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This section includes 19 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your History knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
In which state is Gol Gumbaz, the tomb of Adil Shah, situated? |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Tamil Nadu |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Telangana |
| Answer» B. Tamil Nadu | |
| 2. |
‘Chhanglesh Ki Prashasti’ was found from : |
| A. | Taleshwar |
| B. | Lakhamandal |
| C. | Barahat |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Barahat | |
| 3. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer options.a. Mughal architecture is of Indian style.b. Mughal architecture was influenced by both, the Persian and Hindu arts.c. There is an impact of foreigners on Mughal architecture.d. Mughal architecture was influenced by no one. |
| A. | Statement a is correct, but b, c and d are incorrect. |
| B. | b and d are incorrect, but a and c are correct. |
| C. | a,b and c are correct, but d is incorrect. |
| D. | d is correct, but a, b and c are incorrect |
| Answer» D. d is correct, but a, b and c are incorrect | |
| 4. |
Match List - I with List - IIList I(Dramatists)List II(Plays)(a) Dharmvir Bharti(i) Agra Bazar(b) Vijai Tendulkar(ii) Hayavadan(c) Girish Karnad(iii) Andhayug(d) Habib Tanvir(iv) Ghasi Ram KotwalChoose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | (a) - (iv), (b) - (i), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iii) |
| B. | (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (C) - (i), (d) - (iv) |
| C. | (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii) |
| D. | (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
Arrange the following monuments in chronological order :(a) Char Minar - Hyderabad(b) Humayun’s Tomb - Delhi(c) Tomb of Sher Shah Suri - Sasaram(d) Gol Gumbaz - BijapurSelect the correct answer from the code given below : |
| A. | (b), (c), (d), (a) |
| B. | (d), (a), (c), (b) |
| C. | (c), (b), (a), (d) |
| D. | (a), (d), (b), (c) |
| Answer» D. (a), (d), (b), (c) | |
| 6. |
Bateshwar group of temples is located in___. |
| A. | Ujjain |
| B. | Morena |
| C. | Khajuraho |
| D. | Ratlam |
| Answer» C. Khajuraho | |
| 7. |
In the context of history of art arrange the following in chronological order, starting from the earliest:(A) Bhumara(B) Bharhut(C) Jaggeyapeta(D) TanjavurChoose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | (A), (C), (B), (D) |
| B. | (B), (C), (A), (D) |
| C. | (C), (D), (B), (A) |
| D. | (D), (A), (C), (B) |
| Answer» C. (C), (D), (B), (A) | |
| 8. |
Pandharpur was a medieval centre for the worship of: |
| A. | Vithoba |
| B. | Kartikeya |
| C. | Durga |
| D. | Ganesha |
| Answer» B. Kartikeya | |
| 9. |
Khajuraho temples are located in ______ district. |
| A. | Mandla |
| B. | Chhatarpur |
| C. | Balaghat |
| D. | Rewa |
| Answer» C. Balaghat | |
| 10. |
In Rajasthan, Jahangir's Palaces are situated in - |
| A. | Kishangarh |
| B. | Deeg |
| C. | Ajmer |
| D. | Puskar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
In which of the dialect, Tuhfat-ul Hind, an 18th-century source, has provided a very extensive glossary? |
| A. | Braj |
| B. | Awadhi |
| C. | Rajasthani |
| D. | Gujarati |
| Answer» B. Awadhi | |
| 12. |
Match List - I with List - IIList I(Terms)List II(Meaning)(a) Aiwan(i) Construction on a post and lintel principle(b) Baradari(ii) Title mosaic(c) Kashi Kari(iii) a pillared gallery(d) Trabeate(iv) a pillared pavilionselect the correct answer from the options: |
| A. | (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i) |
| B. | (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii) |
| C. | (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv) |
| D. | (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii) |
| Answer» B. (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii) | |
| 13. |
Arrange the following monuments in chronological sequence:(a) Akbar's tomb - Sikandara(b) Gol Gumbad - Bijapur(c) Shaikh Salim Chistis tomb - Fatehpur Sikri(d) Charminar - Hyderbad |
| A. | (d), (c), (b), (a) |
| B. | (a), (d), (c), (b) |
| C. | (d), (b), (c), (a) |
| D. | (c), (d), (a), (b) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
Identify the temple from the group of temples at Mahakuteshwara near Badami, comprising a sanctum and a portico which is of some importance. |
| A. | Galaganatha |
| B. | Sangameshwara |
| C. | Huchimalligudi |
| D. | Kadasiddeshwar |
| Answer» C. Huchimalligudi | |
| 15. |
In which year did Emperor Akbar build the Buland Darwaja? |
| A. | 1502 |
| B. | 1526 |
| C. | 1534 |
| D. | 1601 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
Aliwal Khan was the architect of which of the following buildings?(i) Mausoleum of Hasan Khan Sur(ii) Sher Shah's mausoleum(iii) Adham Khan's tomb(iv) Humayun's tombChoose the correct answer from the code given below: |
| A. | (i) and (ii) |
| B. | (iii) and (iv) |
| C. | (i) and (iii) |
| D. | (ii) and (iv) |
| Answer» B. (iii) and (iv) | |
| 17. |
Inside which fort is Panchmahal situated? |
| A. | Agra |
| B. | Fatehpur Sikri |
| C. | Red Fort |
| D. | Purana killa of Delhi |
| Answer» C. Red Fort | |
| 18. |
In which language did Banarsidas write a very interesting autobiography, the Ardh-Kathanak in 1641? |
| A. | Awadhi |
| B. | Braj |
| C. | Marathi |
| D. | Sanskrit |
| Answer» C. Marathi | |
| 19. |
Name the ruler who constructed the Grant Trunk Road? |
| A. | Ashoka |
| B. | Shivaji |
| C. | Sher Shah |
| D. | Akbar |
| Answer» D. Akbar | |