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The epic, Silappadikaram refers to the 

A) story of Rama B) Jaina elements in the storyline
C) culture of Sri Lankan Buddhists D) cult of Shakti worship
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Jaina elements in the storyline

Explanation:

Silappadikaram is one of The Five Great Epics of Tamil Literature. Epic revolves around Kannagi, who having lost her husband to a miscarriage of justice at the court of the Pandyan Dynasty, wreaks her revenge on his kingdom.

 

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Which Governor General abolished the 'Sati System' in India?

A) Lord Canning B) Lord Ripon
C) Lord Wiliam Bentinck D) Lord Dalhousie
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Lord Wiliam Bentinck

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The Ajanta Cave Paintings are a testimony to the golden age of ____ in India.

A) Buddhism B) Shaivism
C) Jainism D) Vaishnavism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Buddhism

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Which of the following events is not related to the era of Warren Hastings?

A) First Anglo-Maratha War B) Rohilla War
C) Chait Singh Incident   D) The establishment of the College of Hellbury
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The establishment of the College of Hellbury

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Where was christianity founded?

A) Jerusalem B) Bethlehem
C) Palestine D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Jerusalem

Explanation:

Christianity was founded by hesus Christ in Jerusalem, capital of Israel.

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Q:

The Indus Valley Civilization flourished during

A) 2550 - 1900 BC B) 1900 - 1650 BC
C) 3600 - 2870 BC D) 3300 - 3000 BC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2550 - 1900 BC

Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization which is also known as Bronze age civilization started around 3300 BC and flourished in between 2600 - 1900 BC and started to decline in 1800 BC.

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Q:

In 1617 the British East India Company was given permission by __________ to trade in India.

A) Babur B) Akbar
C) Aurangzeb D) Jahangir
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Jahangir

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The Shiites believed that the Umayyad

A) should pray more B) should not be in power
C) got special treatment D) should rule
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) should not be in power

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