1
Who was the first Governor-General of India after independence?
A
Lord Mountbatten B
C. Rajagopalachari C
Lord Wavell D
Lord Linlithgow ๐ก Explanation
Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor-General of independent India (1947โ48), followed by C. Rajagopalachari.
2
The Battle of Plassey (1757) was fought between:
A
British & Marathas B
British & Nawab of Bengal C
French & British D
British & Mughals ๐ก Explanation
The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757 between the British East India Company (led by Robert Clive) and Siraj ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal.
3
Who gave the slogan "Tum Mujhe Khoon Do, Main Tumhe Azadi Dunga"?
A
Bhagat Singh B
Mahatma Gandhi C
Subhas Chandra Bose D
Bal Gangadhar Tilak ๐ก Explanation
This famous slogan was given by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose to inspire Indians to fight for independence.
4
The Indus Valley Civilization is also known as:
A
Vedic Civilization B
Harappan Civilization C
Dravidian Civilization D
Aryan Civilization ๐ก Explanation
The Indus Valley Civilization is also called the Harappan Civilization, named after Harappa โ one of its major sites discovered first.
5
Who founded the Maurya Empire?
A
Ashoka B
Chandragupta Maurya C
Bindusara D
Bimbisara ๐ก Explanation
Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire around 322 BCE with the help of his advisor Chanakya (Kautilya).
6
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in which year?
A
1915 B
1917 C
1919 D
1921 ๐ก Explanation
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, when British troops under General Reginald Dyer fired on a peaceful gathering.
7
Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal?
A
Akbar B
Jahangir C
Shah Jahan D
Aurangzeb ๐ก Explanation
The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1632 and 1653 in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
8
The Indian National Congress was founded in:
A
1880 B
1885 C
1890 D
1905 ๐ก Explanation
The Indian National Congress (INC) was founded on 28 December 1885 by A.O. Hume, Dadabhai Naoroji, and Dinshaw Wacha.
9
The Quit India Movement was launched in which year?
A
1940 B
1942 C
1944 D
1945 ๐ก Explanation
Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement on 8 August 1942 during World War II, demanding an end to British rule in India.
10
The Indus Valley Civilization is also known as:
A
Harappan Civilization B
Mohenjo-Daro Civilization C
Indus-Saraswati Civilization D
Vedic Civilization ๐ก Explanation
The Indus Valley Civilization is also known as the Harappan Civilization due to the discovery of the city of Harappa. It is one of the four major civilizations of the ancient world.
11
Who was the first president of the Indian National Congress?
A
Dadabhai Naoroji B
A.O. Hume C
Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee D
Lala Lajpat Rai ๐ก Explanation
Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was the first president of the Indian National Congress, elected in 1885. He was a Bengali lawyer and politician.
12
The Battle of Plassey took place in the year:
A
1756 B
1757 C
1761 D
1763 ๐ก Explanation
The Battle of Plassey took place on June 23, 1757, between the British East India Company and Siraj-ud-Daula, the ruler of Bengal. It marked the beginning of British rule in India.
13
The Mauryan Emperor Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Empire in:
A
322 BCE B
321 BCE C
320 BCE D
319 BCE ๐ก Explanation
Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire in 322 BCE. He was a skilled military leader and strategist who defeated the Nanda Empire to establish his rule.
14
The Vedic Period is characterized by the development of:
A
Upanishads B
Bhagavad Gita C
Vedas D
Puranas ๐ก Explanation
The Vedic Period is characterized by the development of the Vedas, which are the oldest Hindu scriptures. The Vedas contain hymns, prayers, and rituals that were practiced by the ancient Indians.
15
The Indus Valley Civilization is also known as the Harappan Civilization due to its discovery in the village of?
A
Harappa B
Mohenjo-Daro C
Rupnagar D
Taxila ๐ก Explanation
The Indus Valley Civilization is named after the discovery of the site of Mohenjo-Daro, which was excavated by R.D. Banerjee in 1925.
16
The ancient Indian civilization of the Indus Valley is known for its advanced knowledge of?
A
Astronomy B
Mathematics C
Architecture D
Metallurgy ๐ก Explanation
The Indus Valley Civilization is known for its advanced knowledge of architecture, as evident from its well-planned cities and structures.
17
The ancient Indian text of the Mahabharata is attributed to the authorship of?
A
Vyasa B
Veda Vyasa C
Krishna Dwaipayana D
Ganesha ๐ก Explanation
The Mahabharata is attributed to the authorship of Krishna Dwaipayana, who is also known as Veda Vyasa.
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