Question 1

"Guru Garanth Sahib" is the holy book of:

Accepted Answer

The Guru Granth Sahib is the holy scripture of Sikhism, a religion that originated in the Punjab region of India in the 15th century.

Question 2

Which civilization is oldest among the following:

Accepted Answer

The Harappan civilization, also known as the Indus Valley Civilization, is the oldest among the options listed. It flourished around 2500 BCE, predating the other civilizations mentioned.

Question 3

The first unmanned space ship landed on the moon on:

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Which city is the oldest inhabited capital in the World:

Accepted Answer

Damascus is often cited as the oldest continuously inhabited capital in the world, with evidence of settlement dating back to at least 11,000 years ago.

Question 5

'Temple Trees' is an official residence of the:

Accepted Answer

'Temple Trees' is the official residence of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.

Question 6

Who won the battle of Waterloo?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who won the battle of Waterloo?
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Question 7

Muhammad bin Qasim was the 1st Muslim who invaded India and made Sindh a Province of Arab dominion. He came to India:

Accepted Answer

Muhammad bin Qasim invaded India in 712 A.D, marking the beginning of Islamic rule in the Indian subcontinent by establishing Sindh as a province of the Umayyad Caliphate.

Question 8

Chenghez Khan was a Mongol conqueror who came to India during the rein of:

Accepted Answer

Chengiz Khan, the Mongol conqueror, came to the Indus region during the reign of Iltutmish, who was the Sultan of Delhi from 1211 to 1236.

Question 9

Qutabuddin Aibak was the first Muslim King of Delhi Sultanate and founder of:

Accepted Answer

Qutabuddin Aibak was the founder of the Slave Dynasty, also known as the Mamluk Dynasty, which was the first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.

Question 10

"Razia Sultana" was the only Muslim Woman Monarch of Hindustan. Her regime lasted:

Accepted Answer

Razia Sultana's reign as the Sultan of Delhi lasted from 1236 to 1240, which is approximately 4 years. However, due to the way years are counted, it might sometimes be referred to as 3 years depending on the exact dates of accession and deposition.

Question 11

"Third Battle of Panipat" was fought in:

Accepted Answer

The Third Battle of Panipat took place on January 14, 1761, between the Maratha Empire and the invading Afghan army of Ahmad Shah Durrani.

Question 12

Todar Mal was the revenue minister of King:

Accepted Answer

Todar Mal was the revenue minister (Diwan-i-Ashraf) under Emperor Akbar and is best known for his role in the implementation of the Akbari system of revenue administration.

Question 13

Who was the author of "Ain-i-Akbari"and "Akbar Nama"?

Accepted Answer

Abul Fazl was the author of "Ain-i-Akbari" and "Akbar Nama," both of which are important historical texts detailing the reign of Emperor Akbar of the Mughal Empire.

Question 14

"Ibn-i-Batuta" was a Moorish traveler who visited India in:

Accepted Answer

Ibn Battuta, a Moroccan explorer, visited India in the 14th century (1304–1369) during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

Question 15

"Alberuni" wrote a book "An inquiry into India" with great historical value. He came India along with:

Accepted Answer

Alberuni, a Persian scholar, came to India with Sultan Mahmood of Ghazni during his invasions in the early 11th century. He wrote "Tahqiq-i-Hind" (An Inquiry into India), providing valuable insights into Indian society, culture, and sciences of that time.

Question 16

Sher Shah defeated Hammayun in 1540 A.D. As a result, he became the emperor of Hindustan. The battle is called:

Accepted Answer

The battle in which Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun in 1540 A.D. is known as the Battle of Kanauj (or sometimes referred to as the Battle of Bilgram). This victory led Sher Shah Suri to establish his rule over Delhi, making him the emperor of Hindustan.

Question 17

Babur was the founder of Mughal Dynasty. He defeated:

Accepted Answer

Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodhi at the Battle of Panipat in 1526, marking the foundation of the Mughal Empire in India.

Question 18

Babur founded Mughal Dynasty defeating Ibrahim Lodhi at Panipat in:

Accepted Answer

Babur founded the Mughal Dynasty by defeating Ibrahim Lodhi at the Battle of Panipat in 1526 A.D.

Question 19

Aryans came to India about 2000 B.C from:

Accepted Answer

The Aryans are believed to have migrated to India from the Central Asian region. This migration is thought to have occurred around 2000 B.C., contributing significantly to the development of the Vedic culture in the Indian subcontinent.

Question 20

Who were the original residents of northern India before the arrival of Aryans?

Accepted Answer

The Dravidians were the original residents of northern India before the arrival of Aryans.

Quiz 4: Historical and Cultural: Part A