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1.	Bihu is a folk dance from which state
A.	Meghalaya
B.	Manipur
C.	Assam
D.	Sikkim
Answer» D. Sikkim

Discussion

2.	As per the 2011 census. which of the following states of India has the highest literacy rate?%!
A.	Kerala
B.	Tripura
C.	Goa
D.	Himachal Pradesh
Answer» B. Tripura

Discussion

3.	The scared book of Buddhists is?%!
A.	Upanishad
B.	Veda
C.	Tripitaka
D.	Jatakas
Answer» D. Jatakas

Discussion

4.	The name of which Indian classical dance style, originated in North India, literally means STORY TELLER?
A.	Odissi
B.	Kuchipudi
C.	Kathak
D.	Bharatnatyam
Answer» D. Bharatnatyam

Discussion

5.	The name of which Indian classical dance style, originated in North India, literally means STORY TELLER?%!
A.	Odissi
B.	Kuchipudi
C.	Kathak
D.	Bharatnatyam
Answer» D. Bharatnatyam

Discussion

6.	The largest Indian site of Indus Valley Civilization was:%!
A.	Lothal
B.	Kalibangan
C.	Banawali
D.	Dholavira
Answer» E.

Discussion

7.	The biography of Harshvardhan-Harsh-Charita was written by :%!
A.	Harshvardhan
B.	Yogeswar Dutta
C.	Abul Fazal
D.	Banabhatta
Answer» E.

Discussion

8.	The first Carnatic War between the French and the English took place between:%!
A.	1646 and 1648
B.	1546 and 1548
C.	1446 and 1448
D.	1746 and 1748
Answer» E.

Discussion

9.	Vedangas (Limbs of Vedas) are :%!
A.	Siksha (phonetics) and Kalpa (rituals)
B.	Vyakarna (grammar) and Nirukta (etymology)
C.	Chhanda (metrics) and Jyotisha (astronomy)
D.	All of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

10.	The founder of Sikh religion Guru Nanak Dev was born in:
A.	The year 1496
B.	The year 1470
C.	The year 1480
D.	The year 1467
Answer» B. The year 1470

Discussion

11.	Who founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association?
A.	Mahatma Gandhi
B.	Annie Besant
C.	Ajay Kumar Tyagi
D.	None of these
Answer» B. Annie Besant

Discussion

12.	The Indus Valley (Harappan) civilization covered an area of :%!
A.	About 8,50,000 sq km.
B.	About 12,50,000 sq km.
C.	About 9,50,000 sq km.
D.	About 10,50,000 sq km.
Answer» C. About 9,50,000 sq km.

Discussion

13.	The single biggest item of import to the Vijaynagar empire was:%!
A.	Gold
B.	Rice
C.	Horses
D.	Wheat
Answer» D. Wheat

Discussion

14.	The writer of Kitab-Ur-Rahela is :
A.	Alberuni
B.	Ibne-Batuta
C.	Fa-Hien, Huin-Tsang
D.	I - Tsing
Answer» C. Fa-Hien, Huin-Tsang

Discussion

15.	The Dharm Chakra Pravatan mentioned in the Buddihst test is:%!
A.	Nirvana
B.	Birth of Buddha
C.	The first sermon delivered by Buddha at Sarnath
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

16.	The first official Language commission as required under Article 344 of the constitution was constituted by the president:%!
A.	In1955
B.	In 1950
C.	In 1952
D.	In 1960
Answer» B. In 1950

Discussion

17.	The Rath Yatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of which Hindu deity?
A.	Ram
B.	Jaganath
C.	Shiva
D.	Vishnu
Answer» C. Shiva

Discussion

18.	/_Mahabhasya has been written by:?
A.	P∆í√Ö¬∑œÄ√°ini
B.	Patanjali
C.	K∆í√Ötyayana
D.	None of these
Answer» C. K∆í√Ötyayana

Discussion

19.	/_The Dharm Chakra Pravatan mentioned in the Buddihst test is:?
A.	Nirvana
B.	Birth of Buddha
C.	The first sermon delivered by Buddha at Sarnath
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

20.	/_The Indus Valley (Harappan) civilization covered an area of :?
A.	About 8,50,000 sq km.
B.	About 12,50,000 sq km.
C.	About 9,50,000 sq km.
D.	About 10,50,000 sq km.
Answer» C. About 9,50,000 sq km.

