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The main goal for farmers in 1900 was to

A) Force the railroads to lower freight rates B) Enable them to pay back their loans more easily
C) Hold on to political and economic power. D) voters greater direct participation in government
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Hold on to political and economic power.

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The world's Greatest traveller of pre-modern times, believed to have put behind him a distance of over 73000 miles and visited territories the eqivalent of about 44 modern countries, is 

A) Marco Polo B) Fahien
C) Ibn Batuta D) Hiuen Tsang
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Marco Polo

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One of the following sites from where the famous Bullseal of Indus Valley Civilization was found

A) Harappa B) Chanhudaro
C) Lothal D) Mohenjodaro
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Harappa

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Which year did the Dandi March start?

A) March 15, 1930 B) March 15, 1920
C) March 12, 1930 D) March 12, 1920
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) March 12, 1930

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When did B.R. Ambedkar was received Bharat Ratna?

A) 1890 B) 1980
C) 1990 D) 1989
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1990

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar received Bharat Ratna in the year 1990.

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At the beginning of the 4th centuary CE, the Guptas established a small kingdom in ___.

A) Vatapi B) Magadh
C) Malwa D) Avadh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Magadh

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In 1934 Mahatma Gandhi withdrew from active politics and even resigned his membership of the Congress because

A) of the failure of the Civil Disobedience Movement B) the political climate of India was unsuitable for any political movement
C) he wanted to devote himself fully to constructive programme and Harijam welfare D) of his opposition to the desire of congressmen to enter legislatures under the Government of India Act of 1935
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) he wanted to devote himself fully to constructive programme and Harijam welfare

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The local name Mohenjodara is

A) Mound of the Living B) Mound of the Great
C) Mound of the dead D) Mound of the survivor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mound of the dead

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