CDS Indian History 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which ancient Indian text contains the teachings given by Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield?
- Bhagavad Gita (Correct answer)
- Ramayana
- Upanishads
- Arthashastra
Correct answer: Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita is part of the Mahabharata and records the dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna.
Question 2: The Maurya Empire was founded by whom?
- Chandragupta Maurya (Correct answer)
- Ashoka
- Bindusara
- Kautilya
Correct answer: Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire around 322 BCE with the help of Kautilya.
Question 3: The Dandi March of 1930 was a protest against which British law?
- Salt Tax (Correct answer)
- Rowlatt Act
- Stamp Act
- Arms Act
Correct answer: Salt Tax
Gandhi's Dandi March protested the British monopoly on salt production and the Salt Tax imposed on Indians.
Question 4: Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?
- Jawaharlal Nehru (Correct answer)
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- C. Rajagopalachari
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Correct answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of India on August 15, 1947, and served until 1964.
Question 5: The First War of Indian Independence (Sepoy Mutiny) occurred in which year?
- 1857 (Correct answer)
- 1858
- 1845
- 1867
Correct answer: 1857
The Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Independence began in 1857 in Meerut and spread across northern India.
Question 6: Ashoka's Dhamma was primarily based on the principles of which religion?
- Buddhism (Correct answer)
- Hinduism
- Jainism
- Zoroastrianism
Correct answer: Buddhism
After the Kalinga War, Ashoka embraced Buddhism and his Dhamma promoted non-violence and tolerance.
CDS Indian History 2
Which ancient Indian text contains the teachings given by Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield?