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Who among the following was the first to make use of artillery in warfare in medieval India?

A) Babur B) Ibrahim Lodi
C) Sher Shah Suri D) Akbar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Babur

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In 1970, an organized resistance to the destruction of forests spread throughout India and came to be known as-? 

A) Save Silent Valley Movement  B) Swadeshi Movement 
C) Namantar Andolan  D) Chipko movement 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Chipko movement 

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The Chipko movement. In the 1970s, an organized resistance to the destruction of forests spread throughout India and came to be known as the Chipko movement. The name of the movement comes from the word 'embrace', as the villagers hugged the trees, and prevented the contractors' from felling them.

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Whose reign in Indian History is called the Golden Age of India?

A) Mughal Empire B) Maratha Empire
C) Gupta Empire D) Maurya Empire
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gupta Empire

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Who among the following gave monistic theory of sovereignty?

A) Austin B) Darwin
C) Aristotle D) Marx
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Austin

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The capital of the Mauryan Kingdom was located at___________

A) Pataliputra B) Vaishali
C) Lumbini D) Gaya
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Pataliputra

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In October 2015, more than 350 landmarks in more than 90 countries were lit blue, the official colour of the United Nations. What was the occasion?

A) 70th Anniversary of United Nations B) 90th Anniversary of United Nations
C) 50th Anniversary of United Nations D) 60th Anniversary of United Nations
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 70th Anniversary of United Nations

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Rashtrapati Bhavan was built in _________.

A) 1852 B) 1910
C) 1947 D) 1986
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1910

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Which Governor General decided to make English as the medium of instruction in India?

A) Lord Wellesley B) Lord Hardinge
C) Lord Dalhousie D) Lord William Bentinck
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Lord William Bentinck

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