Indian History problems
- 1. Who of the following Portuguese is regarded as a 'monster in human disguise' and the one who had no bowels of compassion?
Options- A. Vasco da Gama
- B. Albuquerque
- C. Almeida
- D. Joao de Castro Discuss
Correct Answer: Vasco da Gama
- 2. The Administrative council os shivaji was known as
Options- A. Parishad
- B. Mantri Parishad
- C. Ashta Pradhan
- D. Rajya Parishad Discuss
Correct Answer: Ashta Pradhan
- 3. The first battle of Panipat (1526) was fought between
Options- A. Barbar and Daulat Khan
- B. Barbar and Ibrahim Lodi
- C. Barbar and Alam Khan
- D. Barbar and Rana Sanga Discuss
Correct Answer: Barbar and Ibrahim Lodi
- 4. The Greatest conqueror among the Gupta rulers was
Options- A. Samudragupta
- B. Chandragupta II
- C. Kumaragupta
- D. Skandagupta Discuss
Correct Answer: Samudragupta
- 5. Who among the following anticipated Newton by affirming that all things tended to gravitate to the earth?
Options- A. Aryabhatta
- B. Brahmagupta
- C. Varahamihira
- D. Buddhagupta Discuss
Correct Answer: Brahmagupta
- 6. During Akbar's reign the most common gold coin was Illahi, which in value was equal to
Options- A. 10 rupee silver coins
- B. 12 rupee silver coins
- C. 15 rupee silver coins
- D. 20 rupee silver coins Discuss
Correct Answer: 10 rupee silver coins
- 7. The Peacock Throne was a famous jeweled throne that was the seat of the ________ emperors of India.
Options- A. Mughal
- B. Maurya
- C. Gupta
- D. Maratha Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Mughal
Explanation:
The Peacock Throne was a famous jeweled throne that was the seat of the Mughal emperors of India. It was commissioned in the early 17th century by emperor Shah Jahan and was located in the Red Fort of Delhi.
- 8. The first attempt made to enumerate the population of India was done in which year ?
Options- A. 1884
- B. 1896
- C. 1921
- D. 1872 Also asked in: CAT, Bank Exams, AIEEE, Bank PO, Bank Clerk
Correct Answer: 1872
- 9. Who presided over the cabinet mission?
Options- A. Strafford Cripps
- B. Clement Attlee
- C. V Alexander
- D. Sir P Lawrence Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Sir P Lawrence
Explanation:
The United Kingdom Cabinet Mission of 1946 came to India aimed to discuss the transfer of power from the British government to the Indian leadership, with the aim of preserving India's unity and granting it independence.
Sir P Lawrence presided over the cabinet mission which was formulated at the initiative of Clement Attlee, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
- 10. Who gave the safety valve theory for Indian National Congress?
Options- A. Lala Lajpat Rai
- B. MN Roy
- C. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- D. Bipinchandra Pal Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Lala Lajpat Rai
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