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Delhi GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Question 21 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
when did the delhi sultanate fall
1526 | |
1555 | |
Either (A) or (B) | |
Neither (A) nor (B) |
Question 21 Explanation:
Under the Lodī (Afghan) dynasty (1451–1526), however, with large-scale immigration from Afghanistan, the Delhi sultanate partly recovered its hegemony, until the Mughal leader Bābur destroyed it at the First Battle of Panipat on April 21, 1526.
Question 22 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
When was Raziyya removed from the throne
1240 | |
1250 | |
1245 | |
1255 |
Question 22 Explanation:
Raziyya Sultan was removed from the throne in 1240 CE, because people during the age were not comfortable having a queen as a ruler.
Question 23 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
In which town the vehicles emit a large amount of carbon monoxide?
Delhi | |
Mumbai | |
Bengaluru | |
Kolkata |
Question 24 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Where is Indira Gandhi International Airport?
Delhi | |
Bangaluru | |
Chandigarh | |
Hyderabad |
Question 24 Explanation:
The primary aviation hub for civilains in North India, the Indira Gandhi International Airport is spread over an area of 5,106 acres and is situated in Palam, about 16 km from New Delhi's city centre.
Question 25 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
10.....is a valuable source to study the Delhi Sultanate. It is the history written in Persian language.
1.Coins | |
2.Tarikh | |
3.Statues | |
4. Builddings |
Question 26 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Which tributary of river Ganga drains in delhi?
Chambal | |
Betwa | |
Ghaghara | |
Yamuna |
Question 26 Explanation:
Subsequently, the Yamuna flows through the states of Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh] before merging with the Ganges at a sacred spot known as Triveni Sangam in Allahabad.
Question 27 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Naitatag ang IMperyong Mogulnang masakop niya ang hilagang India at Delhi
Ashoka | |
Babur | |
Akbar | |
Kautilya |
Question 28 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
What was the language of administration under the Delhi Sultans
Turkish | |
Arabic | |
Urdu | |
Persian |
Question 28 Explanation:
The language of administration under the Delhi Sultanate was Persian.
Question 29 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
The rule of Delhi Sultanate was for how many years?
350 | |
320 | |
340 | |
360 |
Question 29 Explanation:
The Delhi Sultanate was an Islamic empire based in Delhi that stretched over large parts of the Indian subcontinent for 320 years (1206–1526).
Question 30 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Who Founded the Lodi Dynasty?
Sikander Lodi | |
Bahlol Lodi | |
Ibrahim Lodi | |
None Of The Above |
Question 30 Explanation:
The Lodi dynasty was founded by Bahlul Lodi in 1451 CE. Bahlul Lodi was the Governor of Lahore and Sirhind when the Sultan of Delhi was Alam Shah, the last of the Syed Sultans.
Question 31 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
If a customer resides in Delhi but wants to work in Noida , which city will you select at the time of activation on DB
NCR | |
Noida | |
Gaziabad | |
Delhi |
Question 31 Explanation:
"Gurgaon, Faridabad, Noida, Greater Noida and some areas of Meerut and others will remain part of the NCR as they fall under 100 km-radius condition.
Question 32 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
What was the period of rule of Qutb-ud-din Aibak?
1206 - 1210 A.D. | |
1208 - 1212 A.D. | |
1210 - 1214 A.D. | |
1220 - 1225 A.D. |
Question 32 Explanation:
Quṭb al-Dīn Aibak | |
---|---|
Lakh baksh | |
1st Sultan of Delhi | |
Reign | 25 June 1206 – 14 November 1210 |
Coronation | 25 June 1206, Qasr-e-Humayun, Lahore |
Question 33 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
First Islamic state in India. Imposed the jizya (tax on all non-Muslims).
Delhi Sultanate | |
Sultanate of Malacca | |
Monsoon winds | |
Artisan |
Question 34 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Is Delhi a State or a Union Territory?
State | |
Union Territory | |
Either (A) or (B) | |
Neither (A) nor (B) |
Question 34 Explanation:
Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT), is a city and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India. It is situated alongside River Yamuna and bordered by Haryana state on three sides and by Uttar Pradesh state to the east.
Question 35 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Why did Shahjahan shifted the capital of the Mughal Empire from Fatehpur Sikri and Agra to Delhi?
Because of hot weather | |
Because of scarcity of water | |
Because Delhi was more centrally located | |
Only (A) & (B) |
Question 35 Explanation:
Shah Jahan shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi due to the increased population of Agra. Agra remained the capital city for the Mughals for a long time and this lead to overpopulation in the city which became a problem for the conduction of various ceremonies and parades in the city.
Question 36 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Mumbai is located in the state of .....
Delhi | |
Maharashtra | |
Goa | |
None of the above |
Question 37 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
The capital of India was shifted to Delhi during the reign of:
Curzon | |
Minto | |
Hardinge | |
Chelmsford |
Question 37 Explanation:
Hint: In the Year 1911, Delhi became the Capital of British India and it was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi. The decision was taken during the Reign of Lord Harding, who was the Viceroy of India.
Question 38 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Pick two famous building from Delhi
A building that looks like a flower. | |
The Red Fort | |
None of the above | |
Only (A) & (B) |
Question 38 Explanation:
The Qutub Minar is a towering 73 meter high tower built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak in 1193. The tower was built to celebrate Muslim dominance in Delhi after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu ruler. This tower is the highest tower in India, complete with five storeys and projecting balconies.
Question 39 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
Which was the new city constructed in Delhi?
Agra | |
Shahjahanabad | |
Chahar bagh | |
Jami masjid |
Question 39 Explanation:
City #9:Shahjahanabad (The City of Shah Jahan, Old Delhi): The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, the grandson of Akbar, started building his new capital, what is now called Old Delhi, in 1638.
Question 40 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
On every Independence Day, the Prime Minister hoists the national flag at .....
India Gate | |
Rajpath | |
Red Fort | |
Rajghat |
Question 40 Explanation:
Since 1947, every year the prime minister has hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort and sent out wishes to all Indians to mark the occasion.
There are 40 questions to complete.