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Q1DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 1 (8:30 AM)
The temples at Khajuraho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, were built during the reign of which of the following dynasties?
  1. AMaurya
  2. BChandela
  3. CPallava
  4. DKakatiya
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Correct answer: (B) Chandela

Explanation

The Khajuraho group of temples was built by the Chandela Rajputs, mainly between about 950 and 1050 CE.

Q2DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 1 (8:30 AM)
Which of the following Indian monuments is NOT a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
  1. ARed Fort
  2. BChar Minar
  3. CTaj Mahal
  4. DHumayun’s Tomb
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Correct answer: (B) Char Minar

Explanation

The Charminar in Hyderabad is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Red Fort, Taj Mahal and Humayun's Tomb are.

Q3DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 24 Jun 2023, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
The Battle of Khanwa (1527) wasfought between the forces of Rana Sanga and ______.
  1. ABabur
  2. BMahmood Khalji
  3. CIsham Khan
  4. DIbrahim Lodhi
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Correct answer: (A) Babur

Explanation

In the Battle of Khanwa (1527), Babur defeated the Rajput confederacy led by Rana Sanga, which strengthened Mughal rule in north India.

Q4DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 7 Feb 2024, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
In which year did the Battle of Seringapatam, a war between Mysore and the British, take place?
  1. A1799
  2. B1764
  3. C1767
  4. D1805
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Correct answer: (A) 1799

Explanation

The Siege/Battle of Seringapatam in 1799 ended the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War; Tipu Sultan was killed defending his capital.

Q5DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 7 Feb 2024, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
In which of the following years was the Indian National Congress established?
  1. A1906
  2. B1893
  3. C1885
  4. D1875
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Correct answer: (C) 1885

Explanation

The Indian National Congress was founded in December 1885 in Bombay, with A.O. Hume's initiative and W.C. Bonnerjee as its first president.

Q6DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 7 Feb 2024, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
Who among the following started the Young Bengal Movement in Calcutta?
  1. ADadabhai Naoroji
  2. BW.C. Bonnerji
  3. CHenry Derozio
  4. DA.O. Hume
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Correct answer: (C) Henry Derozio

Explanation

Henry Louis Vivian Derozio, a teacher at Hindu College, Calcutta, inspired the radical Young Bengal Movement in the late 1820s.

Q7DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Which of the following titles was assumed by the Chola King Rajendra I to commemorate his victory over the local kings after crossing the river Ganga?
  1. AVikramaditya
  2. BGangaraj
  3. CGangavijayi Chola
  4. DGangaikonda Chola
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Correct answer: (D) Gangaikonda Chola

Explanation

Rajendra I took the title Gangaikonda Chola, meaning "the Chola who conquered the Ganga", after his northern campaign. He also founded Gangaikonda Cholapuram.

Q8DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Who signed the Poona Pact on behalf of Hindus and MK Gandhi?
  1. AM M Malaviya
  2. BV J Patel
  3. CS C Bose
  4. DJ L Nehru
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Correct answer: (A) M M Malaviya

Explanation

The Poona Pact (1932) was signed by Madan Mohan Malaviya for the caste Hindus and by Dr B. R. Ambedkar for the depressed classes.

Q9DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
The dance hall in the Sun Temple at Konark is referred to as _______.
  1. AJamagohana
  2. BNat Mandir
  3. CShikhara
  4. DVimana
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Correct answer: (B) Nat Mandir

Explanation

The dance hall of the Konark Sun Temple is called the Nata Mandir. The Jagamohana is the assembly hall (porch), and the Shikhara and Vimana are towers.

Q10DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
Who among the following Pala dynasty rulers was the founder of Vajrayana, Vikramashila and Somapura universities?
  1. AGopala
  2. BDevapala
  3. CDharmapala
  4. DMahipala
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Correct answer: (C) Dharmapala

Explanation

Pala king Dharmapala (c. 770-810 CE) founded the Vikramashila and Somapura Mahavihara monasteries, which were centres of Vajrayana Buddhism.

Q11DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
Which of the following dance forms was also known as ‘Dasi Attam’ in ancient times?
  1. AMohiniattam
  2. BBharatnatyam
  3. CKathak
  4. DBihu
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Correct answer: (B) Bharatnatyam

Explanation

Bharatanatyam evolved from Sadir, the temple dance of the devadasis, and so was known as Dasi Attam.

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