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General Knowledge Related to Delhi for UPSC, DSSB, Bank PO, SSC, and Other Competitive Entrance Exams Preparation and Practice Material

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

To whom is the Qutub Minar dedicated?

  1. Qutbuddeen Aibak
  2. Qutbuddeen Bhakhtiar Kaki
  3. Moin-uddeen Chisti
  4. All the above
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following books comparing the Hindu and Muslim religions was written by Darashikoh?

  1. Mazma-ul-Sharain
  2. Sir-a-Akbar
  3. Farishta-Bharain
  4. None of them
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Delhi Police Day is celebrated on

  1. 21st October
  2. 26th January
  3. 16th February
  4. 22nd July
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following dynasties ruled over Delhi for the longest as well as shortest period?

  1. Tuglak dynasty and Khalji dynasty
  2. Das dynasty and Lodi dynasty
  3. Khalji dynasty and Lodi dynasty
  4. Tuglak-dynasty and Das dynasty
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Illtutmish was the first Sultan of Delhi Saltanate and was recognised by the Khalifa of Bagdad, when did Illtutmish get that respect?

  1. 19th February 1229
  2. 20th February 1229
  3. 19th February 1230
  4. 20th February 1230
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the Delhi Sultanate ruler, who is credited for 'Ekta Pratha'?

  1. Balban
  2. Quatbuddeen Aibak
  3. Illtutmish
  4. Allauddin Khilji
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In 1333, at the time of arrival of Ibnabatuta in India, the African traveller, which Sultan ruled over Delhi?

  1. Allauddin Khilji
  2. Gayasuddeen Tuglaq
  3. Mohd. Tuglaq
  4. None of these
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first sultan of Delhi Saltnate, who first abolished the privilages of Hindu revenue officers?

  1. Ibrahim Lodi
  2. Firoz-Tuglaq
  3. Allauddeen Khalji
  4. Balban
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which sultan ascended to the throne of Delhi Saltanate, after the death of Rajia sultan?

  1. Allauddeen Masood Shah
  2. Bahram Shah
  3. Nassiruddeen Mahmud
  4. Balban
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the provision of the amount for the health during the 10th five year plan for Delhi?

  1. Rs. 2381.50 crore
  2. Rs. 2080.81 crore
  3. Rs. 2481.30 crore
  4. Rs. 2508.23 crore
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

At which of the following hills is the President house is situated?

  1. Delhi Ridge
  2. Raiseena Hill
  3. Wellington Ridge
  4. None of these
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Ptolemy, the Greek geographer came to India in the second century, which of the following words did he use to describe to Delhi in his Atlas?

  1. Delhi
  2. Daidala
  3. Indrapat
  4. Dalai
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first ruler of Delhi Saltnate who kept a permanent army?

  1. Illtutmish
  2. Balban
  3. Allauddeen Khalji
  4. Mohd. Tuglaq
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

As per 2011 census, the percentage of women literacy in Delhi was

  1. 91.16 percent
  2. 85.62 percent
  3. 80.93 percent
  4. 77.71 percent
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which game is played at Ambedkar stadium in New Delhi?

  1. Hockey
  2. Cricket
  3. Tennis
  4. Football
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the founder of Din-Panah?

  1. Humayun
  2. Babar
  3. Sher Shah
  4. Akbar
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

On which of the following dates was the capital of India shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?

  1. 12th December 1911
  2. 12th December 1912
  3. 12th November 1911
  4. 15th August 1947
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Raja Dillu, in whose name the nomenculture of Delhi was done, belonged to which dynasty?

  1. Surya dynasty
  2. Mayur dynasty
  3. Gautam dynasty
  4. Gahlot dynasty
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