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Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra have rock-cut cave monuments of which religion?

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

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Who were the first among the following to establish trade relations with India?

A) Dutch B) French
C) English D) Portuguese
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Portuguese

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In 1528, __________ defeated the Rajputs at Chanderi.

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

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India - Pakistan Kargil war code name is ____.

A) Operation Blue Star B) Operation Vijay
C) Operation Viraat D) Operation Kargil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Operation Vijay

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Who established Mahabalipuram?

A) Pandya B) Pallava
C) Chalukya D) Chola
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pallava

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Mahabalipuram was established by Pallava king Narasimhavarman I.

 

 

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The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built by which Mughal Emperor?

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

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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 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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