History KBC Quiz & KBC Questions, Multiple Choice Questions and Answers
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Question: Which dynasty was ruling in Delhi and was defeated by Babur when he invaded India?
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Correct Answer The Lodhi dynasty's last ruler, Ibrahim Lodhi was kille in the battle with Babur's troops, as his formidable army routed in the face of a force a fifth its size, but better motivated and mobile.
Question: Samudragupta, one of India's greatest empire builders, of the Gupta period, his son and father both had the same name. What was it?
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Correct Answer Samudragupta's father was Chandragupta I(not to be confused with Chandragupta Maurya of the Mauryan dynasty), and his son, Chandragupta II. Samudragaupta, himself is called the Napoleon of India, for his stunning campaigns which saw him conquer all of what is now India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, in less than 30 years. He was also a renowned player of the Veena (similar to the Sitar), and an accomplished playwright as well.
Question: Which Pallava ruler founded the city of Mahabalipuram and built several temples there?
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Correct Answer He ruled from AD 630-668 and was considered the greatest of the Pallava Kings. He sent two naval expeditions to Ceylon. His greatest achievement however was the three successive triumphs over the Chalukya King Pulakesin II and annexed Vatapi to his kingdom. He caused the execution of the wonderful Rathas,or Seven Pagodas at that place, each of which is cut out from a great rock boulder.
Question: In 1857 there was a major rebellion against the British. It began in which city?
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Correct Answer It is not entirely clear what happened, as many sources disagree about the facts. However, many Indians and British were killed, including many British children and women. This rebellion led to the British government assuming sole control in place of the East India Company. (Previously there had been a complicated system of dual control).
Question: In what year did Queen Victoria become Empress of India (in addition to being Queen of England)?
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Correct Answer This was purely a matter of assuming an imperial title and had no practical significance. Hitherto, Britain had had an empire but on paper, no emperor or empress.
Question: Why was the Mughal empire weakened, and less able to prevent the British from expanding their power base in India?
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Correct Answer The local rulers, who had previously supported the emerors, were now more powerful, and less likely to support the emperors. They were refusing to pass the taxes they collected on to the emperors. The Persians and Afghans attacked several times, under Shah Durrani and Nadir Shah.
Question: Which Indian cities were the first trading posts for this company?
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Correct Answer Bengal was the first area targetted, due to its ideal coastal location, and proximity to the Ganges, which opened up a vast area of potential trade.
Question: What was the name of the company founded in 1600 as a joint stock company, with the intention of trading in India?
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Correct Answer The merchants found it too dangerous to trade by themselves, so they got together and agreed to help each other. They began with 219 members.
Question: Name the person who built Fort Necessity.
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Correct Answer Washington was sent to take over Fort Duquesne but after killing 10 French, he retreated and built Fort Necesity. The French attacked Fort Necesity and Washington had no choice but to surrender because he was low on supplies. This triggered the final phase of the wars.
