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Medieval History GK Quiz -1

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1. During the Delhi Sultanate, which religious tax was levied on wealthy and affluent Muslims in India?

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2. In which year did Babur defeat Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat?

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3. During the medieval period of Indian history, who were referred to as 'Munhiyans'?

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4. Aihole served as the capital of which ancient kingdom?

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5. Kanishka, the famous ruler, belonged to which dynasty?

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6. Who was the author of the Prayag Prashasti (Allahabad Pillar Inscription) composed in praise of Samudragupta?

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7. Who issued the first gold coins around the first century CE?

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8. Who was the Chinese pilgrim who visited India nearly 50 years after Hsuan Tsang?

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9. Which Mauryan emperor is known for promoting and spreading Buddhism?

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10. Most of Ashoka's inscriptions were written in which script?

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11. Approximately how many years ago was the Satavahana Empire founded?

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12. Who among the following was the daughter of Iltutmish, the ruler of the Slave (Mamluk) dynasty?

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13. Which of the following Sultans was known by the title "Lakh Baksh"?

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14. Who introduced a new unit of measurement called ‘Gaz-i-Sikandari’ during the Delhi Sultanate?

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15. Which Chandela dynasty king was responsible for building the Kandariya Mahadev Temple?

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16. According to Chola inscriptions, what was the land allocated for the maintenance of schools called?

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17. Which of the following scholars was sent by Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq in 1342 as his envoy to the Mongol ruler in China?

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18. In which year was the ‘Gajapati Kingdom’ founded in Odisha?

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19. After Rajagriha, to which place was the capital of Magadha shifted?

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20. Which of the following rulers completed the construction of the Qutub Minar?

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Art & Culture GK Quiz - 1

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1. In which Indian state is the 'Yaoshang' festival celebrated?

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2. Who composed the Gayatri Mantra?

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3. The famous folk dance 'Wangala' is associated with which Indian state?

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4. According to the 2011 Census, which is the most spoken language in India?

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5. At which Buddhist site in India did Gautama Buddha deliver his first sermon?

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6. Who approached the Buddha to seek his advice regarding the proposed attack on the Vajji?

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7. How many floors does the Qutub Minar have?

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8. In which state of India is the Blossom Shower festival commonly celebrated?

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9. Buddha Purnima, celebrated by the devotees of Gautam Buddha, falls in which month of the Hindu calendar?

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10. 'Mahamastakabhisheka' is a Jain festival celebrated once in how many years?

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11. The 'Kalbelia' dance form is associated with which state of India?

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12. In which of the following states is the Baisakhi Festival majorly celebrated?

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13. What was the original name of the epic ‘Mahabharata’?

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14. How many hasta mudras are traditionally used in the Mohiniyattam dance form?

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15. In which Indian state is the 'Konark' Dance Festival held?

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16. Which classical dance form narrates the story of Vishnu's female incarnation?

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17. Srimanta Shankar Dev is associated with which dance form?

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18. Tanjore Bala Saraswati was associated with which classical dance form?

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19. Which community in Sikkim, India, primarily celebrates the Saga Dawa festival?

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20. The 'Raut' folk dance is mainly associated with which Indian state?

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Ancient History GK Quiz - 1

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1. Which of the following Vedas contains details about the civilization of the Early Vedic Age?

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2. In Vedic literature, the deity Indra is often called "Purandara." What is the meaning of the term "Purandara"?

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3. What was the primary livelihood of people during the Paleolithic (Old Stone Age) period?

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4. During which centuries did numerous Buddhist pilgrims and scholars journey to China via the historic Silk Route?

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5. Which of the four Vedas contains a clear reference to Rishabha and Arishtanemi, the Jain Tirthankaras?

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6. What was the title given to the head of the family in early Vedic society?

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7. How many symbols are present in the longest known inscription on a Harappan seal?

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8. Which of the following sites offers the earliest evidence of animal domestication during the Mesolithic period?

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9. Patanjali is renowned for compiling which of the following works?

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10. Which historical figure is featured in the Buddhist text ‘Milinda Panha’?

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11. The name of which river appears only once in the Rigveda?

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12. At which Harappan site have traces of plough lines been discovered?

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13. According to Rishi Manu, what was the region between the ancient sacred rivers Saraswati and Drishadvati called?

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14. At which of the following sites was the Yavanarajya Inscription found?

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15. The depiction of which animal is NOT found on the seals from the Harappan period?

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16. Which deity attained the highest position during the Later Vedic Period?

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17. Which of the following Harappan sites is located in Uttar Pradesh?

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18. Which of the following rulers was referred to by the title 'Ekabrahmana'?

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19. Which ancient civilization developed along the banks of the river Ghaggar?

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20. Who among the following discovered the Harappan Civilization remains at the Lothal site?

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Modern History Quiz - 1

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1. In which city is the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah located?

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2. In which place was the Communist Party of India founded in 1920?

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3. Who among the following founded the non-violent movement ‘Khudai Khidmatgars’?

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4. Against whom did Mahatma Gandhi launch the Satyagraha movement in 1919?

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5. In which year was the Third Round Table Conference held?

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6. Under whose chairmanship was the Planning Commission constituted on 15 March 1950?

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7. What was the role of Lal-Bal-Pal in the Indian freedom movement?

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8. In which year did the Battle of Plassey take place?

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9. In which year was the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) established?

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10. In which place was the Khilafat Committee formed in March 1919?

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11. Who signed the Treaty of Lahore in 1846 AD— the British Empire and which Maharaja?

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12. In which year was Bengal partitioned by Viceroy Lord Curzon?

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13. Which city was known as the capital of the Pandya dynasty?

