year did Nagaland, one of the 'Seven Sisters' of the North-East, come into existence as the 16th state of the Indian Republic?

1957

1960

1963

1965

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q54:

22 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Which year did Meghalaya become a full-fledged state, carved from the erstwhile state of Assam?

1969

1970

1971

1972

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q55:

22 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | European trading companies established bases in India | Year and place | | (A) Portuguese | (I) Madras in 1639 | | (B) Dutch | (II) Panaji in 1510 | | (C) French | (III) Masulipatnam in 1605 | | (D) British | (IV) Pondicherry in 1673 | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

(A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q56:

22 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

The Second Battle of Tarain which happened in the year 1192 was fought between which of the following rulers?

Qutubuddin Aibak and Allauddin Khalji

Ghiyasuddin Balban and Razia Sultan

Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori

Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q57:

22 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the following landmarks in history in chronological order, beginning with the earliest to the most recent: (A) Reign of Jahangir (B) The diwani of Bengal transferred to the East India Company (C) Reign of Akbar (D) Humayun regained lost territories Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(C), (D), (B), (A)

(D), (C), (A), (B)

(D), (C), (B), (A)

(C), (B), (D), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q58:

22 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the following historical events in chronological order, beginning with the earliest to the most recent. (A) Beginning of Gupta rule (B) Rise of the Pallavas in Tamil Nadu (C) The Arabs conquered Sind (D) End of the Mauryan empire Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(D), (A), (B), (C)

(C), (D), (A), (B)

(D), (C), (A), (B)

(C), (B), (D), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q59:

21 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Who was Megasthenes?

A Greek ambassador to the court of Chandragupta Maurya.

A Greek ambassador to the court of Samudragupta.

A Greek ambassador to the court of Bindusara.

A Greek ambassador to the court of Ashoka.

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q60:

21 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | Religious Teachers | Areas of Indian Sub Continent | | (A) Tukaram | (I) Punjab | | (B) Malik Muhammad Jayasi | (II) Maharashtra | | (C) Lal Ded | (III) Uttar Pradesh | | (D) Miyan Mir | (IV) Kashmir | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q61:

21 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the following incidents in chronological order they occurred. (A) Jallianwala Bagh massacre (B) Gandhi-Irwin Pact (C) 'Purna Swaraj' accepted as Congress resolution at Lahore (D) Peasants movements in Kheda (Gujarat) and workers' movements in Ahmedabad Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (C), (D), (B)

(A), (B), (D), (C)

(D), (A), (C), (B)

(C), (D), (B), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q62:

20 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Kalibangan, an archaeological site, is located in which state in India?

Uttar Pradesh

Assam

Haryana

Rajasthan

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q63:

20 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the following historical events in chronological order, beginning with the earliest to the most recent. (A) Universities established in Bombay, Madras and Calcutta (B) Transfer of Capital from Calcutta to Delhi (C) Supreme Court set up in Calcutta by the East India Company (D) Asiatic Society founded by Sir William Jones Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(C), (D), (A), (B)

(C), (D), (B), (A)

(D), (C), (B), (A)

(D), (C), (A), (B)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q64:

20 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | Travelers to India | The country they belonged to | | (A) Duarte Barbosa | (I) Turkey | | (B) Seydi Ali Reis | (II) Italy | | (C) Marco Polo | (III) Morocco | | (D) Ibn Batuta | (IV) Portugal | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)

(A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

(A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q65:

20 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

When was the state of Andhra Pradesh bifurcated into Telangana and Andhra Pradesh by the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act?

2011

2012

2014

2016

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q66:

20 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Hard

Arrange the following major advances in Indian Epigraphy in chronological order, beginning with the earliest to the most recent. (A) Alexander Cunningham published a set of Ashokan inscriptions (B) James Prinsep deciphers Ashokan Brahmi (C) First issue of Epigraphia Indica (D) First issue of Epigraphia Carnatica Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (C), (D)

(A), (B), (D), (C)

(B), (A), (C), (D)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q67:

20 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

What is the period of rise of the Chalukyas in Karnataka and of the Pallavas in Tamil Nadu?

