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561. The “Shimla convention” is an agreement that sets?
Answer: Shimla as a tourist spot
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The Simla Convention of 1914 dealt with the boundary between India/Tibet and China; the McMahon Line arose from this conference.
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562. Who built “Sultan Ghari” in Delhi?
Answer: Qutubddin Aibak
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Sultan Ghari was built in 1231 by Iltutmish for his son Nasiruddin Mahmud; it is regarded as Delhi’s first Islamic mausoleum.
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563. What was the name of the gold coins introduced by Akbar?
Answer: Muhar
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The mohur was a major gold coin of the Mughal monetary system; under Akbar it was used alongside the silver rupee and copper dam.
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564. The battle of “Alaboi” was fought in the year?
Answer: 1677
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The Battle of Alaboi was fought in 1669 between the Ahoms and Mughal forces during the conflict preceding the Battle of Saraighat.
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565. In which battle, Babar defeated “Rana Sanga” of Mewar?
Answer: Battle of Khanwa
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Babur defeated Rana Sanga at the Battle of Khanwa in 1527.
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566. “Battle of Hydaspes” was fought in the year?
Answer: 326 BC
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The Battle of Hydaspes was fought in 326 BCE between Alexander and King Porus near the Jhelum River.
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567. In which of the following movements did Gandhiji make the first use of Hunger strike as a weapon?
Answer: Ahmedabad mill strike
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Gandhi first used a hunger strike as a major political weapon during the Ahmedabad Mill Strike in 1918.
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568. “Vikramshila university was established by?
Answer: None of these 1412.Who was the first non congress chief minister of Assam? A) Bimala prasad chaliha B) Golap borbora C) Jogendra nath hazarika D) Kesab chandra gogoi
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Vikramashila University was founded by Dharmapala of the Pala dynasty around the late 8th century CE.
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569. Which one is the first capital of “Delhi Sultanate”?
Answer: Lahore
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The early Delhi Sultanate established Lahore as its initial capital before the centre of power shifted to Delhi.
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570. Which emperor wrote the play “Nagananda” in Sankskrit play?
Answer: Harshavardhana
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Harshavardhana wrote or is traditionally credited with Sanskrit dramas including Nagananda; he ruled much of North India in the 7th century CE.
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571. Who established the India house in London?
Answer: Shyamji krishna varma
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Shyamji Krishna Varma established India House in London in 1905 as a centre for Indian nationalist activity.
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572. Which historical figure is also known as “The last Sun of Indian Glory”?
Answer: Hemu
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Hemu is remembered in nationalist historical writing as the “last Sun of Indian Glory”; he fought Akbar’s forces at the Second Battle of Panipat in 1556.
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573. Who is the author of the book named “Unhappy India”?
Answer: Lala Lajpat Rai
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Lala Lajpat Rai wrote Unhappy India, published in 1928 as a critique of British colonial policy and Western observers.
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574. The only Viceory, who was assassinated in India was?
Answer: Lord Attenborough
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Lord Mayo was assassinated at Port Blair in the Andaman Islands on 8 February 1872 by Sher Ali Afridi.
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575. Who proposed the “Vernacular Press Act”?
Answer: Lord Lawrence
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The Vernacular Press Act was enacted under Lord Lytton in 1878 to restrict Indian-language newspapers.
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576. Which among the following Vedas is about “Charms and Spells” to ward off evil spirits ?
Answer: Rig veda
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The Atharvaveda contains charms, spells, healing practices and domestic rites in addition to other material; it is the fourth Veda.
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577. The “Silver coin Tanka” and Copper coin “Jital” was introduced by ?
Answer: Bahram khan
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Iltutmish standardized the Delhi Sultanate monetary system, including the silver tanka and copper jital, during the 13th century.
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578. Who led the English Army in the “Battle of Buxar”?
Answer: Hector Munro
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Hector Munro commanded the British forces at the Battle of Buxar in 1764.
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579. Which of the following rulers introduced the Revenue system called “Dahsala” ?
Answer: Shah jahan
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The Dahsala system was associated with Akbar and Raja Todar Mal; it used average produce and prices over a 10-year period for revenue assessment.
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580. “Rajatarangiri” written by Kalhan is about?
Answer: None of these
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Rajatarangini by Kalhana is a chronicle of the history of Kashmir, composed in Sanskrit in the 12th century CE.
