Who among the following is known as the Father of Humanism?
- Thomas More
- Erasmus
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Petrarch
Correct answer(s):
- Petrarch
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____ was the headquarters of the Portuguese possession in the East.
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- Goa
The name Cape of Good Hope was given by ____?
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- John II of Portugal
____ was the symbol of ‘Royal Despotism’ in France.
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- Versailles Palace
The first British colony in America was ____?
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- Jamestown, Virginia
Epigraphy is the study of ____?
Correct answer(s):
- Inscriptions
The Mughal emperor ____ adopted the title of Alamgir.
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- Aurangzeb
Which one of the following wards was ended by the treaty of madras?
- First Anglo Mysore war
- First Carnatic war
- First Carnatic war
- Second Carnatic war
Correct answer(s):
- First Anglo Mysore war
Who of the following Sikh Guru was started Gurumukhi script?
- Guru Govind Singh
- Guru Arjundev
- Guru Angad
- Guru Nanak
Correct answer(s):
- Guru Angad
Which of the following is concerned with origin of Indian medicine?
- Atharveda
- Yajurveda
- Samveda
- Rigveda
Correct answer(s):
- Atharveda
Which Gupta emperor is said to have founded Nalanda University?
- Kumaragupta I
- Purugupta
- Buddhagupta
- Skandagupta
Correct answer(s):
- Kumaragupta I
Who was the son of Chandragupta Maurya?
Correct answer(s):
- Bindusara
Which king gave titles like Muvendavelan, Araiyar etc to rich land owner as a mark of respect?
- Pandya King
- Malabar King
- Chola King
- Travancore King
Correct answer(s):
- Chola King
Which fort is also known as the Golden Fort?
- Jaisalmer fort
- Chittorgarh
- Kumbhalgarh
- Ranthambore
Correct answer(s):
- Jaisalmer fort
The first Battle of Panipat in 1526 was fought between the Lodi Empire and ____?
Correct answer(s):
- Babur
Which English governor of East India Company in India was expelled by Aurangzeb?
- Sir Nicolas Waite
- Sir John William
- Sir John Child
- Aungier
Correct answer(s):
- Sir John Child
The Gupta gold coins were known as ____?
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- Dinaras
In which state is the Bhimbetka caves which is famous for pre-historic rock paintings?
- Bihar
- Maharashtra
- Madhya Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh
Correct answer(s):
- Madhya Pradesh
Which of the following animals was unknown in Indus Valley Civilization?
- Horse
- Elephant
- Bull
- Lion
Correct answer(s):
- Horse
Who was the founder of Maurya dynasty?
- Ashoka
- Vishnugupta
- Chandragupta Maurya
- Chandragupta II
Correct answer(s):
- Chandragupta Maurya