Question 1

The two major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization are?

Accepted Answer

Mohenjo-daro and Harappa

Question 2

The Battle of Deorai (1659) was the final defeat of which Mughal prince by Aurangzeb?

Accepted Answer

Dara Shikoh

Question 3

What was the famous medieval Mughal festival of Nowruz and when was it celebrated?

Accepted Answer

Persian New Year celebrated in Mughal court on March 21

Question 4

Who was the first Chairman of the Planning Commission of India?

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 5

What does the organized layout of Harappan streets suggest?

Accepted Answer

Advanced town planning

Question 6

Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing the world's first writing system?

Accepted Answer

Sumerian

Question 7

The Battle of Samughar (1658) - Aurangzeb's victory here over Dara Shikoh - where exactly was it fought?

Accepted Answer

Near Agra (Samugarh village)

Question 8

The famous medieval Sanskrit work Gita Govinda was set to music by whom?

Accepted Answer

Various South Indian classical musicians

Question 9

India conducted its first nuclear test (Operation Smiling Buddha) in which year?

Accepted Answer

1974

Question 10

Which port-related Harappan sites are known from the western coast?

Accepted Answer

Lothal and Sutkagendor

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers

The Battle of Samughar (1658) - Aurangzeb's victory here over Dara Shikoh - where exactly was it fought?