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Multiple choice general knowledge history

20 Aug 1944 is the ----- of the rajiv gandhi

  1. death day

  2. birthday

  3. wedding day

  4. none of this
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rajiv Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India, was born on August 20, 1944. This is a well-documented biographical fact. The question asks for what August 20, 1944 signifies in relation to Rajiv Gandhi.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

India has never invaded another country…?

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

India has indeed maintained a historical record of never invading another country in its modern history. This principle is consistent with India's foreign policy emphasis on non-aggression and peaceful coexistence, though historical debates exist about ancient conflicts.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

At Whose preiod Expedition to the Ganges was carried out in Tamil History?

  1. Rajaraja Chola I

  2. Rajendra Chola I

  3. Rajadhiraja Chola

  4. Athirajendra Chola
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rajendra Chola I, son of Rajaraja Chola I, conducted the famous expedition to the Ganges around 1019-1023 CE. This military campaign extended the Chola Empire's influence northward to the Ganges river, earning him the title 'Gangaikonda Chola' (Conqueror of Ganges).

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Name the Seven Indian kings who never lost on the battlefield to their enemies ?

  1. Narasimhavarman I,Karikala Chola,Samudragupta,Chandragupta,Ashoka,Rajaraja Chola I,Rajendra Chola

  2. Narasimhavarman II,Karikala Chola,Samudragupta,Chandragupta,Ashoka,Rajaraja Chola II,Rajendra Chola

  3. Narasimhavarman I,Karikala Chola,Samudragupta,Chandragupta,Ashoka,Rajaraja Chola I,Rajendra Chola I

  4. Narasimhavarman II,Karikala Chola,Samudragupta,Chandragupta,Ashoka,Rajaraja Chola II,Rajendra Chola II
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A Correct answer
Multiple choice general knowledge history

Number of Dravidian Languages ?

  1. 95

  2. 75

  3. 85

  4. 105
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Dravidian language family includes approximately 85 languages according to many linguistic classifications. These languages are primarily spoken in South India and parts of Sri Lanka, with major languages including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. The exact count varies based on classification criteria (language vs. dialect).

Multiple choice general knowledge history

The temples of Mamallapuram was built by which king?

  1. Narasimhavarman II

  2. Narasimhavarman

  3. Rajasimhavarman

  4. Simhavarman IV
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The temples of Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) were built during the reign of Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha), also known as Mamalla, in the 7th-8th century CE. While his father Narasimhavarman I (Mamalla) gave the place its name, the famous rock-cut temples and shore temples are primarily attributed to Narasimhavarman II's patronage.