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History GK

111.

The ruler known for his rock and pillar edicts promoting Buddhism and religious tolerance in ancient India was:

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112.

The concept of "Ahimsa" (non-violence) and "Satyagraha" (truth force) were principles advocated by which prominent Indian leader?

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D

113.

The Mughal Emperor who commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal was:

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D

114.

The medieval Indian Sufi saint and poet whose compositions are collected in the "Diwan-e-Hafez" was:

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115.

The battle of Plassey in 1757 is considered a significant turning point in Indian history and marked the beginning of British rule in India. It was fought between the British East India Company and which Indian ruler?

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116.

Who was the first Prime Minister of India?

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117.

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, a tragic event during the Indian independence movement, occurred in which city in 1919?

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118.

The Indian leader who played a crucial role in negotiating with the British for India's independence and later became India's first Governor-General was:

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D

119.

India's first woman Prime Minister was:

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120.

India conducted its first successful nuclear test in 1974. What was the codename of this test?

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