Discussion

21.	/_The writer of Kitab-Ur-Rahela is :?
A.	Alberuni
B.	Ibne-Batuta
C.	Fa-Hien, Huin-Tsang
D.	I - Tsing
Answer» C. Fa-Hien, Huin-Tsang

Discussion

22.	/_The single biggest item of import to the Vijaynagar empire was:?
A.	Gold
B.	Rice
C.	Horses
D.	Wheat
Answer» D. Wheat

Discussion

23.	/_The first official Language commission as required under Article 344 of the constitution was constituted by the president:?
A.	In1955
B.	In 1950
C.	In 1952
D.	In 1960
Answer» B. In 1950

Discussion

24.	/_The biography of Harshvardhan-Harsh-Charita was written by :?
A.	Harshvardhan
B.	Yogeswar Dutta
C.	Abul Fazal
D.	Banabhatta
Answer» E.

Discussion

25.	/_The largest Indian site of Indus Valley Civilization was:?
A.	Lothal
B.	Kalibangan
C.	Banawali
D.	Dholavira
Answer» E.

Discussion

26.	/_The first Carnatic War between the French and the English took place between:?
A.	1646 and 1648
B.	1546 and 1548
C.	1446 and 1448
D.	1746 and 1748
Answer» E.

Discussion

27.	/_The founder of Sikh religion Guru Nanak Dev was born in:?
A.	The year 1496
B.	The year 1470
C.	The year 1480
D.	The year 1467
Answer» B. The year 1470

Discussion

28.	/_Vedangas (Limbs of Vedas) are :?
A.	Siksha (phonetics) and Kalpa (rituals)
B.	Vyakarna (grammar) and Nirukta (etymology)
C.	Chhanda (metrics) and Jyotisha (astronomy)
D.	All of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

29.	/_Who founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association??
A.	Mahatma Gandhi
B.	Annie Besant
C.	Ajay Kumar Tyagi
D.	None of these
Answer» B. Annie Besant

Discussion

30.	/_'Dandia' is a popular dance of?
A.	Punjab
B.	Gujarat
C.	Tamil Nadu
D.	Maharashtra
Answer» C. Tamil Nadu

Discussion

31.	/_The Rath Yatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of which Hindu deity?
A.	Ram
B.	Jaganath
C.	Shiva
D.	Vishnu
Answer» C. Shiva

Discussion

32.	/_The Dutch established their earliest factory at:?
A.	Surat
B.	Chennai
C.	Hydrabad
D.	Kolkata
Answer» B. Chennai

Discussion

33.	/_The Satnami sect in India was founded in:?
A.	The year 1457
B.	The year 1600
C.	The year 1557
D.	The year 1657
Answer» E.

Discussion

34.	/_Shri Narsimhan committee constituted in December 1995 was associated with:?
A.	Implementation of Constitutional reforms
B.	Implementation of financial system reforms.
C.	Implementation of Castism reforms
D.	None of these
Answer» C. Implementation of Castism reforms

Discussion

35.	/_The three dynasties which ruled over Vijayanagar were:?
A.	The Saluva, Haryak and Aravidu
B.	The Saluva, Tuluva and Satwahan
C.	The Satwahan, Haryak and Aravidu
D.	The Saluva, Tuluva and Aravidu
Answer» E.

Discussion

36.	Mahabhasya has been written by:?
A.	P∆í√Ö¬∑œÄ√°ini
B.	Patanjali
C.	K∆í√Ötyayana
D.	None of these
Answer» C. K∆í√Ötyayana

Discussion

37.	/_According to Mahabharat, who was Abhimanyu's mother??
A.	Draupadi
B.	Ulupi
C.	Chitrangada
D.	Subhadra
Answer» E.

Discussion

38.	/_Which of the following places is famous for Chikankari work, which is a traditional art of embroidery??
A.	Lucknow
B.	Hyderabad
C.	Jaipur
D.	Mysore
Answer» B. Hyderabad

Discussion

39.	/_The last Mahakumbh of the 20th century was held at?
A.	Nasik
B.	Ujjain
C.	Allahabad
D.	Haridwar
Answer» E.

