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The Battle of Plassey was fought between the British East India Company and which ruler?

  • (A) Nawab of Bengal
  • (B) Nawab of Hyderabad
  • (C) Nawab of Oudh
  • (D) Maratha Empire

Answer: Nawab of Bengal

The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757 between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daula, marking the beginning of British dominance in India.

The famous Mysore Palace was built by which dynasty?

  • (A) Chola Dynasty
  • (B) Maratha Dynasty
  • (C) Vijayanagara Dynasty
  • (D) Wodeyar Dynasty

Answer: Wodeyar Dynasty

The Mysore Palace, located in the city of Mysore, was built by the Wodeyar dynasty, known for their contributions to the architecture of southern India.

The Quit India Movement was launched by Gandhi in which year?

  • (A) 1942
  • (B) 1940
  • (C) 1939
  • (D) 1945

Answer: 1942

The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942, calling for an immediate end to British rule in India.

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The Vijayanagara Empire was located in which region of India?

  • (A) Southern India
  • (B) Northern India
  • (C) Eastern India
  • (D) Western India

Answer: Southern India

The Vijayanagara Empire was located in Southern India, with its capital at Hampi in present-day Karnataka.

Who was the last ruler of the Maurya Empire?

  • (A) Ashoka
  • (B) Chandragupta Maurya
  • (C) Brihadratha
  • (D) Bindusara

Answer: Brihadratha

Brihadratha was the last ruler of the Maurya Empire, killed by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Shunga, who founded the Shunga dynasty.

The famous Kalinga War was fought by which emperor?

  • (A) Chandragupta Maurya
  • (B) Ashoka
  • (C) Samudragupta
  • (D) Harshavardhana

Answer: Ashoka

The Kalinga War (261 BCE) was fought by Emperor Ashoka, who after his victory embraced Buddhism and promoted peace.

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Who was the first ruler of the Mughal Empire?

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

Answer: Babur

Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 to establish Mughal rule in India.

The Indian Renaissance refers to the revival of which aspect of Indian culture?

  • (A) Hinduism
  • (B) Buddhism
  • (C) Indian art and literature
  • (D) Islamic culture

Answer: Indian art and literature

The Indian Renaissance refers to the cultural revival in art, literature and philosophy that occurred in India during the 19th century.

The Arya Samaj was founded by which social reformer?

  • (A) Swami Vivekananda
  • (B) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
  • (C) Swami Dayananda Saraswati
  • (D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Answer: Swami Dayananda Saraswati

Swami Dayananda Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in 1875, with a focus on reforming Hindu society and promoting Vedic values.

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The Indian Civil Services were established during the reign of which British monarch?

  • (A) Queen Victoria
  • (B) King George III
  • (C) King Edward VII
  • (D) Queen Elizabeth II

Answer: Queen Victoria

The Indian Civil Services were established during the reign of Queen Victoria, as part of the British colonial administration in India.

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