Indian history MCQ – Change your future

771. Jahangir was a son born to ..... .

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) None of these.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services, History Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Jahangir was the son of Akbar, the third Mughal Emperor, and not of Humayun, Babur, or Shahjahan.

Common Mistakes: Students often confuse the lineage of the Mughal emperors, mistaking Jahangir as a son of Humayun, Babur, or Shahjahan.

Explanations: Jahangir was born to Akbar, the third Mughal Emperor, and not to Humayun, Babur, or Shahjahan. Humayun was Akbar's father, Babur was Humayun's father, and Shahjahan was Jahangir's son. Therefore, the correct answer is "None of these."

Option Analysis:

Option A: Humayun was Akbar's father, not Jahangir's.
Option B: Babur was Humayun's father, not Jahangir's.
Option C: Shahjahan was Jahangir's son, not his father.
Option D: This is the correct answer as Jahangir was born to Akbar.

Mnemonic: A King's Son, Not His Father's Father (AKS, NFF)

772. A person who rules behalf of the king is known as

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

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services, IAS, Competitive History Exams

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: A regent is a person who rules on behalf of a monarch, typically when the monarch is a minor or unable to rule.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the term "regent" with other governance terms like "regiment" or "regency."

Explanations: A regent is appointed to govern a kingdom or state in the absence of a monarch, such as when the monarch is a minor or incapacitated. This term specifically refers to the person who rules on behalf of the king or queen.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Regiment refers to a military unit, not a ruler.
Option B: Regent is the correct term for a person who rules on behalf of a monarch.
Option C: Dahsala is a revenue system, not a ruler.
Option D: Darbari refers to a courtier or someone associated with the royal court, not a ruler.

Mnemonic: Regent = Ruling for the King

773. Consider the following statements about Dr Ram Manohar Lohia He believed the Satyagraha without constructive work is like a sentence without a verb. He wrote his PhD thesis paper on the topic of Salt Satyagraha, focusing on Mahatma Gandhi's socioeconomic theory. He recognised that caste, more than class, was the huge stumbling block to India's progress. Which of the statements give above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) All of these.

Exam Relevance: UPSC Civil Services, SSC CGL, State PSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia was a prominent Indian socialist and freedom fighter. His views on Satyagraha, constructive work, and the caste system are well-documented.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse Dr. Lohia's views with those of other leaders of the Indian independence movement, such as Mahatma Gandhi.

Explanations: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia believed that Satyagraha without constructive work is incomplete, similar to a sentence without a verb. He wrote his PhD thesis on the Salt Satyagraha, focusing on Gandhi's socioeconomic theory. Additionally, Lohia recognized that caste was a significant barrier to India's progress, more so than class. Therefore, all the statements provided are correct.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Only 1 is incorrect as it does not cover all the correct statements.
Option B: 2 and 3 are incorrect as it omits the first statement.
Option C: 1 and 3 are incorrect as it omits the second statement.
Option D: All of these is correct as it includes all the correct statements.

774. Akbar defeated.....at the second battle of Panipat

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

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Civil Services

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The second battle of Panipat was a significant historical event where Akbar's forces defeated Hemu, who was the Hindu general of the Sur Empire.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse Hemu with other historical figures such as Maharana Pratap or Chand Bibi, who were also prominent figures during the Mughal period.

Explanations: The second battle of Panipat took place in 1556 between Akbar's forces and Hemu, the Hindu general of the Sur Empire. Hemu had previously defeated Akbar's forces and was on his way to Delhi when he was confronted by Akbar's army. Akbar's victory over Hemu at Panipat solidified his control over North India and marked a significant turning point in the Mughal Empire's consolidation.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Maharana Pratap was a Rajput ruler who fought against Akbar but not at the second battle of Panipat.
Option B: Hemu was the Hindu general of the Sur Empire who was defeated by Akbar at the second battle of Panipat.
Option C: Chand Bibi was a queen of Bijapur and later of Ahmednagar, and was not involved in the second battle of Panipat.
Option D: This option is incorrect as Hemu was the opponent at the second battle of Panipat.

Mnemonic: H for Hemu, H for History, H for Heroic Battle

775. Which of the following statement is not true about the Indian National Congress?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Its founder, Allan Octavian Hume, was a retired British professor in India.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services, IAS, Competitive History Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Allan Octavian Hume was a key figure in the formation of the Indian National Congress, but he was not a retired British professor. He was a civil servant in the British Indian government.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that Allan Octavian Hume was a professor due to his significant role in the formation of the Indian National Congress.

Explanations: Allan Octavian Hume was a civil servant in the British Indian government, not a retired professor. He played a crucial role in the formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885. The misconception arises from his high-profile involvement and his status as a British official, leading some to incorrectly assume he was a professor.

Option Analysis:

Option A: This statement is true. The Indian National Congress was indeed formed in 1885.
Option B: This statement is true. W.C. Bannerjee was the first president of the Indian National Congress.
Option C: This statement is true. The Indian National Congress was formed when 72 delegates from all the presidencies and provinces of India met at Bombay.
Option D: This statement is not true. Allan Octavian Hume was a civil servant, not a retired professor.

