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41. Consider the following statements regarding the Chola Empire: The Cholas had a strong navy and conducted overseas expeditions. The Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur was built by Rajaraja Chola I. The Chola administration was...
31. Consider the following statements regarding the Marathas: The Marathas followed a confederate system with powerful chieftains. Shivaji established the Ashta Pradhan, a council of eight ministers. The Third Battle of Panipat resulted in...
21. Consider the following statements regarding Babur’s rule: He introduced gunpowder technology in Indian warfare. He was originally a ruler of Kabul before invading India. His rule in India lasted for more than two...
11. With reference to the Sayyid dynasty, consider the following statements: The Sayyid dynasty was established after the invasion of Timur. The rulers claimed descent from Prophet Muhammad. They successfully resisted the growing influence...
1. Consider the following statements regarding the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate: The Delhi Sultanate was established after the victory of Qutb-ud-din Aibak at the Battle of Tarain. The Slave Dynasty was also known...
91. Consider the following statements regarding the Marathas: The Marathas developed a revenue system known as Chauth and Sardeshmukhi. The Treaty of Bassein (1802) was signed between the Marathas and the British. The Third...
81. With reference to medieval trade and economy, consider the following statements: The Mughals actively traded with the Safavid Empire of Persia. The Dutch East India Company was the first European company to establish...
71. Consider the following statements regarding the Delhi Sultanate: The Slave Dynasty was founded by Qutb-ud-din Aibak. The Khalji rulers encouraged Persian culture and architecture. The Delhi Sultanate declined after the invasion of Babur...
61. Consider the following statements regarding the Sikh Gurus: Guru Arjan was the first Sikh Guru to be martyred. Guru Gobind Singh introduced the concept of the Khalsa. The Guru Granth Sahib was compiled...
51. Consider the following statements regarding medieval trade and economy: The Mughal Empire had extensive trade relations with the Portuguese. The Dutch established the first European trading factory in India. The Jagirdari system was...
41. With reference to the Mughal Empire, consider the following statements: Babur defeated Rana Sanga in the Battle of Khanwa (1527). Akbar introduced the Din-i-Ilahi to integrate various religious beliefs. Aurangzeb constructed the...
31. Consider the following statements regarding the Marathas: The Chauth tax was levied at 25% on the total revenue of the region under Maratha protection. Shivaji adopted the title ‘Chhatrapati’ during his coronation in...
21. Consider the following statements regarding the Delhi Sultanate: Muhammad bin Tughlaq shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad. Firoz Shah Tughlaq established hospitals and irrigation projects. Alauddin Khilji introduced the Iqta system....
11. Consider the following statements regarding the Delhi Sultanate: The Qutub Minar was started by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and completed by Iltutmish. Alauddin Khilji introduced a strict price control system for essential commodities. The...
1. Consider the following statements regarding the Delhi Sultanate: The Delhi Sultanate was established by Qutb-ud-din Aibak. Alauddin Khilji introduced market reforms to control prices of essential goods. The Delhi Sultanate was ruled...
91. With reference to Buddhism, consider the following statements: The first Buddhist council was held at Rajgir. The Vinaya Pitaka contains the monastic rules for monks and nuns. The Fourth Buddhist Council was...
71. Consider the following statements about Nalanda University: It was established during the Gupta period. It was a major center of Buddhist learning, attracting scholars from China and Korea. It was destroyed by...
61. Consider the following statements about Buddhism: The first Buddhist council was held at Rajgir. The Mahayana sect introduced the concept of Bodhisattvas. The Tripitaka consists of three parts: Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, and...
51. Consider the following statements regarding the Mauryan administration: The Mauryan Empire was divided into provinces, each governed by a Kumara. The Arthashastra provides details about Mauryan governance and espionage. The Mauryan rulers...
41. Consider the following statements regarding the Mauryan economy: The Mauryan Empire had a well-organized taxation system. The state controlled key industries like mining, forestry, and textiles. The Mauryans extensively used gold coins for...
31. Consider the following statements regarding the Indus Valley Civilization: The drainage system of the Indus Valley Civilization was more advanced than that of contemporary Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilizations. Evidence suggests that the...
Here are 10 unique statement-based MCQs (11-20) on Ancient Indian History with answers and explanations using the spoiler code format: 11. Consider the following statements about the Indus Valley Civilization: The largest Harappan site...
1. Consider the following statements about the Indus Valley Civilization: The Indus Valley people had extensive maritime trade with Mesopotamia. Evidence of horse domestication has been found at several Indus Valley sites....
91. Who among the following was the author of the Sanskrit play ‘Mudrarakshasa’? (a) Kalidasa (b) Vishakhadatta (c) Banabhatta (d) Shudraka 92. The title ‘Devanampriya’ (Beloved of the Gods) was used by which...
81. Which of the following rivers is mentioned most frequently in the Rig Veda? (a) Ganga (b) Yamuna (c) Saraswati (d) Sindhu 82. The ‘Ajivika’ sect, which existed during the time of Buddha,...
