Indian History MCQs 58 (For UPSC PSC and other prelims exams)

71. Consider the following statements regarding the Delhi Sultanate:

1. The Slave Dynasty was founded by Qutb-ud-din Aibak.
2. The Khalji rulers encouraged Persian culture and architecture.
3. The Delhi Sultanate declined after the invasion of Babur in 1526.

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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72. With reference to the Mughal Empire, consider the following statements:

1. Jahangir issued the ‘Chain of Justice’ to ensure direct access to the emperor.
2. The Taj Mahal was built by Akbar as a tribute to his wife.
3. The Mughal Empire started declining after Aurangzeb’s death.

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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73. Consider the following statements regarding the Marathas:

1. The Peshwas were the prime ministers of the Maratha Empire.
2. The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between the Marathas and the British.
3. Bajirao I expanded Maratha influence across 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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74. Consider the following statements regarding the Sikh Gurus:

1. Guru Arjan compiled the Adi Granth, which became the Guru Granth Sahib.
2. Guru Gobind Singh abolished the Masand system.
3. Guru Nanak established the first Khalsa army.

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

1. The empire had strong trade relations with Persia and Portugal.
2. The Battle of Talikota led to the empire’s decline.
3. The rulers of Vijayanagara promoted Sanskrit and Telugu literature.

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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76. Consider the following statements regarding medieval trade and economy:

1. The Mughal Empire had extensive trade relations with the Ottoman Empire.
2. The British East India Company established its first factory in India at Calicut.
3. The Portuguese controlled the spice trade in India before the Dutch and 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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77. Consider the following statements regarding medieval Indian society:

1. The Bhakti movement opposed caste discrimination and idol worship.
2. The Sufi saints emphasized love, devotion, and unity with God.
3. The Bhakti and Sufi movements contributed to the development of vernacular literature.

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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78. With reference to the Mughal Empire, consider the following statements:

1. Sher Shah Suri introduced the Rupiya currency, which was later adopted by the Mughals.
2. Akbar’s administration introduced the Zabti system for revenue collection.
3. The Mansabdari system was a military organization introduced by Babur.

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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79. Consider the following statements regarding the Maratha Empire:

1. The Marathas adopted a confederate system with regional chieftains called Sardars.
2. The Treaty of Salbai (1782) was signed between the Marathas and the British.
3. Shivaji’s military administration was based on 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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80. Consider the following statements regarding the Sikh Empire:

1. Maharaja Ranjit Singh established a modern army with European military training.
2. The Sikh Empire was the first Indian state to use gunpowder artillery extensively.
3. The Anglo-Sikh Wars led to the annexation of Punjab by the British in 1849.

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