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Q:

When did B.R. Ambedkar was received Bharat Ratna?

A) 1890 B) 1980
C) 1990 D) 1989
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1990

Explanation:

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar received Bharat Ratna in the year 1990.

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Who deciphered the Brahmi and Kharoshthi scripts?

A) Piyadassi B) Colin Mackenzie
C) Alexander Cunningham D) James Prinsep
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) James Prinsep

Explanation:

The inscriptions of Asoka were first deciphered by James Princep in 1837. They are written in Pali language and in some places Prakrit was used. The Brahmi script was employed for writing.In the northwestern India Asokan inscriptions were found in Karoshti script.

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Where did Harappan civilization develop?

Answer

Harappan or Indus Valley Civilization was the first and ancient civilization which started in what now Pakistan and North West India.


The Harappan civilization existed between 3300 BC and 1300 BC.


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The ruins of Mohenjo-daro is a major archaeological site that was built by this civilization and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.


 

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Who attended all the three-round table conferences?

A) M K Gandhi B) M M Malviya
C) B R Ambedkar D) Annie Besant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) B R Ambedkar

Explanation:

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar attended all the three-round table conferences.

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Peacock was declared National Bird of India in which year?

A) 1963 B) 1960
C) 1953 D) 1950
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1963

Explanation:

In 1963, the peacock was declared theNational Bird of India because of its rich religious and legendary involvement in Indian traditions.

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Q:

The single most important invention to farmers is the

A) Tractor B) Automobile
C) Grain solo D) Cotton gin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tractor

Explanation:

Tractor was the single most important invention to farmers.

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Q:

The Bantu were experts in this form of metallurgy

A) Copper B) Gold
C) Iron D) Steel
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Iron

Explanation:

The Bantu were comprised of more than 500 ethnic groups of Africa for migrations. The Bantu were experts in the form of iron metallurgy. 

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Q:

The only session of Indian National Congress which was presided by Mahatma Gandhi was held at

A) Karachi B) Belgaum
C) Mirzapur D) Allahabad
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Belgaum

Explanation:

The only session of Indian National Congress which was presided by Mahatma Gandhi was held at Belgaum in 1924.

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