Modern India Quiz 19 (20 MCQs)

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1. The British reliance on India as a market for its manufactured goods caused Mohandas Gandhi to

Correct Answer: D) Refuse to buy British textiles.

2. Buddhist rid themselves of material possessions and practice meditation in hopes of achieving:

Correct Answer: B) Nirvana.

3. Who participated in the Second Round Table Conference as a representative of the Congress?

Correct Answer: B) Mahatma Gandhi.

4. The viceroyship of which of the following viceroy is called as "Brilliant Failure" ?

Correct Answer: A) Lord Lytton.

5. THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA WAAS ADOPTED ON .....

Correct Answer: A) 26 JAN 1950.

6. British prepared detailed maps of the entire country

Correct Answer: A) True.

7. What is the name of festival of colours?

Correct Answer: B) Holi.

8. The Moscogees were also known as the .....

Correct Answer: A) Creek Indians.

9. Many traditional Indian holidays celebrate .....

Correct Answer: A) Triumph of good over evil.

10. How many people live in India?

Correct Answer: D) 1.3 billion.

11. History denotes a continuous flow of events and happenings.

Correct Answer: A) True.

12. Who among the following was the author of Ashtadhyayi

Correct Answer: B) Panini.

13. ..... marks the end of Delhi Sultanate & the beginning of Mughal Empire

Correct Answer: A) 1526.

14. Which among the following was the land assignment system initiated under Delhi Sultanate

Correct Answer: C) Iqta.

15. Why Non-Cooperation movement was suspended?

Correct Answer: B) Chauri-Chaura incident.

16. What color does the green color represent in Holi?

Correct Answer: B) New year and new beginnings.

17. Which among the following was the capital of Magadha

Correct Answer: C) Rajgir.

18. Which language was used by Buddha to propagate his ideas

Correct Answer: D) Pali.

19. The British empire is rotten to the core, corrupt in every direction and tyrannical and mean.The above statement was made by ..... ?

Correct Answer: C) Sister Nivedita.

20. Which of the following is NOT an Indian cash crop?

Correct Answer: D) Potatoes.