History Mcqs Set 3 (234 MCQs) | JKSSB & SSC Quiz

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With which of the following organisations was Henry Louis Vivian Derozio, a teacher of Hindu College of Calcutta, associated?

A
Brahmo Samaj
B
Arya Samaj
C
Theosophical Society
D
Young Bengal Movement

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Henry Louis Vivian Derozio was the founder and leader of the Young Bengal Movement, which promoted radical intellectual thinking among the youth of Bengal.
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The famous 'Tripartite struggle' for supremacy occurred between which of the following powers?

A
Chouhan, Pala and Gurjar
B
Chalukya, Sen and Pratihars
C
Gurjar-Pratihara, Rashtrakuta and Palas
D
Sen, Pala and Rashtrakuta

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Tripartite Struggle was a lengthy conflict for control over the prosperous region of Kannauj between the Gurjara-Pratiharas, the Rashtrakutas, and the Palas.
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Harshvardhan's ambitions of extending his power to Deccan and South India were stopped by:

A
Vikramaditya
B
Rajaraja I
C
Pulakesin II
D
Ashoka

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Harshavardhana's southward expansion was halted at the banks of the Narmada River by the Chalukya king Pulakesin II, as recorded in the Aihole inscription.
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Which of the following dynasties established the Vijayanagara kingdom in fourteenth century?

A
Saluva dynasty
B
Aravidu dynasty
C
Sangama dynasty
D
Tuluva dynasty

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in 1336 by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I, who were brothers belonging to the Sangama dynasty.
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Which of the following organisations was established in Bombay by Atmaram Pandurang?

A
Veda Samaj
B
Prarthana Samaj
C
Poona Sarvajanik Sabha
D
Satya Sodhak Samaj

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Prarthana Samaj was founded by Atmaram Pandurang in Bombay in 1867 to promote social and religious reforms, including the abolition of the caste system.
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Under which of the following Acts, was Warren Hastings appointed as the Governor-General of Bengal?

A
Charter Act of 1813
B
Pitt's India Act of 1784
C
Regulating Act of 1773
D
Charter Act of 1833

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Regulating Act of 1773 elevated the Governor of Bengal, Warren Hastings, to the position of Governor-General of Bengal to oversee British territories in India.
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Which of the following was the capital of the Pallava Dynasty?

A
Aihole
B
Badami
C
Kanchipuram
D
Madurai

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Kanchipuram served as the glorious capital of the Pallava dynasty, which ruled a significant portion of southern India from the 3rd to the 9th century.
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The Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in Aligarh was founded by .

A
Mohammad Ali Jinnah
B
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D
Muzaffar Ahmed

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875 to provide modern Western education combined with Islamic values, which later became Aligarh Muslim University.
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Which of following organisations sought to revive Vedic learning and combine it with modern education in the sciences?

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

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati, the Arya Samaj aimed to re-establish the Vedas as infallible truth while also promoting modern scientific education through institutions like the DAV schools.
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Pushyamitra Sunga's capital was at:

A
Pataliputra
B
Cuttack
C
Kalinga
D
Nalanda

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

After assassinating the last Mauryan ruler, Pushyamitra Sunga established the Sunga dynasty with its primary capital at Pataliputra.
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