Historical Tales

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Which historical figure is often depicted as a wise and benevolent ruler in Indian folk tales?

  1. Akbar

  2. Ashoka

  3. Chandragupta Maurya

  4. Prithviraj Chauhan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ashoka is often portrayed as a wise and benevolent ruler in Indian folk tales due to his conversion to Buddhism and his efforts to promote peace and non-violence.

In which Indian folk tale is the story of a brave warrior who fights against a tyrannical king?

  1. The Tale of Raja Harishchandra

  2. The Legend of Rani Padmini

  3. The Story of Dhola Maru

  4. The Ballad of Alha-Udal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ballad of Alha-Udal is a popular Indian folk tale that tells the story of Alha and Udal, two brave warriors who fight against the tyrannical king Parmal.

Which historical event is often the subject of Indian folk tales?

  1. The Battle of Panipat

  2. The Siege of Chittorgarh

  3. The Revolt of 1857

  4. The Indian Independence Movement


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Siege of Chittorgarh is a popular subject of Indian folk tales due to its tragic and heroic nature, with stories often focusing on the bravery of the Rajput warriors who defended the fort.

In which Indian folk tale is the story of a beautiful princess who is abducted by a demon?

  1. The Tale of Savitri and Satyavan

  2. The Legend of Sohni Mahiwal

  3. The Story of Laila Majnu

  4. The Ballad of Heer Ranjha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Legend of Sohni Mahiwal is a popular Indian folk tale that tells the story of Sohni, a beautiful princess who is abducted by a demon, and Mahiwal, a young man who rescues her.

Which historical figure is often depicted as a symbol of courage and sacrifice in Indian folk tales?

  1. Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Rani Lakshmibai

  3. Bhagat Singh

  4. Chandra Shekhar Azad


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rani Lakshmibai is often depicted as a symbol of courage and sacrifice in Indian folk tales due to her heroic resistance against the British during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

In which Indian folk tale is the story of a young man who falls in love with a celestial being?

  1. The Tale of Nala and Damayanti

  2. The Legend of Urvashi and Pururavas

  3. The Story of Shakuntala and Dushyanta

  4. The Ballad of Radha and Krishna


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Legend of Urvashi and Pururavas is a popular Indian folk tale that tells the story of Urvashi, a celestial nymph, and Pururavas, a mortal king, who fall in love.

Which historical event is often the subject of Indian folk tales from the Mughal era?

  1. The Battle of Panipat

  2. The Siege of Chittorgarh

  3. The Revolt of 1857

  4. The Indian Independence Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Panipat is a popular subject of Indian folk tales from the Mughal era, with stories often focusing on the bravery of the Mughal warriors and the impact of the battle on the political landscape of India.

In which Indian folk tale is the story of a wise king who solves a difficult riddle?

  1. The Tale of King Solomon

  2. The Legend of Vikramaditya

  3. The Story of Birbal

  4. The Ballad of Tenali Rama


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Legend of Vikramaditya is a popular Indian folk tale that tells the story of King Vikramaditya, a wise and just ruler who solves a difficult riddle posed by a demon.

Which historical figure is often depicted as a symbol of unity and resistance in Indian folk tales?

  1. Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Rani Lakshmibai

  3. Bhagat Singh

  4. Chandra Shekhar Azad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shivaji Maharaj is often depicted as a symbol of unity and resistance in Indian folk tales due to his efforts to unite the Maratha people and his successful resistance against the Mughal Empire.

In which Indian folk tale is the story of a young woman who disguises herself as a man to fight in a war?

  1. The Tale of Mulan

  2. The Legend of Joan of Arc

  3. The Story of Rani Durgavati

  4. The Ballad of Razia Sultan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Story of Rani Durgavati is a popular Indian folk tale that tells the story of Rani Durgavati, a brave queen who disguises herself as a man to fight in a war against the Mughal Empire.

Which historical event is often the subject of Indian folk tales from the British colonial era?

  1. The Battle of Plassey

  2. The Indian Rebellion of 1857

  3. The Quit India Movement

  4. The Indian Independence Movement


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian Rebellion of 1857 is a popular subject of Indian folk tales from the British colonial era, with stories often focusing on the bravery of the Indian soldiers and the impact of the rebellion on the political landscape of India.

In which Indian folk tale is the story of a magical object that grants wishes?

  1. The Tale of Aladdin's Lamp

  2. The Legend of the Philosopher's Stone

  3. The Story of the Wishing Tree

  4. The Ballad of the Magic Carpet


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Story of the Wishing Tree is a popular Indian folk tale that tells the story of a magical tree that grants wishes to those who make offerings to it.

Which historical figure is often depicted as a symbol of justice and equality in Indian folk tales?

  1. Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Rani Lakshmibai

  3. Bhagat Singh

  4. Chandra Shekhar Azad


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhagat Singh is often depicted as a symbol of justice and equality in Indian folk tales due to his efforts to fight against British colonial rule and his belief in a socialist society.

In which Indian folk tale is the story of a young man who is transformed into an animal?

  1. The Tale of Beauty and the Beast

  2. The Legend of the Werewolf

  3. The Story of the Frog Prince

  4. The Ballad of the Swan Princess


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Story of the Frog Prince is a popular Indian folk tale that tells the story of a young man who is transformed into a frog by a witch and is eventually rescued by a princess.

Which historical event is often the subject of Indian folk tales from the post-independence era?

  1. The Battle of Longewala

  2. The Kargil War

  3. The Mumbai Terror Attacks

  4. The Indian Space Program


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Kargil War is a popular subject of Indian folk tales from the post-independence era, with stories often focusing on the bravery of the Indian soldiers and the impact of the war on the political landscape of India.

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