Question 1

The famous 'Doctrine of Paramountcy' claimed by the British stated that the British Crown was paramount over all Indian princely states. This meant that the British could?

Accepted Answer

Intervene in any state's affairs and override rulers when needed

Question 2

Which one of the following best describes Harappan drainage?

Accepted Answer

Covered and planned drains

Question 3

The Battle of Panipat (1526) — what weapon did Babur use effectively for the first time in Indian warfare?

Accepted Answer

Artillery (Cannons/Gunpowder weapons)

Question 4

The famous Mughal emperor Shah Jahan was imprisoned in Agra Fort by his son Aurangzeb for how long?

Accepted Answer

8 years

Question 5

The famous Banaras Hindu University (BHU) was founded by which nationalist leader in 1916?

Accepted Answer

Madan Mohan Malaviya

Question 6

What is the most widely accepted mature phase of the Harappan Civilization?

Accepted Answer

2500 BCE-1750 BCE

Question 7

The Battle of Kharda (1795) was fought between which two powers?

Accepted Answer

Marathas and Nizam of Hyderabad

Question 8

What was the Deccan policy of Aurangzeb?

Accepted Answer

He initially maintained them as vassals then sought to annex

Question 9

The concept of 'nation in arms' that Subhas Chandra Bose advocated referred to which idea?

Accepted Answer

Every able Indian should be a soldier of the independence struggle

Question 10

Allahdino is located in which present-day country?

Accepted Answer

Pakistan

Indian History One Liner Questions with Answers