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This section includes 442 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 101. |
Name the Indian ruler of Haryanka dynasty who was the son of Ajatashatru and who laid the foundation of the city of Pataliputra. |
| A. | Pradyota |
| B. | Udayin |
| C. | Mahanandin |
| D. | Nandivardhana |
| Answer» C. Mahanandin | |
| 102. |
After the Peshwas victory over Shivaji, the capital of Maratha kingdom became ______. |
| A. | Nagpur |
| B. | Ujjain |
| C. | Baroda |
| D. | Poona |
| Answer» E. | |
| 103. |
Consider the following statement:“So much is wrung from the peasants, that even dry bread is scarcely left to fill their stomachs.”Who among the following European travellers had made the above statement about the condition of peasantry in the Mughal Empire? |
| A. | Francisco Pelsaert |
| B. | Francois Bernier |
| C. | Jean-Baptiste Tavenier |
| D. | Niccolao Manucci |
| Answer» B. Francois Bernier | |
| 104. |
Hauz-i-Sultani is a ______. |
| A. | Minaret |
| B. | Mosque |
| C. | Large water reservoir |
| D. | Mahal |
| Answer» D. Mahal | |
| 105. |
Medieval traveller and writer Ibn Batuta belonged to which country? |
| A. | Persia |
| B. | Morocco |
| C. | Egypt |
| D. | Afghanistan |
| Answer» C. Egypt | |
| 106. |
How many volumes of the history of Akbar’s reign were written by Abul Fazl? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» D. 4 | |
| 107. |
Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally |
| A. | agriculturists |
| B. | warriors |
| C. | weavers |
| D. | traders |
| Answer» E. | |
| 108. |
In which year was the Nahargarh Fort built in Jaipur by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II ? |
| A. | 1805 |
| B. | 1734 |
| C. | 1780 |
| D. | 1800 |
| Answer» C. 1780 | |
| 109. |
Aurangzeb ruled the Mughal empire from ______. |
| A. | 1655 to 1709 AD |
| B. | 1658 to 1707 AD |
| C. | 1657 to 1709 AD |
| D. | 1656 to 1708 AD |
| Answer» C. 1657 to 1709 AD | |
| 110. |
Captain Hawkins and Sir Thomas Roe visited the court of ______. |
| A. | Aurangzeb |
| B. | Shah Jahan |
| C. | Humayun |
| D. | Jahangir |
| Answer» E. | |
| 111. |
During whose reign did Timur invaded India? |
| A. | Allauddin Khilji |
| B. | Bahlol Lodi |
| C. | Firoz Tughlaq |
| D. | Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah |
| Answer» E. | |
| 112. |
Francois Bernier was physician to __________. |
| A. | Prince Murad |
| B. | Princess Jahanara |
| C. | Emperor Shah Jahan |
| D. | Prince Dara Shikoh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 113. |
Below are two statements A) and B) in the context of contemporary debates on 'dates and periods' of Indian history.Statement A): A Periodisation like 'Hindu - Muslim - British' is appropriate as the religion of the rulers has been the only important historical change.Statement B): It is problematic to assign precise dates and time spans to 'historical processes' that happened over a period of time. |
| A. | Both A) and B) are correct and B) is the correct interpretation of A) |
| B. | Both A) and B) are correct, but B) is not the correct interpretation of A) |
| C. | is correct, but B) is wrong |
| D. | is wrong, but B) is right |
| Answer» E. | |
| 114. |
During 1789 - 1794 Delhi and Haryana were ruled by |
| A. | Jiwajirao Scindia |
| B. | Raja Umed Singh |
| C. | Madhavrao Scindia |
| D. | Mahadaji Scindia |
| Answer» E. | |
| 115. |
Amir Khusro was a famous musician in the court of which emperor? |
| A. | Shahjahan |
| B. | Aurangazeb |
| C. | Jahangir |
| D. | Alauddin Khilji |
| Answer» E. | |
| 116. |
Arrange them in chronological order:1. Ibrahim Qutubsha2. Abdulla Qutubsha3. Mohammad Qutubasha4. Jamsheed |
| A. | 4, 1, 3, 2 |
| B. | 4, 1, 2, 3 |
| C. | 1, 4, 3, 2 |
| D. | 4, 3, 1, 2 |
| Answer» B. 4, 1, 2, 3 | |
| 117. |
