History (UPSC)

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Q. The Battle of Panipat in 1526 marked the beginning of which empire?
  • A. Mughal Empire
  • B. Maurya Empire
  • C. Gupta Empire
  • D. Sikh Empire
Q. What was the main cause of the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
  • A. Economic troubles
  • B. Barbarian invasions
  • C. Political corruption
  • D. All of the above
Q. What was the main focus of the Liberalization policy introduced in India in 1991?
  • A. Social reforms
  • B. Economic reforms
  • C. Political reforms
  • D. Cultural reforms
Q. What was the main outcome of the Indian Independence Act of 1947?
  • A. Establishment of a single nation
  • B. Partition of India and Pakistan
  • C. Creation of a new constitution
  • D. End of British rule without partition
Q. What was the main purpose of the Quit India Movement of 1942?
  • A. To promote economic reforms
  • B. To demand immediate independence from British rule
  • C. To establish a new constitution
  • D. To support the British in World War II
Q. What was the primary economic activity of ancient India during the Vedic period?
  • A. Agriculture
  • B. Trade
  • C. Mining
  • D. Manufacturing
Q. What was the primary goal of the Crusades?
  • A. To spread Christianity
  • B. To reclaim Jerusalem
  • C. To establish trade routes
  • D. To conquer new lands
Q. What was the primary goal of the Quit India Movement of 1942?
  • A. To promote education
  • B. To gain independence from British rule
  • C. To establish a new constitution
  • D. To support World War II
Q. What was the primary language of administration and literature during the Gupta Empire?
  • A. Sanskrit
  • B. Pali
  • C. Prakrit
  • D. Tamil
Q. What was the primary language of administration during the Mughal Empire?
  • A. Sanskrit
  • B. Persian
  • C. Hindi
  • D. Arabic
Q. What was the primary religion practiced in ancient India before the rise of Buddhism?
  • A. Hinduism
  • B. Jainism
  • C. Zoroastrianism
  • D. Buddhism
Q. What was the primary religion that spread in India during the medieval period?
  • A. Hinduism
  • B. Buddhism
  • C. Islam
  • D. Jainism
Q. What was the primary text of ancient Indian philosophy that discusses the nature of reality and the self?
  • A. Vedas
  • B. Upanishads
  • C. Mahabharata
  • D. Ramayana
Q. What was the significance of the Lahore Resolution of 1940?
  • A. It called for complete independence
  • B. It demanded a separate nation for Muslims
  • C. It proposed a new constitution
  • D. It initiated the Non-Cooperation Movement
Q. What year did the Indian National Congress first meet?
  • A. 1885
  • B. 1905
  • C. 1919
  • D. 1942
Q. Which act passed in 1919 allowed the British to arrest Indians without trial?
  • A. Rowlatt Act
  • B. Government of India Act
  • C. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
  • D. Indian Independence Act
Q. Which act was passed by the British Parliament in 1919 to suppress Indian political activities?
  • A. Government of India Act
  • B. Rowlatt Act
  • C. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
  • D. Indian Independence Act
Q. Which ancient Indian civilization is known for its advanced urban planning and architecture, including the cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro?
  • A. Vedic Civilization
  • B. Indus Valley Civilization
  • C. Maurya Civilization
  • D. Gupta Civilization
Q. Which ancient Indian empire is known for its significant contributions to art, architecture, and literature during the 3rd century BCE?
  • A. Maurya Empire
  • B. Gupta Empire
  • C. Chola Dynasty
  • D. Mughal Empire
Q. Which ancient Indian text is a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna on the battlefield?
  • A. Vedas
  • B. Upanishads
  • C. Bhagavad Gita
  • D. Mahabharata
Q. Which ancient Indian text is considered one of the earliest treatises on statecraft and military strategy?
  • A. Arthashastra
  • B. Bhagavad Gita
  • C. Sutra
  • D. Panchatantra
Q. Which architectural marvel was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife?
  • A. Red Fort
  • B. Hawa Mahal
  • C. Taj Mahal
  • D. Qutub Minar
Q. Which battle is considered a turning point in the American Civil War?
  • A. Battle of Gettysburg
  • B. Battle of Antietam
  • C. Battle of Bull Run
  • D. Battle of Vicksburg
Q. Which civilization is known for creating the first known writing system?
  • A. Ancient Egypt
  • B. Sumerians
  • C. Indus Valley
  • D. Minoans
Q. Which constitutional amendment granted the right to education as a fundamental right in India?
  • A. 86th Amendment
  • B. 73rd Amendment
  • C. 42nd Amendment
  • D. 61st Amendment
Q. Which dynasty ruled over South India during the medieval period and is known for its contributions to art and architecture?
  • A. Chola
  • B. Gupta
  • C. Maurya
  • D. Mughal
Q. Which empire is known for its extensive trade networks and maritime power in the medieval period?
  • A. Chola Empire
  • B. Mughal Empire
  • C. Maurya Empire
  • D. Gupta Empire
Q. Which event is commemorated on Republic Day in India?
  • A. Independence Day
  • B. Adoption of the Constitution
  • C. Gandhi Jayanti
  • D. Mahatma Gandhi's assassination
Q. Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?
  • A. Storming of the Bastille
  • B. Estates-General Meeting
  • C. Execution of Louis XVI
  • D. Reign of Terror
Q. Which event marked the beginning of the Indian freedom struggle in 1857?
  • A. Partition of Bengal
  • B. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
  • C. Sepoy Mutiny
  • D. Non-Cooperation Movement
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