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The Battle of Assaye was fought in which year between the Marathas and the British East India Company?

  • (A) 1796
  • (B) 1803
  • (C) 1815
  • (D) 1822

Answer: 1803

The Battle of Assaye was fought in 1803 during the Second Anglo-Maratha War, where the British East India Company, led by Arthur Wellesley, defeated the Marathas.

The Salt Tax was a significant issue during the colonial rule. It was abolished in India in which year?

  • (A) 1942
  • (B) 1947
  • (C) 1930
  • (D) 1925

Answer: 1947

The Salt Tax was one of the most oppressive colonial taxes and it was abolished in 1947, coinciding with Indias independence.

The Narmada Valley Project is associated with which type of development?

  • (A) Irrigation and hydropower
  • (B) Education and research
  • (C) Transportation and logistics
  • (D) Industrialization

Answer: Irrigation and hydropower

The Narmada Valley Project is a multi-purpose project focusing on irrigation, water supply and hydroelectric power generation in central India.

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The Treaty of Srirangapatna was signed between the British and which Indian kingdom in 1792?

  • (A) Maratha Empire
  • (B) Mysore Kingdom
  • (C) Rajputana Kingdom
  • (D) Bengal Sultanate

Answer: Mysore Kingdom

The Treaty of Srirangapatna was signed in 1792 after the Third Anglo-Mysore War, leading to the defeat of Tipu Sultan and the ceding of territories to the British.

The Swaraj Party was founded by which two prominent leaders?

  • (A) Lala Lajpat Rai and Bipin Chandra Pal
  • (B) Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das
  • (C) Subhas Chandra Bose and Jawaharlal Nehru
  • (D) Gandhi and Patel

Answer: Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das

The Swaraj Party, formed in 1923 by Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das, was aimed at obtaining self-rule for India by working within the colonial framework.

The Swadeshi Movement was launched to protest against which British decision?

  • (A) Partition of Bengal
  • (B) Jallianwala Bagh massacre
  • (C) Salt Act
  • (D) Rowlatt Act

Answer: Partition of Bengal

The Swadeshi Movement (1905-1908) was launched to protest the British decision to partition Bengal, which was seen as an attempt to divide and rule.

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The Champaran Movement was the first successful Satyagraha movement led by Mahatma Gandhi. In which year did it take place?

  • (A) 1915
  • (B) 1917
  • (C) 1920
  • (D) 1925

Answer: 1917

The Champaran Movement of 1917 marked the first successful Satyagraha led by Mahatma Gandhi to protest against the exploitation of indigo farmers.

The Indian Civil Services examination was introduced by the British in which year?

  • (A) 1857
  • (B) 1861
  • (C) 1867
  • (D) 1870

Answer: 1861

The British introduced the Indian Civil Services (ICS) examination in 1861 to recruit administrative officers for the colonial government.

The Mughal Emperor who built the Taj Mahal was:

  • (A) Babur
  • (B) Akbar
  • (C) Shah Jahan
  • (D) Aurangzeb

Answer: Shah Jahan

The Taj Mahal, a symbol of love and an architectural marvel, was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

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The Peshwa of the Maratha Empire was the title given to which prominent leader?

  • (A) Shivaji Maharaj
  • (B) Baji Rao I
  • (C) Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj
  • (D) Tanaji Malusare

Answer: Baji Rao I

Baji Rao I was the most prominent Peshwa (Prime Minister) of the Maratha Empire, expanding its territory and power.

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