Question 1

Arrange the following historical events in chronological order:

- a. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
- b. Dandi March
- c. Lucknow Pact
- d. Quit India Movement

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: c, a, b, d. The correct chronological order is: Lucknow Pact (1916), Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (1919), Dandi March (1930), and Quit India Movement (1942). This matches sequence: c, a, b, d.

Question 2

Who is popularly known as the "Grand Old Man of India"?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Dadabhai Naoroji. Dadabhai Naoroji is known as the 'Grand Old Man of India'. He was a prominent leader in the Indian national movement and formulated the Drain of Wealth theory.

Question 3

Consider the following pairs of historical terms and entities of Jammu and Kashmir:

- a. Founder of Dogra Dynasty: 4. Gulab Singh
- b. Dar-Ul-Aman (written as Dar-Ul-Alam): 1. Maharaja Ranjit Dev
- c. Mian Deedo: 2. Rebellion Group Head
- d. Treaty of Lahore: 3. 1846

Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3. The correct matches are: Maharaja Gulab Singh founded the Dogra Dynasty (a-4); Jammu was named 'Dar-ul-Aman' during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Dev due to religious peace (b-1); Mian Deedo was a rebel leader against Sikh rule in Jammu (c-2); and the Treaty of Lahore was signed in 1846 (d-3).

Question 4

Identify the first network which was based on TCP/IP protocol.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: ARPANET. ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) adopted the TCP/IP protocol suite on January 1, 1983, becoming the first network to operate on TCP/IP.

Question 5

Which of the following is the oldest form of ink?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Carbon ink. Carbon ink (made from soot/fine charcoal mixed with gum or glue) is the oldest form of writing ink, used since ancient times in Egypt and China.

Question 6

The first Central Fingerprint Bureau of India was established in India in the year

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 1897. The world's first Central Fingerprint Bureau (CFPB) was established in Calcutta, India, in June 1897, after the classification system developed by Sir Edward Richard Henry, Hem Chandra Bose, and Qazi Azizul Haque was approved.

Question 7

In which language was the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita originally written?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Sanskrit. The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the epic Mahabharata, was originally written in Classical Sanskrit.

Question 8

'Do or Die' (Karenge ya Marenge) Gandhiji gave this Mantra to the nation on the eve of which mass movement?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Quit India Movement. Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement on August 8, 1942, giving the famous slogan 'Do or Die' during his speech at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay.

Question 9

Who ascended the Throne of Jammu and Kashmir after Maharaja Gulab Singh?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Maharaja Ranbir Singh. Maharaja Ranbir Singh succeeded his father, Maharaja Gulab Singh (the founder of the Dogra dynasty), to the throne of Jammu and Kashmir in 1856.

Question 10

Shalimar bagh was built by which Mughal emperor?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Jahangir. Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar, J&K, was built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Nur Jahan in 1619.

Question 11

India became a Republic on

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 26th January 1950. India became a Republic on January 26, 1950, when the Constitution of India came into effect, replacing the Government of India Act 1935.

Question 12

The first newspaper published in India was

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: The Bengal Gazette. Hicky's Bengal Gazette (also known as the Original Calcutta General Advertiser) was the first weekly newspaper published in India, started in 1780 by James Augustus Hicky.

Question 13

Arrange the following events in chronological order:

i. Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019.
ii. Sadar-i-Riyasat re-designated as Governor.
iii. Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir adopted.
iv. Article 370 grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
Choose the correct option.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: iv, iii, ii, i. The chronological order is: iv) Article 370 drafted/enacted (1949), iii) J&K Constitution adopted (November 17, 1956), ii) Sadar-i-Riyasat re-designated as Governor (1965), and i) J&K Reorganisation Act (2019). This corresponds to: iv, iii, ii, i.

Question 14

Arrange the following Indian Newspaper in the chronological order of their establishment years.

1. The Indian Express
2. The Hindu
3. The Economic Times
4. Hindustan Times

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 2, 4, 1, 3. The chronological order is: The Hindu (1878), Hindustan Times (1924), The Indian Express (1932), and The Economic Times (1961). This corresponds to sequence 2, 4, 1, 3.

