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India was a founding member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995.
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Answer: True
India was a founding member of the WTO established on January 1, 1995, succeeding GATT. India has actively participated in WTO negotiations, advocating for developing countries' interests in trade. [[30]]
India conducted nuclear tests at Pokhran in both 1974 and 1998.
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Answer: True
India's first nuclear test 'Smiling Buddha' was in 1974. The second series 'Pokhran-II' in 1998 declared India a nuclear weapon state, leading to international sanctions later eased. [[1]]
The 'Annie Besant' Home Rule League was established in 1916.
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Answer: True
Annie Besant established the Home Rule League in Madras in September 1916, demanding self-government for India. It complemented Tilak's league and mobilized mass support for Home Rule. [[1]]
The 'India House' in London was a center for revolutionary activities by Indian students.
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Answer: True
India House (1905-1910) in London, founded by Shyamji Krishna Varma, became a hub for Indian revolutionaries like Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and Madan Lal Dhingra, promoting armed resistance against British rule. [[30]]
Subramania Bharati was a Tamil poet who advocated for women's rights and nationalism.
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Answer: True
Subramania Bharati (1882-1921) was a Tamil poet, journalist, and freedom fighter. His poetry advocated social reform, women's emancipation, and Indian nationalism, influencing Tamil literature profoundly. [[30]]
Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize for his collection 'Gitanjali'.
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Answer: True
Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for 'Gitanjali' (Song Offerings), a collection of devotional poems. He was the first non-European to receive this honor. [[1]]
Amir Khusrau is credited with developing the qawwali form of Sufi music.
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Answer: True
Amir Khusrau (1253-1325) blended Persian and Indian musical traditions, developing qawwali as a form of Sufi devotional music. He also contributed to the evolution of Hindustani classical music. [[1]]
Abdul Fazl wrote 'Akbarnama' and 'Ain-i-Akbari' during Akbar's reign.
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Answer: True
Abdul Fazl, Akbar's court historian, wrote 'Akbarnama' (chronicle of Akbar's reign) and 'Ain-i-Akbari' (administrative details). These works provide comprehensive insights into Mughal administration and culture. [[30]]
The 'Panchatantra' is a collection of animal fables with moral lessons.
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Answer: True
The Panchatantra (c. 3rd century BCE), attributed to Vishnu Sharma, is a collection of interrelated animal fables teaching political wisdom and practical ethics. It influenced world literature through translations. [[30]]
Kalidasa wrote 'Abhijnanashakuntalam', a play based on the Mahabharata.
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Answer: True
Kalidasa's 'Abhijnanashakuntalam' is based on an episode in the Mahabharata about Shakuntala and King Dushyanta. It is considered a masterpiece of Sanskrit literature and world drama. [[1]]
The 'Pravasi Bharatiya Divas' was first celebrated in 2003 to honor the Indian diaspora.
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Answer: True
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was first celebrated on January 9, 2003, commemorating Gandhi's return from South Africa. It honors contributions of the Indian diaspora and strengthens ties with India. [[1]]
Mahatma Gandhi began his political career in South Africa fighting against racial discrimination.
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Answer: True
Gandhi developed his philosophy of Satyagraha in South Africa (1893-1914), fighting against discriminatory laws targeting Indians. This experience shaped his methods later used in India's freedom struggle. [[30]]
The 'States Reorganisation Act' of 1956 created states primarily on linguistic basis.
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Answer: True
The States Reorganisation Act 1956, based on the Fazl Ali Commission report, reorganized state boundaries primarily on linguistic lines, creating 14 states and 6 union territories. [[30]]
Hyderabad was integrated into India through 'Operation Polo' in 1948.
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Answer: True
Operation Polo (September 1948) was the police action by which Indian forces integrated Hyderabad into the Indian Union. The Nizam surrendered, ending his rule and the Razakar militia's violence. [[1]]
The 'Vellore Mutiny' (1806) preceded the Revolt of 1857 as an early sepoy uprising.
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Answer: True
The Vellore Mutiny (July 1806) was an early sepoy uprising against British interference in religious customs. Though suppressed, it foreshadowed the larger 1857 Revolt. [[1]]
The 'Pabna Peasant Uprising' (1873) occurred in Bengal.
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Answer: True
The Pabna Peasant Uprising (1873) in Bengal was against zamindars who increased rents and evicted tenants. Peasants formed agrarian leagues and used legal methods to resist exploitation. [[30]]
The Ahom kingdom successfully resisted Mughal expansion for over a century.
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Answer: True
The Ahom kingdom of Assam resisted Mughal invasions for over a century, notably defeating them at the Battle of Saraighat (1671). They maintained independence until British conquest in 1826. [[30]]
Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara wrote 'Amuktamalyada' in Telugu.
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Answer: True
Krishnadevaraya (1509-1529) composed 'Amuktamalyada' in Telugu, a poetic work on the life of Andal. He was a great patron of literature in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Sanskrit. [[1]]
The Pallavas and Chalukyas were frequent rivals in South India.
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Answer: True
The Pallavas (Kanchipuram) and Chalukyas (Badami) fought numerous wars between the 6th-8th centuries CE for dominance in the Deccan. Their conflict shaped South Indian political history and temple architecture. [[1]]
The Vakataka dynasty was a contemporary of the Guptas in the Deccan region.
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Answer: True
The Vakatakas (c. 250-500 CE) ruled the Deccan concurrently with the Guptas in North India. They patronized art and architecture, including the Ajanta Caves, and had matrimonial alliances with the Guptas. [[30]]