500-600 CE

500-600 BCE

100-200 CE

100-200 BCE

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q68:

20 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Put the following religious teachers in chronological order beginning from the earliest to the latest: (A) Thondaradippodi Azhwar in Tamil Nadu (B) Nizamuddin Auliya in Delhi (C) Basavanna in Karnataka (D) Sri Chaitanya in Bengal Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (C), (B), (D)

(B), (A), (C), (D)

(A), (B), (D), (C)

(C), (B), (D), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q69:

20 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Hard

Put the following Viceroys of India in chronological order beginning from the earliest to the latest? (A) Lord Minto II (B) Sir John Lawrence (C) Lord Wavell (D) Lord Linlithgow Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(B), (C), (D), (A)

(A), (B), (D), (C)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(C), (B), (A), (D)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q70:

19 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

The ruins of Hampi were brought to light in 1800 by ______?

Colonel Colin Mackenzie

J. F. Fleet

John Marshall

Alexander Greenlaw

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q71:

19 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

In the year 1960, which one of the following states officially became the 15th state of the Republic of India?

Himachal Pradesh

Gujarat

Haryana

Odisha

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q72:

19 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Chronologically arrange the following European trading companies that established their bases in India, beginning with the earliest to the most recent. (A) British in Calcutta (B) Dutch in Masulipatnam (C) Portuguese in Panaji (D) French in Pondicherry Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (C), (B), (D)

(A), (B), (D), (C)

(C), (D), (B), (A)

(C), (B), (D), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q73:

19 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the following major historical events in chronological order, beginning with the earliest to the most recent. (A) Reign of Cholas, Cheras and Pandyas in south India and Satavahanas in the Deccan (B) Rise of Chalukyas in Karnataka and Pallavas in Tamil Nadu (C) Accession of Chandragupta Maurya (D) Invasion of Alexander of Macedon Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (D), (B), (C)

(D), (A), (C), (B)

(B), (D), (C), (A)

(D), (C), (A), (B)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q74:

19 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Put the following major battles in chronological order: (A) Battle of Kannauj (B) Battle of Haldighati (C) Battle of Chausa (D) Second battle of Panipat Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (D), (C), (B)

(B), (A), (C), (D)

(D), (C), (B), (A)

(C), (A), (D), (B)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q75:

16 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Dholavira is a

Harappan site

Musical instrument

War weapon

South Indian Ancient City

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q76:

16 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the sequence of global events in chronological order. (A) Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine, Soviet Union (B) European migrant crisis (C) Russia invades Ukraine, leading to a global crisis. (D) Fall of Saigon, marking the end of the Vietnam War Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (C), (D)

(C), (B), (A), (D)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(D), (A), (B), (C)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q77:

16 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

The First Battle of Tarain was fought between which of the following rulers?

Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi

Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori

Akbar and Rana Pratap

Sher Shah Suri and Humayun

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q78:

16 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Which of the following Indian Nationalist Movement was withdrawn due to the incident of Chauri-Chaura?

Non-Cooperation Movement

Khilafat Movement

Home Rule Movement

Rowlatt Satyagraha

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q79:

15 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Hard

The first gold coins were issued in India around the First Century CE by which of the following dynasties?

Kushanas

Mauryas

Guptas

Chalukyas

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q80:

15 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | Major events in Indian National Movement | Year | | (A) Dandi March | (I) 1919 | | (B) Chauri Chaura incident | (II) 1922 | | (C) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre | (III) 1917 | | (D) Champaran Satyagraha | (IV) 1930 | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q81:

15 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Hard

Arrange the following travelers from various countries to India, in order of the century of their visit, beginning with the earliest to the most recent. (A) Marco Polo (Italy) (B) Al-Biruni (Uzbekistan) (C) Francois Bernier (France) (D) Ibn Battuta (Morocco) Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (C), (B), (D)

(A), (D), (C), (B)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(B), (C), (A), (D)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q82:

14 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Krishnadeva Raya, the most famous ruler of Vijayanagara Empire, belonged to which Dynasty?