Question 15

Match the following historical details of Jammu and Kashmir:

- i) Founder of Dogra Dynasty: 1) 1846
- ii) Last ruler of Dev Dynasty: 2) 1632
- iii) Chashme Shahi garden was built: 3) Jit Singh
- iv) Year of Treaty of Lahore: 4) Gulab Singh

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: i-4, ii-3, iii-2, iv-1. Maharaja Gulab Singh was the founder of the Dogra dynasty (i-4). Jit Singh was the last ruler of the Dev dynasty of Jammu (ii-3). Chashme Shahi garden was built in 1632 (iii-2). The Treaty of Lahore was signed in 1846 (iv-1). This matches i-4, ii-3, iii-2, iv-1.

Question 16

Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A): Rajatarangini presents a written account of the history of Jammu.
Reason (R): Historians seek a lot of relevant information from Rajatarangini as it is a valuable source of information on the history of Kashmir.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: A is false but R is true. Assertion A is false because Rajatarangini, written by Kalhana, is a historical chronicle of Kashmir, not Jammu. Reason R is true because it is indeed a valuable primary source for Kashmir's history.

Question 17

The city of Jammu got its name from which King?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Jambu Lochan. The city of Jammu is named after its founder, King Jambu Lochan, who ruled the area in the 14th century BC.

Question 18

In which year, the first Legislature of Jammu and Kashmir was established?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 1934 AD. The first Legislative Assembly (Praja Sabha) of Jammu and Kashmir was established in 1934 AD during the reign of Maharaja Hari Singh.

Question 19

King Harsha belongs to which dynasty of Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Lohara. King Harsha (1089–1101 AD) belonged to the Lohara dynasty of Kashmir.

Question 20

In which year was English announced as the official language of the Government throughout India?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 1835. English was made the official language of the British East India Company administration in India under the English Education Act of 1835.

Question 21

Who composed the famous song 'Sare Jahan Se Achha'?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Mohammad Iqbal. The famous patriotic song 'Sare Jahan Se Achha' (Tarana-e-Hindi) was written by the poet Muhammad Iqbal in 1904.

Question 22

Who among the following is the founder of the Theosophical Society?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Madame Blavatsky. The Theosophical Society was founded in New York in 1875 by Madame Helena Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, and others.

Question 23

Who is known as the "Nightingale of Kashmir"?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Habba Khatoon. Habba Khatoon, the 16th-century Kashmiri poetess and queen of Yousuf Shah Chak, is fondly known as the 'Nightingale of Kashmir'.

Question 24

In 1897, the first railway line was built in Jammu and Kashmir to connect Jammu with:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Sialkot. The first railway line in J&K was the Jammu-Sialkot railway line built in 1897, connecting Jammu to Sialkot (now in Pakistan).

Question 25

Which of the following animals was absent in the terracotta art of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Cows. While humped bulls, elephants, dogs, and cats were depicted in terracotta figurines, cows were not represented in terracotta art of the Indus Valley Civilization.

Question 26

Match the following historical Mughal statements with the correct rulers:

P. This Mughal ruler started 'Jharokha Darshan' - Akbar
Q. This ruler was known as 'Zinda Pir' - Aurangzeb
R. Sir Thomas Roe visited the court of this ruler - Jahangir
S. Panditraj Jagannath was the court poet of this ruler - Shah Jahan

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: P-ii, Q-iii, R-i, S-iv. Akbar started Jharokha Darshan (P-ii), Aurangzeb was known as Zinda Pir (Q-iii), Sir Thomas Roe visited Jahangir's court (R-i), and Panditraj Jagannath was court poet to Shah Jahan (S-iv). This matches option D.

Question 27

Queen Didda, who ruled Kashmir from 980-1003 AD, belonged to which dynasty?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Lohara Dynasty. Queen Didda was born into the Lohara Dynasty (daughter of King Simharaja of Lohara) and married King Kshemagupta of the Gupta/Yashaskara dynasty of Kashmir.

