10 quiz questions on kings: 1. Who was the emperor of Japan during the 2nd World War ? Emperor Hirohito 2. Which Chinese dynasty was responsible for the construction of “The Great Wall of China” as we see it today? Ming dynasty 3. [...]
Quiz on Mahatma Gandhi – 2
June 22, 2010 By 1 Comment
1. Which title conferred by the British Government was returned by Gandhiji during the non-cooperation movement after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre? 2. The violent incident in which place in February 1922 led to the calling off the Non-Cooperation movement in India? 3. Two companions of Gandhiji died in the Aga Khan [...]
Diwali Quiz: 10 questions on Hindu festival
June 20, 2010 By 1 Comment
1. If India celebrates Diwali (or Deepawli) which country celebrates the Lantern Festival as the festival of lights? 2. According to Hindu mythology, on whose home-coming from 14 years of exile is Deepawli celebrated? 3. Deepawli is known as Tihar in which SAARC nation? 4. Goddess Lakshmi is generally worshiped during [...]
History of Prime Ministers
April 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
1. Which Prime Minister got assassinated and left office on the 6th September 1966? 2. Which Australian Prime Minister had 11 years, 8 months and 23 days in office? 3. Who was the first President of the United States and the first Commander in Chief of the Continental Army? 4. Which [...]
20 Quiz questions on famous Indians
April 12, 2010 By 4 Comments
1. Who was the first Indian woman to swim across the English Channel? 2. Name the first man to climb Mt. Everest without oxygen. 3. Name the first Indian who got an Oscar. 4. Who was the first Indian to be honored with the Param Vir Chakra? 5. Who was [...]
15 quiz questions on flags
October 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
1. What flags were raised above the summit of Mount Everest by Hillary and Tensing in 1953? Ans: The flag of the United Nations, of Great Britain, Nepal and India in that order. 2. We all know the Stars and Stripes, but what were the Stripes and Bars? Ans: This was [...]
Quiz questions on Indian National Movement
October 12, 2009 By 1 Comment
15 Quiz questions on Indian national movement: 1. The Nizam of Hyderabad, Scindhia of Gwalior and Holkar of Indore remained loyal to the British and suppressed the revolt of 1857. Is this true or false? 2. Who was the first Muslim to be elected as the President of the Indian National Congress? [...]
25 questions on medieval India
July 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Quiz questions on Medieval India: 1. Which pala ruler founded the famous Vikramasila University for the Buddhists? 2. Which Prathihara ruler had the famous poet , Rajasekhara, at his court? 3. Who wrote KATHASARITSAGARA? 4. Which saint was greatly influenced by Tantricism? 5. [...]
25 Quiz questions on ancient India
June 6, 2009 By 1 Comment
1. Who wrote the book Tehqiq-i-Hind? 2. Which was the first metal to be used by man? 3. What was the biggest building at Mohenjodaro? 4. Where does the term “GOTRA” occurs for the first time? 5. Who was the first Buddhist nun? 6. Who is the author [...]
12 interesting Quiz questions
February 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Guest Blogger: Geetanav Ojha (geetanavojha@gmail.com) 10 General Knowledge questions: 1. The portrait of which Indian king finds a place in the NASA headquarters? Answer: Tipu Sultan (He was the first king to use rocketry in warfare). 2. Which indispensable technology of today is named after a Viking king of the 9th [...]
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