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Q:

When did the capital of India shift from Kolkata to New Delhi?

A) 1911 B) 1951
C) 1931 D) 1901
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1911

Explanation:

The capital of India shift from Kolkata to New Delhi in the year 1911.

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Q:

The Sanskrit poet Rajshekhar lived in the court of ___________.

A) Mahipala I B) Dharmapala
C) Bhoja D) Devpala II
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mahipala I

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Q:

Which among the following was 1st Municipal Corporation of India?

A) Allahabad B) Madras
C) Bombay D) Kolkata
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Madras

Explanation:

The first municipal corporation was set up in India in the year 1687 at Madras, preceding the Bombay and Delhi municipal corporations.

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Al-Masudi, a resident of Baghdad, had visited India in whose reign?

A) Mahendra Pal B) Mahipal
C) Mihir bhoj D) Rambhadra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mahipal

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Who among the following repealed the Vernacular Press Act?

A) Lord Dufferin B) Lord Lytton
C) Lord Lansdowne D) Lord Ripon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lord Lytton

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Q:

The epic, Silappadikaram refers to the 

A) story of Rama B) Jaina elements in the storyline
C) culture of Sri Lankan Buddhists D) cult of Shakti worship
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Jaina elements in the storyline

Explanation:

Silappadikaram is one of The Five Great Epics of Tamil Literature. Epic revolves around Kannagi, who having lost her husband to a miscarriage of justice at the court of the Pandyan Dynasty, wreaks her revenge on his kingdom.

 

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Q:

Who is the founder of Maratha empire?

A) Shivaji Maharaj B) Akbar
C) Ashoka D) Zahangeer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Shivaji Maharaj

Explanation:

Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of Maratha empire.

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Q:

How many budgets are presented in the Parliament?

A) 91 B) 92
C) 90 D) 89
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 89

Explanation:

Till now, upto 2019 89 budgets are presented in Parliament.

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