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In 1916 Mahatma Gandhi travelled to _______________ to inspire the peasants to struggle against the oppressive plantation system.

A) Dandi B) Sabarmati
C) Champaran D) Chauri Chaura
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Champaran

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Sikhism was founded in which of the following centuries?

A) 13-14th century B) 11-12th century
C) 15-16th century D) 12-13th century
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15-16th century

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Who are credited to a large extent for ending the Mughal rule in India?

A) Mauryas B) Cholas
C) Guptas D) Marathas
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Marathas

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In which year was Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) founded?

A) 1949 B) 1999
C) 1972 D) 1997
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1999

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Who is the author of Manimekalai?

A) Kovalan B) Sathanar
C) Ilango Adigal D) Timtakkatevar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sathanar

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One of the finest jewels of Tamil poetry, the epic poem Manimekalai was written by Sathanar in 2nd century A.D. It is unique for the deep spirituality and mysticism it unfolds against the historical and geographical background of South India and of adjacent Jaffna.

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________, succeeded to the throne of Ferghana in 1494 when he was only 12 years old.

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

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Who killed Mahatma Gandhi?

A) Nathuram Godse B) James Russell
C) Sucha Singh Bassi D) Kunder Mehta
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nathuram Godse

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Who was the first Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia University at Aligarh?

A) Abdul Ghaffar Khan B) Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
C) Hakim Ajmal Khan D) Sir Sayyad Ahmad Khan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Hakim Ajmal Khan

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