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136. The Fourth Buddhist Council was held by
A. Ashoka
B. Kanishka
C. Chandragupta
D. Harshavardhana
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137. The Arya Samaj was founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati in
A. 1874
B. 1875
C. 1882
D. 1893
Explanation:
138. The Revolt of 1857 affected several towns in Bihar. Which of the following entries gives the correct sequence of the outbreak of the revolt in different towns of Bihar ?
A. Muzaffarpru, Patna, Jagdishpur, Rohini
B. Patna, Muzaffarpru, Rohini, Jagdishpur
C. Jagdishpur, Patna, Rohini, Muzaffarpru,
D. Rohini, Patna, Muzaffarpru, Jagdishpur
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139. Which of the following is not a provision of the Charter Act of 1853 ?
A. Under this Act, a Legislative Council for Indial was created.
B. Governor General was given the power to veto the Bills passed by the Legislative Council.
C. A provision was made for an open competitive examination for recuitment to Indian Civil Services
D. None of these
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140. The Prime Minister of Britain at the time of Indias independence was
A. Lord Mountbatten
B. Winston Churchill
C. Ramsay Macdonald
D. Clement Attlee
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