Indian History MCQs 52 (For UPSC PSC and other prelims exams)

 

11. Consider the following statements regarding the Delhi Sultanate:

1. The Qutub Minar was started by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and completed by Iltutmish.
2. Alauddin Khilji introduced a strict price control system for essential commodities.
3. The Sayyid dynasty was the longest-ruling dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate.

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

1. Ramananda was a Bhakti saint who preached in the Hindi language.
2. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was a devotee of Lord Krishna.
3. Kabir was a strong critic of both Hindu and Muslim religious orthodoxy.

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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13. Consider the following statements regarding the Mughal Empire:

1. Babur wrote his autobiography, Tuzuk-i-Baburi, in Persian.
2. Jahangir was the first Mughal emperor to marry a Rajput princess.
3. Shah Jahan’s reign is often referred to as the ‘Golden Age of Mughal Architecture’.

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

1. The empire’s capital, Hampi, was located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River.
2. The rulers patronized Telugu and Kannada literature.
3. The empire declined after the Battle of Talikota in 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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15. Consider the following statements regarding Sher Shah Suri:

1. He introduced a uniform currency system in India.
2. He constructed the Grand Trunk Road.
3. He defeated Humayun at the Battle of Kannauj in 1540.

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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16. Consider the following statements regarding the Delhi Sultanate:

1. The Iqta system was a form of land revenue administration introduced by the Delhi Sultans.
2. Balban introduced the concept of ‘Divine Kingship’ in the Delhi Sultanate.
3. The Delhi Sultanate faced repeated Mongol invasions during the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq.

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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17. With reference to the Bhakti and Sufi Movements, consider the following statements:

1. The Bhakti Movement emphasized devotion to a personal god, whereas Sufism focused on mystical Islamic teachings.
2. Guru Nanak’s teachings were influenced by both Hindu and Islamic traditions.
3. The Bhakti and Sufi saints actively promoted social equality.

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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18. Consider the following statements regarding the Mughal Empire:

1. Babur’s forces defeated Rana Sanga in the Battle of Khanwa.
2. Jahangir allowed the first English factory in India at Surat.
3. The Mughal Empire officially ended with the exile of Aurangzeb.

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

1. The city of Hampi was known for its elaborate temple complexes.
2. The Vijayanagara rulers promoted a mixed economy of agriculture and trade.
3. The decline of the Vijayanagara Empire began after the Battle of Plassey.

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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20. Consider the following statements regarding Shivaji and the Maratha Empire:

1. Shivaji introduced the concept of Ashta Pradhan, an eight-member council.
2. The Treaty of Purandar (1665) was signed between Shivaji and Aurangzeb.
3. The Marathas followed a revenue collection system called Ryotwari.

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