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Q302022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
According to the Brihat Samhita, what do you call the process of making scents, mouth perfumes and bath powders?
1. A.Jatuka
2. B.Gandhayukli
3. C.Kamplcica
4. D.Pattanga
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Answer: B
Q392022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Who among the following rulers appointed Ladha and Pira, two gardeners to high administrative post?
1. A.Khizr Khan
2. B.Muhammad Tughluq
3. C.Bahlul Lodi
4. D.Iltutmish
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Answer: B
Q472022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
_________ measures the aggregate production of final goods and services taking place within the domestic economy during a year.
1. A.Gross National income
2. B.Gross domestic product
3. C.Net national product
4. D.National income at factor price
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Answer: B
Q492022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
In which of the following years was the Indian National Congress split into two groups named as Moderates and Extremists?
1. A.1895
2. B.1899
3. C.1907
4. D.1904
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Answer: C
Q332022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Which of the following dance forms is mentioned in the ancient text of Vyavaharmala?
1. A.Sattriya
2. B.Mohiniyattam
3. C.Manipuri
4. D.Odissi
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Answer: B
Q372022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
In 1526, the battle of Panipat was fought between ______ .
1. A.Babur and Rana Sanga
2. B.Akbar and Hemu
3. C.Humayun and Sher Khan
4. D.Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
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Answer: D
Q432022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
In 1600, the East India company acquired a charter from which ruler?
1. A.King George-I
2. B.Queen Elizabeth-I
3. C.Queen victoria
4. D.King James-I
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Answer: B
Q492022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Who among the following ruler ruled before Prithviraj Chauhan over Delhi?
1. A.Ghiyasuddin Balban
2. B.Ananga Pala
3. C.Jalaluddin Khalji
4. D.Qutbuddin Aybak
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Answer: B
Q312022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
In September 2022, which legislative assembly withdrew a bill aimed at prohibiting the movement of stray cattle on roads and public places in urban areas of the state, months after it was passed?
1. A.Andhra Pradesh
2. B.Gujarat
3. C.Uttar Pradesh
4. D.Assam
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Answer: B
Q462022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Who among the following was the best-known Chahamana ruler?
1. A.Prithviraja III
2. B.Vigraharaja II
3. C.Prithviraja I
4. D.Vasudeva
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Answer: A
Q392022 · 3 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
The first session of Indian National congress was held at ______ .
1. A.Bombay
2. B.Madras
3. C.Calcutta
4. D.Surat
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Answer: A
Q482022 · 3 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
In the early eleventh century, the Chola king Rajendra I built a Shiva temple and filled it with a Sun- pedestal seized from the ______ .
1. A.Palas
2. B.Vakatakas
3. C.Chalukyas
4. D.Kalingas
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Answer: C
Q262022 · 3 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
How many types of taxes were in the reign of the ruler Alauddin Khalji?
1. A.3
2. B.5
3. C.6
4. D.2
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Answer: A
Q282022 · 3 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
In which of the following years was the Fit India Movement launched by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, GoI?
1. A.2018
2. B.2001
3. C.2020
4. D.2019
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Answer: D
Q332022 · 3 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Which of the following Indian freedom fighters said that "Be the change you wish to see in the world"?
1. A.Bipin Chandra Pal
2. B.Mohammad Ali Jinnah
3. C.Surendranath Banerjee
4. D.Mahatma Gandhi
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Answer: D
Q502022 · 3 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Mughal ruler, Aurangzeb died in which year?
1. A.1703
2. B.1705
3. C.1707
4. D.1701
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Answer: C
Q352022 · 3 Dec 2022 · Shift 3
Who was considered as last powerful Mughal ruler of India?
1. A.Akbar
2. B.Aurangzeb
3. C.Akbar II
4. D.Shahjahan
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Answer: B
Q392022 · 3 Dec 2022 · Shift 3
In which of the following sites of Harappan civilization Jadeite stone was found?
1. A.Mahagadha
2. B.Mehargadha
3. C.Hallur
4. D.Daojali Heading
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Answer: D
Q442022 · 3 Dec 2022 · Shift 3
Dadabhai Naoroji offered a scathing criticism of the economic impact of British rule through his book entitled '____________'.
1. A.India Today
2. B.The Idea of India
3. C.Poverty and Un - British Rule in India
4. D.The History of British India
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Answer: C
Q492022 · 3 Dec 2022 · Shift 3
Mirza Kamran was the brother of which Mughal emperor?
1. A.Humayun
2. B.Akbar
3. C.Jahangir
4. D.Shah Jahan
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Answer: A
Q482022 · 3 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Ravikirti was the court poet of which of the following dynasty ruler?
1. A.Cholas
2. B.Cheras
3. C.Pallavas
4. D.Chalukyas
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Answer: D
Q272022 · 2 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Which of the following led English company in Battle of Plassey (1757)?
1. A.Lord Dalhousie
2. B.Captain Hodson
3. C.Warren Hastings
4. D.Robert Clive
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Answer: D
Q492022 · 2 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Which of the following combinations of ‘Ruler – Predecessor’ is correct with respect to the Delhi Sultanate?
1. A.Alaudddin Khalji – Jalaluddin Khalji
2. B.Jalaluddin Khalji – Alauddin Khalji
3. C.Muhammad Tughluq – Firuz Shah Tughluq
4. D.Ghiyasuddin Tughluq – Muhammad Tughluq
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Answer: A
Q412022 · 2 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
When did Prime Minister, Narendra Modi integrate selected fitness enthusiasts of the country in the first session of 'Fit India Dialogue' as a part of the 'Fit India Movement'?
1. A.24 September 2019
2. B.24 September 2018
3. C.24 September 2020
4. D.24 September 2021
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Answer: C
Q452022 · 2 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Which of the following is NOT correct regarding king Harshavardhana?
1. A.Harshavardhana ruled nearly about 1400 years ago
2. B.Xuan Zang spent a lot of time at Harsha's court
3. C.Harshavardhana's court poet was Harishena
4. D.Harshacharita is a biography written on Harshavardhana
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Answer: C