Quiz 390: General Knowledge for State Public Sevices and Other Examinations May 28, 2010 1. Which among the following is the oldest surviving rock-cut cave in India ?Bagh CavesEllora CavesUday Giri CavesBarabar Caves2. Who among the following was not among the 9 gems (Navratna) of the Vikramaditya’s court?VetalbhattAmar SimhaKaalidasaAryabhatta3. Bring out the Incorrect statement:Guru Arjun Dev was put to death by JahangirAryabhatta was a contemporary of Chandra Gupta-IIAsanga was originator of Buddhist Yogachara idealismAsiatic Society Of Calcutta was formed by Sir William Jones to take on Social reforms4. Bring out the incorrect statementHasan Gangu was the founder of Bahamani Kingdom.Hasan Gangu had revolted against Muhammad bin TughluqBritish forces were led by Hector Munro during the Battle of BuxarBombay was acquired by England from France5. Which among the following part of Bombay (now Mumbai) is known as Old Woman’s Island?ParelWorliColabaMazgaon6. As per Indian Mythology, Dhumravarna is an incarnation or avatara of _______?VishnuShivaGaneshaHanuman7. In which of the following modern area “Amri Culture” developed?North East States of IndiaSindh and Balochistan of PakistanEastern IraqSouth India8. In context with the Ashta Pradhan, that helped with the administration of the Maratha empire of Shivaji, who among the following was in charge of General Administration?Moro Trimbak PingaleRamchandra Neelkanth MujumdarAnnaji DattoDattaji Trimbak Waknis9. The first Buddhist Council was held at Rajagriha ________?Shortly after Budhha’s DeathShortly before Buddha’s DeathA century After Buddha’s DeathA century After Buddha’s Death10. Under which act , the title of Governor General of India was substituted for that of Governor General of Bengal ?Act of 1786Charter Act 1813Charter Act 1833Charter Act 1853Submit Test « Previous Next »