Indian History : General Knowledge Questions and Answers

Q21. Which State is called the ‘ Cradle of Buddhism ‘?

[A] Uttar Pradesh

[B] Madhya Pradesh

[C] Bihar

[D] Sikkim

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Correct Answer: Bihar


Q22. Who is said to have become the chief of the Jain Sangh after the death of Mahavira?

[A] Bhadrabahu

[B] Sudharma

[C] Jambu

[D] Sthulbhadra

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Correct Answer: Sudharma


Q23. The first Mughal building with complete marble facing was

[A] Humayun’s tomb

[B] Itmad-ud-daulah’s tomb

[C] Taj Mahal

[D] Moti Masjid

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Correct Answer: Humayun’s tomb


Q24. The title Sparrow is given to

[A] Rajinder Singh

[B] Porus

[C] Nelson Mandela

[D] Sardar Vallabhai patel

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Correct Answer: Rajinder Singh


300+ Indian History Quiz Questions & Answers


Q25. Harshacharita the biography of Harsha, was written by

[A] Sri Harsha

[B] Banabhatta

[C] Gunadhva

[D] Sudraka

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Correct Answer: Banabhatta


Q26. The Ajanta painting belongs to which period?

[A] Gupta period

[B] Mauryan period

[C] Buddhist period

[D] Harappan period

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Correct Answer: Gupta period


Q27. Which of the following battles marked the real beginning of the Mughal Empire in India?

[A] First Battle of Panipat

[B] Second Battle of Panipat

[C] Battle of Haldighati

[D] Battle of Talikota

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Correct Answer: Second Battle of Panipat


Q28. Where did Lord Buddha breathe his last?

[A] Sarnath

[B] Bodh Gaya

[C] Kushinagar

[D] Rajgir

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Correct Answer: Kushinagar


Q29. Which one of the following rulers of Magadha was the contemporary of Alexander, the great?

[A] Dhanananda

[B] Sukalp

[C] Chandragupta Maurya

[D] Mahapadamnanda

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Correct Answer: Dhanananda


Q30. Who was the first Indian ruler who had territory outside India?

[A] Chandra Guptha Maurya

[B] Huvishka

[C] Ashoka

[D] Kanishka

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Correct Answer: Kanishka


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