History QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

General Knowledge : History QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS :: part17 : 56 to 60

Following General Knowledge Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in TRB, SSC and UPSC 2014 examinations :

56.Which of the following was the main function of the Peshwa under Shivajis administration ?

He was to look after the general interest and welfare of the state.

He advised the king about foreign affairs.

He was to fix dates for religious ceremonies.

He was incharge of all public fivance and accounts of the kingdom.

57.Buddhism became a worldwide religion with the efforts of

Bindusara

Ashoka

Kanishka

Harsha

58.Given below are two statements, labeled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct ? 1. Assertion (A) : Gandhiji withdrew the Non-cooperation movement. 2. Reason (R) : There was violence at the Chauri Chaura outrage.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

A is true but R is false.

A is false but R is true.

59.The Non Cooperation Movement in 1920 was withdrawn

Because of Gandhijis ill-health

due to the extremist policy then adopted by the National Congress

on a fervent appeal from the Government

because of violence at Chauri-Chaura

60.The medium exchange in gold during the Gupta period was known as the

Dinara

Dramma