Indian History MCQs 69 (For UPSC PSC and other prelims exams)

81. With reference to the Treaty of Seringapatam (1792), consider the following statements:

1. It ended the Second Anglo-Mysore War.
2. Tipu Sultan had to cede half of Mysore’s territory to the British and their allies.
3. The treaty marked the end of Tipu Sultan’s resistance against 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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82. Consider the following statements regarding the Mughal military system:

1. The Mughal army consisted of infantry, cavalry, and artillery.
2. The Mansabdari system ensured military loyalty and efficiency.
3. The Mughals developed a strong naval force to protect their coastal territories.

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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83. With reference to Guru Nanak’s teachings, consider the following statements:

1. He emphasized the unity of God and rejected idol worship.
2. He advocated equality and opposed caste discrimination.
3. He established the Khalsa to defend Sikhism.

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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84. Consider the following statements regarding the Sikh Empire:

1. Maharaja Ranjit Singh established a secular administration.
2. The Treaty of Lahore (1846) marked the beginning of British control over Punjab.
3. The Sikh Empire was annexed after the Third Anglo-Sikh War.

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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85. Consider the following statements regarding the Revolt of 1857:

1. It started as a mutiny among Indian soldiers in the British army.
2. The revolt was led by a unified national leadership.
3. The immediate cause was the introduction of the Enfield rifle cartridges.

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

 

86. Consider the following statements regarding the establishment of the Mughal Empire:

1. Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat (1526).
2. The Mughal rule in India formally ended after Aurangzeb’s death in 1707.
3. The Battle of Khanwa (1527) strengthened Babur’s hold over 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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87. With reference to Akbar’s religious policies, consider the following statements:

1. He abolished the Jizya tax on non-Muslims.
2. He founded Din-i-Ilahi to create religious harmony.
3. His religious policies were opposed by the orthodox ulema.

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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88. Consider the following statements regarding the Mughal art and architecture:

1. The Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar.
2. Shah Jahan’s period is considered the golden age of Mughal architecture.
3. The Mughal style of painting completely rejected Persian influences.

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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89. Consider the following statements regarding the decline of the Mughal Empire:

1. Aurangzeb’s prolonged Deccan campaigns exhausted the empire’s resources.
2. The invasion of Nadir Shah in 1739 further weakened Mughal authority.
3. The British officially ended the Mughal rule in India after the Revolt of 1857.

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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90. With reference to the Maratha Confederacy, consider the following statements:

1. The Maratha Confederacy was formed after the decline of centralized rule under the Peshwas.
2. The Treaty of Bassein (1802) brought the Marathas under British control.
3. The Marathas successfully regained control over Delhi after the Anglo-Maratha Wars.

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