Indian History MCQs 51 (For UPSC PSC and other prelims exams)

 

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Delhi Sultanate:

1. The Delhi Sultanate was established by Qutb-ud-din Aibak.
2. Alauddin Khilji introduced market reforms to control prices of essential goods.
3. The Delhi Sultanate was ruled by five different dynasties.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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2. With reference to the Bhakti Movement, consider the following statements:

1. It emphasized devotion to a personal deity.
2. Saints of the Bhakti movement composed poetry in local languages.
3. The movement was exclusive to North India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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3. Consider the following statements regarding the Mughal Empire:

1. Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the Battle of Panipat (1526).
2. Akbar abolished the Jizya tax on non-Muslims.
3. Aurangzeb followed a policy of religious tolerance similar to Akbar.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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4. With reference to the Vijayanagara Empire, consider the following statements:

1. It was founded by Harihara and Bukka in 1336.
2. Krishnadevaraya wrote the book Amuktamalyada in Telugu.
3. The empire was defeated by the Deccan Sultanates in the Battle of Talikota (1565).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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5. Consider the following statements regarding Sher Shah Suri:

1. He introduced the Rupiya, which became the basis for the modern rupee.
2. He built the Grand Trunk Road (GT Road).
3. He established the Mansabdari system.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

 

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6. Consider the following statements regarding the Chola Empire:

1. The Cholas had a well-organized navy.
2. The Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur was built by Rajaraja Chola I.
3. The Cholas introduced the Mansabdari system in their administration.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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7. With reference to the Rajput kingdoms, consider the following statements:

1. Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Muhammad Ghori in the Second Battle of Tarain.
2. The Rajputs followed the feudal system of administration.
3. Rana Kumbha constructed the Vijay Stambh at Chittorgarh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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8. Consider the following statements regarding the Maratha Empire:

1. Shivaji introduced the concept of Ashta Pradhan, a council of eight ministers.
2. The Marathas followed a revenue system known as Chauth and Sardeshmukhi.
3. The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between the Marathas and the British.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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9. With reference to the Mughal administration, consider the following statements:

1. Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system to recruit military officials.
2. The Zabti system was a revenue system introduced by Aurangzeb.
3. Jahangir issued the ‘Chain of Justice’ to ensure direct access to the emperor.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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10. Consider the following statements regarding the Sikh Gurus:

1. Guru Nanak was the first Sikh Guru and the founder of Sikhism.
2. Guru Arjan compiled the Adi Granth, the holy book of Sikhism.
3. Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa in 1699.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3