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Rigveda is the earliest specimen of:

A
Indo European language
B
Indian language
C
Indo-African language
D
Russian language

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Rigveda is composed in Vedic Sanskrit, which is one of the oldest known, preserved, and extensively documented languages of the Indo-European language family.
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In the Great Stupa at Sanchi there are gateways known as 'Toranas' at the cardinal points to the compass.

A
6
B
4
C
2
D
8

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Great Stupa at Sanchi features four intricately carved ornamental gateways called Toranas. These gateways are aligned to face the four cardinal directions.
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What is the collection of Vedic hymns or 'mantras' called?

A
Shruti
B
Smriti
C
Samhita
D
Upanishad

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

In Vedic literature, a Samhita refers to the core collection of mantras, hymns, and prayers, distinguishing it from the later explanatory texts like Brahmanas and Upanishads.
Question 154 Discuss
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The architectural marvels, temples of Gangaikonda-Cholapuram, were built by which of the following king?

A
King Vijayalaya
B
King Akabar
C
King Mahendravarman
D
King Rajendra I

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Rajendra Chola I established Gangaikonda Cholapuram as his new capital and built the grand Brihadisvara temple there to commemorate his victorious military expedition to the Ganges.
Question 155 Discuss
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Which of the following statements is/are true about the Cholas? 1 The capital of the Chola kingdom was Tanjore. 2 Vikram Chola had in his veins the blood of the Cholas and Eastern Chalukyas. 3 Rajendra I Chola is known as Gangaikonda Chola.

A
Only 1 and 3
B
All 1, 2 and 3
C
Only 2 and 3
D
Only 1 and 2

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Thanjavur was the imperial capital of the Cholas, Rajendra I assumed the title 'Gangaikonda' after his northern conquests, and Vikrama Chola descended from the marital alliances between Chola and Eastern Chalukya lineages.
Question 156 Discuss
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Who among the following was the first sultan of Delhi Sultanate to visit the Ajmer shrine of Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti?

A
Ghiyasuddin Balban
B
Khizr Khan
C
Jalaluddin Khalji
D
Muhammad bin Tughlaq

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Muhammad bin Tughlaq was the earliest recorded Delhi Sultan to visit the dargah of the revered Sufi saint Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti in Ajmer.
Question 157 Discuss
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Anuradhapura, the old capital of Sri Lanka, was destroyed by which of the following dynasties of South India in the 10th century AD?

A
Chola dynasty
B
Pandya dynasty
C
Chera dynasty
D
Pallava dynasty

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

In the late 10th century, the Chola King Rajaraja I successfully invaded Sri Lanka and destroyed its ancient capital, Anuradhapura, subsequently moving the capital to Polonnaruwa.
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Which of the following statements is/are correct? A) Balshastri Jambhekar started the first Anglo-Maratha newspaper - 'Darpan', in 1832. B) He is known as the Father of Marathi journalism. C) He founded the Bombay Native General Library.

A
Only A
B
Both A and B
C
Only B
D
A, B and C

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Balshastri Jambhekar, revered as the Father of Marathi journalism, successfully launched 'Darpan' in 1832 to foster social reform and public awareness in Maharashtra.
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The Fourth Anglo-Mysore War was fought in the year .

A
1796
B
1799
C
1800
D
1797

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Fourth Anglo-Mysore War culminated in 1799 with the British storming the capital of Seringapatam, resulting in the decisive defeat and death of Tipu Sultan.
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The Bidar Fort of Karnataka is irregularly in shape.

A
rhomboid
B
square
C
rectangular
D
circular

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Bidar Fort, significantly expanded by the Bahmani Sultanate, was constructed on the edge of a plateau and possesses an irregular rhomboid architectural layout.
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