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Which is the oldest text in the world ?

Yajur Veda
Atharva Veda
Rig Veda
Sama Veda

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Rig Veda is the oldest text in the world so it is also known as the first testament of mankind.

1. Which two Indus sites found in Afghanistan ?

Lothal and Daimabad
Shatughai and Dainabad
Shatughai and Mundigaq
Mundigaq and Daimabad

Answer: Option C

2. Which was capital of Harshavardhana ?

Kanheri
Kusinagar
Belur
Kannauj

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Kanheri is 20 miles from Mumbai is known for its Buddhist caves dating back to the 1st century A.D.

Kusinagar in the district of modern Deoria, is the place where Buddha died.

3. Who was the founder of Indian National Congress ?

Anand Mohan Bose
W.C. Bannerji
A.O. Hume
William Adam

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Womesh Chandra Banerjee was the first President of Indian National Congress, but it was founded by A.O. Hume in 1885.

4. Book "Causes of Indian revolt" is written by ?

Karl Marx
S.N. Sen
R.C. Mazumdar
Sayed Ahmad Khan

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

"The First Indian War of Independence 1857-59" is written by Karl Marx,

"1857" is written by S.N. Sen,

"The Sepoy Mutiny and the rebellion of 1857" is written by R.C. Mazumdar.

5. Maharaja Ranjit Singh died in ?

1839
1840
1841
1842

Answer: Option A