Chola Dynasty

Chalukya Dynasty

Sangama Dynasty

Tuluva Dynasty

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q83:

14 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Who among the following women activists convinced Mahatma Gandhi not to restrict the Salt Satyagraha Dandi March to men alone?

Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay

Binodini Dasi

Sarojini Naidu

Kamini Roy

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q84:

14 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Hard

Arrange the following major advances in Indian Epigraphy in chronological order, beginning from the earliest to the most recent. (A) First issue of Epigraphia Indica (B) James Prinsep deciphers the Asokan Brahmi (C) First issue of Epigraphia Carnatica (D) Founding of the Asiatic Society (Bengal) Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (C), (D)

(D), (B), (C), (A)

(D), (A), (B), (C)

(C), (B), (D), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q85:

14 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Hard

The ancient archeological site, Doiyang Dhansiri Valley, is located in which state in India?

Meghalaya

Assam

Arunachal Pradesh

Mizoram

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q86:

14 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the following in chronological order, beginning with the earliest. (A) Early Buddhist texts including the Tripitaka (B) Charaka and Sushruta (C) Ashtadhyayi of Panini (D) Natyashastra of Bharata Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(C), (A), (B), (D)

(C), (B), (A), (D)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(B), (D), (A), (C)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q87:

14 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the following events of India's independence struggle in chronological order, beginning with the earliest to the most recent one. (A) Khilafat Movement (B) Home Rule Movement (C) Chauri Chaura Incident (D) Swadeshi Movement Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(C), (D), (A), (B)

(C), (A), (D), (B)

(D), (B), (A), (C)

(D), (A), (B), (C)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q88:

13 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Which of the following statements are correct viz-a-viz Ain-I Akbari? $$\newline$$ (A) It was completed in $1598$ after having gone through five revisions. $\newline$ (B) It is a chronicle written by Abdul Hamid Lahori. $\newline$ (C) It is a compendium of imperial regulations and a gazetteer of the empire. $\newline$ (D) It was part of a larger project of History writing commissioned by Akbar. $$\newline$$ Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (C) and (D) only

(A), (B) and (D) only

(B), (C) and (D) only

(A), (B) and (C) only

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q89:

13 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

In which year was Goa liberated from the Portuguese and made a composite Union Territory along with Daman & Diu?

1947

1950

1959

1961

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q90:

13 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Match <b>List-I</b> with <b>List-II</b> $$\newline$$ | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (A) Dandi March | (I) Muzaffar Ahmed | | (B) Chittagong Armoury Case | (II) Surya Sen | | (C) Kanpur Conspiracy Case | (III) Mahatma Gandhi | | (D) Home Rule Movement | (IV) Bal Gangadhar Tilak | $$\newline$$ Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) – (III), (B) – (II), (C) – (IV), (D) – (I)

(A) – (III), (B) – (I), (C) – (II), (D) – (IV)

(A) – (III), (B) – (IV), (C) – (I), (D) – (II)

(A) – (III), (B) – (II), (C) – (I), (D) – (IV)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q91:

13 May Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Put the following historical events in chronological order. $$\newline$$ (A) Jallianwala Bagh massacre $\newline$ (B) Gandhi-Irwin Pact $\newline$ (C) 'Purna Swaraj' accepted as Congress goal at Lahore. $\newline$ (D) Peasant movements in Kheda (Gujarat) and Workers' movement in Allahabad. $$\newline$$ Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(D), (A), (C), (B)

(A), (C), (B), (D)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(C), (B), (A), (D)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q92:

13 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the sequence of national events in the order of their occurrence. (A) Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan (B) Mars Orbiter Mission (C) Right to Information Act (D) Economic Liberalization Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (C), (D)

(B), (A), (C), (D)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(D), (C), (B), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q93:

13 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the following international events in chronological sequence of their occurrence. (A) Fall of the Berlin Wall (B) Apartheid ends in South Africa (C) Adoption of Sustainable Development Goals by UN Member States. (D) Establishment of the United Nations Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (C), (D)

(B), (A), (C), (D)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(D), (A), (B), (C)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q94:

13 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

The Ilbary dynasty is famously known as

The Slave Dynasty

The Khilji Dynasty

The Tughlaq Dynasty

The Lodhi Dynasty

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q95:

13 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

The slogan, 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it' is associated with

The Khilafat Movement

The Poona Pact

Civil Disobedience Movement

Home Rule Movement

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q96:

13 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

The National Emblem of India has been adopted from the capital of King _____ which was situated in _______.

