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GK Questions: Indian History – Set 10

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  1. The Language used in writing the source materials of ancient India was ………………
    1.Sanskrit
    2.Hindi
    3.Pali
    4.Urdu
    5.None of these
    Answer – 3.Pali
    Explanation :
    Pali is a Prakrit language native to the  Indian subcontinent. Pali used in writing the source materials of ancient India

  2. Who was the tutor of Alexander the Great ?
    1.Aristotle
    2.Aedesia
    3.Damascius
    4.Himerius
    5.None of these
    Answer – 1.Aristotle
    Explanation :
    During his youth, Alexander was tutored by thephilosopher Aristotle until the age of 16. After Philip’sassassination in 336 BC, Alexander succeeded his father to the throne and inherited a strong kingdom and an experienced army.

  3. …………….. is the only Indus site with an artificial dockyard
    1.Mohenjo-Daro
    2.Harappa
    3.Kalibangan
    4.Lothal
    5.None of these
    Answer – 4.Lothal
    Explanation :
    Lothal is located on Bhogavo; Only Indus site with an artificial brick dockyard.

  4. The Foundation of the city of Puhar was laid by ………………………
    1.Aditya Chola
    2.Rajendra Chola I
    3.Rajendra Chola II
    4.Karikala
    5.None of these
    Answer – 4.Karikala
    Explanation :
    Chola ruler Karikala founded the city of Puhar (Kaveri patanam) in I century BC.

  5. Who introduced the Mansabdari System ?
    1.Jahangir
    2.Sajahan
    3.Akbar
    4.Humayun
    5.None of these
    Answer – 3.Akbar
    Explanation :
    The Mansabdari system was the core foundation of administrative system of the Mughal Empire introduced by Akbar in 1595-96 CE.

  6. The Famous Shore Temple located in
    1.Mahabalipuram
    2.Thanjavur
    3.Kalyat
    4.Kaveripoompattinam
    5.None of these
    Answer – 1.Mahabalipuram
    Explanation :
    The Shore Temple (built in 700–728 AD) is so named because it overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD. It was built on a promontory sticking out into the Bay of Bengal at Mahabalipuram, a village south of Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu

  7. Who established the first supremacy of Indian Army in the Arabian Sea ?
    1.Nedujelian
    2.Rajaraja I
    3.Karikala
    4.Rajaraja II
    5.None of these
    Answer – 2.Rajaraja I
    Explanation :
    The first supremacy of Indian Army in the Arabian Sea established by Rajaraja I

  8. Guru Nanak was born in …………………..
    1.1452
    2.1543
    3.1658
    4.1469
    5.None of these
    Answer – 4.1469
    Explanation :
    Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. His birth is celebrated world-wide as Guru Nanak Gurpurab on Kartik Pooranmashi, the full-moon day in the month of Katak, October–November.

  9. The city of Agra was founded by …………………….
    1.Shivaji
    2.Abul Fazai
    3.Sikandar Lodi
    4.Shah Jahan
    5.None of these
    Answer – 3.Sikandar Lodi
    Explanation :
    The heritage of Agra city is linked with the Mughal dynasty, numerous other rulers also contributed to the rich past of this city. Modern Agra was founded by Sikandar Lodhi (Lodhi dynasty; Delhi Sultanate) in the 14th century.

  10. Who was the highest officer in the army during the 13th century ?
    1.Kahlji
    2.Head
    3.Chief
    4.Khan
    5.None of these
    Answer – 4.KhanExplanation :
    Army delegates were chosen either by their blood association of the Khan family





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