Indian History Questions and Answers
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
12. Who among the following is credited with the authorship Maju-al-Bahrain?
- Akbar
- Dara Shikoh
- Jahangir
- Humayun
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
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
15. Ibrahim Khan Gardi was an important military officers of-
- Haider Ali
- Ahamadshah Durrani
- Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao
- Raja Suraj Mal
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
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
18. Official stamping of weights and measures and their periodical inspection are prescribed by -
- Manu
- Narada
- Brihaspati
- Parasara
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
20. Which one of the following denoted a series of coins?
- Gajasataka
- Gadhiya
- Hiranaydama
- Katisama