Question 28

The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Ahmad Shah Abdali and the Marathas. The Third Battle of Panipat was fought in 1761 between the Durrani Empire (led by Afghan King Ahmad Shah Abdali) and the Maratha Empire.

Question 29

Who is known as the 'Samudragupta of Kashmir'?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Lalitaditya. Lalitaditya Muktapida of the Karkota dynasty is known as the 'Samudragupta of Kashmir' due to his vast conquests and empire building.

Question 30

Match the following historical events/missions with their correct objectives:

P) The Cripps Mission - Seeking Cooperation from Indians in World War II
Q) Home Rule Movement - Self-government for India
R) Simon Commission - To review the political situation and reform
S) Morley-Minto Reforms - Separate electorate for Muslims

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2. Cripps Mission (P-3) sought WWII cooperation, Home Rule (Q-4) demanded self-government, Simon Commission (R-1) reviewed reforms, and Morley-Minto (S-2) introduced separate electorates. This matches option C.

Question 31

Find the correct chronological (increasing/historical timeline) order of the reigns of the following rulers:

P) Chandragupta I of the Guptas
Q) Kanishka of the Kushanas
R) Simuka of the Satavahanas
S) Rudradaman of the Shakas

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: RQSP. Simuka founded Satavahanas (c. 1st century BC - R), Kanishka ruled Kushanas (c. 127 AD - Q), Rudradaman of Shakas ruled (c. 130 AD - S), and Chandragupta I ruled Guptas (c. 319 AD - P). Hence, the chronological order is RQSP.

Question 32

In which of the following year was the first automobile built?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 1769. Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot built the first steam-powered road vehicle (steam dray/automobile) in 1769 in France.

Question 33

Match the following (List-1) with their description (List-2):
List-1: (a) Idling at red traffic signal, (b) Cycling or walking, (c) Electric vehicle, (d) High vehicle density.
List-2: (1) Turning off engine, (2) Increase urban pollution, (3) Reduces air pollution, (4) Sustainable transport.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2. Idling at red lights requires turning off the engine (a-1); Cycling/walking is sustainable transport (b-4); EVs reduce local air pollution compared to petrol (c-3); High vehicle density increases urban pollution (d-2). Therefore, Option B is correct.

Question 34

The Treaty of Amritsar, which handed over the territory of Kashmir to Gulab Singh, was signed in which year?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 1846. The Treaty of Amritsar was signed on March 16, 1846, between the British East India Company and Maharaja Gulab Singh, establishing the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Question 35

Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Lord Mountbatten. Lord Mountbatten served as the first Governor-General of independent India from August 1947 to June 1948. C. Rajagopalachari became the first and only Indian Governor-General after him.

Question 36

Which Mughal Emperor built the famous Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar, Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Jahangir. Shalimar Bagh was built by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Nur Jahan in 1619. It is the largest Mughal garden in the Kashmir Valley.

Question 37

Who was the founder of the Dogra Dynasty and the first Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Maharaja Gulab Singh. Maharaja Gulab Singh was the founder of the Dogra Dynasty and became the first Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir under the Treaty of Amritsar in 1846.

Question 38

Who was the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Maharaja Hari Singh. Maharaja Hari Singh was the last ruling monarch of Jammu and Kashmir, signing the Instrument of Accession to India on October 26, 1947.

Question 39

Who wrote the famous book 'The Discovery of India' during his imprisonment?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Jawaharlal Nehru. The Discovery of India was written by Jawaharlal Nehru during his imprisonment at Ahmednagar Fort from 1942 to 1945.

Question 40

The famous Indus Valley Civilization site 'Lothal', known for its ancient dockyard, is located in which modern state of India?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Gujarat. Lothal was one of the southern-most cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, located in the Bhal region of modern Gujarat state.

Question 41

Who is the author of Rajatarangini, the Sanskrit historical chronicle of the kings of Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Kalhana. Rajatarangini ('The River of Kings') was written in Sanskrit by the Kashmiri historian Kalhana in the 12th century AD.

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Arrange the following historical events in chronological order: - a. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre - b. Dandi March - c. Lucknow Pact - d. Quit India Movement