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Unraveling the Sequence of Indian History: A Chronology Quiz

Description: This quiz, titled 'Unraveling the Sequence of Indian History: A Chronology Quiz', delves into the rich tapestry of Indian history, testing your knowledge of key events and their chronological order. From ancient civilizations to modern-day India, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the nation's historical trajectory.
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Which ancient civilization flourished in the Indus Valley region between 2500 and 1900 BCE?

  1. Harappan Civilization

  2. Mohenjo-Daro Civilization

  3. Indus Valley Civilization

  4. Gandhara Civilization


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, was a Bronze Age civilization that flourished in the Indus Valley region of the Indian subcontinent.

Who was the first Mughal emperor to rule over India?

  1. Babur

  2. Humayun

  3. Akbar

  4. Jahangir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Babur, a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan, founded the Mughal Empire in India after defeating Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.

Which battle marked the beginning of the British East India Company's dominance in India?

  1. Battle of Plassey

  2. Battle of Buxar

  3. Battle of Carnatic

  4. Battle of Seringapatam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Plassey, fought in 1757, was a decisive victory for the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah. This victory established the Company's political and military dominance in India.

When did the Indian National Congress, a key player in India's independence movement, come into existence?

  1. 1885

  2. 1895

  3. 1905

  4. 1915


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by a group of Indian intellectuals and political leaders, including Allan Octavian Hume, Dadabhai Naoroji, and Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee.

Which act of the British Parliament granted limited self-governance to India in 1935?

  1. Government of India Act 1919

  2. Government of India Act 1935

  3. Indian Councils Act 1892

  4. Indian Councils Act 1909


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Government of India Act 1935 was a significant constitutional reform that introduced provincial autonomy and a federal structure in India.

When did India gain independence from British rule?

  1. 1945

  2. 1947

  3. 1950

  4. 1955


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947, after a long struggle for freedom led by Mahatma Gandhi and other prominent leaders.

Who was the first President of India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Rajendra Prasad

  3. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

  4. Zakir Hussain


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India, serving from 1950 to 1962.

Which war between India and Pakistan resulted in the creation of Bangladesh in 1971?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Indo-Pakistani War of 1999


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 led to the liberation of East Pakistan and the creation of Bangladesh.

When did India adopt its current constitution?

  1. 1947

  2. 1950

  3. 1955

  4. 1960


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India adopted its current constitution on January 26, 1950, which came into effect on the same day.

Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?

  1. Indira Gandhi

  2. Golda Meir

  3. Margaret Thatcher

  4. Benazir Bhutto


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi was the first woman Prime Minister of India, serving from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 to 1984.

Which economic policy, introduced in 1991, marked a significant shift towards liberalization and globalization in India?

  1. New Economic Policy

  2. Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization

  3. Economic Reforms

  4. Structural Adjustment Program


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization (LPG) policy, introduced in 1991, aimed to transform the Indian economy by reducing government control, promoting private investment, and integrating with the global economy.

When did India become a nuclear power?

  1. 1974

  2. 1988

  3. 1998

  4. 2008


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

India conducted nuclear tests in 1998, officially declaring itself a nuclear power.

Which Indian space mission successfully reached Mars in 2014?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, was India's first interplanetary mission, successfully reaching Mars in 2014.

Who was the first Indian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Harivansh Rai Bachchan

  3. Mulk Raj Anand

  4. R. K. Narayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore was the first Indian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, receiving the award in 1913.

When did India host the Commonwealth Games for the first time?

  1. 2002

  2. 2006

  3. 2010

  4. 2014


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

India hosted the Commonwealth Games for the first time in 2010, held in New Delhi.

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