General Knowledge Trivia questions and answers

General Knowledge Trivia Questions and Answers

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3,156.

What is the significance of the year 1857 in Indian history?

A.

Formation of Indian National Congress

B.

First War of Independence

C.

Partition of Bengal

D.

Quit India Movement

E.

Dandi March

Correct answer is B

The Revolt of 1857 is considered India’s First War of Independence.

3,157.

Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?

A.

Ashoka

B.

Chandragupta Maurya

C.

Bindusara

D.

Harsha

E.

Samudragupta

Correct answer is B

Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire in ancient India.

3,158.

Which ancient Indian text is considered the world’s first book on statecraft and politics?

A.

Rigveda

B.

Arthashastra

C.

Mahabharata

D.

Ramayana

E.

Bhagavad Gita

Correct answer is B

The Arthashastra, written by Chanakya, is a treatise on politics and statecraft.

3,159.

Who was the last Governor-General of independent India?

A.

Lord Mountbatten

B.

C. Rajagopalachari

C.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad

D.

Sardar Patel

E.

Jawaharlal Nehru

Correct answer is B

C. Rajagopalachari was the last Governor-General of independent India.

3,160.

Which movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942?

A.

Civil Disobedience Movement

B.

Dandi March

C.

Quit India Movement

D.

Non-Cooperation Movement

E.

Khilafat Movement

Correct answer is C

The Quit India Movement was launched in 1942 demanding an end to British rule.