May 2023

Q. The conquest of Bengal by East India Company led to: (a) colonization of India (b) industrial revolution in India (c) stoppage of all exports from India (d) the rise of other European trading companies in India Ans: (a) colonization of India Explanation: The conquest of Bengal by the East India Company in the mid-18th […]

Q. Mercantilist ideas were dominant in Europe in: (a) 20th Century (b) 10th Century (c) 4th Century B.C (d) 16th to 18th Century Ans: (d) 16th to 18th Century Explanation: The correct answer is (d) 16th to 18th Century. Mercantilist ideas were dominant in Europe during the 16th to 18th centuries. Mercantilism was an economic

Q. The East India Company’s servants were allowed to carry on country trade till they were paid regular salaries by the directive of which Governor-General? (a) Robert Clive (b) Cornwallis (c) Warren Hastings (d) Wellesley Ans: (b) Cornwallis

Q. The following rulers are known in history for their constructive contribution in various fields: 1. Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan – Art of warfare 2. Krishnadevaraya – Telugu literature 3. Sher Shah Suri – Roads and land reforms 4. Afghans and Turks – Construction of tombs and arches Select the code for correct statements:

Q. Some terms pertinent to the medieval Indian polity and economy are given below: 1. Deshasta – A group of persons or a person indigenous to the Desh of Maharashtra 2. Dehezada – Detailed register of the villages and land-holdings in a pargana 3. Babti – A portion of the government revenue from a district;

Q. Some terms pertinent to medieval Indian polity and economy are given below: 1. Istawa – A step-wise increasing revenue settlement commonly used during recovery from natural disasters or devastation 2. Nazar – Formal gift to a superior, often in return for the grant of rights, to revenue 3. Tacavi – Government loans at low

Q. The portion of revenue allotted to zamindars in lieu of their services: (a) Paibaqi (b) Nankar (c) Muhr (d) Pishkash Ans: (d) Pishkash

Q. Some the terms and their significance in the medieval Indian polity are given here: 1. Mufti – A Muslim jurist who issued public decisions on legal matters 2. Mujahid – An interpreter of the holy law of Islam 3. Murid – Disciple who has shown devotion to a sufi master or to the Mughal

Q. Who among the following was the first to make use of artillery in warfare in medieval India? (a) Babur (b) Ibrahim Lodhi (c) Sher Shah Suri (d) Akbar Ans: (a) Babur Explanation: Babur is recognized as the pioneer of artillery usage in India during the first Battle of Panipat in 1526. It was under