SSC CGL History and Culture Practice Test 2
15 more original SSC CGL static GK questions on dynasties, movements, dance, and cultural identity.
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SSC CGL History and Culture Practice Test 2
15 more original SSC CGL static GK questions on dynasties, movements, dance, and cultural identity.
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- History
1. Who founded the Mughal Empire in India?
- A. Akbar
- B. Humayun
- C. Babur (Correct)
- D. Sher Shah
Explanation: Babur founded the Mughal Empire after the First Battle of Panipat.
- History
2. The Dandi March is linked with:
- A. Swadeshi Movement
- B. Salt Satyagraha (Correct)
- C. Quit India Movement
- D. Champaran Movement
Explanation: The Dandi March was part of the Salt Satyagraha in 1930.
- Books
3. 'Anandamath' was written by:
- A. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay (Correct)
- B. Rabindranath Tagore
- C. Premchand
- D. Sarat Chandra
Explanation: Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote Anandamath.
- Monuments
4. Qutub Minar is located in:
- A. Agra
- B. Delhi (Correct)
- C. Lucknow
- D. Jaipur
Explanation: Qutub Minar is in Delhi.
- History
5. Who was the founder of the Gupta Empire?
- A. Samudragupta
- B. Chandragupta I (Correct)
- C. Skandagupta
- D. Harsha
Explanation: Chandragupta I laid the foundation of the Gupta Empire.
- Culture
6. Bihu is mainly celebrated in:
- A. Assam (Correct)
- B. Tripura
- C. Nagaland
- D. Sikkim
Explanation: Bihu is the major festival of Assam.
- History
7. Who is known as the Nightingale of India?
- A. Sarojini Naidu (Correct)
- B. Indira Gandhi
- C. Annie Besant
- D. Aruna Asaf Ali
Explanation: Sarojini Naidu is called the Nightingale of India.
- Books
8. 'Vande Mataram' was written by:
- A. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay (Correct)
- B. Rabindranath Tagore
- C. Sarojini Naidu
- D. Subramania Bharati
Explanation: The song appears in Anandamath.
- Monuments
9. The Brihadeeswara Temple is located in:
- A. Madurai
- B. Thanjavur (Correct)
- C. Mysuru
- D. Puri
Explanation: The temple is a Chola architectural landmark in Thanjavur.
- History
10. The Revolt of 1857 started from:
- A. Meerut (Correct)
- B. Delhi
- C. Kanpur
- D. Lucknow
Explanation: The revolt began at Meerut in May 1857.
- Culture
11. Garba is a dance form associated with:
- A. Gujarat (Correct)
- B. Maharashtra
- C. Punjab
- D. Uttarakhand
Explanation: Garba is the popular folk dance of Gujarat.
- History
12. Who was the first President of independent India?
- A. Rajendra Prasad (Correct)
- B. Nehru
- C. Radhakrishnan
- D. Zakir Husain
Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India.
- Monuments
13. The Sanchi Stupa is located in:
- A. Madhya Pradesh (Correct)
- B. Bihar
- C. Uttar Pradesh
- D. Rajasthan
Explanation: Sanchi is in Madhya Pradesh.
- History
14. The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched in:
- A. 1920
- B. 1930 (Correct)
- C. 1942
- D. 1919
Explanation: It was launched by Gandhi in 1930.