General Knowledge Trivia questions and answers

General Knowledge Trivia Questions and Answers

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3,056.

Who was the last ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire?

A.

Harihara II

B.

Krishnadevaraya

C.

Rama Raya

D.

Tirumala Deva Raya

E.

Saluva Narasimha

Correct answer is D

Tirumala Deva Raya was the last prominent ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire.

3,057.

Which Mughal emperor banned the use of tobacco?

A.

Aurangzeb

B.

Shah Jahan

C.

Akbar

D.

Jahangir

E.

Humayun

Correct answer is D

Jahangir issued a decree banning the use of tobacco in his empire.

3,058.

Which battle ended the rule of the Marathas in India?

A.

Battle of Plassey

B.

Battle of Panipat

C.

Battle of Buxar

D.

Third Anglo-Maratha War

E.

Battle of Haldighati

Correct answer is D

The Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817–1818) ended the Maratha Empire.

3,059.

What is the main subject of the Rigveda?

A.

Astronomy

B.

Medicine

C.

Philosophy

D.

Hymns

E.

Mathematics

Correct answer is D

The Rigveda contains hymns dedicated to various deities.

3,060.

Which Indian emperor adopted Buddhism after the Kalinga War?

A.

Chandragupta Maurya

B.

Samudragupta

C.

Harsha

D.

Ashoka

E.

Bindusara

Correct answer is D

Emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War.