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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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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