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1. Which of the following is an Upanishad ?
A. Aitreya
B. Vijasena
C. Chandogya
D. Krishna Karnamruta
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2. The Harappan site showing evidence of two cultural phases, Harappan and pre-Harappan, is
A. Kalibangan
B. Mohenjodaro
C. Chanhu-daro
D. Banwali
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3. Buddhism split up into the Hinayana and Mahayana sects at the Buddhist Council held during the reign of
A. Harsha
B. Kanishka
C. Ashoka
D. Chandragupta Maurya
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4. Who among the following attended all the three Round Table Conferences ?
A. Madan Mohan Malviya
B. Annie Besant
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. B.R. Ambedkhar
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5. The British attitude for granting independence to India changed because of the 1. Impact of Second World War 2. Change in the Government of Britain 3. Rising tide of nationalism in India
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
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