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Ellora in Aurangabad (Maharashtra) is famous for ancient caves representing Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. Of these, the largest number pertains to...?
general knowledge history

  1. Buddhism

  2. Hinduism

  3. Jainism

  4. Zorastrianism

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Correct Option: B

The Ochterlony Monument was built in 1848 by Sir David Ochterlony to commemorate his victory in the Nepal War (1814 – 1816). What was it renamed as after India achieved independence?
general knowledge history

  1. Victory Tower

  2. Qutub Minar

  3. Shaheed Minar

  4. Char Minar

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Correct Option: C

Which city in India has built a 15.8 m high "Gandhi Stupa" dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi?
general knowledge history

  1. Ranchi, Jharkhand

  2. Vadodara, Gujarat

  3. Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

  4. Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

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Correct Option: C

The architecture of the city of Cochin in Kerala reflects the influence of...?
general knowledge history

  1. The British

  2. The Portuguese

  3. The Dutch

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D

Where is the world's largest panoramic sculptural relief located?
general knowledge history

  1. Kanchipuram

  2. Madurai

  3. Pondicherry

  4. Mahabalipuram

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Correct Option: D

Which of these cities has the maximum number of historical monuments?
general knowledge history

  1. Kolkata

  2. Delhi

  3. Mumbai

  4. Hyderabad

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Correct Option: B

Which caves dating back to 600 A.D. are located on Gharapuri Island in Mumbai’s harbour?
general knowledge history

  1. Elephanta Caves

  2. Ajanta Caves

  3. Kanheri Caves

  4. Ellora Caves

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Correct Option: A

Which museum is the largest in India?
general knowledge history

  1. Indian Museum

  2. Tagore Museum

  3. Calcutta Museum

  4. Subhash Chandra Bose Museum

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Correct Option: A

Who is the considered as the father of Internet?
general knowledge history

  1. Bill Gates

  2. Vinton Cerf

  3. David Goldstein

  4. Kenjiro Takayanagi

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Correct Option: B

Axis powers during World war II.
general knowledge history

  1. Germany

  2. Japan

  3. USA

  4. Britain

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Correct Option: A,B