Practice Quiz set 4 - indian history mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   Who was the king to organize Asht Pradhan?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-2)   Who among the following rulers issued some coins with figures of Rama and Sita and Devanagari legend ‘Rama-Siya’?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-3)   Which of the following was the birth place of Guru Nanak?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Guru Nanak’s birth place is now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore, Pakistan. His birthplace is marked by Gurdwara Janam Asthan.


Q-4)   The do aspa, sih aspa rank in the mansabdari system was introduced by:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-5)   During the Mughal period, the copper coin was known as

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

During the Mughal period, the copper coin was known as Dam. Silver Shahrukhis of 72 grains weight and silver Rupiyahs 198 grains in weight had great circulation. Akbar’s copper coins of 330 grains weight were known as “Dam”.

40 Dams were equal to 1 silver Rupiyah and 9 Rupiyahs were equal to 1 Muhar in value.


Q-6)   The first archtectural achievement of Jahangir’s reign in India was the consturction of his father’s mausoleum. Where was it built?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-7)   What does the term ‘Elchi’ or ‘Safir’ denote in the sixteenth century Mughal administrative vocabulary?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-8)   Who among the following prohibited the use of Tobacco?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-9)   Consider the following statements:
  1. Pushyamitra Sunga was a staunch follower of Buddhism.
  2. During the reign of Pushyamitra Sunga, the Buddhist monuments at Bharhut and Sanchi were renovated and further improved.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Diwan-i-Rasalat was Foreign Minister. Sher Shah organized a brilliant administrative system. The central government consisted of several departments.

The king was assisted by four important ministers including Diwan-iRasalat.


Q-10)   The Mughal emperor who prohibited the use of Tobacco was

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)