More Questions on History

  • Q. I. The Vedanta, or Uttara Mimamsa, school concentrates on the philosophical teachings of the Upanishads (mystic or spiritual contemplations within the Vedas), rather than the Brahmanas (instructions for ritual and sacrifice). II. The Vedanta focus on meditation, self-discipline and spiritual connectivity, more than traditional ritualism. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct related to the Uttara Mimamsa or Vedanta?
    A)II only
    B)I only
    C)Both I and II
    D)Neither I nor II
    Answer: Both I and II
  • Q. Which of the following statement (s) is/are not correct about Bhagavatism and Krishna Cult (Bhakti Cult)? I. Bhagavatism is a branch of Vaishnavism, where the devotees worship the various avatars of Lord Vishnu. II. The origin of Bhagavatism or Vaishnavism has been sought in the Upanishadic period because in the ‘Chandogya Upanishad’ Krishna is described as a disciple of the sage Ghora.
    A)Only II
    B)Only I
    C)Both I & II
    D)Neither I nor II
    Answer: Neither I nor II
  • Q. Buddha has been described as ‘an ocean of wisdom and compassion’ In
    A)Amarakosa
    B)The Light of Asia
    C)Buddhacharita
    D)Jatak Tales
    Answer: Amarakosa
  • Q. Which of the following is related to the concept of Nirguna Brahman?
    A)Visisthadvaita
    B)Advaita
    C)Both A & B
    D)Neither A nor B
    Answer: Advaita
  • Q. Which of the following Indian literature is the earliest known works?
    A)Rig Vedas
    B)Puranas
    C)Sama Vedas
    D)Rajtrangini
    Answer: Rig Vedas
  • Q. Which one of the following famous ruler is called as ‘Father of Inscriptions’?
    A)Chandragupta Maurya
    B)Samudra Gupta
    C)Ashoka
    D)Kanishka
    Answer: Samudra Gupta
  • Q. Which following statement (s) is/are correct related to the Ancient Sanskrit literature? I. The works of Kalidasa include the Kumarsambhava, the Raghuvamsha, the Meghaduta, the Abhijnanshakuntalam are considered classics in field of poetry and style. II. Bana wrote Harshacharita which is a biography of King Harsha and Kadambari. III. Dandin wrote Dashakumaracharita (the tale of 10 prince)
    A)Only II
    B)Only I
    C)I & III
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. To which Ganarajya Gautam Buddha belonged?
    A)Shakya
    B)Shibi
    C)Saurasena
    D)Shabara
    Answer: Shakya
  • Q. The Bhakti cult spread in Maharashtra with the teaching of
    A)Sant Jnanesvar
    B)Sant Tukaram
    C)Samarth Guru Ramdas
    D)Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
    Answer: Sant Tukaram
  • Q. Which of the following is not the part of Government of India Act, 1935
    A)Diarchy in the provinces was replaced by provincial autonomy
    B)This act provided for setting up of the federation of India comprising British Indian provinces
    C)The post of Indian council of secretary of state for India made permanent
    D)The diarchy was introduced at the centre
    Answer: The post of Indian council of secretary of state for India made permanent
  • Q. Which among the following was the most appropriate cause for the failure of Raziya?
    A)Her intention to be the ruler not only in name but also in fact
    B)Her gender
    C)Her unpopularity with the people of Delhi
    D)Her incompetence
    Answer: Her intention to be the ruler not only in name but also in fact
  • Q. The battle of Plassey was fought between
    A)East India Company and Tipu Sultan
    B)East India Company and Ahmad Shah
    C)East India Company and Sirajuddaulla
    D)East India Company and Anwaruddin
    Answer: East India Company and Sirajuddaulla
  • Q. Which of the following Tamil literature was written by Ilango Adigal, brother of Senguvattan, a Chera King and who was a Jain monk is a highly regarded epic?
    A)Elathi
    B)Kainnilai
    C)Silappatikaram
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Silappatikaram
  • Q. Name the king who invaded Delhi and plundered the Kohinoor diamond __________
    A)Firuz Shah
    B)Nadir Shah
    C)Mohammed Shah
    D)Mohammed Ghori
    Answer: Nadir Shah
  • Q. The ritualistic precepts pertaining to the hymns of the Vedas are known as the
    A)Aranyakas
    B)Samhitas
    C)Brahmanas
    D)Upanishads
    Answer: Brahmanas
  • Q. Who has given a call “Go back to nature”?
    A)Aristotle
    B)Plato
    C)Rousseau
    D)Hobbes
    Answer: Rousseau
  • Q. From 1885 to 1905 (the moderate phase of the INC) the object before the INC was
    A)establishment of representative institutions
    B)wider employment of Indians in higher public services
    C)self-government to India
    D)Only A and B above
    Answer: Only A and B above
  • Q. The Buddhist sect Mahayana formally came into existence during the reign of
    A)Ashoka
    B)Ajatashatru
    C)Dharmapala
    D)Kanishka
    Answer: Kanishka
  • Q. The Governor General who came to be known as father of communal electorate in India was
    A)Lord Hardinge
    B)Lord Chelmsford
    C)Lord Lainthgo
    D)Lord Minto
    Answer: Lord Minto
  • Q. Chandragiri Fort is a historical fort, built in the 11th century. It is located in
    A)Maharashtra
    B)Karnataka
    C)Madhya Pradesh
    D)Andhra Pradesh
    Answer: Andhra Pradesh

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