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Q41
Tripitaka is the religious book of
  • A Jains
  • B Buddhists
  • C Sikhs
  • D Hindus
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Tripitaka is the Buddhist canonical text.
Q42
Charak was the famous court physician of
  • A Harsha
  • B Chandra Gupta Maurya
  • C Ashoka
  • D Kanishka
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Charak is recognized as an ancient Indian physician, often linked with Kanishka.
Q43
The Greeks were driven out of India by
  • A Chandra Gupta Maurya
  • B Chandra Gupta Vikramaditya
  • C Ashoka
  • D Bindusara
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya successfully expelled Greek rule from parts of India.
Q44
Who is the mother of Mahavir?
  • A Yashoda
  • B Trishala
  • C Jameli
  • D Mahamaya
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Trishala was the mother of Mahavir, the Jain Tirthankara.
Q45
Prince of Pilgrims was the name attributed to
  • A Fahien
  • B Itsing
  • C Eiuen Tsang
  • D Megasthenes
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Itsing was called the Prince of Pilgrims for his extensive travels.
Q46
Which of the following pairs is incorrect?
  • A Babar vs. Sangram Singh
  • B Sher Shah vs. Humayun
  • C Chengiz Khan vs. Alauddin Khilji
  • D Akbar vs. Hemu
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Chengiz Khan did not fight Alauddin Khilji; they belong to different eras and regions.
Q47
Which battle led to the foundation of the Mughal rule at Delhi?
  • A Third Battle of Panipat
  • B Second Battle of Panipat
  • C Battle of Haldighati
  • D First Battle of Panipat
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The First Battle of Panipat in 1526 marked the beginning of Mughal rule in Delhi.
Q48
Who among the following attacked the Somnath temple?
  • A Mahmud of Ghazni
  • B Muhammad Ghori
  • C Iltutmish
  • D Qulbuddin Aibak
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Mahmud of Ghazni is historically known for his invasions including the attack on Somnath temple.
Q49
Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Mohammad Ghori in the battle of
  • A Tarain in 1191 A.D.
  • B Tarain in 1192 A.D.
  • C Chandawar in 1193 A.D.
  • D Ranthambhor in 1195 A.D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated in the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192.
Q50
Famous Battle of Talikota was fought in
  • A 1565 A.D.
  • B 1575 A.D.
  • C 1585 A.D.
  • D 1570 A.D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The Battle of Talikota was fought in 1565, leading to the fall of the Vijayanagar Empire.
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