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The Battle of Plassey in 1757 resulted in the victory of which British officer?

  • (A) Robert Clive
  • (B) Warren Hastings
  • (C) Lord Cornwallis
  • (D) Charles Napier

Answer: Robert Clive

The Battle of Plassey (1757) was a decisive victory for Robert Clive of the British East India Company over Siraj-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Bengal.

The Rani of Jhansi, Laxmibai, played a crucial role in which event?

  • (A) First War of Indian Independence
  • (B) Salt March
  • (C) Quit India Movement
  • (D) Champaran Movement

Answer: First War of Indian Independence

Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi played a heroic role in the First War of Indian Independence (1857), leading the defense of her kingdom against British forces.

The Battle of Buxar was fought in 1764 between the British East India Company and which rulers?

  • (A) Marathas and Rajputs
  • (B) Mughal Emperor and Marathas
  • (C) Nawabs of Bengal, Oudh and Mughal Emperor
  • (D) Sikhs and Marathas

Answer: Nawabs of Bengal, Oudh and Mughal Emperor

The Battle of Buxar was fought between the British East India Company and the combined forces of the Nawabs of Bengal, Oudh and the Mughal Emperor.

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The Maratha Empire reached its peak under which ruler?

  • (A) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
  • (B) Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj
  • (C) Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj
  • (D) Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj

Answer: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

The Maratha Empire reached its peak under Shivaji Maharaj, who expanded its territory and established a strong military and administrative system.

The Partition of Bengal in 1905 was carried out by which British Viceroy?

  • (A) Lord Curzon
  • (B) Lord Minto
  • (C) Lord Ripon
  • (D) Lord Hardinge

Answer: Lord Curzon

The Partition of Bengal in 1905 was carried out by Lord Curzon to weaken the influence of Bengali nationalists by dividing the region along religious lines.

The Mughal Emperor who introduced the Din-i Ilahi religion was:

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

Answer: Akbar

The Mughal Emperor Akbar introduced the Din-i Ilahi in 1582, a syncretic religion aimed at blending elements of various religions.

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The Chola dynasty is known for ruling which region of India?

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

Answer: Southern India

The Chola dynasty ruled over Southern India, especially Tamil Nadu, from the 9th to the 13th century.

The Rajputs are best known for their contributions to which field?

  • (A) Literature
  • (B) Architecture
  • (C) Military valor and defense
  • (D) Trade

Answer: Military valor and defense

Rajputs are known for their military prowess, bravery and resistance against invaders, especially during the medieval period.

The Swaraj Party was founded by which two prominent leaders in 1923?

  • (A) Gandhi and Nehru
  • (B) Motilal Nehru and C.R. Das
  • (C) Subhas Chandra Bose and Lala Lajpat Rai
  • (D) Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Patel

Answer: Motilal Nehru and C.R. Das

The Swaraj Party was founded by Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das in 1923 to demand self-rule and independence for India.

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The Simon Commission was boycotted by Indians in 1928 because:

  • (A) It had no Indian members
  • (B) It was a British-imposed commission
  • (C) It demanded partition of India
  • (D) It opposed Hindu-Muslim unity

Answer: It had no Indian members

The Simon Commission, set up by the British government in 1928, was boycotted by Indians because it had no Indian members.

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