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Question (11)

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Which event happened first?

(A) Battle of Talikota
(B) First Battle of Panipat
(C) Second Battle of Panipat
(D) Battle of Saraighat

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The First Battle of Panipat took place in 1526.

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Question (12)

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A mansabdar failed to maintain the required number of horses and troops. Which objective of Akbar's administration would be affected most?

(A) Religious tolerance
(B) Rapid mobilisation of military forces
(C) Collection of customs duty
(D) Construction of temples

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The mansabdari system ensured quick mobilisation of troops whenever required.

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Question (13)

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Which pair is correctly matched?

(A) Lachit Borphukan — Battle of Saraighat
(B) Malik Kafur — Konark Temple
(C) Rana Sanga — Khalsa
(D) Guru Gobind Singh — Battle of Talikota

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Lachit Borphukan led the Ahoms to victory at the Battle of Saraighat.

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Question (14)

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A ruler encouraged translation of the Mahabharata, Ramayana and other Sanskrit works into Persian. This policy mainly aimed at:

(A) Destroying Indian literature
(B) Promoting cultural understanding within the empire
(C) Reducing agricultural taxes
(D) Strengthening naval trade

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Akbar encouraged translations to promote cultural exchange and understanding.

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Question (15)

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Which factor contributed most to the rapid decline of Mughal power after Aurangzeb?

(A) Absence of agriculture
(B) Continuous wars in the Deccan draining the treasury
(C) End of overseas trade
(D) Portuguese conquest of Delhi

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Long and costly Deccan campaigns exhausted the Mughal treasury.

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Question (16)

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If trade routes frequently passed through politically unstable regions, which innovation would best help merchants continue business safely?

(A) Token currency only
(B) Hundi system
(C) Jizya
(D) Mansabdari system

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Hundis enabled secure financial transactions without carrying cash.

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Question (17)

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Which statement best explains India's economic resilience despite political instability?

(A) Agriculture, crafts and trade networks continued functioning.
(B) All wars immediately ended trade.
(C) Farming completely stopped during invasions.
(D) India depended entirely on imported goods.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Strong agriculture, crafts and trade kept the economy active despite political changes.

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Question (18)

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Which comparison between Akbar and Aurangzeb is correct?

(A) Both abolished jizya.
(B) Akbar promoted sulh-i-kul, whereas Aurangzeb reimposed jizya.
(C) Both discouraged scholars.
(D) Both avoided military campaigns.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Akbar followed a policy of religious tolerance, while Aurangzeb restored jizya.

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Question (19)

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Which kingdom is correctly associated with its major resistance?

(A) Ahoms — Battle of Haldighati
(B) Vijayanagara — Battle of Talikota
(C) Mewar — Battle of Panipat
(D) Sikhs — Battle of Khanwa

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Vijayanagara was defeated by the Deccan Sultanates at the Battle of Talikota in 1565.

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Question (20)

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A historian concludes that political boundaries changed repeatedly between the 13th and 17th centuries, yet Indian civilisation remained resilient. Which evidence best supports this conclusion?

(A) Agriculture, trade, literature, architecture and cultural traditions continued to flourish despite repeated political changes.
(B) No wars occurred during this period.
(C) Every kingdom remained politically united.
(D) Foreign trade completely stopped.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Despite political instability, India's economy, culture, literature and architecture continued to develop.

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Which event happened first?

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Question (12)

A mansabdar failed to maintain the required number of horses and troops. Which objective of Akbar's administration would be affected most?

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Question (13)

Which pair is correctly matched?

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Question (14)

A ruler encouraged translation of the Mahabharata, Ramayana and other Sanskrit works into Persian. This policy mainly aimed at:

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Question (15)

Which factor contributed most to the rapid decline of Mughal power after Aurangzeb?

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Question (16)

If trade routes frequently passed through politically unstable regions, which innovation would best help merchants continue business safely?

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Question (17)

Which statement best explains India's economic resilience despite political instability?

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Question (18)

Which comparison between Akbar and Aurangzeb is correct?

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Question (19)

Which kingdom is correctly associated with its major resistance?

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Question (20)

A historian concludes that political boundaries changed repeatedly between the 13th and 17th centuries, yet Indian civilisation remained resilient. Which evidence best supports this conclusion?

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