Question 1

Who coined the name 'Pakistan'?

Accepted Answer

Choudhry Rehmat Ali is credited with coining the name 'Pakistan' in 1933 in his pamphlet "Now or Never; Are We to Live or Perish Forever?"

Question 2

Who built Shantiniketan?

Accepted Answer

Shantiniketan was founded by Rabindranath Tagore, who was a Nobel laureate and a prominent figure in Indian literature and music.

Question 3

Gateway of India was built by -

Accepted Answer

The Gateway of India was designed by the British architect George Wittet. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai (then Bombay) in 1911.

Question 4

Who among the following from the first cabinet of independent India was responsible for mass religious conversion?

Accepted Answer

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was responsible for mass religious conversion, notably converting to Buddhism along with thousands of his followers in 1956, as a protest against the caste discrimination prevalent in Hinduism.

Question 5

The Bandung Conference was a major milestone in the history of:

Accepted Answer

The Bandung Conference, held in 1955, was a significant event that led to the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement. It was a meeting of Asian and African states, most of which were newly independent, aimed at promoting Afro-Asian economic and cultural cooperation and opposing colonialism or neocolonialism by any nation.

Question 6

The only Viceroy to be assassinated in India was

Accepted Answer

Lord Mayo was the only Viceroy of India to be assassinated. He was assassinated in 1872 by a convict named Sher Ali Afridi at the Andaman Islands.

Question 7

Who among the following great Mughals, was also a first-rate poet?

Accepted Answer

Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire in India, was not only a great conqueror but also a first-rate poet. He wrote his autobiography, the Baburnama, in Chagatai Turkish, which includes numerous poems and reflects his keen interest in literature and poetry.

Question 8

The World famous Red Fort of Delhi was built by which of the following Mughal rules?

Accepted Answer

The Red Fort in Delhi, India, was built by Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal Emperor, who reigned from 1628 to 1658. It is a symbol of India's rich history and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.

Question 9

Who painted the master piece "Hamsa Damayanthi"?

Accepted Answer

Raja Ravi Varma is the artist who painted the masterpiece "Hamsa Damayanthi." He was a celebrated Indian painter and artist, known for his depictions of scenes from Indian literature and mythology, including the Mahabharata and Ramayana.

Question 10

First Governor General of India, after independence was -

Accepted Answer

Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor General of independent India. He held the position from August 1947 until June 1948, overseeing the transition of British India to independence.

Question 11

Who introduced leather token currency in India?

Accepted Answer

Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq introduced leather token currency in India, which was one of his unconventional economic experiments.

Question 12

Aurobindo Ghosh was arrested in connection with -

Accepted Answer

Aurobindo Ghosh was arrested in connection with the Alipore Bomb Case, which was a significant event in the early 20th-century Indian independence movement.

Question 13

Which country's constitution is the world's longest?

Accepted Answer

India has the world's longest constitution. It originally contained 395 articles, 22 parts, and 8 schedules, making it the longest national constitution in the world.

Question 14

Jama Masjid in Delhi was constructed by -

Accepted Answer

Jama Masjid in Delhi, one of the largest mosques in India, was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656.

Question 15

Ashoka was a king of which dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Ashoka was a king of the Maurya Dynasty, which was one of the largest empires in the Indian subcontinent and played a crucial role in spreading Buddhism.

Question 16

Dara Shikoh was the brother of :

Accepted Answer

Dara Shikoh was the eldest son of Shah Jahan and the brother of Aurangzeb.

Question 17

The famous traitor 'Mir Zafar' is associated with the battle of

Accepted Answer

Mir Zafar is associated with the Battle of Plassey (1757), where he betrayed Siraj ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, leading to the latter's defeat by the British East India Company.

Question 18

Battle of Panipat was fought in the year 1526 between Babur and             .

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Panipat in 1526 was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire in India, defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the Sultan of Delhi, marking the start of Mughal rule in India.

Question 19

When was Indian Navy Act passed?

Accepted Answer

The Indian Navy Act was passed in 1927, establishing the legal framework for the operations of the Indian Navy.

Question 20

Who is the author of 'Akbarnama'?

Accepted Answer

Abul Fazl was the author of 'Akbarnama', which is the official chronicle of the reign of Akbar, the third Mughal Emperor.

Quiz 4: Historical