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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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1 1583
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Who the following told, "Hunuz Dilli dur ast" (Delhi is still far away)?

A) Amir Khusrow B) Nizamuddin Auliya
C) Yahya Sirhindi D) Moinuddin Chisti
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nizamuddin Auliya

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3 1582
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Who introduced Mansabdari system in India?

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

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2 1581
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Consider  the  following  statements  about the Salt March :1.The    Salt    March    was    deliberately ignored by the European media.2.The  Salt  March  was  widely  covered  by the American and European press.3.The Salt March was the first nationalist activity in which women participated in large numbers.4.The  Salt  March  impressed  upon  the British   the   urgent   need   to   devolve more power to Indians.Which  of  the  statements  given  above  are correct?

A) 1, 2 and 4 B) 2, 3 and 4
C) 3 and 4 only D) 2 and 3 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2 and 3 only

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In Salt march  Peasants, Tribal and women     participated     in     large numbers.   A   business   federation published  a  pamphlet  on  the  salt issue.   The   government   tried   to crush    the    movement    through brutal    action    against    peaceful satyagrahis.  Thousands  were  sent to   jail.   Salt   march   was   widely covered by American and European media

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1 1578
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'Tripitakas' are sacred books of ____________

A) Hindus B) Jains
C) Parsis D) Buddhists
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Buddhists

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2 1576
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The Kalinga war was fought in ______.

A) 161 BC B) 261 BC
C) 361 BC D) 461 BC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 261 BC

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3 1575
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Which of the following Vedas is referred to as the starting source of the word Rudra?

A) Rigveda B) Samaveda
C) Yajurveda D) Atharvaveda
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rigveda

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1 1571
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What was the main motive of Third Five Year Plan in India?

A) Rural development B) Agriculture
C) Financial inclusion D) Economic reform
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Agriculture

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