Question 1

The Code of Hammurabi belongs to which ancient civilization?

Accepted Answer

Babylonian

Question 2

The Indian Rebellion of 1857 - the Siege of Lucknow lasted approximately how long?

Accepted Answer

5-6 months

Question 3

Who was the famous medieval Sufi saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya's most famous disciple-poet?

Accepted Answer

Amir Khusrau

Question 4

India's policy of Non-Alignment was primarily associated with which Prime Minister?

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 5

Which one site represents the largest Harappan settlement discovered in India?

Accepted Answer

Rakhigarhi

Question 6

What does the term cuneiform refer to in ancient history?

Accepted Answer

A Mesopotamian wedge-shaped writing system

Question 7

The Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880) - the Battle of Maiwand was a British defeat where which Afghan force won?

Accepted Answer

Ayub Khan's forces

Question 8

What was the famous medieval Mughal term for the land tax?

Accepted Answer

Both Khiraj and Kharaj

Question 9

The Tashkent Agreement (1966) was signed between India and Pakistan after which war?

Accepted Answer

1965 Indo-Pakistan War

Question 10

Which statement is correct about the Harappan Civilization?

Accepted Answer

It was a highly organized urban civilization

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers

Which statement is correct about the Harappan Civilization?