Social Studies Quiz

Who is called the 'Father of History'?

• Herodotus
• Justin
• Pliny
• Plutarch

Russia is located on which 2 continents?

• North and South America
• Asia and Africa
• Europe and Asia
• Asia and Australia

What name was Constantinople changed to?

• Turkey
• Istanbul
• Athens
• Jerusalem

During the Sulatanate period the chief minister was known as............

• Amil
• Wazir
• Mufti
• Nawab

For which of the following disciplines is Nobel Prize awarded?

• Physics and Chemistry
• Physiology or Medicine
• Literature, Peace and Economics
• All of the above

Federation Cup, World Cup, Allywyn International Trophy and Challenge Cup are awarded to winners of

• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Cricket

India has largest deposits of ____ in the world.

• gold
• copper
• mica
• None of the above

To which king belongs the Lion capital at Sarnath?

• Kanishka
• Ashoka
• Harsha
• Chandragupta

The minimum age to qualify for election to the Lok Sabha is

• 21 years
• 18 years
• 25 years
• 35 years

The percentage of earth surface covered by India is

• 2.4
• 3.4
• 4.5
• 5.5