Discussion

40.	/_Thillana is a format of?
A.	Kuchipudi
B.	Odissi
C.	Baharatanatyam
D.	Kathak
Answer» D. Kathak

Discussion

41.	/_The five branches of historical studies "Sarg (revolution of universe), Manvatantra (recurring of time), Vamsa (genealogical list of kings and sages ) and Vamsa Nucharita (life stories of some selected characters )" are the subject matter of:?
A.	Veda
B.	Tripitakas
C.	Panch Tantra
D.	Puranas
Answer» E.

Discussion

42.	/_Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq is credited with the foundation of the third city of Delhi known as:?
A.	Farukkhabad
B.	Firozabad
C.	Tughlaqabad
D.	None of Above
Answer» D. None of Above

Discussion

43.	/_Murshid Quli Khan became the diwan of Bengal in :?
A.	1500 A.D.
B.	1600 A.D.
C.	1700 A.D.
D.	1800 A.D.
Answer» D. 1800 A.D.

Discussion

44.	/_Asoka the great appointed a class of officers vested with judicial power known as :?
A.	Dhamma
B.	Rajukas
C.	Chandashok
D.	None of Above
Answer» C. Chandashok

Discussion

45.	/_Mughal emperor Akbar divided his empire into :?
A.	Eight Provinces (Subas)
B.	Five Provinces (Subas)
C.	Twelve Provinces (Subas)
D.	Ten Provinces (Subas)
Answer» D. Ten Provinces (Subas)

Discussion

46.	/_The roads of cities in the Indus Valley Civilization generally divided the city into :?
A.	Rectangular Blocks
B.	Circular Blocks
C.	Triangular Blocks
D.	None of Above
Answer» B. Circular Blocks

Discussion

47.	/_The Puranas define the term Bharatavarsha as the country marked by seven main chains of mountains viz.:?
A.	Mahendra, Malaya, Sabhya, Suktimat, Riksha, Vindhya and Pariyatra
B.	Mahendra, Malaya, Nashukha, Suktimat, Riksha, Vindhya and Pariyatra
C.	Mahendra, Malaya, Sabhya, Suktimat, Amalya, Vindhya and Pariyatra
D.	Mahendra, Haruna, Sabhya, Suktimat, Riksha, Vindhya and Pariyatra
Answer» B. Mahendra, Malaya, Nashukha, Suktimat, Riksha, Vindhya and Pariyatra

Discussion

48.	/_Which Sufi order (Silsila) laid great stress on practicing mystic music ??
A.	Maulana Order
B.	Sangit Order
C.	Manu Order
D.	Chisti Order
Answer» E.

Discussion

49.	/_Dadra and Nagar Haveli was liberated from Portuguese rule in :?
A.	1935
B.	1947
C.	1950
D.	1954
Answer» E.

Discussion

50.	/_The Sabha and Samiti have been called two daughters of Prajapati in :?
A.	The Artharvaveda
B.	The Rig Veda
C.	The Sama Veda
D.	The Yajur Veda
Answer» B. The Rig Veda

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in General Knowledge.

Bihu is a folk dance from which state

As per the 2011 census. which of the following states of India has the highest literacy rate?%!

The scared book of Buddhists is?%!

The name of which Indian classical dance style, originated in North India, literally means STORY TELLER?

The name of which Indian classical dance style, originated in North India, literally means STORY TELLER?%!

The largest Indian site of Indus Valley Civilization was:%!

The biography of Harshvardhan-Harsh-Charita was written by :%!

The first Carnatic War between the French and the English took place between:%!

Vedangas (Limbs of Vedas) are :%!

The founder of Sikh religion Guru Nanak Dev was born in:

Who founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association?

The Indus Valley (Harappan) civilization covered an area of :%!

The single biggest item of import to the Vijaynagar empire was:%!

The writer of Kitab-Ur-Rahela is :

The Dharm Chakra Pravatan mentioned in the Buddihst test is:%!

The first official Language commission as required under Article 344 of the constitution was constituted by the president:%!

The Rath Yatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of which Hindu deity?

*/*_Mahabhasya has been written by:?

*/*_The Dharm Chakra Pravatan mentioned in the Buddihst test is:?

*/*_The Indus Valley (Harappan) civilization covered an area of :?

*/*_The writer of Kitab-Ur-Rahela is :?

