General Knowledge History Questions with Answers focus on world and Indian historical events. Frequently asked in SSC, UPSC, and IAS exams, they help candidates develop a chronological understanding of major historical developments
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21. The slogan "Do or Die" was given by—
Jawaharlal Nehru Mahatma Gandhi Subhas Chandra Bose Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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B
Hints: Mahatma Gandhi gave the slogan "Do or Die" during the Quit India Movement in 1942.
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22. The ‘Permanent Settlement’ was introduced by—
Lord Cornwallis Lord Wellesley Lord Curzon Lord Dalhousie
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Hints: Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement, a land revenue system in Bengal.
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23. The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in—
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B
Hints: The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in 1920, starting after the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy.
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24. Who was the founder of the Gupta Dynasty?
Chandragupta I Samudragupta Sri Gupta Chandragupta II
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C
Hints: Sri Gupta is considered the first ruler and founder of the Gupta Dynasty.
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25. The "Jallianwala Bagh Massacre" took place in—
Amritsar Lahore Delhi Kanpur
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Hints: The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place in Amritsar on 13 April 1919.
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26. Who wrote the book "Arthashastra"?
Megasthenes Kalidasa Chanakya Banabhatta
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Hints: Chanakya wrote the ancient text Arthashastra on economics and statecraft.
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27. The capital of the Pallava dynasty was—
Kanchipuram Madurai Tanjore Trichy
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Hints: Kanchipuram was the capital of the Pallava dynasty, famous for its temple architecture.
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28. Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India?
Akbar Babur Humayun Sher Shah Suri
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B
Hints: Babur founded the Mughal Empire in India after winning the Battle of Panipat in 1526.
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29. The Bhakti Movement in India started around—
6th Century AD 8th Century AD 10th Century AD 12th Century AD
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D
Hints: The Bhakti Movement started around the 12th Century AD in South India and spread north.
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30. Who built the Red Fort in Delhi?
Akbar Shah Jahan Aurangzeb Jahangir
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B
Hints: Shah Jahan built the Red Fort in Delhi in 1648 when he shifted the capital to Delhi.
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