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Which of the following organisations was NOT associated with Vinayak Damodar Savarkar?

A
Free India Society
B
Hindu Mahasabha
C
Servants of India Society
D
Abhinav Bharat Society

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Servants of India Society was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale in 1905, whereas V.D. Savarkar was instrumental in founding the Abhinav Bharat Society and the Free India Society.
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Kautilya has mentioned the concept of Saptanga Rajya to understand the State with seven organs and one of them is Danda, which means:

A
Ministers
B
Force
C
Ally
D
Fort

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

In Kautilya's Saptanga theory of the state, 'Danda' refers to the military force or army, which is essential for the protection and authority of the kingdom.
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The Vernacular Press Act was enacted in which year in British India to limit the freedom of the Indian-language press?

A
1875
B
1879
C
1876
D
1878

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Vernacular Press Act was enacted in 1878 by Viceroy Lord Lytton to heavily curtail the freedom of the Indian-language (non-English) press and prevent criticism of British policies.
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Who built the Jaisalmer fort in 1156 AD?

A
Rao Maldo Rathore
B
Jai Singh Prabhakar Bahadur
C
Rawal Jaisal
D
Prithviraj Chauhan

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Jaisalmer Fort, a massive yellow sandstone structure, was built in 1156 AD by the Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal, from whom the city derives its name.
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Who among the following was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India after winning the First Battle of Panipat?

A
Babur
B
Humayun
C
Jahangir
D
Akbar

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Babur founded the Mughal Empire in India in 1526 after defeating Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat, introducing modern artillery to Indian warfare.
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Consider the following statements with regard to the Satnami Movement of Central India: (a) It was founded by Ghasidas. (b) It aimed to improve the social status of leather workers.

A
Neither a or b
B
Only a
C
Only b
D
Both a and b

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Satnami movement in Central India was initiated by Ghasidas, who organized the leather workers to advocate for their social equality and religious purity.
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The Self-Respect movement was led by whom among the following social reformers?

A
Narayana Guru
B
EV Ramaswamy Naicker
C
Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
D
Vinoba Bhave

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

E.V. Ramasamy Naicker, affectionately known as Periyar, started the Self-Respect Movement in 1925 to fight against Brahminical dominance and advocate for equal rights for lower castes.
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Sun temple at Modhera was built by which of the following rulers?

A
Govinda II
B
Raja Bhimdev I
C
Krishna Deva Raya
D
Aditya I

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The grand Sun Temple at Modhera in Gujarat was built in 1026-27 CE during the reign of King Bhimdev I of the Solanki (Chaulukya) dynasty.
Question 239 Discuss
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Who among the following was the youngest President of the Indian National Congress and served as the first Minister of Education in independent India?

A
Hasan Imam
B
Hakim Ajmal Khan
C
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
D
Maulana Muhammad Ali

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad became the youngest President of the Indian National Congress in 1923 and later served as the first Education Minister of independent India.
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Who among the following was the first principal of the Bengal National College started in 1906?

A
Aurobindo Ghose
B
Satish Chandra Mukherjee
C
Rash Behari Ghosh
D
Subodh Chandra Mullick

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

As a part of the Swadeshi movement's push for national education, Aurobindo Ghose served as the first Principal of the Bengal National College, which was established in 1906.
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