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Q41
Harappan people used which metal the most?
  • A Iron
  • B Copper
  • C Gold
  • D Silver
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Harappan people used copper the most as they were part of the Bronze Age.
Q42
Akbar founded which religion?
  • A Jainism
  • B Din-i Ilahi
  • C Sikhism
  • D Buddhism
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Akbar founded Din-i Ilahi, combining elements from various religions.
Q43
The Rowlatt Act was passed in—
  • A 1915
  • B 1919
  • C 1921
  • D 1930
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Rowlatt Act was passed in 1919, allowing arrest without trial.
Q44
The Delhi Sultanate was established by—
  • A Iltutmish
  • B Qutb-ud-din Aibak
  • C Alauddin Khilji
  • D Balban
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Qutb-ud-din Aibak founded the Delhi Sultanate and the Slave Dynasty.
Q45
Who was the first Mughal ruler to prohibit Sati?
  • A Babur
  • B Akbar
  • C Jahangir
  • D Shah Jahan
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Akbar was the first Mughal ruler to prohibit Sati, known for progressive reforms.
Q46
The capital of Shivaji's kingdom was—
  • A Raigad
  • B Poona
  • C Satara
  • D Kolhapur
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Raigad was the fort capital of Shivaji's Maratha Empire.
Q47
The Regulating Act was passed in—
  • A 1757
  • B 1773
  • C 1784
  • D 1793
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Regulating Act was passed in 1773, the first step by British Parliament to regulate East India Company.
Q48
The title "Indian Napoleon" was given by historians to—
  • A Samudragupta
  • B Chandragupta II
  • C Harsha
  • D Ashoka
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Samudragupta was called the Indian Napoleon for his extensive conquests.
Q49
Who was the founder of Arya Samaj?
  • A Swami Vivekananda
  • B Swami Dayananda Saraswati
  • C Raja Ram Mohan Roy
  • D Swami Shraddhanand
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Swami Dayananda Saraswati founded Arya Samaj and gave the slogan "Back to the Vedas".
Q50
The capital of Magadha during Bimbisara's reign was—
  • A Pataliputra
  • B Rajagriha
  • C Champa
  • D Vaishali
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Rajagriha was the ancient capital of Magadha before it shifted to Pataliputra.
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