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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 did India gain independence from British rule?

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Who was the last ruler of the Lodi Dynasty?

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Which was the capital of the Gupta Empire?

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Who among the following was associated with the formation of the All India Muslim League?

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Which of the following was the main cause of the decline of the Maurya Empire?

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Which ruler was the first to assume the title "Chakravarti"?

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Who is the founder of the Vijayanagar Empire?

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Who was the last Governor-General of independent India?

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In which year did the Battle of Plassey take place?

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Which Mughal emperor is known for his policy of religious intolerance?

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