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The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was an agreement between which two major Indian political parties?

  • (A) Indian National Congress and All India Muslim League
  • (B) Congress and Sikh League
  • (C) Muslim League and British Empire
  • (D) Indian National Congress and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh

Answer: Indian National Congress and All India Muslim League

The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was an agreement between the Indian National Congress and the All India Muslim League to present a united front against British rule.

The First Maratha War was fought between the Marathas and which European power?

  • (A) French
  • (B) Portuguese
  • (C) British
  • (D) Dutch

Answer: British

The First Maratha War (1775?1782) was fought between the Marathas and the British East India Company, ending in a treaty of peace.

The First Anglo-Afghan War took place in which year?

  • (A) 1837
  • (B) 1843
  • (C) 1845
  • (D) 1857

Answer: 1845

The First Anglo-Afghan War was fought between the British Empire and Afghanistan from 1839 to 1842 and the British suffered a humiliating defeat.

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The Indian National Congress split into two factions in 1907 at the Surat session. Which were the two factions?

  • (A) Extremists and Moderates
  • (B) Congress and Muslim League
  • (C) Nationalists and Communists
  • (D) Congress and Sikhs

Answer: Extremists and Moderates

The Indian National Congress split into the Extremists, led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak and the Moderates, led by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, at the Surat session of 1907.

The Chola dynasty was famous for its achievements in which field?

  • (A) Art and architecture
  • (B) Science and mathematics
  • (C) Astronomy and philosophy
  • (D) Agriculture

Answer: Art and architecture

The Chola dynasty was famous for its achievements in art and architecture, particularly for constructing magnificent temples, including the Brihadeeswarar Temple.

The Simla Agreement of 1972 was signed between which two countries?

  • (A) India and Pakistan
  • (B) India and China
  • (C) India and Nepal
  • (D) India and Bangladesh

Answer: India and Pakistan

The Simla Agreement was signed in 1972 between India and Pakistan, following the 1971 India-Pakistan war, to resolve issues related to Kashmir.

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The Great Salt March (Dandi March) was led by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?

  • (A) 1919
  • (B) 1925
  • (C) 1930
  • (D) 1942

Answer: 1930

The Great Salt March was led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 to protest against the British monopoly on salt production and its taxation in India.

The Indian Revolt of 1857 is known by which other name?

  • (A) Sepoy Mutiny
  • (B) Indian Independence War
  • (C) Great Rebellion
  • (D) All of the above

Answer: All of the above

The Indian Revolt of 1857 is known by several names, including the Sepoy Mutiny, the Indian Rebellion and the First War of Indian Independence.

The Vishnu Purana and Bhagavata Purana are examples of which type of literature?

  • (A) Vedic texts
  • (B) Epic poetry
  • (C) Puranic literature
  • (D) Religious scriptures

Answer: Puranic literature

The Vishnu Purana and Bhagavata Purana are two of the eighteen Mah?pur??as, which are ancient Hindu texts that describe the history of the universe.

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The Battle of Karnal in 1739 was fought between Nadir Shah and which Mughal Emperor?

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

Answer: Muhammad Shah

The Battle of Karnal (1739) was fought between the forces of Nadir Shah of Persia and the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah, leading to the Mughal defeat.

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