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Which Rajput ruler defeated Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain (1191)?
- Prithviraj Chauhan
- Rana Sanga
- Rana Pratap
- Maharana Hammir
Answer: Prithviraj Chauhan
Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain (1191). However, Ghori returned and defeated Prithviraj in the Second Battle of Tarain (1192), establishing Muslim rule in North India. [[30]]
Which Sangam literature text is considered the Tamil epic?
- Tirukkural
- Silappadikaram
- Manimekalai
- Both B and C
Answer: Both B and C
Silappadikaram (by Ilango Adigal) and Manimekalai (by Sattanar) are the two great Tamil epics of the Sangam period, depicting social life, trade, and religious practices in ancient South India. [[1]]
Which Act introduced dyarchy at the provincial level in India?
- Indian Councils Act 1909
- Government of India Act 1919
- Government of India Act 1935
- Indian Independence Act 1947
Answer: Government of India Act 1919
The Government of India Act 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms) introduced dyarchy, dividing provincial subjects into 'Reserved' (controlled by Governor) and 'Transferred' (controlled by ministers). [[30]]
Who was the first Indian to be elected to the British Parliament?
- Dadabhai Naoroji
- W.C. Banerjee
- Gopal Krishna Gokhale
- Surendranath Banerjee
Answer: Dadabhai Naoroji
Dadabhai Naoroji was elected as a Liberal Party MP from Finsbury Central (London) in 1892. He was known as the 'Grand Old Man of India' and authored 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'. [[30]]
Which Sultan shifted the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad?
- Alauddin Khilji
- Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
- Muhammad bin Tughlaq
- Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Answer: Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Muhammad bin Tughlaq shifted the capital to Daulatabad (Deogiri) in 1327 to better control the Deccan. The move failed due to logistical issues and was reversed after a few years. [[1]]
Which Mauryan emperor is credited with establishing the first centralized administration in India?
- Bindusara
- Chandragupta Maurya
- Ashoka
- Dasharatha
Answer: Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta Maurya (c. 321-297 BCE), guided by Chanakya, established India's first pan-Indian empire with a sophisticated bureaucracy, espionage system, and provincial administration. [[1]]
Which of the following Indus sites is located in present-day Haryana?
- Ropar
- Rakhigarhi
- Banawali
- Both B and C
Answer: Both B and C
Rakhigarhi (largest IVC site) and Banawali are both located in Haryana. Ropar is in Punjab, while Kalibangan is in Rajasthan. [[1]]