305 questions asked across 4 exam years, newest first
In 1539, the Battle of Chausa was fought between Humayun and ______.
Answer: C
In which year was the Battle of Buxar fought?
Answer: C
Which of the following State governments has launched a scheme ‘Ankur’ in May 2021 to promote planting of trees in public, wherein people will be awarded for planting and taking care of the saplings?
Answer: D
Which of the following movements created regional disparities between large and small farmers in India?
Answer: B
Why does the milkman add a very small amount of baking soda to fresh milk?
Answer: C
Under which of the following Acts, the Board of Control was established in England to control and supervise the administration of British India?
Answer: D
Which of the following kingdoms was divided into subdivisions called Aharas or Rashtras that meant districts?
Answer: A
Which branch of ecology deals with the characteristics of ancient environment and their relationship with ancient plants and animals?
Answer: D
The Pandya Kingdom was first mentioned by Megasthenes, who said that their kingdom was famous for pearls. Their capital was:
Answer: C
As of 14 October 2021, which Indian footballer was in the news for breaking Pele's 77 international goals?
Answer: D
Which of the following Sikh reform movements was started in 1873 in Amritsar?
Answer: A
Who among the following was the successor of Mughal Emperor Babur?
Answer: D
Deimachus, who was a Greek ambassador, came to India during the reign of the Mauryan King, ______.
Answer: D
Who among the following rulers built five astronomical observatories at different places in north India?
Answer: D
In the ancient temple of Mahadev at Mahabaleshwar, the spout emerging from the mouth of a cow statue is the source of which river basin?
Answer: D
Which of the following animals was the emblem of the Chola dynasty?
Answer: D
Under which of the following Pala king's patronage the Vikramshila university in 8th century India was founded?
Answer: A
After the fall of the Guptas, different kingdoms emerged in various parts of India. Among them, the Maukharis emerged in which of the following areas?
Answer: D
One of the greatest of Chola ruler Rajaraja I ruled from 985 AD to ______.
Answer: D
The name ‘Piyadassi’ is associated with whom among the following Mauryan kings?
Answer: A
Who among the following was the Vakil under the reign of Mughal Emperor, Akbar, who received the title of Khan-i-Khanan?
Answer: A
The organisms that do not have a defined nucleus or organelles are classified in to ______ Kingdom.
Answer: B
Match the following institutes with their respective founders of British India. Institutes Their respective founders a. Asiatic Society of Bengal i. Warren Hastings b. Sanskrit College of Benaras ii. Lord Wellesley c. Fort William College iii. Jonathan Duncan d. Calcutta Madrasa iv. Sir William Jones
Answer: B
The magnificent Kailasa temple at Ellora was built during the reign of which Rashtrakuta king?
Answer: C
The Vedangas are Hindu auxiliary disciplines that originated in ancient times and are linked to the study of the Vedas. These are ________ in number.
Answer: C
