Topic: Static GK Practice (Part-1) : Set-2

Which Harappan site is famously known as the “Mound of the Dead” and houses the ‘Great Bath’?

The famous ‘Gayatri Mantra’ is addressed to which deity and is found in which Veda?

Who introduced the ‘Mansabdari System’ in the Mughal administration?

Match the following Ancient Books with their Authors: Book Author 1. Ashtadhyayi a. Kalidasa 2. Arthashastra b. Panini 3. Abhigyan Shakuntalam c. Vishakhadatta 4. Mudrarakshasa d. Chanakya Select the correct code:

Who led the Revolt of 1857 in Lucknow?

Which Governor-General is credited with the ‘Abolition of Sati’ in 1829?

Match the following Historical Newspapers with their Editors/Founders: Newspaper Founder/Editor 1. Kesari a. Raja Ram Mohan Roy 2. Young India b. Annie Besant 3. New India c. Bal Gangadhar Tilak 4. Samvad Kaumudi d. Mahatma Gandhi Select the correct code:

Which Delhi Sultan introduced the policy of ‘Market Control’ and fixed prices of commodities?

The “Saka Era” (starting 78 AD), which is used by the Government of India, was started by:

Which is the oldest mountain range in India?