Question 1

The Second Battle of Tarain (1192) marked the beginning of which rule in India?

Accepted Answer

Delhi Sultanate (Muslim rule)

Question 2

What was the Mughal Diwan-i-Am used for compared to Diwan-i-Khas?

Accepted Answer

Diwan-i-Am was for public audience - Diwan-i-Khas for private meetings with select nobles

Question 3

The National Emergency of 1975 was declared during whose tenure as Prime Minister?

Accepted Answer

Indira Gandhi

Question 4

Standardized weights and measures in Harappan sites indicate:

Accepted Answer

Developed trade and economic organization

Question 5

What was the impact of the Kalinga War on Emperor Ashoka?

Accepted Answer

He became a devout Buddhist and renounced violence

Question 6

Who was the famous medieval traveler Nicolo Conti who visited Vijayanagara?

Accepted Answer

An Italian Venetian traveler

Question 7

Operation Flood which transformed India into the world's largest milk producer was implemented by which cooperative?

Accepted Answer

Amul (Anand Milk Union Limited)

Question 8

Which statement about Harappan long-distance trade is correct?

Accepted Answer

It included contact with regions such as Mesopotamia and Afghanistan

Question 9

The Kalinga War (261 BCE) was fought by which Mauryan emperor?

Accepted Answer

Ashoka

Question 10

The famous medieval Sangam literature was produced by which culture?

Accepted Answer

Ancient Tamil civilization (2nd BC - 3rd AD)

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers

Which statement about Harappan long-distance trade is correct?