Indian History & Culture

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Trivia spanning ancient, medieval and modern Indian history, art, architecture and culture.

Q1.The Sangam literature flourished primarily in which historical region of India?

A.Tamilakam (ancient Tamil-speaking region)
B.Magadha
C.Gandhara
D.Vidarbha

Source: Tamil Sangam literary history

Q2.The Taj Mahal is located in which Indian city?

A.Agra
B.Delhi
C.Jaipur
D.Lucknow

Source: Archaeological Survey of India

Q3.Which ancient Indian university was a renowned center of learning destroyed in the 12th century?

A.Nalanda
B.Takshashila
C.Vikramashila
D.Somapura

Source: UNESCO World Heritage documentation

Q4.Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?

A.Jawaharlal Nehru
B.Mahatma Gandhi
C.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D.Rajendra Prasad

Source: National Archives of India

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