Free Indian History MCQs for CET Graduate
Practice 20 free Indian History multiple choice questions for CET Graduate exam. Instant answers with explanations in Hindi and English.
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CET Graduate — Indian History
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Question 1 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the structural separation of Indian classical music: Statement I: The clear bifurcation of Indian music into North Indian (Hindustani) and South Indian (Carnatic) systems occurred during the medieval period. Statement II: The bifurcation happened because South Indian music eagerly adopted Arabic and Persian scales, while North India rejected them entirely. Which of the following is correct?
Question 2 of 20
The 'Bhumisparsha' mudra is visually represented by the Buddha's right hand reaching down to touch the earth with the palm facing inward. What is the profound theological meaning of this exact gesture?
Question 3 of 20
Who was the Diwan of Junagadh who invited the Government of India to intervene in November 1947?
Question 4 of 20
Which site provides the evidence of 'Double Cropping' (growing two crops simultaneously)?
Question 5 of 20
When Shivaji visited Agra in 1666, in which building was he kept under house arrest by Aurangzeb?
Question 6 of 20
Consider the following pairs of architectural innovations and their associated Mughal rulers: 1. Charbagh Gardens - Babur 2. Buland Darwaza - Shah Jahan 3. Pietra Dura Technique - Jahangir How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Question 7 of 20
What happened to the territory of Mysore after the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War?
Question 8 of 20
Who was the last ruler of the Sangam dynasty?
Question 9 of 20
Which social class is credited with the construction of the Amravati Stupa in the 3rd century?
Question 10 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Foreshortening' technique used in medieval architecture: I. It was primarily used to slope the external walls of forts to make them impenetrable. II. It ensured that calligraphic inscriptions placed high up appeared equal in size to a viewer standing below. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 11 of 20
Who is credited with the construction of the Adilabad Fort?
Question 12 of 20
Which of the following Mauryan caves departs structurally from the typical two-chamber layout (outer hall and circular inner cell) by featuring a single, large rectangular room?
Question 13 of 20
Which period's architectural trajectory is defined by the term 'Stone Revolution'?
Question 14 of 20
Which of the following communities were granted separate electorates by the Act of 1919, in addition to Muslims?
Question 15 of 20
The 'Society for Acquisition of General Knowledge' was an organization associated with which reformer?
Question 16 of 20
Who among the following founded the 'Independence for India League' in opposition to the demand for Dominion Status in the Nehru Report?
Question 17 of 20
Who referred to the Mughal Emperor as 'Farr-i-Izadi' (Light of God)?
Question 18 of 20
Which Mughal Emperor is known for expelling the musician Khushhal Khan from his court due to his specific religious or personal policies?
Question 19 of 20
The Ellora Caves complex, built between the 5th and 11th centuries CE, is celebrated as a symbol of ancient Indian religious syncretism because it features a harmonious blend of sanctuaries belonging to which faiths?
Question 20 of 20
Assertion (A): The 12th Anga, 'Drstivada', is considered to be permanently lost from the surviving Svetambara canonical corpus. Reason (R): The 'Drstivada' historically contained the highly profound and ancient 14 'Purvas', the preservation of which relied entirely on fragile oral transmission that broke during long famines.
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