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India hosted the first Asian Relations Conference in New Delhi in 1947.
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Answer: True
India hosted the Asian Relations Conference in New Delhi (March-April 1947), bringing together Asian nations to discuss cooperation and decolonization. It reflected India's leadership role in post-colonial Asia. [[1]]
The 'Battle of Assaye' (1803) was a significant victory for the British under Arthur Wellesley against the Marathas.
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Answer: True
The Battle of Assaye (1803) saw Arthur Wellesley (later Duke of Wellington) defeat the Maratha confederacy. It was a key victory in the Second Anglo-Maratha War, expanding British control in Central India. [[1]]
The 'First Battle of Panipat' (1526) established Mughal rule in India.
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Answer: True
The First Battle of Panipat (1526) saw Babur defeat Ibrahim Lodi using gunpowder and cavalry tactics. It marked the beginning of Mughal rule in India, which lasted for over three centuries. [[30]]
The 'Nathpanthis' were ascetic yogis who influenced both Hindu and Sufi traditions.
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Answer: True
The Nathpanthi tradition, founded by Gorakhnath, emphasized yoga, meditation, and rejection of ritualism. Their ideas influenced Bhakti saints like Kabir and Sufi poets, promoting syncretic spiritual practices. [[30]]
The 'Alvars' and 'Nayanars' were Bhakti saints of South India who composed devotional hymns.
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Answer: True
Alvars (Vaishnava) and Nayanars (Shaiva) were Bhakti saints (6th-9th century) in South India. They composed Tamil hymns (Divya Prabandham, Tevaram) that emphasized personal devotion and social inclusivity. [[1]]
Fa-Hien visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II and documented Buddhist sites.
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Answer: True
Fa-Hien (Faxian) visited India (399-414 CE) during Chandragupta II's reign. His travelogue 'Fo-Kuo-Chi' describes Buddhist monasteries, practices, and the prosperous Gupta administration. [[1]]
Megasthenes wrote 'Indica', describing Mauryan India during Chandragupta Maurya's reign.
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Answer: True
Megasthenes, Greek ambassador to Chandragupta Maurya's court, wrote 'Indica' (fragments survive). It describes Mauryan administration, society, and geography, though with some inaccuracies. [[30]]
The 'Junagadh Rock Inscription' of Rudradaman I is in Sanskrit and praises his achievements.
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Answer: True
The Junagadh Rock Inscription (150 CE) of Shaka ruler Rudradaman I is one of the earliest long Sanskrit inscriptions. It records the repair of Sudarshana Lake and praises Rudradaman's military and administrative skills. [[30]]
Ashoka's inscriptions were written in Prakrit using Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts.
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Answer: True
Most Ashokan edicts were in Prakrit using Brahmi script. In northwestern regions, Kharosthi was used. Greek and Aramaic inscriptions were found in Afghanistan, reflecting the empire's multilingual character. [[1]]
The Satavahanas issued lead and potin coins with bilingual legends in Prakrit and Tamil.
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Answer: False
Satavahana coins had bilingual legends in Prakrit (using Brahmi script) and sometimes Greek, but not Tamil. They featured symbols like elephant, lion, and ship, indicating trade and royal authority. [[1]]
The Kushanas issued gold coins with portraits of kings and Greek deities.
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Answer: True
Kushana gold coins (1st-3rd century CE) featured royal portraits on obverse and Greek, Iranian, or Indian deities on reverse. They facilitated trade along the Silk Road and reflected cultural syncretism. [[30]]
The 'Adichanallur' site in Tamil Nadu provided evidence of megalithic burial practices.
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Answer: True
Adichanallur (Tamil Nadu) is a megalithic site with urn burials containing iron tools, pottery, and gold artifacts. It provides insights into early historic South Indian societies and trade networks. [[30]]
The 'Bhimbetka' rock shelters in Madhya Pradesh contain prehistoric cave paintings.
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Answer: True
Bhimbetka rock shelters (UNESCO World Heritage Site) contain cave paintings dating from the Paleolithic to medieval periods. They depict hunting, dancing, and daily life of early humans in India. [[1]]
India conducted its first nuclear test in 1974, codenamed 'Smiling Buddha'.
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Answer: True
India's first nuclear test, 'Smiling Buddha', was conducted on May 18, 1974, at Pokhran. It was described as a 'peaceful nuclear explosion' but significantly altered South Asia's strategic balance. [[1]]
India was a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 1961.
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Answer: True
India, along with Yugoslavia, Egypt, Indonesia, and Ghana, was a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement at the Belgrade Conference (1961). NAM aimed to promote peace and independence from superpower rivalry. [[30]]
The 'Mandal Commission' recommendations for OBC reservations were implemented in 1990.
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Answer: True
The Mandal Commission (1980) recommended 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes in government jobs. Prime Minister V.P. Singh implemented these recommendations in 1990, sparking widespread protests and political realignment. [[30]]
The first general elections in India (1951-52) were conducted under universal adult franchise.
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Answer: True
India's first general elections (1951-52) were conducted with universal adult franchise, making it the world's largest democracy. Over 173 million people were eligible to vote, with a turnout of about 45%. [[1]]
The 'Basic Structure Doctrine' was propounded by the Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973).
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Answer: True
In Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973), the Supreme Court held that Parliament cannot amend the 'basic structure' of the Constitution. This doctrine limits constitutional amendments and protects core democratic values. [[1]]
The Constituent Assembly had 299 members when it adopted the Constitution.
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Answer: True
The Constituent Assembly had 389 members initially (292 from provinces, 93 from princely states, 4 from Chief Commissioners' provinces). After Partition, it had 299 members who adopted the Constitution on November 26, 1949. [[30]]
Manipur was a princely state that acceded to India after independence.
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Answer: True
Manipur was a princely state under British suzerainty. After independence, it acceded to India in 1949 and later became a full-fledged state in 1972. It has a rich history of monarchy and cultural traditions. [[30]]