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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41. Harappan people used which metal the most?
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Hints: Harappan people used copper the most as they were part of the Bronze Age.
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42. Akbar founded which religion?
Jainism Din-i Ilahi Sikhism Buddhism
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Hints: Akbar founded Din-i Ilahi, combining elements from various religions.
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43. The Rowlatt Act was passed in—
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Hints: The Rowlatt Act was passed in 1919, allowing arrest without trial.
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44. The Delhi Sultanate was established by—
Iltutmish Qutb-ud-din Aibak Alauddin Khilji Balban
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Hints: Qutb-ud-din Aibak founded the Delhi Sultanate and the Slave Dynasty.
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45. Who was the first Mughal ruler to prohibit Sati?
Babur Akbar Jahangir Shah Jahan
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Hints: Akbar was the first Mughal ruler to prohibit Sati, known for progressive reforms.
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46. The capital of Shivaji's kingdom was—
Raigad Poona Satara Kolhapur
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Hints: Raigad was the fort capital of Shivaji's Maratha Empire.
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47. The Regulating Act was passed in—
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Hints: The Regulating Act was passed in 1773, the first step by British Parliament to regulate East India Company.
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48. The title "Indian Napoleon" was given by historians to—
Samudragupta Chandragupta II Harsha Ashoka
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Hints: Samudragupta was called the Indian Napoleon for his extensive conquests.
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49. Who was the founder of Arya Samaj?
Swami Vivekananda Swami Dayananda Saraswati Raja Ram Mohan Roy Swami Shraddhanand
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Hints: Swami Dayananda Saraswati founded Arya Samaj and gave the slogan "Back to the Vedas".
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50. The capital of Magadha during Bimbisara's reign was—
Pataliputra Rajagriha Champa Vaishali
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Hints: Rajagriha was the ancient capital of Magadha before it shifted to Pataliputra.
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