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The Mughal Empire was founded by which ruler?

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

Answer: Babur

The Mughal Empire was founded by Babur in 1526 after his victory over Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat.

The Indigo Revolt of 1859-60 took place in which region of India?

  • (A) Bengal
  • (B) Bihar
  • (C) Punjab
  • (D) Tamil Nadu

Answer: Bihar

The Indigo Revolt (1859-60) took place in Bihar when indigo farmers protested against the oppressive policies of British planters.

The Chola Dynasty ruled over which region of India?

  • (A) North India
  • (B) South India
  • (C) Central India
  • (D) West India

Answer: South India

The Chola Dynasty ruled over large parts of South India from the 9th to the 13th century and was known for its military prowess and cultural achievements.

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The Dandi March of 1930 was a part of which movement?

  • (A) Quit India Movement
  • (B) Non-Cooperation Movement
  • (C) Salt Satyagraha
  • (D) Civil Disobedience Movement

Answer: Salt Satyagraha

The Dandi March, led by Gandhi in 1930, was a key event in the Salt Satyagraha to protest against the British monopoly on salt.

The Panchayati Raj system in India was introduced in which year?

  • (A) 1952
  • (B) 1960
  • (C) 1971
  • (D) 1992

Answer: 1992

The 73rd Amendment to the Constitution of India, passed in 1992, gave constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj system of rural local governance.

The Indian Civil Services examination was first held in which year?

  • (A) 1857
  • (B) 1861
  • (C) 1872
  • (D) 1885

Answer: 1861

The Indian Civil Services examination was first held in 1861 and became a gateway for Indians to join the British colonial administration.

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The Revolt of 1857 was sparked by the use of which new type of rifle by the British?

  • (A) Martini-Henry Rifle
  • (B) Enfield Rifle
  • (C) Lee-Enfield Rifle
  • (D) Brown Bess Musket

Answer: Enfield Rifle

The Revolt of 1857 was triggered by the introduction of the new Enfield rifle, which required Indian soldiers to bite off cartridges greased with animal fat, offending both Hindus and Muslims.

The Battle of Plassey was fought between which British officer and the Nawab of Bengal?

  • (A) Clive and Siraj-ud-Daula
  • (B) Warren Hastings and Mir Qasim
  • (C) Robert Clive and Shuja-ud-Daula
  • (D) Arthur Wellesley and Mir Jafar

Answer: Clive and Siraj-ud-Daula

The Battle of Plassey (1757) was fought between British forces under Robert Clive and the forces of Siraj-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Bengal.

The Arya Samaj was founded in which year?

  • (A) 1875
  • (B) 1880
  • (C) 1900
  • (D) 1910

Answer: 1875

The Arya Samaj, founded by Dayananda Saraswati in 1875, aimed to reform Hindu society and promote social reforms like education and the abolition of untouchability.

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The Mughal Emperor who built the Jama Masjid in Delhi was:

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

Answer: Shah Jahan

The Jama Masjid in Delhi was commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1650 and is one of the largest and most famous mosques in India.

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