21. Who among the following is the pioneer and founder of Kirana Gharana of Hindustani music?

  • (A) Firoz Dastur
  • (B) Abdul Karim Khan
  • (C) Bhimsen Joshi
  • (D) Sawai Gandharva

22. Who received the 67th National Film Award for Best Music Direction?

  • (A) M Jayachandran
  • (B) A. R. Rahman
  • (C) Jyeshthoputro
  • (D) Gopi Sunder

23. Krishna III of Rashtrakuta dynasty established a victory pillar and a temple at which of the following cities of south India after defeating the Chola ruler Parantaka I?

  • (A) Poompuhar
  • (B) Udaiyalur
  • (C) Takkolam
  • (D) Rameswaram

24. Under which of the following Acts of British India did the British government take direct control of the administration of India in its own hands?

  • (A) Charter Act of 1813
  • (B) Bengal Regulation Act of 1818
  • (C) Indian Contract Act of 1872
  • (D) Government of India Act 1858

25. Dantivarman or Dantidurga was the founder of which of the following dynasties?

  • (A) Rashtrakuta
  • (B) Chera
  • (C) Pala
  • (D) Pratihara

26. The government of India recently changed the name of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award to Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Dhyan Chand served in the Indian army as a:

  • (A) Major General
  • (B) Major
  • (C) General
  • (D) Field Marshal

27. Siyaram Tewari belongs to which of the following music Gharanas?

  • (A) Dagari
  • (B) Kirana
  • (C) Darbhanga
  • (D) Bettiah

28. In which year did Lord Dalhousie introduce the railway line in British India?

  • (A) 1853
  • (B) 1861
  • (C) 1870
  • (D) 1849 Section : General Knowledge and General Awareness

29. Ram Sahay Panday, a ‘Rai’ dancer from Madhya Pradesh was conferred with which of the following awards in 2022?

  • (A) Saraswati Samman
  • (B) Padma Shri
  • (C) Arjuna Award
  • (D) Dronacharya Award

30. In which amongst the following acts was Delhi declared the capital of British India in place of Calcutta?

  • (A) Government of India Act, 1935
  • (B) Morley - Minto Act, 1909
  • (C) Government of India Act, 1858
  • (D) Montagu Chelmsford Act, 1919

Total Quizz:- 710

History

History is a crucial subject for understanding past events and their impact on the present. Online Sarkari Exam offers a wide range of resources covering ancient, medieval, and modern history. Our materials include detailed timelines, significant events, and key figures from different historical periods.

We provide practice tests and interactive modules to help you retain and apply historical knowledge. By studying our resources, you'll gain a deeper understanding of historical events and their relevance to current affairs.