Indian History Questions and Answers
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Q111
How many spokes are there in the Dharma Chakra of the National Flag?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Dharma Chakra has 24 spokes symbolizing progress.
Q112
The methods of democratic socialism are
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Democratic socialism relies on persuasion and propaganda for change.
Q113
What is the name of the era on which the National Calendar of India is based?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Indian National Calendar is based on the Saka era.
Q114
Who is the creator of the piece titled Portrait of Francoise?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Picasso created the iconic portrait.
Q115
Which country offered its good office to resolve Indo-Pak conflict peacefully in 1966?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: USSR acted as mediator for Indo-Pak peace talks.
Q116
After Independence Hyderabad, the State of Nizam was taken over by the Indian Government through
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Indian military action annexed Hyderabad in 1948.
Q117
In Afghanistan two towering Buddha statues were destroyed at
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Buddhas of Bamiyan were destroyed in early 2000s.
Q118
Identify the UNESCO approved World Heritage site from the following:
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Khajuraho temples are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Q119
Which of the following Gods are worshipped in the sanctum of Badrinath and Kedarnath temples respectively?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Badrinath houses Vishnu; Kedarnath houses Shiva as principal deities.
Q120
Who discovered sea route to India via the Cape of Good Hope?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Vasco da Gama was the first to sail directly to India around Africa.