India Quiz Finals - History Round II
1.Which
famous explorer and navigator served as commander with Almeida’s fleet during
the battle of Diu, in 1509. (Natives vs Portuguese) 2. What was Operation Polo? 3. What was special about the campaigning of opponent of Jawaharlal Nehru from Phulpur constituency in 1952? 4. On 17 Sept 1949, Anna Durai split from Dravida Kazhagam to form DMK. But President was not named for the new party, only general secretaries. Why?
5. In 1951-2 general elections, some Orissa Congressmen spread a rumour to make people vote for congress. The people not only voted for Congress, but also prostrated before the ballot boxes. What rumour? 6. What did Akbar build at the mosque for Salim Chisti to commemorate his victory over Muzaffar Shah of Gujarat in 1572? |
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