History Questions and Answers
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Q11
The remains of the Vijayanagar empire can be found in
Answer: Option C
Q12
Whose region has been called the "Golden age of the Mughals" ?
Answer: Option A
Q13
Painting in the Mughal period was at its prime during the reign of
Answer: Option A
Q14
Who was the first Governor-General of India?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Warren Hastings served as the first Governor-General of India from 1773 to 1785 under the East India Company.
Q15
The Battle of Plassey was fought in which year?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757 and marked the beginning of British rule in India.
Q16
Who founded the Maurya Empire?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire with help from Chanakya.
Q17
The capital of the Mauryan Empire was—
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Pataliputra, present-day Patna in Bihar, was the capital of the Mauryan Empire.
Q18
Who was known as the ‘Napoleon of India’?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Samudragupta was known as the Napoleon of India for his military conquests during the Gupta period.
Q19
The Indus Valley Civilization is also known as—
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Indus Valley Civilization is also known as the Harappan Civilization, named after the first site discovered in Punjab, Pakistan.
Q20
Who was the last Mughal Emperor of India?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Bahadur Shah II was the last Mughal Emperor, exiled by the British after the 1857 Revolt.