Indian History – General Knowledge Questions and Answers

21. The title of ‘Viceroy’ was added to the office of the Governor-General of India for the first time in

A. 1848 AD
B. 1856 AD
C. 1858 AD
D. 1862 AD

Correct Answer: C. 1858 AD

22. To which of the following dynasties did King Bhoja, a great patron of literature and art, belong?

A. Karkota
B. Utpala
C. Paramara
D. Gurjara Pratihara

Correct Answer: C. Paramara

23. Vikramaditya, a king of Ujjain, started the Vikrama samvat in 58 BC in commemoration of his victory over

A. Indo-Greeks
B. Sakas
C. Parthians
D. Kushanas

Correct Answer: B. Sakas

24. Two of the great Mughals wrote their own memories. There were

A. Babar and Humayun
B. Humayun and Jahangir
C. Babar and Jahangir
D. Jahangir and Shahjahan

Correct Answer: C. Babar and Jahangir

25. To which king belongs the Lion capital at Sarnath?

A. Chandragupta
B. Ashoka
C. Kanishka
D. Harsha

Correct Answer: B. Ashoka

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