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14. In which year was the Communist Party of India (CPI) established?

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15. Which princely state did the Indian Army take control of through its intervention in September 1948?

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16. Who propounded the 'Principle of Lapse'?

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17. In which year did the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb pass away?

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18. Who was the first to introduce the concept of the poverty line in pre-independent India?

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19. Who served as the editor of the newspaper 'Kesari', known for its strong criticism of British rule?

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20. The Battle of Kohima in 1944 was fought between which two forces?

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Science & Tech Quiz - 1

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1. What is the rate of change in the velocity of an object per unit time called?

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2. Which instrument is used to measure the vibrations caused by an earthquake?

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3. What is the chemical name of ‘Neela Thotha’?

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4. What is the SI unit used to measure electric voltage?

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5. How many types of pathways are formed in plants as freely organized conducting tubes?

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6. Which disease is transmitted by a virus carried by Aedes mosquitoes?

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7. What is placed at the top of the Food Guide Pyramid?

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8. Who is responsible for decomposing waste into smaller particles?

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9. What is the molecular formula of baking soda?

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10. What color does a base change red litmus paper to?

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11. Which of the following do aquatic animals require to breathe underwater?

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12. Which of the following cell organelles is referred to as the ‘suicide bag’ of the cell?

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13. In a terrestrial ecosystem, green plants absorb approximately what percentage of the sunlight energy that falls on their leaves?

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14. The Vienna Convention is associated with which subject or area?

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15. Which of the following is considered a mobile source of food?

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16. Which hormone is produced by the pineal gland?

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17. What is the name of the alkali commonly found in window cleaners?

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18. The fibrous peel of a coconut is made up of which type of tissue?

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19. Compounds of which metal are used in black and white photography?

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20. What is the approximate atomic mass of hydrogen?

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Polity & Constitution Quiz - 1

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1. What is the name of the lower house in a state legislature?

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2. In which year was the Code of Criminal Procedure passed in India?

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3. In which year was the term 'secular' incorporated into the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

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4. Which country is the largest democracy in the world?

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5. What are the three primary organs of the Indian Parliament?

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6. The fundamental rights in the Indian Constitution were adopted from the constitution of which country?

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7. Which Constitutional Amendment Act of the Indian Constitution is referred to as the 'Mini Constitution'?

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8. Who appoints the Governor of a state in India?

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9. Which Article of the Indian Constitution states that no person shall be punished for the same offence more than once?

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10. Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the official languages of the Republic of India?

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11. Which Article of the Indian Constitution mandates the presentation of the budget statement before Parliament?

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12. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Attorney General of India?

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13. The parliamentary form of government in India has been adopted from the constitution of which country?

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14. Who holds the authority to recommend the imposition of a constitutional emergency in a state?

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15. Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the abolition of titles?

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16. According to the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, who is referred to as a juvenile?

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17. In which year was the first elected Parliament formed in India after independence?

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18. Under which Article has the Right to Property been reclassified as a legal right?

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19. Which Article of the Indian Constitution outlines the fundamental duties of Indian citizens?

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20. The 'method of election of the President' in the Indian Constitution has been adopted from the constitution of which country?

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Geography Quiz - 1

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1. Quartzite belongs to which type of rock?

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2. Which mountain range block the cold Siberian winds from entering India?

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3. 'Rani ki Vav' or 'Queen's Stepwell', a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is situated on the banks of which river?

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4. Into which water body does the river Ganga flow and merge?

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5. In which state is the Sarayu River located?

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6. Which is the only prominent river that flows through the Indian desert?

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7. What is referred to as the Golden Fiber?

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8. Which union territory of India has the smallest area?

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9. In which state are the Shevaroy Hills and Javadi Hills located?

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10. In which of the following states are the Talaja Caves located?

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11. What is the source of the Narmada River?

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12. In which place is the 'Munneshwar Temple' located?

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13. In which of the following states is the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park located?

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14. Which of the following rocks is not classified as a sedimentary rock?

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15. Which neighboring country of India has the smallest land area?

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16. Which Indian state shares its borders with both Bangladesh and Myanmar?

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17. West Bengal shares its longest international border with which country?

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18. What is the name of India’s southernmost point?

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19. Where in India are active volcanoes located?

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20. The Bhagirathi River merges with which river at Devprayag?

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Economy Quiz - 1

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1. Which type of tax is imposed on transactions that result in negative consequences, such as pollution?

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2. In which year was the Fourth Five Year Plan launched?

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3. According to which scheme is there no requirement to maintain a minimum balance in bank accounts?

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4. Who was the Agriculture Minister responsible for introducing new agricultural technology in India during the Green Revolution?

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5. From which year was the practice of showing the budget deficit discontinued in India?

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6. What does NABARD stand for in its full form?

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7. In the context of banking, what does the acronym CTS stand for?

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8. Who was the leader of the Green Revolution in India?

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9. What was the slogan of the Census of India 2011?

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10. Who is responsible for announcing the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in India?

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11. Which statutory body for higher education was established during India’s First Five Year Plan?

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12. Who functions as the banker to other banks?

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13. Who is referred to as the father of 'Microeconomics'?

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14. What is the annual health coverage amount provided to a family under the 'Ayushman Bharat' scheme launched by the Government of India?

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15. The Green Revolution played a key role in reducing India's dependence on the imports of which commodity?

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16. At advanced stages of economic development, which sector typically contributes the least to the GDP?

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17. What is a trade agreement made between two parties called?

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18. As per the 2011 Census, which state is the second most populous in India?

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19. The Swaran Singh Committee was constituted during the tenure of which Prime Minister?

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20. What is the name of the international organization that provides loans to the governments of various countries?

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