Indian history MCQ

1071. Akbar's Regent

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Bairam Khan.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services, History Exams

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Bairam Khan was the regent for Akbar during the early years of his reign.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse Bairam Khan with Nur Jahan, who was a significant figure during the reign of Jahangir, not Akbar.

Explanations: Bairam Khan served as the regent for Akbar from 1556 to 1560, during Akbar's early years as emperor. He was instrumental in consolidating Akbar's power and expanding the Mughal Empire. Nur Jahan, on the other hand, was the wife of Jahangir and a powerful figure during his reign, not Akbar's.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Bairam Khan was the regent for Akbar.
Option B: Incorrect. Nur Jahan was not a regent for Akbar; she was a significant figure during Jahangir's reign.
Option C: Incorrect. Only Bairam Khan was the regent for Akbar.
Option D: Incorrect. Bairam Khan was indeed the regent for Akbar.

Mnemonic: B for Bairam, B for Begum (Nur Jahan), but B for Begum is not for Akbar.

1072. Who was son of Samudra Gupta?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Chandragupta II Vikramaditya.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services, History Olympiad

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Chandragupta II Vikramaditya was the son of Samudra Gupta and succeeded him as the ruler of the Gupta Empire.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the lineage of the Gupta dynasty, mistaking other rulers as the immediate successor of Samudra Gupta.

Explanations: Samudra Gupta was a powerful ruler of the Gupta Empire, known for his military conquests and cultural achievements. His son, Chandragupta II Vikramaditya, continued the Gupta dynasty's legacy and expanded the empire further. Chandragupta II is often considered one of the greatest rulers of the Gupta period, known for his patronage of arts and literature.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Kumar Gupta was the son of Chandragupta II, not Samudra Gupta.
Option B: Chandragupta II Vikramaditya was the son of Samudra Gupta and succeeded him as the ruler of the Gupta Empire.
Option C: Vishnugupta is another name for Kautilya, the author of the Arthashastra, and not related to the Gupta dynasty.
Option D: Skanda Gupta was the son of Kumar Gupta, not Samudra Gupta.

Mnemonic: S-C-V: Samudra to Chandragupta to Vikramaditya

1073. Who among the following has not quoted from the Indica of Megasthenese?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Diodorus.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services, History Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The Indica of Megasthenes is a historical text that has been quoted by several ancient authors. The question asks which of the given authors has not quoted from this text.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the works of ancient historians and their sources, leading to incorrect selection.

Explanations: Strabo, Pliny, and Arrian are known to have quoted from the Indica of Megasthenes. Diodorus, however, is not recorded to have quoted from this specific work. Therefore, Diodorus is the correct answer as he has not quoted from the Indica of Megasthenes.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Strabo is known to have quoted from the Indica of Megasthenes.
Option B: Pliny is known to have quoted from the Indica of Megasthenes.
Option C: Arrian is known to have quoted from the Indica of Megasthenes.
Option D: Diodorus is not recorded to have quoted from the Indica of Megasthenes.

1074. In course of time, the dadni merchants in India were found to be too independent and Disinclined to comply with their contracts. Who replaced the dadni merchants in 1753?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Gomashtas.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services, History Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Gomashtas were employed by the East India Company to replace the Dadni merchants due to their unreliability and unwillingness to comply with contracts.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the roles of different merchant classes or the historical context of the East India Company's operations in India.

Explanations: The East India Company found the Dadni merchants to be too independent and unwilling to comply with their contracts. To address this issue, the company replaced them with Gomashtas, who were more compliant and reliable. Gomashtas were directly employed by the East India Company and were responsible for managing the company's trade operations in India.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Baniary were not the replacement for Dadni merchants. They were a different class of merchants.
Option B: Gomashtas were directly employed by the East India Company to manage trade operations and replace the unreliable Dadni merchants.
Option C: Paikars were not involved in replacing the Dadni merchants. They were a different group of traders.
Option D: Dubashes were interpreters and intermediaries, not replacements for Dadni merchants.

Mnemonic: G for Gomashtas, G for Governance.

1075. The changing of bodies at the time of death is called

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Transmigration.

Exam Relevance: GRE, GMAT, UPSC, Civil Services

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Transmigration refers to the belief in the transfer of a soul from one body to another after death.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse transmigration with transformation or transmutation, which do not specifically refer to the soul's movement after death.

Explanations: Transmigration is the concept of the soul moving from one body to another after death. This is a belief found in various religious and philosophical traditions, particularly in Hinduism and Buddhism. Transformation and transmutation refer to changes in form or substance, but do not specifically address the movement of a soul after death.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Transformation refers to a change in form or nature, not specifically related to the soul's movement after death.
Option B: Transmutation refers to a change in substance or form, often used in alchemy, but not specifically related to the soul's movement after death.
Option C: Transmigration refers to the soul moving from one body to another after death, which is the correct concept.
Option D: All of the above is incorrect because only transmigration specifically refers to the soul's movement after death.

Mnemonic: Soul Swap: Transmigration

1076. Consider the following statements: Lime mortar was never used at Mohenjodaro in the construction of dwellings. At Dholavira, stone was never used in the construction of dwellings. Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Neither 1 nor 2.

