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1. India is named as ‘Aryavarta’, due to inhabitant of which of the following?
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Aryavarta means “land of the Aryas” and is a historical term used in ancient Indian texts for parts of northern India. Its geographical extent varied by text and period; it was not the ancient name for the whole modern Indian Republic.
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2. The last emperor of Nanda Dynasty was:
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Dhana Nanda was the last Nanda ruler. The Nanda dynasty was overthrown by Chandragupta Maurya around 322–321 BCE, marking the rise of the Mauryan Empire. Mahapadma Nanda is generally regarded as the founder of the Nanda dynasty.
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3. Kalsi is famous for:
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Kalsi in present-day Uttarakhand is famous for the Major Rock Edicts of Ashoka, generally dated to the 3rd century BCE. The inscription is in Prakrit language written in Brahmi script; the source PDF’s reference to Pali is not the standard description.
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4. Who amongst the following sultans built the fifth storey of Qutub Minar?
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Qutbuddin Aibak began the Qutub Minar around 1199–1200 CE, and Iltutmish substantially extended it. Firuz Shah Tughlaq repaired the upper portion and is traditionally credited in exam references with the fifth-storey work after damage. The monument is in Delhi and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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5. Who is popularly known as ‘Sher-e-Punjab’?
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Lala Lajpat Rai (1865–1928) was popularly known as Punjab Kesari or Sher-e-Punjab. He was a major nationalist leader and died in 1928 after injuries sustained during a protest against the Simon Commission.
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6. Which of the following Act introduced separate electorate for Muslims?
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Indian Councils Act, 1909, known as the Morley–Minto Reforms, introduced separate electorates for Muslims. Under this system, Muslim voters elected Muslim representatives. The reform is an important milestone in the development of communal representation under British rule.
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7. The first Anglo-Burmese war was fought in the year:
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The First Anglo-Burmese War began in 1824 and ended with the Treaty of Yandabo on 24 February 1826. The war was important for British expansion into the northeast and led to major territorial changes involving Assam and neighbouring regions.
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8. The first ancient civilization to develop the art of writing in a proper system was:
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The Sumerians of southern Mesopotamia developed cuneiform, one of the earliest known writing systems. Cuneiform emerged by about the late 4th millennium BCE.
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9. Who was the first South Indian ruler to defeat British Armies?
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Haider Ali of Mysore successfully fought the British in the First Anglo-Mysore War and compelled them to conclude the Treaty of Madras. The war ended in 1769.
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10. In which Vedic text is the term ‘Varna’ found referred to for the first time?
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The Purusha Sukta of the Rigveda describes the fourfold social order—Brahmana, Rajanya/Kshatriya, Vaishya and Shudra. Rigveda, Mandala 10, Sukta 90 is the Purusha Sukta.
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11. The first metal used by man was:
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Copper is conventionally regarded as the first metal widely used by humans; early copper use predates the Bronze Age. The Copper Age is also called the Chalcolithic period.
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12. The second battle of Tarain was fought between?
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Muhammad Ghori’s Ghurid forces defeated Prithviraj Chauhan’s Chahamana forces in the Second Battle of Tarain. The battle was fought in 1192 CE.
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13. Which plan became the platform of Indian Independence?
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The Mountbatten Plan provided the framework for the partition of British India and transfer of power. The plan was announced on 3 June 1947.
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14. Boycott of British goods was adopted as a National Policy in:
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The Swadeshi Movement promoted boycott of foreign goods as a central political and economic weapon. The Calcutta boycott resolution was passed on 7 August 1905 following the decision to partition Bengal.
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15. In 1906, who was the first Indian to use the word ‘Swaraj’?
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Dadabhai Naoroji used ‘Swaraj’ as the political goal in his presidential address at the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress. The Calcutta Congress session was held in 1906.
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16. Ibn Batuta came to India during which ruler's reign?
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Ibn Battuta visited India during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq, who ruled from 1325–1351 CE. He reached India around 1333 CE and served as a judge at Delhi.
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17. Who had designed the first Indian National Flag?
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Sister Nivedita designed a prototype of an Indian national flag in 1904 with the Vajra motif. The present tricolour evolved later and is associated with Pingali Venkayya.
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18. Which British official was elevated to Governor-General after the Regulating Act of 1773?
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The Regulating Act, 1773 made Warren Hastings the first Governor-General of Bengal. It was a major step in parliamentary control over East India Company administration.
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19. Who authored Poverty and Un-British Rule in India?
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Dadabhai Naoroji authored Poverty and Un-British Rule in India, published in 1901. It developed his Drain of Wealth theory.
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20. The location of ancient Taxila was identified by:
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Alexander Cunningham identified the ancient site of Taxila during archaeological investigations in the 1860s–1870s. Taxila was an important ancient centre of learning and commerce.
