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Questions:
1. Which of the following was not a feature of the Indus Valley Civilization?
a) Great Bath
b) Use of iron
c) Urban planning
d) Seals and weights
Answer: b) Use of iron
Explanation: The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, was a Bronze Age civilization. Iron was not used during this period. The use of iron began in the subsequent Iron Age, around 1200 BCE. The other options - Great Bath, urban planning, and seals and weights - were all characteristic features of the Indus Valley Civilization.
2. The Kalinga War was fought during the reign of which Mauryan emperor?
a) Chandragupta Maurya
b) Bindusara
c) Ashoka
d) Dasaratha
Answer: c) Ashoka
Explanation: The Kalinga War was fought in 261 BCE by Ashoka, the third emperor of the Mauryan dynasty. This war was a turning point in Ashoka's life, leading him to embrace Buddhism and adopt a policy of Dhamma (righteousness) instead of military conquest.
3. Who among the following Mughal emperors banned music and dancing in his court?
a) Akbar
b) Jahangir
c) Shah Jahan
d) Aurangzeb
Answer: d) Aurangzeb
Explanation: Aurangzeb, the last of the great Mughal emperors, was known for his austere lifestyle and strict adherence to Islamic principles. He banned music and dancing in his court, considering them un-Islamic. This was in stark contrast to his predecessors, particularly Akbar, who had actively promoted arts and culture.
4. The Ilbert Bill Controversy occurred during the viceroyalty of:
a) Lord Ripon
b) Lord Curzon
c) Lord Lytton
d) Lord Dufferin
Answer: a) Lord Ripon
Explanation: The Ilbert Bill Controversy occurred in 1883 during the viceroyalty of Lord Ripon. The bill, proposed by Sir Courtenay Ilbert, sought to allow Indian judges to try cases involving European British subjects in India. It faced strong opposition from the British community in India and was eventually passed in a diluted form.
5. Which of the following movements was not associated with Mahatma Gandhi?
a) Champaran Satyagraha
b) Non-Cooperation Movement
c) Swadeshi Movement
d) Quit India Movement
Answer: c) Swadeshi Movement
Explanation: The Swadeshi Movement, launched in 1905, predated Gandhi's active involvement in Indian politics. It was primarily associated with leaders like Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, and Lala Lajpat Rai. The other movements listed - Champaran Satyagraha (1917), Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22), and Quit India Movement (1942) - were all led by Mahatma Gandhi.
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