Modern India Quiz 2
Practice quiz on Modern India (History). 5 real exam questions.
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Modern India Quiz 2 — 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 was known as ‘Lion of Mysore’?
- A.Wodeyar I
- B.Hyder Ali
- C.Tipu Sultan
- D.Krishnaraja Wodeyar
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Answer: C. Tipu Sultan
Tipu Sultan was known as the Tiger/Lion of Mysore.
Q2.The Buddhist Councils were held to:
- A.Spread Jainism
- B.Compile Buddhist scriptures
- C.Collect taxes
- D.Elect kings
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Answer: B. Compile Buddhist scriptures
Buddhist Councils aimed at compiling the teachings.
Q3.Who led the 1857 Revolt in Bihar?
- A.Kunwar Singh
- B.Mangal Pandey
- C.Rani Laxmi Bai
- D.Tatya Tope
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Answer: A. Kunwar Singh
Kunwar Singh of Jagdishpur led the rebellion in Bihar.
Q4.The capital of the Mauryan Empire under Ashoka was:
- A.Pataliputra
- B.Ujjain
- C.Taxila
- D.Kashi
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Answer: A. Pataliputra
Pataliputra served as the Mauryan capital.
Q5.In which year did the Revolt of 1857 take place?
- A.1850
- B.1853
- C.1857
- D.1860
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Answer: C. 1857
The First War of Independence occurred in 1857.
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