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Which of the following movement is related to the Teenkathiya system?

 

A) Tebhaga Movement B) Kheda Satyagraha
C) Champaran Satyagraha D) Bardoli Satyagraha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Champaran Satyagraha

Explanation:
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In the 10th Mandala of the Rigveda, which one of the following hymns reflects upon the marriage ceremonies?

A) Surya Sukta B) Purusha Sukta
C) Dana Stutis D) Urna Sutra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Purusha Sukta

Explanation:

surya sukta--a hymn in the praise of the sun god

•dana stuti--these are hymns in the praise of those who donate

•urna sutra--is the dot/mark on the forehead that is put before performing rituals.

•purusha sukta---contains hymns about marriage ceremonies

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Which of the following was not a feature of Indus Valley Civilization?

A) Use of Iron B) Town Planning
C) Drainage system D) Use of Bronze
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Use of Iron

Explanation:

Town planning, Drainage system and Use of Bronze are the features of Indus Valley Civilization. Use of Iron was not the feature of this.

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What is consumption disease in the 19th century?

A) Tuberculosis B) Paralysis
C) Plague D) Cholera
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tuberculosis

Explanation:

Tuberculosis (TB) was the leading cause of death in the United States and one of the most feared diseases in the world during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Formerly known as Consumption diseases because many types of lung diseases were lumped under the term 'consumption'. Lung cancer and bronchitis were examples.

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Who was Mihirakula?

A) An Indo-Greek ruler B) A Huna invader
C) A chinese pilgrim D) A Saka ruler
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A Huna invader

Explanation:

Mihirakula, also Mahiragula, was one of the most important rulers of the Alchon Huns, who led a conquest and gained temporary control of Gandhara, Kashmir, northern and central India. Mihirakula was a son of Toramana, both of Huna heritage, and ruled the Indian part of the Hephthalite Empire.

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What was the first book ever written?

Answer

The first written story that has come down to us is The Epic of Gilgamesh.


It is a mythologized account of a historical figure, Gilgamesh, a ruler of the Sumerian city-state of Uruk, believed to have ruled sometime between 2700-2500 BC.

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Q:

Golden Revolution in India refers to growth of

 

A) Rice B) Wheat
C) Honey D) Fish
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Honey

Explanation:

Golden Revolution in India refers to increase in the production of Honey and other Horticulture. The period between 1991 to 2003 is referred to as Golden Revolution Period.

 

 

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What rights does the Declaration of Independence express?

A) The right to remain silent when interrogated by police B) The right to citizenship
C) Legal rights of citizens D) Human rights of citizens, including life and liberty
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Legal rights of citizens

Explanation:

The Declaration of Independence express Legal rights of citizens.

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