Consider the following text and arrange them in chronological order:1. Fatawa-i-Jahandari2. Prithviraja-Raso3. Kitab-ul-Hind4. Tabaqat-i-NasiriSelect the correct answer from the codes given below. |
| A. | 2, 3, 4, 1 |
| B. | 3, 1, 2, 4 |
| C. | 4, 3, 1, 2 |
| D. | 3, 2, 4, 1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 118. |
In the first battle of Tarain, who was defeated by Prithviraj Chauhan? |
| A. | Ahmed Shah Abdali |
| B. | Muhammad Ghazni |
| C. | Sher Shah Suri |
| D. | Muhammad Ghori |
| Answer» E. | |
| 119. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :List I(Official)List II(Office held)A. Samahartri1. Chief of the Palace GuardsB. Samnidhatri2. Chief collector of revenueC. Snasthadhyaksha3. TreasurerD. Antaravamshika4. Superintendent of markets |
| A. | A - 2, B - 4, C - 3, D - 1 |
| B. | A - 2, B - 3, C - 4, D - 1 |
| C. | A - 1, B - 3, C - 4, D - 2 |
| D. | A - 1, B - 4, C - 3, D - 2 |
| Answer» C. A - 1, B - 3, C - 4, D - 2 | |
| 120. |
In which year was Guru Nanak Dev born? |
| A. | 1242 AD |
| B. | 1358 AD |
| C. | 1469 AD |
| D. | 1542 AD |
| Answer» D. 1542 AD | |
| 121. |
In the Ashta Pradhans of Shivaji's Cabinet Finance Minister was called as |
| A. | Peshwa |
| B. | Shuru Nawis |
| C. | Summant |
| D. | Amatya |
| Answer» E. | |
| 122. |
Chahamanas who ruled over the region around Delhi and Ajmer were later known as _____. |
| A. | Chalukyas |
| B. | Chauhans |
| C. | Cholas |
| D. | Chandelas |
| Answer» C. Cholas | |
| 123. |
Between whom was the Battle of Deorai fought? |
| A. | Babar and Sanga |
| B. | Shershah and Humayun |
| C. | Aurangzeb and Dara |
| D. | Akbar and Hemu |
| Answer» D. Akbar and Hemu | |
| 124. |
In which State is Karla, famous for its Buddhist caves, located? |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Uttarakhand |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» B. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 125. |
______ was the adopted son of Bajirao II, who was denied his pension and title. |
| A. | Bahadur Shah Zafar |
| B. | Mangal Pandey |
| C. | Tatya Tope |
| D. | Nana Saheb |
| Answer» E. | |
| 126. |
In reference to Mughal period's revenue collection system, 'Zabti' Means |
| A. | Estimated revenue |
| B. | Yield per unit area |
| C. | Based on yield of crops |
| D. | 1/3 rd of total yield |
| Answer» B. Yield per unit area | |
| 127. |
Consider the following statements about Rashtrakuta kings:1. They were ardent patrons of Shaivism and did not support other forms of religion2. They promoted only Sanskrit scholars and gave them large grants.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 128. |
At the time of the formation of Rajasthan, the fishery association formed during the first phase consisted of _______ princely states. |
| A. | 7 |
| B. | 12 |
| C. | 19 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 129. |
Humayun's heir,_____, was born in exile and was only 13 years old when his father died. |
| A. | Babur |
| B. | Shah Jahan |
| C. | Akbar |
| D. | Jahangir |
| Answer» D. Jahangir | |
| 130. |
Match List - 1 and List - 2 and select the correct answer by using the code given below the list.List - I(Terms used in ancient Indian)List - II(Meaning of these terms) A. Sethi 1. A heterodox sect of the time of the Buddha B. Kutumbi 2. A territorial unit in South India C. Nadu 3. Householder D. Ajivika 4. Merchant |
| A. | A - 3, B - 2, C - 1, D - 4 |
| B. | A - 1, B - 4, C - 3, D - 2 |
| C. | A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1 |
| D. | A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3 |
| Answer» D. A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3 | |
| 131. |
‘Jaswant and Dasawan’ famous painters were courtier of Mughal emperor: |
| A. | Akbar |
| B. | Jehangir |
| C. | Shahjahan |
| D. | Aurangzeb |
| E. | None of the above/More than one of the above |
| Answer» B. Jehangir | |
| 132. |
In which year did Timur Lang invade India? |
