Indian History MCQs 60 (For UPSC PSC and other prelims exams)

91. Consider the following statements regarding the Marathas:

1. The Marathas developed a revenue system known as Chauth and Sardeshmukhi.
2. The Treaty of Bassein (1802) was signed between the Marathas and the British.
3. The Third Battle of Panipat led to the final collapse of the Maratha Empire.

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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92. 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 introduced the five K’s of Sikh identity.
3. The Guru Granth Sahib was declared the eternal Guru by Guru Nanak.

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

1. The Vijayanagara Empire was known for its extensive trade with Europe.
2. The Battle of Talikota (1565) led to the empire’s decline.
3. The rulers promoted temple architecture, including the famous Virupaksha Temple.

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

1. The Mughals had extensive trade relations with the Ottoman Empire.
2. The Portuguese controlled the spice trade before the Dutch and British.
3. The British established their first trading factory in India at Surat.

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

 

95. Consider the following statements regarding the administration of the Delhi Sultanate:

1. The Sultan was the supreme authority in the Delhi Sultanate and had absolute power.
2. The Wazir was the head of the finance department (Diwan-i-Wizarat).
3. The judicial system was based entirely on Hindu legal traditions.

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

1. The Mansabdari system ranked officials based on their military and administrative duties.
2. The Jagirdari system was a land revenue system under the Mughals.
3. The Mughal Empire had a centralized administration with provincial autonomy.

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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97. Consider the following statements regarding the Marathas:

1. The Peshwas were the hereditary prime ministers of the Maratha Empire.
2. The Treaty of Salbai (1782) was signed between the Marathas and the British.
3. The Anglo-Maratha Wars ultimately led to British control over 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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98. Consider the following statements regarding the Sikh Empire:

1. Maharaja Ranjit Singh established a well-organized army with European-style training.
2. The Sikh Empire was finally annexed by the British after the Second Anglo-Sikh War (1849).
3. The Treaty of Amritsar (1809) was signed between the Sikhs and the French.

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

1. The rulers of Vijayanagara promoted temple architecture and irrigation projects.
2. The empire’s decline began after the Battle of Talikota in 1565.
3. The Bahmani Sultanate was a close ally of Vijayanagara.

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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100. Consider the following statements regarding medieval Indian trade and economy:

1. The Mughal Empire had extensive trade relations with Persia and Central Asia.
2. The Portuguese controlled the Indian Ocean trade before the Dutch and the British.
3. The British East India Company was the first European company to establish a trading post in 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