CUET (UG) entrance exam Question Bank Solutions for History

Which of the following is called the 'Provincial capital' of the Harappan Civilization?

The epic Mahabharata consists ______ verses.

The critical edition of the Mahabharata was completed in the year ______.

Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?

Arrange the location of the following cities of the Kuru-Panchala region and neighbouring areas in correct sequence from East to West:

1. Ayodhya
2. Hastinapura
3. Indraprastha
4. Kushinagara

From where did the revolt of 1857 start?

Sanchi Stupa is located in ______.

Consider the following events:

1. Abolition of sati.
2. Passing of Widow Remarriage Act.
3. The beginning of the revolt.
4. Queen's Proclamation.

The correct chronological order of these events is:

Consider the following statements regarding the revolt of 1857:

1. Late in the afternoon of 10 May 1857, the sepoys in the cantonment of Meerut broke out in mutiny which began in the lines of the native infantry, spread very swiftly to the cavalry and then to the city
2. The ordinary people of the town and surrounding villages joined the sepoys. The sepoys captured the bell of arms where the arms and ammunition were kept and proceeded to attack white people, and to ransack and bum their bungalows and property.
3. The sepoys arrived at the gates of the Red Fort early in the morning on 11 May.

Which of the following statement(s) is/ are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 1857 mutiny when reached Delhi:

1. The sepoys from Meerut arrived at the gates of the Red Fort early in the morning on 11 May.
2. Europeans had been protected by the rich people in Delhi.
3. Once word spread that Delhi had fallen to the rebels and Bahadur Shah had blessed the rebellion, events moved swiftly.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

The tradition of Sati was abolished in the year:

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Who was the prominent leader in Delhi during the Revolt of 1857?

Who was the prominent leader in Jagdishpur, Bihar during the Revolt of 1857?

"The Sepoys Mutiny and the rebellion of 1857" written by:

Who founded the Indian Home Rule League?

Who had started the Home Rule Movement in India?

The religious causes for the Revolt are as follows:

1. Immediate cause
2. Reforms by Company
3. Activities of Christian Missionaries

Which of the above are true?

When and where Al-Biruni was born?

Who wrote the book Kitab-ul-Hind?