*/*_The single biggest item of import to the Vijaynagar empire was:?

*/*_The first official Language commission as required under Article 344 of the constitution was constituted by the president:?

*/*_The biography of Harshvardhan-Harsh-Charita was written by :?

*/*_The largest Indian site of Indus Valley Civilization was:?

*/*_The first Carnatic War between the French and the English took place between:?

*/*_The founder of Sikh religion Guru Nanak Dev was born in:?

*/*_Vedangas (Limbs of Vedas) are :?

*/*_Who founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association??

*/*_'Dandia' is a popular dance of?

*/*_The Rath Yatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of which Hindu deity?

*/*_The Dutch established their earliest factory at:?

*/*_The Satnami sect in India was founded in:?

*/*_Shri Narsimhan committee constituted in December 1995 was associated with:?

*/*_The three dynasties which ruled over Vijayanagar were:?

Mahabhasya has been written by:?

*/*_According to Mahabharat, who was Abhimanyu's mother??

*/*_Which of the following places is famous for Chikankari work, which is a traditional art of embroidery??

*/*_The last Mahakumbh of the 20th century was held at?

*/*_Thillana is a format of?

*/*_The five branches of historical studies "Sarg (revolution of universe), Manvatantra (recurring of time), Vamsa (genealogical list of kings and sages ) and Vamsa Nucharita (life stories of some selected characters )" are the subject matter of:?

*/*_Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq is credited with the foundation of the third city of Delhi known as:?

*/*_Murshid Quli Khan became the diwan of Bengal in :?

*/*_Asoka the great appointed a class of officers vested with judicial power known as :?

*/*_Mughal emperor Akbar divided his empire into :?

*/*_The roads of cities in the Indus Valley Civilization generally divided the city into :?

*/*_The Puranas define the term Bharatavarsha as the country marked by seven main chains of mountains viz.:?

*/*_Which Sufi order (Silsila) laid great stress on practicing mystic music ??

*/*_Dadra and Nagar Haveli was liberated from Portuguese rule in :?

*/*_The Sabha and Samiti have been called two daughters of Prajapati in :?

/_Mahabhasya has been written by:?

/_The Dharm Chakra Pravatan mentioned in the Buddihst test is:?

/_The Indus Valley (Harappan) civilization covered an area of :?

/_The writer of Kitab-Ur-Rahela is :?

/_The single biggest item of import to the Vijaynagar empire was:?

/_The first official Language commission as required under Article 344 of the constitution was constituted by the president:?

/_The biography of Harshvardhan-Harsh-Charita was written by :?

/_The largest Indian site of Indus Valley Civilization was:?

/_The first Carnatic War between the French and the English took place between:?

/_The founder of Sikh religion Guru Nanak Dev was born in:?

/_Vedangas (Limbs of Vedas) are :?

/_Who founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association??

/_'Dandia' is a popular dance of?

/_The Rath Yatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of which Hindu deity?

/_The Dutch established their earliest factory at:?

/_The Satnami sect in India was founded in:?

/_Shri Narsimhan committee constituted in December 1995 was associated with:?

/_The three dynasties which ruled over Vijayanagar were:?

/_According to Mahabharat, who was Abhimanyu's mother??

/_Which of the following places is famous for Chikankari work, which is a traditional art of embroidery??

/_The last Mahakumbh of the 20th century was held at?

/_Thillana is a format of?

/_The five branches of historical studies "Sarg (revolution of universe), Manvatantra (recurring of time), Vamsa (genealogical list of kings and sages ) and Vamsa Nucharita (life stories of some selected characters )" are the subject matter of:?

/_Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq is credited with the foundation of the third city of Delhi known as:?

/_Murshid Quli Khan became the diwan of Bengal in :?

/_Asoka the great appointed a class of officers vested with judicial power known as :?

/_Mughal emperor Akbar divided his empire into :?

/_The roads of cities in the Indus Valley Civilization generally divided the city into :?

/_The Puranas define the term Bharatavarsha as the country marked by seven main chains of mountains viz.:?

/_Which Sufi order (Silsila) laid great stress on practicing mystic music ??

/_Dadra and Nagar Haveli was liberated from Portuguese rule in :?

/_The Sabha and Samiti have been called two daughters of Prajapati in :?