CDS Indian History 2

Question 1

Which ancient Indian text contains the teachings given by Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield?

Accepted Answer

Bhagavad Gita

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Chandragupta Maurya

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Salt Tax

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

1857

Answer

The Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Independence began in 1857 in Meerut and spread across northern India.

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