Akbar, Agra

Ashoka, Sarnath

Ashoka, Sanchi

Akbar, Delhi

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q97:

CUET General Test 2024 Slot 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Who among the following is Chile's first woman President?

Mary Robinson

Michelle Bachelet

Kim Campbell

Jennifer Shipley

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q98:

19 June Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Which famous chinese writter visited India in fifth century A.D. ?

Fa-Hien

Zackma

Laotzu

Robert

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q99:

19 June Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Easy

The permanent settlement had come into operation __________.

1797

1795

1793

1791

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q100:

19 June Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Match List - I with List - II following are the Architectural Landmarks of sultan period match with correct answer. | List - I (Structure) | List - II (Builder) | |---|---| | (A) Quwwat-ul-islam mosque | (I) Ala-ud-din-Khilji | | (B) Alai Darwaja | (II) Ghiyas-ud-din-tughlaq | | (C) Tughlaqabad Fort | (III) Qutub-ud-din-Aibak | | (D) Moti ki Masjid | (IV) Prime Minister of Sikandar Lodi | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q101:

15 June Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Who among the following gave the popular slogan 'Home Rule is my birthright and I will have it'?

Annie Besant

Lokamanya Tilak

Dadabhai Naoroji

Aurobindo Ghose

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q102:

15 June Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Match List - I with List - II. | List - I | List - II | |---|---| | (1) First speaker of Lok Sabha | (I) Dr. Amartya Sen | | (2) First Indian to get Bharat Ratna Award | (II) G.V. Mavalankar | | (3) First Indian recipient of Nobel Prize in Economics | (III) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan | | (4) First Indian Nobel Laureate | (IV) Rabindra Nath Tagore | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1)-(II), (2)-(III), (3)-(I), (4)-(IV)

(1)-(II), (2)-(III), (3)-(IV), (4)-(I)

(1)-(III), (2)-(II), (3)-(I), (4)-(IV)

(1)-(IV), (2)-(III), (3)-(I), (4)-(II)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q103:

11 June Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Which award is India's highest gallantry award?

Mahavir Chakra

Vir Chakra

Param Vir Chakra

Bharat Ratan

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q104:

11 June Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Which of the following is not among the first recipients of 'Bharat Ratna'(1954)?

C. Rajagopalachari

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

C. V. Raman

Bhagwan Das

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q105:

11 June Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Who discovered 'Harappa Civilization' in 1921?

B. D. Banerjee

R. D. Banerjee

John Marshal

Dayaram Sahni

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q106:

11 June Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Indian Air Force day is celebrated on ____________?

13th September

3rd December

13th August

8th October

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q107:

7 June Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Quit India Movement Started in _________.

1944

1942

1940

1946

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q108:

7 June Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Champaran movement was meant for _________.

Solving Problems of Indian Farmers

Protest against the Government's Education Policy

To remove defects of the Civil Services

Separate Elections of Muslims

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q109:

7 June Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

First Female IAS officer of India was _________.

Tina Dabi

Kiran Bedi

Kamaljeet Sandhu

Anna George

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q110:

7 June Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Easy

The UNO was formed on _________.

21 August, 1944

7 October, 1944

24 October, 1945

24 October, 1946

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q111:

5 June Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Which river was the lifeline for the Harappan and Indus valley Civilization. This river is mostly extinct now ?

Chelum river

Indus river

Beas river

Saraswati river

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q112:

5 June Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Who started the "Rama Krishna Mission" ?

Annie Besant

Swami Vivekananda

Raja Rammohan Roy

Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q113:

5 June Shift 2

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Ramon Magsaysay Award was given to Arvind Kejriwal in :

2003

2004

2005

2006

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q114:

1 June Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Easy

An Indian patriot from Punjab, shot down General Reginald Dyer in London.

Sardar Bhagat Singh

Shah Nawaz

Sardar Udham Singh

Sohan Singh

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q115:

1 June Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

In which language most of Ashoka inscription are written?

