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General Knowledge History India MCQ Questions with Answers cover ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history. Common in SSC, IAS, and CDS exams, these questions build strong historical awareness

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11. Which of the following terms mentioned in early sources denoted land measure? (1)Nivartana (2)Kulyavapa (3)Dronavapa (4)Rathya

  • 1, 2
  • 2, 3
  • 1, 2, 3
  • 3, 4
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12. Who among the following is credited with the authorship Maju-al-Bahrain?

  • Akbar
  • Dara Shikoh
  • Jahangir
  • Humayun
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13. Akbar’s buildings at Fatehpur Sikri are famous for-

  • Synthesis of trabeate and accurate styles
  • Construction of the first bulbous dome in India
  • The use of marble on an extensive scale
  • Frequent employment of pietra dura
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14. Which of the following were considered untouchable in early India? 1. Charamakara 2. Svarnakara 3. Paraiyar 4. Rathakara Select the correct answer given below -

  • 1, 2
  • 1, 3
  • 1, 4
  • 3, 4
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15. Ibrahim Khan Gardi was an important military officers of-

  • Haider Ali
  • Ahamadshah Durrani
  • Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao
  • Raja Suraj Mal
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16. Which one of the following was known as Manigramam?

  • The quarters for jewellers
  • The principal seat of the worship of Yaska manibhadra
  • An association of traders
  • Villages granted tax free to brahmanas in the Chola kingdom
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17.  Which one of the following pairs are not correctly matched?

  • Jaunpur: Atala Mosque
  • Maiwa: Jahaz Mahal
  • Ajmer: Quwwat-ul-Islam
  • A Gulburga: Jama Masjid
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18. Official stamping of weights and measures and their periodical inspection are prescribed by -

  • Manu
  • Narada
  • Brihaspati
  • Parasara
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19. Which one of the following pairs of persons and events is correctly matched?

  • Bukka I: Conquest of Madurai
  • Rama Ray: Battle of Raichur
  • Krishnadeva Battle of Rakkas Ray Tangadi
  • Tirumala Ray: Transfer of capital to Vallore
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20. Which one of the following denoted a series of coins?

  • Gajasataka
  • Gadhiya
  • Hiranaydama
  • Katisama
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