Question 1

The Vedic period in India is primarily associated with which texts?

Accepted Answer

Vedas

Question 2

The Battle of Assaye (1803) - Arthur Wellesley's forces captured Assaye village. What was Wellesley's rank at the time?

Accepted Answer

Major General

Question 3

What was the famous medieval Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib also called?

Accepted Answer

Both names are used

Question 4

Which Indian Prime Minister declared the Emergency in 1975?

Accepted Answer

Indira Gandhi

Question 5

Which site represents the largest Harappan settlement discovered in India?

Accepted Answer

Rakhigarhi

Question 6

Which ancient culture practiced mummification and why?

Accepted Answer

Egyptian for belief in afterlife

Question 7

The Battle of Khadki (Kirkee) in 1817 took place on the same date as which other famous battle?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Bhima Koregaon

Question 8

The famous medieval Maratha kingdom's administrative system was called?

Accepted Answer

Ashtapradhan (Eight Ministers)

Question 9

The Simla Agreement of 1972 was signed after which war?

Accepted Answer

1971 Indo-Pakistan War

Question 10

Which factor is often considered a possible reason for the decline of the Harappan Civilization?

Accepted Answer

Changes in river systems

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers

The Battle of Khadki (Kirkee) in 1817 took place on the same date as which other famous battle?