Exam Relevance: UPSC Civil Services, Archaeology Exams, History Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The question tests knowledge about the construction materials used in ancient Indus Valley cities, specifically Mohenjodaro and Dholavira.

Common Mistakes: Students may incorrectly assume that lime mortar was never used in Mohenjodaro or that stone was never used in Dholavira, based on limited knowledge or misconceptions about ancient construction techniques.

Explanations: Lime mortar was indeed used in the construction of dwellings at Mohenjodaro. Archaeological evidence shows that lime mortar was a common building material in the Indus Valley civilization. Similarly, stone was used in the construction of dwellings at Dholavira. The use of stone is evident from the ruins and excavations at the site. Therefore, both statements are incorrect, making the correct answer "Neither 1 nor 2."

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect because lime mortar was used in Mohenjodaro.
Option B: Incorrect because stone was used in Dholavira.
Option C: Incorrect because both statements are false.
Option D: Correct because neither statement is true.

Mnemonic: Lime and Stone, Both Used, True.

1077. Last Khalji ruler was .....

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Khusro Khan.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Civil Services

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Khusro Khan was the last ruler of the Khalji dynasty in India.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse Khusro Khan with other rulers of the Khalji dynasty, such as Alauddin Khalji or Qutb-ud-din Mubarak Shah.

Explanations: Khusro Khan, a slave general, overthrew the last Khalji ruler, Nasir-ud-din Mahmud Shah, and briefly ruled as the last Khalji sultan. He was eventually defeated by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, marking the end of the Khalji dynasty and the beginning of the Tughlaq dynasty.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Qabacha was a ruler of the Ghurid dynasty, not the Khalji dynasty.
Option B: Khusro Khan was the last ruler of the Khalji dynasty.
Option C: Sikandar was a ruler of the Lodi dynasty, not the Khalji dynasty.
Option D: Daulat Khan was a governor during the Delhi Sultanate but not a ruler of the Khalji dynasty.

Mnemonic: K for Khusro, K for Khalji, Last to fall.

1078. Consider the following issues related to the Raja Rammohan Roy? Abolition of Sati Abolition of Child marriage Widow Remarriage Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) I Only.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services, Competitive History Exams

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Raja Rammohan Roy is known for his significant contributions to social reforms in India, particularly the abolition of the practice of Sati.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that Raja Rammohan Roy was also involved in the abolition of child marriage and widow remarriage, which were primarily championed by other social reformers.

Explanations: Raja Rammohan Roy is most notably recognized for his efforts in abolishing the practice of Sati. While he was a prominent social reformer, the abolition of child marriage and widow remarriage were primarily the work of other reformers such as Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar and others. Therefore, the correct answer is that Raja Rammohan Roy was involved in the abolition of Sati only.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect, as Raja Rammohan Roy did not work on the abolition of child marriage.
Option B: Correct, as Raja Rammohan Roy is known for the abolition of Sati.
Option C: Incorrect, as Raja Rammohan Roy did not work on the abolition of child marriage or widow remarriage.
Option D: Incorrect, as Raja Rammohan Roy did not work on the abolition of child marriage or widow remarriage.

Mnemonic: Sati, Sati, Sati - Rammohan Roy's fight.

1079. In which battle Rana Sanga was defeated

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Battle of Khanwa.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Civil Services

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The Battle of Khanwa was a significant military engagement in which Rana Sanga, the Rajput king, was defeated by Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire.

Common Mistakes: Students often confuse the Battle of Khanwa with other battles involving Babur, such as the Battle of Panipat.

Explanations: Rana Sanga, the ruler of Mewar, led a coalition of Rajput forces against Babur in the Battle of Khanwa in 1527. Despite having a larger army, Rana Sanga was defeated due to Babur's superior tactics and the use of artillery. This battle marked a significant victory for Babur and solidified his position in India.

Option Analysis:

Option A: The Battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi, not Rana Sanga.
Option B: The Battle of Panipat 2 was fought between Akbar and Hemu, not Rana Sanga.
Option C: There was no specific battle known as the Battle of Delhi and Agra involving Rana Sanga.
Option D: The Battle of Khanwa was the battle where Rana Sanga was defeated by Babur.

Mnemonic: Khanwa: Key Victory Against Rana Sanga

1080. Which one of the following sites is not associated with Painted Grey Ware?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Satwali.

Exam Relevance: UPSC Civil Services, Archaeology Exams, History Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Painted Grey Ware (PGW) is an archaeological term for a type of pottery that is associated with the Iron Age in the Indian subcontinent. It is typically found in sites that date to the period between 1200 BCE and 600 BCE. The correct answer identifies a site that is not associated with PGW.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the archaeological sites associated with Painted Grey Ware with those of other cultural periods or pottery types.

Explanations: Satwali is not associated with Painted Grey Ware. The other options, Gilaulikhera, Noh, and Tripuri, are known sites where Painted Grey Ware has been found. Painted Grey Ware is a significant indicator of the Iron Age in the Indian subcontinent, and its presence at a site is a key factor in dating and understanding the cultural context of that site.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Satwali is not associated with Painted Grey Ware.
Option B: Gilaulikhera is associated with Painted Grey Ware.
Option C: Noh is associated with Painted Grey Ware.
Option D: Tripuri is associated with Painted Grey Ware.

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