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Which tribal community in West Bengal follows the Buddhist religion?

Question Which tribal community in West Bengal follows the Buddhist religion? Type multiple_choice Option Mal Paharia incorrect Option Bhuiya incorrect Option Bhutiya correct Option Munda incorrect Solution Festivals and fairs are an integral part of the Bhutiya tribal society. Most of these Bhutiya festivals and social functions have Buddhist religious significance. Amongst the festivals of […]

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Who was the ruler to introduced the ranks of ‘du-aspa’ and ‘Seh-aspa’

Q. Who was the ruler to introduced the ranks of ‘du-aspa’ and ‘Seh-aspa’ (a) Humayun (b) Shajahan (c) Jahangir (d) Aurangzeb Ans: (c) Jahangir Explanation: The system of ranking of Do-Aspa and Si-Aspa was introduced by the emperor Jahangir.

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Which Mughal emperor imprisoned Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi?

Q. Which Mughal emperor imprisoned Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi? (a) Aurangzeb (b) Akbar (c) Shahajahan (d) Jahangir Ans: (d) Jahangir Explanation: The Mughal emperor who imprisoned Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi was (d) Jahangir. Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi, also known as Mujaddid Alf Thani, was a prominent Sufi saint and scholar. He had a significant influence on the spiritual

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Which Mughal prince set Shahu free from captivity?

Q. Which Mughal prince set Shahu free from captivity? (a) Prince Azam (b) Prince Khurram (c) Prince Kam Bakhsh (d) Jahandar Shah Ans: (a) Prince Azam Explanation: The Mughal prince who set Shahu free from captivity was (a) Prince Azam. Prince Azam, also known as Prince Muazzam and later Emperor Bahadur Shah I, played a

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Who was given the title of Nadir-ul- Jama by Jahangir?

Q. Who was given the title of Nadir-ul- Jama by Jahangir? (a) Basant (b) Giasuddin Beg (c) Abul Hassan (d) Mansur Ans: (c) Abul Hassan Explanation: The title of Nadir-ul-Jama was given by Jahangir to (c) Abul Hassan. Abul Hassan was a renowned Persian poet and scholar who served in the court of Emperor Jahangir.

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One of the innovation of the Mughals in building technology was prefab wooden structures. These portable homes were

Q. One of the innovation of the Mughals in building technology was prefab wooden structures. These portable homes were known as bangla in the seventeenth century from which the Anglo-Indian word ‘bungalow’ is derived. Which of the following Mughal emperor is credited with this innovation? (a) Akbar (b) Jahangir (c) Shahjahan (d) Aurangzeb Ans: (a)

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Which tribal group in West Bengal has a well-developed written script of its own?

Question Which tribal group in West Bengal has a well-developed written script of its own? Type multiple_choice Option Mal Paharia incorrect Option Munda correct Option Santhal incorrect Option Bhutia incorrect Solution Munda tribe has a well developed script known as Mundari Bani which was invented by Rohidas Singh Nag.

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Whom did Babur defeat in the battle fought in 1526 to establish Mughal rule in India?

Q. Whom did Babur defeat in the battle fought in 1526 to establish Mughal rule in India? (a) Daulat Khan Lodi (b) Ibrahim Lodi (c) Rana Sanga (d) Sikandar Lodi Ans: (b) Ibrahim Lodi Explanation: Babur defeated (b) Ibrahim Lodi in the battle fought in 1526 to establish Mughal rule in India. The battle, known

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According to Census 2011, the female literacy rate of West Bengal is

Question According to Census 2011, the female literacy rate of West Bengal is Type multiple_choice Option 75.50% incorrect Option 60.54% incorrect Option 65.50% incorrect Option 70.54% correct Solution According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in West Bengal is 76.26%, exceeding the national average of 74%. The male literacy rate stands at 81.69%, while

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Who among the following was a great musician in the court of Akbar?

Q. Who among the following was a great musician in the court of Akbar? (a) Amir Khusro (b) Tansen (c) Ramdas (d) Abul Fazal Ans: (b) Tansen Explanation: The great musician in the court of Akbar was (b) Tansen. Tansen, whose full name was Mian Tansen or Tansen Mishra, was one of the most renowned

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