776. Bahadur Shah granted which tax to Marathas

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Sardesh Mukhi.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services, History Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Sardesh Mukhi was a tax granted by Bahadur Shah to the Marathas, which allowed them to collect revenue from certain territories.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse Sardesh Mukhi with other tax terms like Chowth or Jizya, which were also used during the same period.

Explanations: Bahadur Shah, the Mughal emperor, granted the Sardesh Mukhi tax to the Marathas. This tax allowed the Marathas to collect revenue from specific territories under their control. The term Sardesh Mukhi refers to the right to collect one-third of the revenue from these territories. This arrangement was part of the broader political and economic interactions between the Mughal Empire and the Maratha Confederacy.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Sardesh Mukhi is the correct tax granted by Bahadur Shah to the Marathas.
Option B: Chowth refers to a different tax arrangement, typically one-fourth of the revenue, and is not the correct answer.
Option C: Jizya is a tax on non-Muslims and is unrelated to the tax granted to the Marathas.
Option D: This option is incorrect as Sardesh Mukhi is the correct tax.

Mnemonic: S-M: Sardesh Mukhi, S for Sardesh, M for Marathas.

777. When did Ghiyas ud din Tughlaq died?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) 1325.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services, History Exams

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Ghiyas ud din Tughlaq, the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty in the Delhi Sultanate, died in 1325.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the year of his death with other significant dates in the Tughlaq dynasty, such as the establishment of the dynasty or the death of his successor.

Explanations: Ghiyas ud din Tughlaq, who ruled from 1320 to 1325, died in 1325. This date is significant as it marks the end of his reign and the beginning of the rule of his son, Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

Option Analysis:

Option A: 1326 is incorrect as it is one year after his death.
Option B: 1325 is the correct year of his death.
Option C: 1345 is incorrect as it is much later than his death.
Option D: 1327 is incorrect as it is two years after his death.

Mnemonic: T for Tughlaq, D for Death, 25 for 1325.

778. Which dynasty did rudrama devi belong to?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Kakatiya dynasty.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Civil Services

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Rudrama Devi was a prominent queen who ruled the Kakatiya dynasty in South India during the 13th century.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse Rudrama Devi with other queens from different dynasties, such as the Cholas or Chalukyas.

Explanations: Rudrama Devi belonged to the Kakatiya dynasty, which was a prominent ruling dynasty in the Deccan region of South India. She ruled from 1262 to 1289 CE and is known for her administrative skills and military prowess. The other options, such as the Gupta, Chola, and Chalukya dynasties, are not associated with Rudrama Devi.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Rudrama Devi was a queen of the Kakatiya dynasty.
Option B: Incorrect. The Gupta dynasty was a different ruling dynasty in North India, not associated with Rudrama Devi.
Option C: Incorrect. The Chola dynasty was a ruling dynasty in South India, but not the one associated with Rudrama Devi.
Option D: Incorrect. The Chalukya dynasty was another ruling dynasty in South India, but not the one associated with Rudrama Devi.

Mnemonic: Kakatiya, Queen, Rudrama

779. ..... was the wife of Rajaram

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

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Civil Services

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Tarabai was the wife of Rajaram, who was the second Maratha emperor.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse Tarabai with other historical figures from the Maratha era.

Explanations: Tarabai was the wife of Rajaram, the second Maratha emperor. She played a significant role in the Maratha Empire, especially during the period of the Maratha War of Independence. Her marriage to Rajaram is a well-documented historical fact.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Rajaram is not the wife of Rajaram, he is the husband.
Option B: Shivaji was the father of Sambhaji and the grandfather of Rajaram, not his wife.
Option C: Tarabai was the wife of Rajaram, making this the correct answer.
Option D: Shahu was the son of Rajaram, not his wife.

Mnemonic: Rajaram's wife, T for Tarabai.

780. Which one of the following was not among the 12 Ordinances of Jahangir?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Amnesty to Prisoners.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services, History Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The 12 Ordinances of Jahangir were a set of administrative and social reforms introduced by Emperor Jahangir in the Mughal Empire. These ordinances covered various aspects of governance and social issues.

Common Mistakes: Students often confuse the specific ordinances with other reforms or policies of the Mughal Empire, leading to errors in identifying the correct ones.

Explanations: The 12 Ordinances of Jahangir included measures such as the prohibition of wine, the abolition of Shahof Tamgha and Mir Bahri, and the confiscation of Madad-i-Mash lands. Amnesty to prisoners was not among these specific ordinances. The ordinances were aimed at improving administrative efficiency and addressing social issues, but amnesty to prisoners was not one of the reforms listed.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Prohibition of Wine was one of the 12 Ordinances.
Option B: Abolition of Shahof Tamgha and Mir Bahri was one of the 12 Ordinances.
Option C: Amnesty to Prisoners was not among the 12 Ordinances.
Option D: Confiscation of Madad-i-Mash lands was one of the 12 Ordinances.

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