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The 'Virashaiva' movement is also known as the ______ movement.
Answer: Lingayat
The Virashaiva movement, founded by Basavanna, is also called Lingayat. Followers worship Shiva in the form of a personal linga worn on the body and reject Brahmanical rituals and caste hierarchy. [[30]]
The Moroccan traveler ______ visited India during Muhammad bin Tughlaq's reign and wrote 'Rihla'.
Answer: Ibn Battuta
Ibn Battuta visited India (1333-1342) during Muhammad bin Tughlaq's reign. His travelogue 'Rihla' provides vivid accounts of Delhi Sultanate administration, society, and the Sultan's eccentric policies. [[1]]
The 'Nasik Inscription' of Gautami Balashri records the achievements of the Satavahana king ______.
Answer: Gautamiputra Satakarni
The Nasik Inscription (c. 2nd century CE) by Gautami Balashri records her son Gautamiputra Satakarni's victories over Shakas, Pahlavas, and Yavanas. It highlights Satavahana power in the Deccan. [[30]]
The Gupta gold coins were known as ______ and were noted for their artistic excellence.
Answer: Dinara
Gupta gold coins (Dinara) were of high purity and featured elegant designs of kings performing rituals, hunting, or playing instruments. They reflect the prosperity and cultural achievements of the Gupta age. [[1]]
The ancient city of 'Sirkap' near Taxila was built by the ______ rulers.
Answer: Indo-Greek
Sirkap, near Taxila (Pakistan), was built by Indo-Greek rulers in the 2nd century BCE. It features a grid plan, Hellenistic architecture, and artifacts showing fusion of Greek and Indian cultures. [[30]]
The 'Tashkent Agreement' (1966) was signed between India and ______ to end the 1965 war.
Answer: Pakistan
The Tashkent Agreement (January 1966) was signed by Lal Bahadur Shastri and Ayub Khan under Soviet mediation. It restored pre-war boundaries but Shastri died hours after signing, adding mystery to the event. [[1]]
The 'Mid-Term Poll' of 1971 was fought on the slogan '______' by Indira Gandhi.
Answer: Garibi Hatao
Indira Gandhi's Congress (R) won the 1971 elections with the slogan 'Garibi Hatao' (Remove Poverty). The victory strengthened her position and led to major policies like bank nationalization and the Bangladesh War. [[30]]
The concept of 'Directive Principles of State Policy' in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the ______ Constitution.
Answer: Irish
Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) were inspired by the Irish Constitution. They are non-justiciable guidelines for the state to establish social and economic democracy. [[1]]
The ______ system was the traditional land revenue and military organization of the Ahom kingdom.
Answer: Paik
The Paik system was the backbone of Ahom administration. Every able-bodied male (Paik) owed labor or military service to the state in rotation, ensuring both revenue collection and defense readiness. [[30]]
The 'Deccan Agriculturists' Relief Act' was passed in the year ______ to protect peasants from moneylenders.
Answer: 1879
The Deccan Agriculturists' Relief Act 1879 was enacted after peasant riots against moneylenders. It aimed to regulate moneylending practices and protect cultivators from exploitative interest rates. [[1]]
The ______ school of painting is known for its bold colors and stylized figures from Rajasthan.
Answer: Rajput
Rajput painting (16th-19th century) flourished in Rajput kingdoms like Mewar, Marwar, and Bundi. It depicts royal portraits, hunting scenes, and Hindu epics with vibrant colors and flat perspective. [[30]]
The ancient trade route connecting India with Central Asia and China was known as the ______.
Answer: Silk Road
The Silk Road facilitated trade and cultural exchange between India, Central Asia, China, and the Mediterranean. Indian spices, textiles, and ivory were exchanged for Chinese silk, Central Asian horses, and Roman gold. [[1]]
The 'Thumri' is a semi-classical vocal form that originated in ______.
Answer: Lucknow
Thumri, a semi-classical vocal form emphasizing emotion and romance, originated in the Lucknow court of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. It is often performed in lighter ragas and talas. [[30]]
The Dandi March began on March 12, ______.
Answer: 1930
The Dandi March (Salt Satyagraha) began on March 12, 1930, with Gandhi walking from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi. He broke the salt law on April 6, 1930, launching the Civil Disobedience Movement. [[1]]
The American Revolution ended with the Treaty of ______ in 1783.
Answer: Paris
The Treaty of Paris (1783) ended the American Revolutionary War, recognizing the independence of the United States from Great Britain and establishing its boundaries. [[1]]
The decimal place-value system and the concept of zero were developed in ______.
Answer: India
Ancient Indian mathematicians developed the decimal place-value system and the concept of zero as a number. These innovations were transmitted to the Islamic world and Europe, revolutionizing mathematics. [[30]]
The Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act was passed in the year ______.
Answer: 1856
The Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act 1856, supported by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, legalized remarriage of Hindu widows. It challenged orthodox customs and improved women's social status. [[1]]
The first modern cotton textile mill in India was established at ______ in 1854.
Answer: Bombay
The first successful modern cotton textile mill was established by Kawasji Davar in Bombay in 1854. It marked the beginning of industrialization in India, though primarily serving British economic interests. [[1]]
The Hoysala temples at Belur and Halebidu are known for their intricate ______ carvings.
Answer: soapstone
Hoysala temples (11th-14th century) at Belur and Halebidu feature exquisite soapstone carvings depicting deities, dancers, and mythological scenes. The soft stone allowed for detailed sculptural work. [[30]]
The 'Thirukkural' was written by ______ in Tamil.
Answer: Thiruvalluvar
Thiruvalluvar composed Thirukkural, a classic Tamil text of 1,330 couplets on ethics, politics, and love. It is revered across religious and linguistic boundaries in South India. [[1]]