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What, Where, How, and When?

Subject: History

Book: NCERT History Class 6

Introduction to history and its sources.
- **What is History?**:
- Study of past events and civilizations.
- **Where Did People Live?**:
- Early settlements near rivers and forests.
- **Sources of History**:
- Archaeological and literary sources.
- **How Do We Know the Past?**:
- Study of inscriptions, manuscripts, coins.

**Possible Exam Questions:**
1. What is history and why do we study it?
2. How do archaeologists find out about past civilizations?
3. What are inscriptions and how do they help in history?
4. What are the sources of ancient history?
5. Why did early humans settle near rivers?

Practice Questions

In which year was the famous Jallianwala Bagh massacre?

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Which battle marked the victory of the Marathas over the Mughal Empire?

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Who was the first woman ruler of India?

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Which of the following was a famous contribution of Sher Shah Suri?

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In which battle did the Marathas face defeat at the hands of the Afghans?

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The famous "Bengal Renaissance" was led by which of the following personalities?

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What was the main objective of the Salt March (Dandi March) led by Mahatma Gandhi?

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Which of the following battles was fought between the Marathas and the Mughals?

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In which year did India gain independence from British rule?

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