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Who is the most prominent god of 'Rig Veda'?

A) Indra B) Agni
C) Pashupati D) Vishnu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Indra

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Which queen of Ahmednagar opposed emperor Akbar?

A) Rani Durgavati B) Zeenat Mahal
C) Chand Bibi D) Razia Sultan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Chand Bibi

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Sardar Vallabhbai Patel was the leader of _______.

A) Bhoodan Movement B) Rowlatt Satyagraha
C) Bardoli Satyagraha D) Swadeshi Movement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bardoli Satyagraha

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Who was the pioneer of Chipko movement of 1973?

A) Sambaji B) Baba Amte
C) Sunderlal Bahuguna D) Medha Patkar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sunderlal Bahuguna

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Which of the following events is NOT considered for the time being of Viceroy Lord Lytton?

A) Afghan War   B) Burma war  
C) Arms Act   D) Press Act  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Burma war  

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Who was the exponent of Yog Darshana?

 

A) Kapil   B) Gautam  
C) Patanjali D) Jamini
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Patanjali

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In 1617 the British East India Company was given permission by __________ to trade in India.

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

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Dnyaneshwar was a 13th­century Marathi saint who wrote the Dnyaneshwari, which is a commentary on the _______________.

A) Ramayana B) Bhagavad Gita
C) Vedas D) Upanishads
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bhagavad Gita

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