Question 1

The famous 'Salt Tax' in British India was a major grievance. What percentage of income did the salt tax represent for poor Indians?

Accepted Answer

About 8-9% of a poor laborer's income

Question 2

Which Harappan site is known for coastal harappan settlement?

Accepted Answer

Balakot

Question 3

The Battle of Saragarhi (1897) involved soldiers from which regiment defending against Afghan tribesmen?

Accepted Answer

36th Sikh Infantry (4th Battalion Sikh Regiment)

Question 4

What was the famous Mughal administrative term for a garrison city?

Accepted Answer

Qasba

Question 5

The famous book 'Hind Swaraj' (Indian Home Rule) written by Gandhi in 1909 advocated which type of civilization?

Accepted Answer

Indian village-based civilization (gram swaraj)

Question 6

Which one animal motif dominates the Harappan seal corpus?

Accepted Answer

Unicorn bull

Question 7

Ahmad Shah Abdali who won the Third Battle of Panipat (1761) was the founder of which modern country?

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan

Question 8

What was the famous concept of Rajmandala applied to the Chola naval expeditions?

Accepted Answer

The Chola's expansion by conquering neighboring seas and islands

Question 9

The term 'Harijan' which means 'people of God' for untouchables was coined by whom?

Accepted Answer

Mahatma Gandhi

Question 10

How is the location of Desalpur generally described?

Accepted Answer

in Gujarat

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers

Ahmad Shah Abdali who won the Third Battle of Panipat (1761) was the founder of which modern country?