Question 1

In which battle was Siraj-ud-Daulah defeated by Lord Clive?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757, where Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, was defeated by the British forces led by Lord Clive. This battle marked the beginning of British colonial rule in India.

Question 2

The national motto of India Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the emblem of India is taken from

Accepted Answer

The national motto of India, "Satyameva Jayate," is taken from the Mundaka Upanishad, which is a collection of ancient Sanskrit texts that expound the philosophical concepts and ideas of Hinduism.

Question 3

Who built 'Sabarmati Ashram'?

Accepted Answer

Mahatma Gandhi built Sabarmati Ashram in 1917 as a centre for his activities during the Indian independence movement and it became one of the main places from where he led the Dandi March in 1930.

Question 4

Who amongst the following was the successor of Sikh Guru Har Krishan?

Accepted Answer

Guru Tegh Bahadur was the successor of Guru Har Krishan, becoming the ninth Sikh Guru.

Question 5

Who started the Swaraj movement?

Accepted Answer

Lokmanya Tilak is credited with starting the Swaraj movement, advocating for self-rule for India away from British rule.

Question 6

Atal Bihari Vajapayee, had been a Prime Minister for -

Accepted Answer

Atal Bihari Vajpayee served as the Prime Minister of India three times. His first term was in 1996 for a brief period of 13 days. His second term was from 1998 to 1999, and his third term lasted from 1999 to 2004.

Question 7

Pulitzer Prize was established in

Accepted Answer

The Pulitzer Prize was established in 1917, following the provisions in the will of Joseph Pulitzer, a Hungarian-American newspaper publisher.

Question 8

Who designed the National Flag of Independent India?

Accepted Answer

Pingali Venkayya designed the National Flag of Independent India.

Question 9

The Tirthankaras are related to -

Accepted Answer

Tirthankaras are spiritual teachers in Jainism, responsible for the revival and propagation of the Jain dharma.

Question 10

Whose Samadhi (place of cremation) in Delhi is called Raj Ghat?

Accepted Answer

Raj Ghat is the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, located in Delhi.

Question 11

Naya Paisa was introduced in India in, was renamed 'Paisa' in 1964.

Accepted Answer

Naya Paisa was introduced in India in 1957 and was later renamed 'Paisa' in 1964 as part of the decimalization of the Indian currency.

Question 12

Buddha was belonged to which one of the following Mahajanapadas?

Accepted Answer

Buddha was associated with the Mahajanapada of Kosala, where he spent a significant part of his life and preached his teachings.

Question 13

The_________architecture mainly consists Chaityas, Viharas, Stupas and Stambhas.

Accepted Answer

Buddhist architecture prominently features Chaityas (prayer halls), Viharas (monasteries), Stupas (relic mounds), and Stambhas (pillars), reflecting the religious and communal aspects of Buddhism.

Question 14

Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?

Accepted Answer

Mahatma Gandhi was born in Porbandar, which is located in the present-day state of Gujarat, India.

Quiz 5: Indian History and Culture