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Question 1:

Which two cities are the most important sites of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Answer: Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

Key Fact: The Indus Valley Civilization (2500-1750 BC) was discovered in 1921. Harappa was excavated by Daya Ram Sahni and Mohenjo-Daro by R.D. Banerjee.

Question 2:

Which Mauryan emperor embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War?

Answer: Ashoka the Great

Key Fact: The Kalinga War was fought in 261 BC. Ashoka embraced Buddhism and spread it through his Rock and Pillar Edicts.

Question 3:

Which period is known as the "Golden Age" of Indian history?

Answer: Gupta Period (320-550 AD)

Key Fact: The Gupta period is known as the Golden Age due to advancements in science, mathematics, astronomy, literature, and art. Famous scholars included Kalidas and Aryabhatta.

Question 4:

In which year did the Battle of Plassey take place and who won?

Answer: 1757 – British East India Company won

Key Fact: The Battle of Plassey was fought between the British (Robert Clive) and Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah of Bengal. It marked the beginning of British rule in India.

Question 5:

How many Battles of Panipat were fought and in which years?

Answer: Three Battles: 1526, 1556, 1761

Key Fact: First Panipat (1526): Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi. Second Panipat (1556): Akbar defeated Hemu. Third Panipat (1761): Ahmad Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas.

Question 6:

What was the significance of the Treaty of Allahabad (1765)?

Answer: British got Diwani rights of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa

Key Fact: The treaty was signed between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal after the Battle of Buxar. It gave the British the right to collect revenue.

Question 7:

In which year did the Revolt of 1857 take place and who is considered its leader?

Answer: 1857 – Rani Lakshmibai, Nana Sahib, Tantia Tope, Bahadur Shah Zafar

Key Fact: The Revolt of 1857 is called the First War of Independence. It began at Meerut on May 10, 1857. Bahadur Shah Zafar was declared the leader.

Question 8:

When was the Indian National Congress (INC) founded and who was its founder?

Answer: 1885 – Founded by A.O. Hume

Key Fact: The INC was founded on December 28, 1885, in Bombay. The first session was presided by Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee.

Question 9:

In which year was the Partition of Bengal announced and by whom?

Answer: 1905 – Lord Curzon

Key Fact: The Partition of Bengal was announced in 1905 and came into effect on October 16, 1905. It led to the Swadeshi Movement.

Question 10:

When was the Quit India Movement launched and what was its slogan?

Answer: 1942 – Slogan: "Do or Die"

Key Fact: The Quit India Movement was launched on August 8, 1942, by Mahatma Gandhi at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay. The slogan was "Do or Die" (Karo Ya Maro).

Question 11:

When did India gain independence from British rule?

Answer: August 15, 1947

Key Fact: India gained independence on August 15, 1947. The first Prime Minister of independent India was Jawaharlal Nehru. Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy.

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