Indian History problems
- 1. Kurukshetra , the sence of the epic battle between Kauravas and pandavas, is situated in
Options- A. Gujarat
- B. Punjab
- C. Uttar Pradesh
- D. Haryana Discuss
Correct Answer: Haryana
- 2. Which one of the following dynasties was ruling over North India at the time of Alexander's invasion
Options- A. Nanda
- B. Maurya
- C. Sunga
- D. Kanva Discuss
Correct Answer: Nanda
- 3. The first Mughal building with complete marble facing was
Options- A. Taj Mahal
- B. Moti Masjid
- C. Humayun's tomb
- D. Itmad-ud-daulah's tomb Discuss
Correct Answer: Humayun's tomb
- 4. Who of the following was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha?
Options- A. Bhadrabahu
- B. Chandragupta Maurya
- C. Parsvanath
- D. Vardhaman Mahavira Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Vardhaman Mahavira
- 5. Satyagraha Sabha was formed by gandhi at
Options- A. Bombay
- B. Gujarat
- C. Calcutta
- D. Pune Discuss
Correct Answer: Bombay
- 6. A Copper Chariot of Harappa times was discovered at
Options- A. Kuntal
- B. Rakhigarhi
- C. Daimabad
- D. Banawali Discuss
Correct Answer: Daimabad
- 7. The language adopted for preaching in Mahayana Buddhism was
Options- A. Pali
- B. Brahmi
- C. Sanskrit
- D. Prakrit Discuss
Correct Answer: Sanskrit
- 8. Which one of the following four vedas contains an account of magical charms and spells
Options- A. Rigaveda
- B. Samaveda
- C. Yajurveda
- D. Atharvaveda Discuss
Correct Answer: Atharvaveda
- 9. The Ajanta painting belongs to which period ?
Options- A. Harappan period
- B. Gupta period
- C. Buddhist period
- D. Mauryan period Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Gupta period
- 10. Who first imposed Jizya Tax in India?
Options- A. Allaudin khilji
- B. Aurangzeb
- C. Mohammad Bin Qasim
- D. Qutb-ud-din Aibak Also asked in: CAT, Bank Exams, Bank PO, Bank Clerk
Correct Answer: Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Explanation:
In India, Islamic rulers Qutb-ud-din Aibak imposed jizya on non-Muslims first time which was called kharaj-o-jizya. Jizya was abolished by the Mughal ruler Akbar in the 16th century but was re-introduced by Aurangzeb in the 17th century.
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