| A. | 1210 AD |
| B. | 1398 AD |
| C. | 1492 AD |
| D. | 1526 AD |
| Answer» C. 1492 AD | |
| 133. |
First battle of Panipat was fought in the year ________. |
| A. | 1764 |
| B. | 1757 |
| C. | 1526 |
| D. | 1857 |
| Answer» D. 1857 | |
| 134. |
During the Rajput period, the expression "vinay-stithi-sthapak" was used in administration for: |
| A. | Chief of the army |
| B. | Chief of the treasury |
| C. | Manager of the palace |
| D. | Chief of the Court |
| Answer» C. Manager of the palace | |
| 135. |
Consider the following statements:1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar.2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 136. |
Given below we two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Turkish invasions on India were successful.Reason (R): There was no political unity in North India.Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true, but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false, but (R) is true |
| Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) | |
| 137. |
Mecca Masjid, Hyderabad was completed by:A. Muhammad Quli Qutb ShahB. JahangirC. Qutb ShahiD. Aurangzeb |
| A. | C |
| B. | B |
| C. | D |
| D. | A |
| Answer» D. A | |
| 138. |
Babur was born in the year? |
| A. | 1483 |
| B. | 1583 |
| C. | 1683 |
| D. | 1783 |
| Answer» B. 1583 | |
| 139. |
After the decline of the Palas, which dynasty established its rule in Bengal? |
| A. | Sena dynasty |
| B. | Gaur dynasty |
| C. | Ilyas dynasty |
| D. | Ganesh dynasty |
| Answer» B. Gaur dynasty | |
| 140. |
Battle of Haldighati was fought in the year _________ |
| A. | 1764 |
| B. | 1526 |
| C. | 1576 |
| D. | 1857 |
| Answer» D. 1857 | |
| 141. |
Kabuliyat and Patta as instruments of settlement were introduced by |
| A. | Sher Shah |
| B. | Ghiyasuddin Mahmud Shah |
| C. | Bahlul Khan Lodi |
| D. | Humayun |
| Answer» B. Ghiyasuddin Mahmud Shah | |
| 142. |
Gulbadan Begum had written Humayunama. She was Humayun’s – |
| A. | Sister |
| B. | Aunt |
| C. | Mother |
| D. | Wife |
| Answer» B. Aunt | |
| 143. |
After the death of Guru Gobind Singh, the institution of Guruship came to an end the leadership of the Sikhs passed to his trusted discipline ______. |
| A. | Ranjit Singh |
| B. | Banda Bahadur |
| C. | Ajit Singh |
| D. | Jujhar Singh |
| Answer» C. Ajit Singh | |
| 144. |
Math the followingTerm MeaningA. Subas 1. Military Pay MasterB. Diwan 2. ProvincesC. Bakhshi 3. Financial Officer |
| A. | B-1, C-3, A-2 |
| B. | A-2, B-3, C-1 |
| C. | C-2, B-3, A-1 |
| D. | B-2, A-1, C-3 |
| Answer» C. C-2, B-3, A-1 | |
| 145. |
Amir Khosrow was a royal poet and a disciple of which of the following Sufi saints? |
| A. | Fariduddin Ganjshakar |
| B. | Syed Muhammad Nizamuddin Auliya |
| C. | Shaikh Salim Chisti |
| D. | Muhammad Maharavi |
| Answer» C. Shaikh Salim Chisti | |
| 146. |
Over which of the following territories of erstwhile Rajputana did the Varik dynasty rule? |
| A. | Badnaur |
| B. | Osian |
| C. | Bayana |
| D. | Alwar |
| Answer» D. Alwar | |
| 147. |
Aurangzeb put his father ________ under house arrest in Agra Fort. |
| A. | Humayun |
| B. | Shah Jahan |
| C. | Akbar |
| D. | Bahadur Shah |
| Answer» C. Akbar | |
| 148. |
Arrange the following rulers in the correct order according to the period of their rule.1. Qutbuddin Aibak2. Ghiyasuddin Balban3. Shamsuddin Iltutmish4. Razia |
| A. | 1, 4, 3, 2 |
| B. | 2, 3, 4, 1 |
| C. | 4, 2, 3, 1 |
| D. | 1, 3, 4, 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 149. |
Alauddin Khilji's first military operation was against which of the following? |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Ranthambore |
| C. | Devagiri |
| D. | Chittaur |
| Answer» B. Ranthambore | |
| 150. |
In which year was the district headquarters of Betul shifted from Betul Bazar to Badnur? |
| A. | 1820 |
| B. | 1821 |
| C. | 1819 |
| D. | 1822 |
| Answer» E. | |