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591. Which of the following was not common to Jainism and Buddhism ?
A. Both were started by members of Kshatriya caste.
B. Both denied the authority of the Vedas.
C. Both were antagonistic to the practice of animal sacrifices.
D. Both regarded rigid penance and austerity essential for salvation.
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592. The trial of INA heroes was held at
A. Bombay
B. Delhi
C. Calcutta
D. Simla
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593. The first Indian Councils Act was passed in
A. 1853
B. 1857
C. 1861
D. 1892
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594. Which of the following Acts of British Parliament was introduced to remove the shortcomings of the Regulating Act ?
A. Pitts India Act, 1784
B. Charter Act of 1793
C. Government of India Act, 1919
D. Rowlatt Act
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595. Who was the first king to conquer Malwa, Gujarat and Maharashtra ?
A. Skandagupta
B. Samudragupta
C. Chandragupta Maurya
D. Harshavardhana
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