The immediate cause of the revolt of 1857 was the introduction of the new Enfield Rifle in place of ‘Brown Bess’. The act of introduction of Enfield Rifle outraged the religious sentiments of both Hindu and Muslim communities. In this article, we will discuss the cause of the revolt of 1857 along with the ‘What was … Read more
What is the Difference Between Mountains and Plateaus? The difference between mountains and plateaus lies in the structure and the origin of the structural formation. Any natural elevation of the earth surface with a pointed peak is called a Mountain or Hill. Whereas A Plateau can be identified as an elevated area compared to its … Read more
Northern Mountains of India Northern Mountains of India: India has a variety of landforms harnessed by nature. Around 57% of the land surface is covered with highlands like mountains, hills and plateau. Mountains have a great influence over the Indian territory. The whole region of the country is shielded by mountains. Among the mountainous regions, … Read more
The Peninsular plateau is a tableland in India. It was developed due to the breaking and drifting of the Gondwanaland. The plateau has broad and shallow valleys and rounded hills. This plateau consists of two broad divisions: the Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau. Here is the detailed discussion on the Peninsular plateau of India … Read more
Indian Plateau region is one of the oldest plateau regions in the world. Around 28% of the Indian region is covered with plateaus. Being drained by many rivers and soils with enriched mineral components, Plateau regions have become livable. About 40% of the Indian population lives in the plateau region. Plateau regions play a vital … Read more
In this article, we will discuss Ancient Indian History Quiz MCQs PDF for SSC, Railways, UPSC, NDA, CDS, UPPSC, WBPSC and State PSC Examinations etc. Ancient Indian History MCQ PDF will also be provided at the end of the article. The English word ‘history‘ comes from the Greek historia, meaning “inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation“. It … Read more
Vernacular Press Act is a controversial and suppressive act that was enacted in 1878 by the then Viceroy of India Lord Lyton to curb the freedom of the Indian-languages’ press. Let’s learn. Let us discuss the background of the British Empire and try to explore the real motive behind the implementation of the Vernacular Press … Read more
Jainism and Buddhism Questions and Answers for SSC, UPSC Here is an article on Religious Movements in Ancient India i.e. Buddhism and Jainism. The Jainism and Buddhism Questions and Answers are based on repeatedly asked questions in SSC, UPSC, WBCS, SSC, RRB NTPC, State PSCs. Jainism and Buddhism Questions and Answers Where was Gautama Buddha born? … Read more
Indus Valley Civilization is the first civilization in the Indian region. It is among the ancient civilizations of the world. The civilization was developed on the banks of the Indus river. Here are the MCQ on Indus Valley Civilization. This quiz is based on repeatedly asked questions in UPSC, WBCS, SSC, RRB NTPC, PSC. … Read more
MCQ on Mauryan Empire, Ancient History for SSC, UPSC The Mauryan Empire was the first pan-India empire with the greatest size. The empire was built by Chandragupta Maurya, founder of the Mauryan dynasty. The great scholar of Taxila, Chanakya helped him to reach the throne and build the greatest empire in the ancient history of … Read more