Practice Quiz set 1 - indian history mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams
Q-1) What was the percentage (of the total revenue charged) of the extra tax charged by Sher Shah for the use of general welfare in calamities and emergencies?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Q-2) Who among the following had constructed the Red Fort in Delhi ?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Q-3) With which medieval ruler, would you associate the statement ‘I would have lost the empire just for a handful of Millet’?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Q-4) Who was defeated at Kannauj in the hands of Sher Shah in 1540?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Humayun was defeated at Kannauj in the hands of Sher Shah in 1540. In 1540, Humayun led an army against Sher Shah, but was defeated at Bilgram Veer Kannauj and fled from the country. Sher Shah became the king and once again the Afghans became the ruler of northern India.
Q-5) The famous ‘Jama-Masjid’ of Delhi was built by
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The largest mosque in India, Jama Masjid in Delhi, was built by Mughal emperor, Shahjahan in 1656 AD. The mosque in Old Delhi, displaying both Hindu and Islamic styles of architecture, was built to replicate Moti Masjid at Red Fort in Agra.
Q-6) Which of the following Mughal emperors spent a greater part of his reign to overthrow the Deccan Kingdoms?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Aurangzeb spent most of his time in defeating the south dynasties and died at Burhanpur in 1707 A.D.
Q-7) One of the greatest painters of Akbar’s court whom he employed as mint officer was
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Q-8) The English ambassador who had attended the coronation of Shivaji with presents from East India Company at Raigarh, was
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The English ambassador who had attended the coronation of Shivaji with presents from East India Company at Raigarh was Oxendon.
Q-9) Consider the following statements:
- Mahapadma Nanda uprooted the kshatriya dynasties in north India and assumed the title ekarat.
- The Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela of Kalinga refers to the conquest of Kalinga by the Nandas.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Akbar disliked the interference of the Muslim Ulemas in political matters. In 1579, he issued the “Infallibility Decree” by which he asserted his religious powers.
In 1582, he promulgated a new religion called Din-i-I lahi or Divine Faith. It believes in one God. It was aimed at bridging the gap that separated different religions. However, his new faith proved to be a failure.
It fizzled out after his death. Even during his lifetime, it had only fifteen followers including Birbal. Akbar did not compel anyone to his new faith.
Q-10) Who of the following built the Agra Fort?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Akbar built the Agra Fort. The fort is built alongside the Yamuna river and stretches almost 2.5 km. It consists of a wall built in red sandstone and several buildings inside. The wall has 2 gates, the Delhi Gate and the Amar Singh Gate. You can only enter the fort via the Amar Singh Gate.