Nov 29, 2025

KVS NVS TIER 1 MOCK TEST

 

Test Your Knowledge — General History Quiz

1. Ashoka conquered Kalinga after how many years of his coronation?




2. Which of the following was the second capital of the Kushan Empire?




3. Who is known as “Parrot of India” (Tuti-e-Hind)?




4. The Treaty of Salbai ended which war?




5. In which year was the Treaty of Salbai signed?




6. Which of the following is called the “Rock Edict” that mentions the conquest of Kalinga?




7. The “Parrot of India” was a poet and musician in the court of which Sultanate?




8. According to his inscriptions, how many people were killed in the Kalinga War?




9. Which of the following cities was a capital of the Kushan Empire along with Purushapura?




Varanasi

10. Kalinga War is believed to have been fought in which year?




11. The aftermath of Kalinga War made Ashoka adopt which policy across his empire?




12. Which language did the “Parrot of India” predominantly write his Persian poetry in?




13. Which dynasty had its centre at Mathura–Purushapura during its zenith?




14. After the Treaty of Salbai, which territory did the British retain?




15. Which Great King issued the Rock Edicts proclaiming Dhamma after the Kalinga War?




16. Which of the following was NOT a result of the Kalinga War, according to Ashoka’s own record?




17. Mahadji Scindia represented the Maratha side while signing Treaty of Salbai. True or False?


18. Which kind of “conquest” did Ashoka claim was the best after Kalinga War?




19. The Kalinga War is described in which edict of Ashoka?




20. After which war did Marathas and British sign the Treaty of Salbai?





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