Question 1

The famous Lahore Conspiracy Case in which Bhagat Singh was executed was presided by a Special Tribunal because the regular court process was too slow. This Tribunal was?

Accepted Answer

Special Tribunal under the Lahore Conspiracy Act

Question 2

Which craft was especially developed in the Harappan Civilization?

Accepted Answer

Bead-making

Question 3

The Battle of Samugarh (1658) determined the Mughal succession. Who won?

Accepted Answer

Aurangzeb

Question 4

What was the famous medieval Mughal term for the treasury?

Accepted Answer

Toshakhana

Question 5

The 'Akali Movement' of the 1920s (Gurdwara Reform Movement) was a movement by Sikhs to gain control of which institutions?

Accepted Answer

Gurdwaras (Sikh religious shrines)

Question 6

Which material was imported by the Harappans for making bronze?

Accepted Answer

Tin

Question 7

The Battle of Nawab (1659) saw Aurangzeb defeat which of his brothers to become Mughal Emperor?

Accepted Answer

All three brothers in different battles

Question 8

The famous Dilwara temples at Mount Abu Rajasthan were built by?

Accepted Answer

Jain merchants during Solanki rule

Question 9

General Thimayya who was Chief of Army Staff during the 1962 Sino-Indian War resigned because of disagreements with whom?

Accepted Answer

V.K. Krishna Menon (Defence Minister)

Question 10

Which of the following best describes Harappan drainage?

Accepted Answer

Covered and planned drains

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers