General Knowledge

1. The Indian Constitution establishes a:A. Unitary system onlyB. Federal system with a strong CentreC. ConfederationD. Presidential systemAnswer: B 2. India is described as a “Union of States” in:A. Article 1B. Article 12C. Article 32D. Article 356Answer: A 3. Which feature makes the Indian Constitution federal?A. Single CitizenshipB. Written ConstitutionC. Single JudiciaryD. Emergency ProvisionsAnswer: B … Read more

1. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution begins with the words:A. We, the Parliament of IndiaB. We, the People of IndiaC. Citizens of IndiaD. Government of IndiaAnswer: B 2. The Preamble was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on:A. 26 January 1950B. 15 August 1947C. 26 November 1949D. 9 December 1946Answer: C 3. The Constitution of … Read more

1. Which Act is known as the first step towards parliamentary control over the East India Company?A. Pitt’s India Act, 1784B. Charter Act, 1813C. Regulating Act, 1773D. Government of India Act, 1858Answer: C 2. The Regulating Act of 1773 designated the Governor of Bengal as the:A. Governor-General of IndiaB. Governor-General of BengalC. Viceroy of IndiaD. … Read more

1. Al-Biruni came to India during the invasion of:A. Muhammad GhoriB. Mahmud of GhazniC. TimurD. BaburAnswer: B. Mahmud of Ghazni 2. Al-Biruni wrote the famous book:A. RihlaB. Kitab-ul-Hind (Tahqiq-i-Hind)C. RajataranginiD. Ain-i-AkbariAnswer: B. Kitab-ul-Hind (Tahqiq-i-Hind) 3. Al-Biruni originally belonged to:A. ChinaB. Persia (Khwarezm/Central Asia)C. MoroccoD. ItalyAnswer: B. Persia (Khwarezm/Central Asia) 4. Ibn Battuta visited India during … Read more

1. The First Battle of Tarain (1191) was fought between:A. Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad GhoriB. Babur and Ibrahim LodiC. Akbar and HemuD. Sher Shah Suri and HumayunAnswer: A. Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori 2. Who won the First Battle of Tarain (1191)?A. Muhammad GhoriB. Prithviraj ChauhanC. Qutb-ud-din AibakD. JayachandraAnswer: B. Prithviraj Chauhan 3. The Second … Read more

1. The Iqta system was introduced in India by:A. Qutb-ud-din AibakB. IltutmishC. Alauddin KhiljiD. BalbanAnswer: B. Iltutmish 2. Under the Iqta system, an Iqta was:A. A military fortB. A land assignment for revenue collectionC. A religious institutionD. A market centreAnswer: B. A land assignment for revenue collection 3. The holder of an Iqta was known … Read more

1. Which architectural style emerged from the fusion of Indian and Islamic traditions?A. Dravidian ArchitectureB. Nagara ArchitectureC. Indo-Islamic ArchitectureD. Vesara ArchitectureAnswer: C. Indo-Islamic Architecture 2. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Indo-Islamic architecture?A. Shikharas onlyB. Domes, arches and minaretsC. Rock-cut caves onlyD. Gopurams onlyAnswer: B. Domes, arches and minarets 3. Who began … Read more

1. Who is known as the “Parrot of India” (Tuti-i-Hind)?A. Amir KhusrauB. Abul FazlC. KalhanaD. TulsidasAnswer: A. Amir Khusrau 2. Amir Khusrau was a court poet of:A. AkbarB. Alauddin KhiljiC. BaburD. Sher Shah SuriAnswer: B. Alauddin Khilji 3. Which musical instrument is traditionally associated with Amir Khusrau?A. VeenaB. SarodC. SitarD. SantoorAnswer: C. Sitar 4. Amir … Read more

1. Who founded the Vijayanagara Empire?A. Harihara and BukkaB. Krishnadevaraya and Deva Raya IIC. Bukka and Kumara KampanaD. Saluva NarasimhaAnswer: A. Harihara and Bukka 2. The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in:A. 1206 CEB. 1336 CEC. 1398 CED. 1526 CEAnswer: B. 1336 CE 3. Harihara and Bukka founded the Vijayanagara Empire under the guidance of:A. RamanujaB. … Read more

1. Who founded the newspaper Bengal Gazette? A. Raja Ram Mohan RoyB. James Augustus HickyC. Bal Gangadhar TilakD. Surendranath BanerjeeAnswer: B. James Augustus Hicky 2. The first newspaper printed in India was: A. Amrita Bazar PatrikaB. KesariC. Bengal GazetteD. The HinduAnswer: C. Bengal Gazette 3. Bengal Gazette was started in: A. 1770B. 1780C. 1790D. 1800Answer: … Read more