Sanskrit & Pali

Prakrit & Brahmi

Hindi & Pali

Urdu & Sanskrit

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q116:

1 June Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the following in correct chronological order: (1) Dandi March (2) Chauri Chaura incident (3) Quit India Movement (4) Formation of Indian National Congress (5) Swadeshi Movement Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(4), (5), (2), (1), (3)

(1), (3), (2), (4), (5)

(5), (2), (3), (1), (4)

(3), (1), (2), (5), (4)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q117:

30 May Shift 3

General Knowledge > History

Easy

_________ is called the father of Indian Archaeology.

James Princip

John Marshell

Alexender Cunninghum

Mortimer Wheeler

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q118:

30 May Shift 3

General Knowledge > History

Hard

Who said "INC (Indian National Congress) should distinguish between begging and claiming the Rights".

Aurobindo Ghosh

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Bipin Chandra Pal

Lala Lajpat Rai

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q119:

28 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Which amongst the following movement is associated with protecting the trees in forest ?

Quit India Movement

Boycot Movement

Chipko Movement

Non-Violence Movement

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q120:

28 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Match List - I with List - II. | List - I (Region) | List - II (Leader) | |---|---| | (A) Kanpur | (I) Rani Laxmibai | | (B) Arrah in Bihar | (II) Nana Sahib | | (C) Jhansi | (III) Kunwar Singh | | (D) Lucknow | (IV) British Qadr | Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q121:

24 May Shift 3

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Who amongst the following was shocked by Chauri-Chaura incident which took place in Gorakhpur and withdrew Non-Cooperation movement on 5th Feb 1922?

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Motilal Nehru

Lala Lajpat Rai

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q122:

24 May Shift 3

General Knowledge > History

Easy

According to Indian literatures who is known as father of Plastic Surgery?

Charka

Sushruta

Panini

Patanjali

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q123:

24 May Shift 3

General Knowledge > History

Easy

One of the Harappan site known as Kalibangan is located in which state of India?

Rajasthan

Gujarat

Madhya Pradesh

Punjab

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q124:

21 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Match List I with List II | LIST I (Movement) | LIST II (Purpose) | |---|---| | A. Quit India Movement | I. To achieve self Government in India of demand for large political representation | | B. Civil Disobedience Movement | II. Compelled British's to leave India | | C. Non Cooperation Movement | III. Refusal to obey certain laws orders or Commands of the Government | | D. Home rule league Movement | IV. Indians resigning their title boycotting foreign goods and Government institutions refused to pay taxes | Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q125:

21 May Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Bhoodan-Gram Dan Movement was initiated by.

Mahatma Gandhi

Vinoba Bhave

Shri Ram Chandra Reddy

Sardar Patel

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Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q126:

6 Oct Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Who is the first (chief of) Defence Staff of the Indian Armed forces?

Field Marshal K. M Cariappa

General Manoj Mukund Narayan

General Bipin Rawat

General Manoj Pande

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q127:

6 Oct Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Match List I with List II | | LIST I (Crematoriums (samadhi sthal)) | | LIST II (Person) | |---|---|---|---| | A. | Ekta sthal | I. | Jawahar Lal Nehru | | B. | Vijay Ghat | II. | Rajiv Gandhi | | C. | Veer Bhumi | III. | Lal Bahadur Shastri | | D. | Shanti Van | IV. | Giani Zail Singh | Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q128:

6 Oct Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Match List I with List II | | LIST I (Movement/organization) | | LIST II (Founder) | |---|---|---|---| | A. | Brahmo Samaj | I. | Henry Vivian Derozio | | B. | Satya shodhak samaj | II. | Gopal Krishan Gokhale | | C. | Young Bengal Movement | III. | Raja Ram Mohan Roy | | D. | Servant of India society | IV. | Jyotiba Phule | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q129:

6 Oct Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Which incident led Gandhi ji to with draw non-cooperation movement ?

