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Which Indian city was known as "Black Town" during British rule?
Mumbai
Kolkata
Chennai
Delhi
Hyderabad
Correct answer is C
Chennai (Madras) had areas segregated as "Black Town" for Indians during British rule.
Which Gupta ruler is known for his conquest of the Shaka rulers?
Samudragupta
Chandragupta I
Chandragupta II
Skandagupta
Vishnugupta
Correct answer is C
Chandragupta II defeated the Shaka rulers in western India.
What was the main aim of the Poona Pact of 1932?
Abolition of untouchability
Reservation for depressed classes
Boycott of British goods
Complete independence
Partition of Bengal
Correct answer is B
The Poona Pact reserved seats for depressed classes in the legislature.
Which ancient Indian scholar wrote the Arthashastra?
Chanakya
Kalidasa
Aryabhata
Varahamihira
Patanjali
Correct answer is A
Chanakya, also known as Kautilya, wrote the Arthashastra.
Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
C. Rajagopalachari
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Lord Mountbatten
Sardar Patel
Jawaharlal Nehru
Correct answer is C
Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor-General of independent India.