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Question 211 Discuss
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Who among the following was the guru of Tansen?

A
Abul Fazal
B
Makarand Mishra
C
Shaukat Mian
D
Swami Haridasa

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Tansen, the legendary and unparalleled musician in Akbar's court, received his early musical training in the classical Dhrupad style from the revered mystic and saint Swami Haridas.
Question 212 Discuss
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Post 1857 revolt, the Peel commission was set up to give on recommendations on reorganisation of British India ___.

A
military
B
telecom
C
trade
D
land revenue

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Following the traumatic Revolt of 1857, the British government appointed the Peel Commission to completely restructure the Indian Army, notably reducing the proportion of Indian soldiers to prevent future mutinies.
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All India Kisan Sabha was founded in 1936 at Indian National Congress (INC) ___ Session as All India Kisan Congress.

A
Bombay
B
Delhi
C
Lucknow
D
Agra

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The All India Kisan Sabha was formally formed in 1936 during the crucial Lucknow session of the Indian National Congress to boldly champion peasant rights and systematically address widespread agrarian grievances.
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Who founded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894 ?

A
Konstantinos Zappas
B
Baron Pierre de Coubertin
C
George Averoff
D
Sir Ludwig Guttmann

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

French educator and passionately driven historian Baron Pierre de Coubertin officially founded the International Olympic Committee in 1894 with the grand vision to revive the ancient Olympic Games for the modern era.
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Which of the following is NOT an option related to the non-cooperation movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi?

A
Distribution of Charkhas
B
Picketing of liquor shops
C
Signing the resolution at Lahore for Poorna Swaraj
D
Boycott of foreign goods

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Non-Cooperation Movement took place between 1920 and 1922, whereas the landmark Poorna Swaraj resolution was famously passed years later at the Lahore session in 1929.
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Who among the following was conferred with the title of 'Khan-i-Khanan' under Akbar?

A
Abul Fazl
B
Todar Mal
C
Bairam Khan
D
Baz Bahadur

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Bairam Khan, who served as a highly distinguished military commander and crucial regent for the young Emperor Akbar, was honored with the prestigious title of 'Khan-i-Khanan' (Lord of Lords).
Question 217 Discuss
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Archaeological evidence of which of the following dance forms dating back to the 2nd century BC was found in the caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri?

A
Kuchipudi
B
Manipuri
C
Odissi
D
Kathak

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves in Odisha contain remarkably ancient sculptural reliefs that provide the earliest known archaeological evidence of the classical Odissi dance form.
Question 218 Discuss
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Sher khan defeated Humayun in the battle of Chausa and Kanauj and forced him to flee to ___.

A
Turkey
B
Iraq
C
Iran
D
Uzbekistan

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

After suffering crushing military defeats by Sher Shah Suri at Chausa and Kannauj, the Mughal emperor Humayun became a fugitive and eventually sought crucial refuge in the Safavid court of Iran (Persia).
Question 219 Discuss
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During the reign of which of the Pallava kings was the shore temple at Mahabalipuram built?

A
Paramesvaravarman I
B
Narasimhavarman II
C
Mahendravarman II
D
Narasimhavarman I

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The iconic Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram, brilliantly celebrated as one of the oldest structural stone temples in South India, was built during the reign of Pallava king Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha).
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Sanskrit College at Benaras was founded by ___.

A
Thomas Munro
B
Jonathan Duncan
C
William Jones
D
James Mill

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

In 1791, Jonathan Duncan, the British Resident at Benares, founded the Sanskrit College to deeply study Hindu law and philosophy, which much later evolved into the Sampurnanand Sanskrit University.
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