Kakori episode

Chauri-Chaura episode

Yang-bang episode

Jallianwala Bagh episode

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q130:

6 Oct Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Indian National Congress was founded by _________.

W.C Banerjee

A.O Hume

M.K Gandhi

J.L Nehru

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Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q131:

26 Aug Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Mahavir died at the age of 72 in 468 BC in :

Pavapuri

Vaishali

Lumabini

Sarnath

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q132:

24 Aug Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Easy

National Education Day is celebrate on 11 November every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of :

Atal Bihari Bajpayee

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru

Mahatma Gandhi

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q133:

24 Aug Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the following rulers in the chronological order : (a) Mahapadma Nand (b) Ashoka (c) Brihadratha (d) Bindusara (e) Chandra Gupta Maurya Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a), (c), (b), (e), (d)

(a), (e), (d), (b), (c)

(b), (c), (a), (d), (e)

(b), (d), (e), (a), (c)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q134:

23 Aug Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Who has designed the National Flag of India?

Sarojini Naidu

Subhash Chandra Bose

Pingali Venkayya

C. Rajagopalachari

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q135:

23 Aug Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Who is the first man to climb to Mount Everest without Oxygen?

Sherpa tenzing Norgay

Sir Edmund Hillarys

Sir Everest

Messner and Habder

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q136:

20 Aug Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Which among the following are part of "The Eight-Fold-Path" suggested by Buddha ? A. Right Thought B. Right Livelihood C. Right Guru D. Right Mind fullness E. Right Blessing Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A, B and D Only

B, C and D Only

B, D and E Only

A, C and E Only

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q137:

20 Aug Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Name of the first Woman President of any country in the world is :

Maria Estela Peron

Pratibha Patil

Sirimavo Bhandaranaike

Golda Meir

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q138:

20 Aug Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Match List I with List II: | List I ( Discovery ) | List II ( Discoverer ) | | --- | --- | | A. America | I. Roald Amundsen | | B. South Pole | II. Christopher Columbus | | C. North Pole | III. Marco Polo | | D. China | IV. Robert Peary | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q139:

17 Aug Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Who is known as the 'Father of Green Revolution' in India?

Verghese Kurien

M.S. Swaminathan

Dr. Lalji Singh

Dr. Balram Jakhad

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q140:

17 Aug Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

In Rigveda, the river Jhelum is known as

Sutridri

Parushini

Vitasta

Asikni

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q141:

17 Aug Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Easy

The first Indian women Fighter Pilot to fly a fighter jet is:

Avani Chaturvedi

Gunjan Saxena

Shubhangi swaroop

Bhawana Kanth

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q142:

17 Aug Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Hard

Match List-I with List-II | | List-I | | List-II | |---|---|---|---| | a. | First country to use glass | I. | New Zealand | | b. | First country to make written constitution | II. | Russia | | c. | First country to do Artificial Satellite Experiment | III. | USA | | d. | First Country to impose Carbon Tax | IV. | Egypt | Choose the correct answer from the options given below

a-IV, b-III, c-II, d-I

a-III, b-IV, c-I, d-II

a-II, b-I, c-III, d-IV

a-I, b-II, c-IV, d-III

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q143:

17 Aug Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Easy

Out of the four alternatives choose the most appropriate description about the given words. Sarnath : Kapilvastu : Sanchi

These are places having massive pillars

These are linked with lord Buddha

These are famous for stone caves

These have ancient Universities

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q144:

8 Aug Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Arrange the following days in the order of the date of observance in India (a) National Good Governance Day (b) Armed Forces Flag Day (c) Vijay Diwas (d) Hindi Day (e) Teacher's Day Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

(c), (e), (b), (d), (a)

(c), (e), (d), (b), (a)

(e), (d), (a), (c), (b)

(d), (b), (e), (c), (a)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q145:

8 Aug Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Easy

First Field Marshal of India was:

General KM Kariappa

General SHFJ Manekshaw

General V P Malik

General Bipin Rawat

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q146:

6 Aug Shift 1

General Knowledge > History

Medium

Match List-I with List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (A) Raj Ghat | (I) Dr. Rajendra Prasad | | (B) Vijay Ghat | (II) Morarji Desai | | (C) Abhay Ghat | (III) Mahatma Gandhi | | (D) Mahaprayan Ghat | (IV) Lal Bahadur Shastri | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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