World History Quiz
Practice quiz on World History (History). 5 real exam questions.
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World History Quiz — 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 is known as the 'Napoleon of India'?
- A.Chandragupta Maurya
- B.Samudragupta
- C.Ashoka
- D.Harshavardhana
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Answer: B. Samudragupta
Samudragupta was called the Napoleon of India due to his military conquests.
Q2.Who was the founder of Buddhism?
- A.Mahavira
- B.Gautama Buddha
- C.Ashoka
- D.Chanakya
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Answer: B. Gautama Buddha
Buddha founded Buddhism in the 6th century BCE.
Q3.Which dynasty built the famous Nalanda University?
- A.Maurya
- B.Gupta
- C.Nanda
- D.Chola
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Answer: B. Gupta
Nalanda University flourished during the Gupta period.
Q4.Lohri festival is associated mainly with which community?
- A.Tamil
- B.Punjabi
- C.Gujarati
- D.Rajasthani
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Answer: B. Punjabi
Lohri is widely celebrated in Punjab.
Q5.Which kingdom was ruled by the Hoysalas?
- A.Western Karnataka
- B.Entire South India
- C.Coastal Karnataka
- D.Northern Karnataka
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Answer: A. Western Karnataka
Hoysalas mainly ruled Southern/Western Karnataka.
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World History questions appear regularly in SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD; IBPS PO, Clerk; SBI PO, Clerk; RRB NTPC, Group D; UPSC prelims and most State PSC exams. The specific weightage varies by exam — check the exam pattern on the corresponding AajExam exam page for details.