971: The battle of Dharmat was fought between
(a) Muhammad Gori and Jai Chand
(b) Babar and the Afghans
(c) Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh
(d) Ahmad Shah Durrani and the Marathas
Explanation:
Dara Shikoh was a brother of Aurangzeb and both fought against each other for Delhi's throne with the support of Raja Jaswant Singh and Prince Murad respectively
972: Which one of the following ancient Indian records is the earliest royal order to preserve food grains to be utilised during the crises in the country ?
(a) Sohagaura Copper-plate
(b) Rummindei pillar-edict of Asoka
(c) Prayaga-Prasasti
(d) Mehrauli Pillar inscription of Chandra
Explanation:
The earliest royal order to preserve food-grains to be utilised during the crisis in the country is Sohagaura copper-plate inscription of Ashoka
973: Turkey is located between
(a) Black Sea and Caspian Sea
(b) Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea
(c) Gulf of Suez and Mediterranean Sea
(d) Gulf of Aqaba and Dead Sea
974: That the per capita income in India was Rs. 20 in 1867-68, was ascertained for the first time by
(a) M. G. Ranade
(b) Sir W. Hunter
(c) R. C. Dutta
(d) Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation:
For the first time in 1867-68, Dada Bhai Naoroji had ascertained the per capital income, in his Book "poverty and
un-British rule in India", as Rs. 20/-.
975: The first political organisation established in India in 1838 was known as
(a) British India Society
(b) Bengal British India Society
(c) Settlers Association
(d) Zamindary Association