History KBC Quiz & KBC Questions, Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

Question: The capital of the kingdom of Maharaja Ranjit Singh was

1. Amritsar
   
2. Patiala
   
3. Kaputhala
   
4. Lahore
   

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Question: Which Mughal Emperor was deported to Rangoon by the British?

1. Bahadur Shah I
   
2. Bahadur Shah II
   
3. Akbar Shah I
   
4. Shah Jahan
   

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Question: Which Indian city was gifted by the Portuguese as dowry to Charles II, the King of England, when he got married to the sister of the King of Portugal in 1662?

1. Mumbai
   
2. Pondicherry
   
3. Panaji
   
4. Chennai
   

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The origin of modern Mumbai goes back to 1662 AD, when Catherine of Braganza, the sister of the King of Portugal, married Charles II. The Portuguese, who then ruled the islands, included them as part of the wedding dowry. In 1668 AD, Charles II sold Bomba

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Question: Which of the following musical instruments is of Indian origin?

1. Flute
   
2. Sitar
   
3. Violin
   
4. Tabla
   

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Question: Ellora in Aurangabad (Maharashtra) is famous for ancient caves representing Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. Of these, the largest number pertains to

1. Buddhism
   
2. Hinduism
   
3. Jainism
   
4. Zorastrianism
   

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Question: Kautilya and Panani were the products of which one of the following ancient Indian universities?

1. Nalanda
   
2. Vikramashila
   
3. Vallabhi
   
4. Taxila
   

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