Modern History Quiz 5
Practice quiz on Modern History (General Knowledge). 5 real exam questions.
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Modern History Quiz 5 — 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.Who founded Buddhism?
- A.Mahavira
- B.Ashoka
- C.Gautama Buddha
- D.Chanakya
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Answer: C. Gautama Buddha
Gautama Buddha founded Buddhism.
Q2.Which Mughal ruler built the Buland Darwaza?
- A.Babur
- B.Akbar
- C.Jahangir
- D.Shah Jahan
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Answer: B. Akbar
Akbar built Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri.
Q3.Which Indian port received a ₹1,500 crore modernisation project announcement in November 2025?
- A.Mumbai Port
- B.New Mangalore Port
- C.Kochi Port
- D.Visakhapatnam Port
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Answer: B. New Mangalore Port
The govt unveiled ₹1,500 crore projects at the New Mangalore Port in Nov 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Q4.Who was the first President of India?
- A.Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- B.Zakir Husain
- C.V. V. Giri
- D.Radhakrishnan
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Answer: A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President.
Q5.Who founded the Indian National Congress?
- A.A.O. Hume
- B.Mahatma Gandhi
- C.B.R. Ambedkar
- D.Subhas Chandra Bose
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Answer: A. A.O. Hume
INC was founded by A.O. Hume in 1885.
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