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Name the viceroy who inaugurated New Delhi as the new capital of India in the year 1931.

A) Lord Wellesley B) Lord Curson
C) Lord Cornwallis D) Lord Irwin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Lord Irwin

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Who was the first female emperor of India?

A) Noor Jahan B) Razia Sultana
C) Rani Rudrama Devi D) Queen Didda
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Razia Sultana

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In India, which city is also known as 'City of Palaces'?

A) Jaipur B) Kolkata
C) Gwalior D) Udaipur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kolkata

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Who built Jama Masjid?

A) Guru Ramdas B) Shah Jahan
C) Rao Jodhaji D) Mahatma Gandhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Shah Jahan

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With which religion is Kaivalya associated?

A) Buddhism B) Jainism
C) Hinduism D) Sikhism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Jainism

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According to the categories of land mentioned in the Chola inscriptions ___________ was known as the land gifted to temples?

A) Vellanvagai B) Brahmadeya
C) Shalabhoga D) Devadana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Devadana

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The famous poet Amir Khusrau was contemporary of all except following :

A) Alauddin Khilji B) Ghiyasuddin Balban
C) Iltutmish D) Jalaluddin Khilji
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Iltutmish

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Who the following told, "Hunuz Dilli dur ast" (Delhi is still far away)?

A) Amir Khusrow B) Nizamuddin Auliya
C) Yahya Sirhindi D) Moinuddin Chisti
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nizamuddin Auliya

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