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Where was the first Headquarters of the Theosophical Society established in India?

A
Puducherry
B
Adyar
C
Kolkata
D
Madurai

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Theosophical Society, founded in New York, shifted its international headquarters to Adyar, Madras (now Chennai) in 1882 under the leadership of Annie Besant and H.P. Blavatsky.
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The Dhakeshwari Temple in present day Bangladesh has been constructed under the rule of which dynasty?

A
Sena
B
Rashtrakuta
C
Parmara
D
Chandela

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The historic Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka was built in the 12th century by Ballal Sen, a prominent ruler of the Sena dynasty.
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Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about Bibi ka Maqbara at Aurangabad?

A
It is built completely with marble.
B
It is an imitation of the Taj Mahal due to its similar designs.
C
It is the burial place of Aurangzeb's wife, Rabia-ud-Durrani.
D
It was built by Mughal prince Azam Shah.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Unlike the Taj Mahal, the Bibi Ka Maqbara is not built entirely of marble; the main structure uses basalt trap rock covered with fine plaster, with real marble restricted mainly to the dome.
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The Begumpuri mosque was built during the reign of which of the following rulers of the Delhi Sultanate?

A
Firuz Shah Tughlaq
B
Sikandar Lodhi
C
Bahlul Lodhi
D
Muhammad Tughlaq

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Begumpuri Mosque was constructed during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq, serving as the main congregational mosque for his new capital city of Jahanpanah in Delhi.
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Mahatma Gandhi gave the slogan of 'Do or Die' during the .

A
Non-Cooperation Movement
B
Quit India Movement
C
Kheda Satyagraha
D
Champaran Satyagraha

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

On August 8, 1942, Mahatma Gandhi delivered his famous 'Do or Die' speech at the Gowalia Tank Maidan, officially launching the Quit India Movement against British rule.
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Who called off the Non-Cooperation Movement due to the Chauri Chaura incidence?

A
Lala Lajpat Rai
B
Mahatma Gandhi
C
Rajendra Prasad
D
Chittaranjan Das

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Deeply disturbed by the violence at Chauri Chaura where a mob set fire to a police station, Mahatma Gandhi abruptly halted the Non-Cooperation Movement in February 1922.
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Under the Regulating Act of 1773, the Supreme Court was established by British Emperor in which of the following cities in British India?

A
Delhi
B
Bombay
C
Madras
D
Calcutta

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Regulating Act of 1773 provided for the establishment of a Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William in Calcutta, with Sir Elijah Impey serving as its first Chief Justice.
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Who inspired Indians by raising the slogan 'Freedom is my birthright and I shall have it!'?

A
Swami Vivekananda
B
Sachindra Nath Sanyal
C
Bhagat Singh
D
Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Bal Gangadhar Tilak famously declared 'Swaraj (Self-rule) is my birthright and I shall have it!', a powerful slogan that energized the Indian nationalist movement.
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Which of the following organisations was founded by Jyotiba Phule to propagate caste equality?

A
Satyashodhak Samaj
B
Prarthana Samaj
C
Vedanta Samaj
D
Brahmo Samaj

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

In 1873, Jyotirao Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth Seekers' Society) in Maharashtra to advocate for social rights and justice for marginalized castes.
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Which of the following organisations was established in 1906?

A
Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha
B
All India Muslim League
C
Servants of India Society
D
Parsi Religious Reform Association

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The All India Muslim League was founded in Dhaka in December 1906 by leaders like Aga Khan III and Nawab Salimullah to safeguard the political rights of Muslims in India.
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