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Which Governor-General prohibited practice of 'Sati' in 1829?

A) Sir George Barlow B) Lord William Bentinck
C) Warren Hastings D) Lord Minto
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lord William Bentinck

Explanation:

Lord William Bentinck was the Governor-General who prohibited practice of 'Sati' in the year 1829.

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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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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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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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The economy of the gilded age was characterized by

A) industry B) medicine
C) automobiles D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) industry

Explanation:

The economy of the gilded age was characterized by growth in industry.

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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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Which one of the following crops is not cultivated in Karewas, the lacustrine deposit's of sand, clay, loam, silt and boulders?

 

A) Saffron B) Almond
C) Walnut D) Ling nut
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ling nut

Explanation:

Karewa sediments are treasures of many human civilizations and habitations. In fact, the agriculture of the valley dominantly survives and sustains on Karewa soils. The world famous saffron from Pampore and apples from Shopian are best examples.The famous almond orchids are best grown in the soils of karewas.

The karewas are mainly devoted to the cultivation of saffron, almond, walnut, apple and orchards.Ling nuts (singharas) grow throughout the East of India: West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Bihar are examples of such regions.

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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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