Indian history mcq questions and answers for competitive exams

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91.
The theory of economic drain of India during British imperialism was propounded by

a
R.C. Dutt
b
Dadabhai Naoroji
c
M. K. Gandhi
d
Jawaharlal Nehru

92.
The word Gotra occurs for the first time in

a
Yajurveda
b
Samaveda
c
Rigaveda
d
Atharvaveda

93.
From which of the following banks did Madan Malaviya take loans for financing The Hindustan Times ?

a
Punjab National Bank
b
State Bank of India
c
Bank of Maharashtra
d
Bank of Baroda

94.
Which one of the following statements regarding Harappa Civillization is correct?

a
The standard Harappan seals are made of clay
b
The inhabitants of Harappa grew and used cotton
c
The Harappan Civillization was ruralbased
d
The inhabitants of Harappa had neither knowledge of copper nor bronze

95.
In the battle of Haldighati, Rana Pratap of Mewar was defeated by the Mughal army led by

a
Raja Man Singh
b
Abdur Rahim Khan-i Khanan
c
Raja Bhagwan Das
d
Saadullah Khan

96.
Where was the seat of the first Republic of the world in 6th century BC?

a
Athens
b
Sparta
c
Patliputra
d
Vaishali

97.
In the early Rigvedic period, what was considered to be the most valuable property?

a
Woman
b
Cow
c
Water
d
Land

98.
Which archaeological site is associated with the Mauryan Place?

a
Taxila
b
Hastinapur
c
Kumrahar
d
Kaushambi

99.
To which of the following dynasties did King Bhoja, a great patron of literature and art, belong?

a
Utpala
b
Paramara
c
Karkota
d
Gurjara Pratihara

100.
The famous court poet of Akbar was -

a
Bairam Khan
b
Tulsidas
c
Birbal
d
Rahim

101.
Who was the last Governor General of India?

a
Surendra Nath Banerjee
b
Lord Wavel
c
Rajagopalachari
d
Lord Mountbatten

102.
Who was the founder of Nanda dynasty?

a
Dhanananda
b
Ajatasatru
c
Bimbisara
d
Mahapadmananda

103.
The 5th pillar edict says that Ashoka made some living creatures such as parrots, fish, ants, tortoises, etc, inviolable. After which consecration year was it ordered?

a
20th year
b
30th year
c
15th year
d
26th year

104.
Who founded Pataliputra?

a
Bimbisar
b
Ashoka
c
Udayin
d
Mahapadmananda

105.
Krishnadevaraya was the ruler of

a
Vijayanagar
b
Babmani
c
Pallava
d
Chota

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