Indian History
100: The Chola dynasty was known for its naval prowess and the conquest of parts of Southeast Asia. The Chola emperor who expanded the empire to include the Srivijaya kingdom in Southeast Asia was this ruler.
Answer: Who is Rajaraja Chola I?
100: This mountain pass in the Kashmir Valley, which historically connected India with Central Asia and played a strategic role in the region’s history, is called the "gateway to Kashmir."
Answer: What is Zojila Pass?
100: The first Indian Governor-General of independent India after independence, who served from 15 August 1947 to 21 June 1948, was this individual.
Answer: Who is Lord Mountbatten?
100: The Pattachitra art form, which involves intricate paintings on cloth or dried palm leaves, originated in this Indian state.
Answer: What is Odisha?
100: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) first launched the Chandrayaan-1 mission to the moon in this year.
Answer: What is 2008?
200: This Mughal emperor, known for his deep interest in the arts and culture, had a court that was renowned for its intellectual vibrancy and was a patron of historians like Abul Fazl and Faizi.
Answer: Who is Akbar the Great?
200: This region in India, known for its unique limestone formations and caves, is located in the Northeast and is home to the Meghalaya Wetlands.
Answer: What is Mawmluh Cave (in Meghalaya)?
200: The Nehru Report of 1928, which outlined a proposal for India's self-governance, was drafted by this prominent lawyer and leader.
Answer: Who is Motilal Nehru?
200: The famous Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, built by the Chola dynasty, is dedicated to this Hindu deity.
Answer: Who is Shiva?
200: This famous Indian scientist, often credited with laying the foundation for modern Indian physics, is known for his work on the Ramanujan-Hardy collaboration.
Answer: Who is Srinivasa Ramanujan?
300: The Battle of Buxar in 1764 was a pivotal event in Indian history, marking the establishment of British control over Bengal. This ruler of Bengal was defeated at that battle.
Answer: Who is Mir Qasim?
300: The Brahmaputra River originates from this part of Tibet before flowing into India. It is known by this name in Tibet.
Answer: What is the Tsangpo?
300: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was originally founded under a different name in 1980. What was the party's original name when it was formed by Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Lal Krishna Advani?
Answer: What is the Janata Party (Secular)?
300: This ancient Indian festival, celebrated by people in the southern part of India, marks the victory of Lord Vishnu's incarnation over the demon Bali.
Answer: What is Onam?
300: The Indian physicist C.V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his discovery of this phenomenon.
Answer: What is the Raman Effect?
400: The Maratha Empire had a key victory at the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761. The Maratha forces were led by this commander-in-chief, who died in battle.
Answer: Who is Sadashiv Ballal?
400: This is the highest altitude inhabited region of India, located in the Himalayas, and is known for being a major pilgrimage site for Buddhists.
Answer: What is Ladakh?
400: This Sikh militant leader was responsible for the creation of Khalistan, a separate Sikh state, and was killed in 1992 after a long period of militancy.
Answer: Who is Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale?
400: This classical Indian dance form, originating in the state of Kerala, is performed in theatre-style and known for its elaborate makeup, costumes, and storytelling.
Answer: What is Kathakali?
400: This Indian engineer is credited with inventing the first fuel-efficient, air-conditioned bus in India in the 1950s and is also known for his contributions to sustainable technology.
Answer: Who is J.R.D. Tata?
500: The Indian National Congress split in 1907, with the Moderates and Extremists taking opposing sides. This leader, often referred to as the "Tiger of Mysore," was one of the key figures of the Extremist faction.
Answer: Who is Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
500: The Karakoram Range forms part of the northern border of India, and this glacier, one of the largest in the world, lies in the Ladakh region
Answer: What is Siachen Glacier?
500: The Indian Emergency of 1975, declared by Indira Gandhi, lasted from 25 June 1975 to 21 March 1977. The Union Minister for Finance during this time, who was a key figure in implementing Emergency policies, was this person.
Answer: Who is Morarji Desai?
500: This folk dance of Gujarat, characterized by intricate footwork and rhythmic hand movements, is traditionally performed during the Navaratri festival.
Answer: What is Garba?
500: This 1991 Indian-born scientist made significant contributions to the field of genomics and was one of the primary developers of the Human Genome Project.
Answer: Who is Dr. Satyendra Nath Bose?