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Q. The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by?

(A) Lord Curzon
(B) Lord Dalhousie
(C) Lord Hastings
(D) Lord Ripon

📝 Notes

✅ Correct Answer: (B) Lord Dalhousie

Explanation: The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie to annex princely states.

Published by Ankit Singh ⭐ 8.48K Points at 03-Jul-2026 05:42 am in History

Q. Who was the founder of the Gupta Empire?

(A) Samudragupta
(B) Chandragupta I
(C) Sri Gupta
(D) Chandragupta II

📝 Notes

✅ Correct Answer: (C) Sri Gupta

Explanation: Sri Gupta is regarded as the founder of the Gupta dynasty.

Published by Ankit Singh ⭐ 8.48K Points at 03-Jul-2026 05:43 am in History

Q. The Allahabad Pillar Inscription was composed by?

(A) Banabhatta
(B) Harisena
(C) Kalhana
(D) Megasthenes

📝 Notes

✅ Correct Answer: (B) Harisena

Explanation: The Prayag Prashasti (Allahabad Pillar Inscription) of Samudragupta was composed by Harisena.

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Q. Which Harappan site is famous for its dockyard?

(A) Kalibangan
(B) Lothal
(C) Dholavira
(D) Harappa

📝 Notes

✅ Correct Answer: (B) Lothal

Explanation: Lothal in Gujarat is famous for its ancient dockyard.

Published by Ankit Singh ⭐ 8.48K Points at 03-Jul-2026 05:43 am in History

Q. The Battle of Buxar was fought in?

(A) 1757
(B) 1764
(C) 1761
(D) 1775

📝 Notes

✅ Correct Answer: (B) 1764

Explanation: The Battle of Buxar (1764) consolidated the British East India Company's power.

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Q. Who founded the Arya Samaj?

(A) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(B) Swami Dayanand Saraswati
(C) Swami Vivekananda
(D) Annie Besant

📝 Notes

✅ Correct Answer: (B) Swami Dayanand Saraswati

Explanation: Arya Samaj was founded in 1875 by Swami Dayanand Saraswati.

Published by Ankit Singh ⭐ 8.48K Points at 03-Jul-2026 05:43 am in History

Q. Who gave the slogan 'Do or Die'?

(A) Subhas Chandra Bose
(B) Mahatma Gandhi
(C) Jawaharlal Nehru
(D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

📝 Notes

✅ Correct Answer: (B) Mahatma Gandhi

Explanation: Gandhi gave the slogan 'Do or Die' during the Quit India Movement.

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Q. Which Mughal emperor built the Peacock Throne?

(A) Akbar
(B) Jahangir
(C) Shah Jahan
(D) Aurangzeb

📝 Notes

✅ Correct Answer: (C) Shah Jahan

Explanation: The magnificent Peacock Throne was built during Shah Jahan's reign.

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Q. Who translated the Ramayana into Persian?

(A) Abul Fazl
(B) Faizi
(C) Badauni
(D) Birbal

📝 Notes

✅ Correct Answer: (C) Badauni

Explanation: Abdul Qadir Badauni translated the Ramayana into Persian during Akbar's reign.

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Q. The First Buddhist Council was held at?

(A) Vaishali
(B) Rajagriha
(C) Pataliputra
(D) Kundalvana

📝 Notes

✅ Correct Answer: (B) Rajagriha

Explanation: The First Buddhist Council was held at Rajagriha under Ajatashatru.

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