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Amir Khusrow was the disciple of whom?

A) Mirza Ghiyas Beg   B) Nizamuddin Auliya
C) Asadulla Beg D) Sheikh Salim Chisti
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nizamuddin Auliya

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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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Who was appointed by Akbar as his Court Musician?

A) Abul Fazal B) Mian Tansen
C) Raja Birbal D) Raja Todar Mal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mian Tansen

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Harappan people did not worship one of the following God -

A) Shiva B) Vishnu
C) Pigeon D) Swastik
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Vishnu

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The famous Vishnu temple at Angkor Wat in Cambodia was built by

A) Shrutavarman B) Suryavarman II
C) Indravarman D) Aniruddha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Suryavarman II

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Who built Gateway of India?

A) Guru Ramdas B) Maharaja Pratap Singh
C) Rabindra Nath Tagore D) British Govt
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) British Govt

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Vikram Shila University was founded by

A) Chandra Gupta Maurya B) Kanishka
C) Dharampala D) Pulakesin II
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Dharampala

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The Agra fort was built by ___________.

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

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