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A ruler shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad and later back to Delhi. Which combination best explains why this policy failed?

(A) The capital was too close to the sea and faced attacks.
(B) Forced migration over a long distance caused hardship, while trade and administration were disrupted.
(C) Delhi's climate became unsuitable for administration.
(D) The people voluntarily refused to live in Daulatabad.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Muhammad bin Tughlaq's capital transfer caused forced migration, hardship, and disruption of administration and trade.

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Question (2)

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Which sequence correctly represents the rise of these major powers?

(A) Vijayanagara → Delhi Sultanate → Mughal Empire
(B) Mughal Empire → Delhi Sultanate → Vijayanagara
(C) Delhi Sultanate → Vijayanagara Empire → Mughal Empire
(D) Mughal Empire → Vijayanagara Empire → Delhi Sultanate

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Delhi Sultanate (1206) was followed by Vijayanagara (1336) and then the Mughal Empire (1526).

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Question (3)

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A merchant preferred using a hundi instead of carrying bags of coins while travelling across kingdoms. What was the greatest advantage?

(A) It increased the value of money.
(B) It reduced the risk of theft during travel.
(C) It exempted traders from taxes.
(D) It converted copper into silver.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

A hundi enabled safe transfer of money without carrying currency physically.

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Question (4)

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Which ruler is correctly matched with the achievement?

(A) Sher Shah Suri — Founded the Vijayanagara Empire
(B) Krishnadevaraya — Patronised Telugu literature and strengthened the empire
(C) Babur — Built Konark Sun Temple
(D) Rana Kumbha — Founded the Mughal Empire

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Krishnadevaraya expanded the Vijayanagara Empire and promoted literature and temple architecture.

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Question (5)

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If a Sultan doubled the land revenue from one-fifth to one-half of the agricultural produce, who would suffer the greatest immediate economic burden?

(A) Foreign traders
(B) Temple priests
(C) Peasants
(D) Soldiers

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Higher land revenue directly reduced the share of produce left with peasants.

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Question (6)

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Why did the Ahoms successfully resist much larger Mughal armies?

(A) They had more elephants.
(B) They received Portuguese military support.
(C) They effectively used rivers, forests, hills and guerrilla tactics.
(D) They possessed better cannons than the Mughals.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Ahoms combined knowledge of local geography with guerrilla warfare.

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Question (7)

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Which administrative feature was common to both the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire?

(A) Hereditary appointment of local governors
(B) Dependence on land revenue for administration and the army
(C) Election of rulers by nobles
(D) Complete absence of ministers

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Both empires depended mainly on land revenue to run administration and maintain the army.

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Question (8)

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If Babur had not effectively used field artillery and matchlock guns at Panipat, which historical development would most likely have been delayed?

(A) Formation of the Khalsa
(B) Establishment of the Mughal Empire
(C) Rise of the Bahmani Sultanate
(D) Construction of Konark Temple

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Babur's victory at the First Battle of Panipat established the Mughal Empire.

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Question (9)

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Why did Vijayanagara rulers maintain good relations with Portuguese traders?

(A) To spread Christianity.
(B) To obtain quality horses for warfare.
(C) To export tea.
(D) To collect jizya.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Portuguese traders supplied high-quality horses needed for warfare.

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Question (10)

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A kingdom built forts on hills surrounded by forests and steep slopes. The main strategic advantage was:

(A) Better agricultural production
(B) Easier defence against invading armies
(C) Faster sea trade
(D) Greater rainfall

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Hill forts with natural barriers made enemy attacks difficult.

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Question (1)

A ruler shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad and later back to Delhi. Which combination best explains why this policy failed?

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Question (2)

Which sequence correctly represents the rise of these major powers?

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Question (3)

A merchant preferred using a hundi instead of carrying bags of coins while travelling across kingdoms. What was the greatest advantage?

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Question (4)

Which ruler is correctly matched with the achievement?

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Question (5)

If a Sultan doubled the land revenue from one-fifth to one-half of the agricultural produce, who would suffer the greatest immediate economic burden?

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Question (6)

Why did the Ahoms successfully resist much larger Mughal armies?

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Question (7)

Which administrative feature was common to both the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire?

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Question (8)

If Babur had not effectively used field artillery and matchlock guns at Panipat, which historical development would most likely have been delayed?

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Question (9)

Why did Vijayanagara rulers maintain good relations with Portuguese traders?

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Question (10)

A kingdom built forts on hills surrounded by forests and steep slopes. The main strategic advantage was:

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