Modern History Quiz 3
Practice quiz on Modern History (General Knowledge). 5 real exam questions.
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Modern History Quiz 3 — Questions with Solutions
All 5 questions from this quiz with the correct answer and explanation. Attempt them yourself first, then open each solution to check your reasoning.
Q1.Where did Buddha attain enlightenment?
- A.Kushinagar
- B.Lumbini
- C.Bodh Gaya
- D.Sarnath
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Answer: C. Bodh Gaya
He attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, Bihar.
Q2.The Great Wall of China was built for protection against:
- A.Japanese
- B.Mongols
- C.Russians
- D.Indians
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Answer: B. Mongols
It was primarily built to defend against Mongol attacks.
Q3.Who founded the Arya Samaj movement?
- A.Swami Vivekananda
- B.Swami Dayanand Saraswati
- C.Raja Ram Mohan Roy
- D.Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
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Answer: B. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded Arya Samaj in 1875.
Q4.Who was the first Governor-General of Independent India?
- A.Rajendra Prasad
- B.Mountbatten
- C.Nehru
- D.C. Rajagopalachari
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Answer: B. Mountbatten
Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor-General.
Q5.Who wrote the national anthem of India?
- A.Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
- B.Rabindranath Tagore
- C.Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
- D.S. Radhakrishnan
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Answer: B. Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore wrote Jana Gana Mana.
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