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Which among the following rivers flowing through North Bengal conflu-ences with Jamuna river in Bangladesh?

Question Which among the following rivers flowing through North Bengal confluences with Jamuna river in Bangladesh? Type multiple_choice Option Kaljani incorrect Option Raidak correct Option Ganga incorrect Option Sunjai incorrect Solution The Raidak river originates from Akungchu peak of Bhutan and flows through Bhutan, Jalpaiguri and Coochbehar districts of West Bengal. It falls in Jamuna […]

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During the rule of Nawabs in Bengal, the treasury was located at

Q. During the rule of Nawabs in Bengal, the treasury was located at (a) Murshidabad (b) Calcutta (c) Purnea (d) Dacca Ans: (a) Murshidabad Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Murshidabad During the rule of the Nawabs in Bengal, the treasury was located at Murshidabad. Murshidabad served as the capital of Bengal under the Nawabs,

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Which among the following rivers is called the ‘Sorrow of Bengal’?

Question Which among the following rivers is called the ‘Sorrow of Bengal’? Type multiple_choice Option Damodar river correct Option Teesta river incorrect Option Mahananda river incorrect Option Torsa river incorrect Solution The Damodar river used to flood many areas of Bardhaman, Hooghly, Howrah and East and West Midnapore districts. Hence, it is also known as

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Political condition of India in the Eighteenth Century was characterized by

Q. Political condition of India in the Eighteenth Century was characterized by (a) end of the Mughal Empire (b) setting up of French state (c) strong Sikh state by Ranjit Singh (d) Emergence of Colonial state Ans: (d) Emergence of Colonial state

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Who took the title of Nizam-Ul-Mulk Asaf Jah and founded the state of

Q. Who took the title of Nizam-Ul-Mulk Asaf Jah and founded the state of Hyderabad? (a) Saadat Khan (b) Safdarjung (c) Chin Qilich Khan (d) Murshid Quli Khan Ans: (c) Chin Qilich Khan Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Chin Qilich Khan. Chin Qilich Khan, also known as Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah, took the title and

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Who were the Poligars in late 18th century North Arcot?

Q. Who were the Poligars in late 18th century North Arcot? (a) Peasants (b) Religious leaders (c) Administrators (d) Local chiefs Ans: (d) Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Local chiefs. In the late 18th century, particularly in the North Arcot region, the term “Poligars” referred to local chiefs or feudal lords. They were powerful

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Which among the following rivers rises from Khamarpath hill of Chotanagpur plateau in Bihar?

Question Which among the following rivers rises from Khamarpath hill of Chotanagpur plateau in Bihar? Type multiple_choice Option Mayurakshi river incorrect Option Teesta river incorrect Option Jaldhaka river incorrect Option Damodar river correct Solution The Damodar river originates from the Khamarpath hill of the Chotanagpur plateau in Bihar. After flowing for about 289 km in

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Which of the following water sources is situated in the border of Bengal and Sikkim?

Question Which of the following water sources is situated in the border of Bengal and Sikkim? Type multiple_choice Option Whistle Khola waterfall incorrect Option Talboria lake incorrect Option Changey waterfall correct Option Bhangzang lake incorrect Solution Situated approximately 34 kilometers north of Kalimpong in West Bengal, the mesmerizing Changey Waterfall is located in close proximity

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Which of the following states emerged after the decline of the Mughals

Q. Which of the following states emerged after the decline of the Mughals: (a) North West Provinces (b) Rajput states (c) Hyderabad (d) Mysore Ans: (c) Hyderabad

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‘Successor States’ emerged after Mughal decline. Which of these statements concerning them is false?

Q. ‘Successor States’ emerged after Mughal decline. Which of these statements concerning them is false? (a) The Successor States ensured succession of the eldest son of the king. (b) Successor states were carved out of Mughal provinces by erstwhile governors. (c) The heads of Successor States were Mughal princes. (d) All the above Ans: (b)

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