Indian History Quiz: Day 115

March 16, 2023

Consider the following statements:
1. It is a battle fought between the Peshwa forces and the British in 1818.
2. The British army comprised mainly of Dalit soldiers and fought against the upper caste-dominated Peshwa army.
3. The victory pillar also known as Ranstambh was erected in the commemoration of this battle.
The above statements most appropriately explaining which of the following battles of India’s Modern history?

(A) Bhima-Koregaon Battle
(B) . Battle of Haldighati
(C) Battle of Chausa
(D) Battle of Wandiwash

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Answer : A

Which medieval ruler introduced the ‘Taccavi’ (farmloan) for rehabilitation following a disastrous famine?

(A) Firoz Tughlaq
(B) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
(C) Humayun
(D) Babur

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Answer : A

Devayatanam’ was in the news in year 2022. It is a –

(A) A type of temple architecture
(B) A Conference on Temple Architecture
(C) Recently found remains of Shiva temple from Cholaperiod
(D) Another name for Sun temple of Konark

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Answer : B

Consider the following pairs:
Theatre Forms State
1. Bhavai - Gujarat
2. Jatra - West Bengal
3. Koodiyattam - Karnataka
4. Yakshagana - Kerala
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 4 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer : A

Who was the founder of Lodhi Dynasty?

(A) Bahlol Lodhi
(B) Shah Lodhi
(C) Sikander Lodhi
(D) Ibrahim Lodhi

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Answer : A

Consider the following statements regarding Kalbeliya Dance:
1. It is associated with one of the Rajasthani tribes.
2. It was included in UNESCO’S list of Intangible CulturalHeritage (ICH) in 2010.
3. The dance is performed by women only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer : d

In which of the following battles was Porus defeated byAlexander?

(A) Battle of Gaugamela
(B) Battle of Hydaspes
(C) Battle of Persian Gate
(D) Battle of Issus

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Answer : b

The Manikya dynasty ruled the which north-easternstate from the late 13th century until the signing of theInstrument of Accession with the Indian government in1949?

(A) Assam
(B) Tripura
(C) Arunachal Pradesh
(D) Mizoram

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Answer : b

Who built the famous Charminar of Hyderabad?

(A) Krishndev Rai
(B) Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
(C) Nadir Shah
(D) Aurangzeb

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Answer : b

Consider the following pairs:
Tamil Literature - Author
1. Tirukkural - Tolkappiyar
2. Silappathikaram - Elango Adigal
3. Manimegalai - Sittalai Sattanar
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer : c

A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their

(A) Martial arts in north-east India
(B) Musical tradition in north-west India
(C) Classical vocal music in south India
(D) Pietra dura tradition in Central India

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Answer : b

Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?

(A) Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks
(B) Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks
(C) Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it
(D) There is no material difference between the two

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Answer : b

Which of the following dynasty patronised Mahabalipuram .

(A) Chola
(B) Chera
(C) Pandya
(D) Pallava

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Answer : d

Consider the following statements:
1. Megasthenesan was an ambassador of Seleucus I Nicator.
2. Megasthenes was an author of the book Indika.
Choose the correct answer from the given codes:

(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer : C

Which one of the following Upanishads first used the term ‘Trimurti?’

(A) Maitrayana Upanishad
(B) Svetasvatara Upanishad
(C) Mundaka Upnishad
(D) Katha Upnishad

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Answer : A