Question 1

The famous medieval pilgrimage site Char Dham refers to?

Accepted Answer

Four sites: Badrinath-Puri-Rameswaram-Dwarka

Question 2

William Digby the British journalist wrote 'Prosperous British India' to document which issue?

Accepted Answer

Economic drain and poverty of India under British rule

Question 3

Who was the famous Bhakti poet Surdas known for writing about Krishna's childhood?

Accepted Answer

He wrote about Krishna's childhood and his love with Gopis

Question 4

The Great Famine of 1876-78 (Great Madras Famine) during which millions died was a result of whose failure?

Accepted Answer

Monsoon failure combined with British economic policies

Question 5

Which medieval ruler built the famous Alai Darwaza at the Qutb Minar complex?

Accepted Answer

Alauddin Khalji

Question 6

The 'Sunset Law' associated with the Permanent Settlement of 1793 meant what?

Accepted Answer

If zamindars failed to pay revenue by sunset the land was auctioned

Question 7

The famous Mughal coin called Dam was made of?

Accepted Answer

Copper

Question 8

26 July 1999 (Kargil Vijay Diwas) celebrates India's victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War. Which Indian general commanded Operation Vijay?

Accepted Answer

General V.P. Malik

Question 9

The famous Mughal Court had a weekly Jharoka from the Red Fort. Which Red Fort?

Accepted Answer

Both at different times

Question 10

The Kargil War of 1999 between India and Pakistan took place in which state?

Accepted Answer

Jammu and Kashmir

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers

The Kargil War of 1999 between India and Pakistan took place in which state?