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Recent MCQs

Who was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty?

  1. Dantidurga
  2. Krishna I
  3. Govinda II
  4. Indra III
Medieval History

The temples of Pattadakal are an example of which architectural style?

  1. Dravida
  2. Nagara
  3. Vesara
  4. Indo-Greek
Medieval History

Who among the following promoted both Saivism and Vaishnavism equally?

  1. Raja Raja Chola
  2. Rajendra Chola
  3. Kulottunga I
  4. Govinda III
Medieval History

Which of the following rulers held court at Vikramashila?

  1. Govindachandra
  2. Dharmapala
  3. Mihira Bhoja
  4. Rajaraja I
Medieval History

Which early medieval dynasty had its capital at Manyakheta?

  1. Pratiharas
  2. Palas
  3. Rashtrakutas
  4. Cholas
Medieval History

Which Rajput clan claimed descent from the solar dynasty?

  1. Chauhans
  2. Guhilots
  3. Paramaras
  4. Rathores
Medieval History

Which of the following was NOT a feature of early medieval Indian economy?

  1. Land grants to Brahmanas
  2. Decline of trade
  3. Emergence of feudalism
  4. Democratic guild administration
Medieval History

Who among the following was the founder of the Chola dynasty in the 9th century?

  1. Aditya I
  2. Rajendra I
  3. Rajaraja I
  4. Vijayalaya
Medieval History

Which title was assumed by Rashtrakuta ruler Govinda III?

  1. Chakravarti
  2. Sarvabhauma
  3. Vikramaditya
  4. Mahamandaleshvara
Medieval History

Which Arab general was appointed by Al-Hajjaj to lead the Sindh campaign?

  1. Qutayba ibn Muslim
  2. Muhammad bin Qasim
  3. Tariq ibn Ziyad
  4. Musa ibn Nusair
Medieval History

Which Rajput dynasty ruled from Kannauj during early medieval times?

  1. Chahamanas
  2. Gahadavalas
  3. Tomars
  4. Chandelas
Medieval History

Which among the following was a prominent port under the Cholas?

  1. Broach
  2. Puhar
  3. Tamralipti
  4. Debal
Medieval History

The famous bronze statue of Nataraja belongs to which period?

  1. Gupta
  2. Chola
  3. Maurya
  4. Pallava
Medieval History

Which dynasty's decline began after the defeat of Rajendra III?

  1. Rashtrakutas
  2. Palas
  3. Cholas
  4. Pratiharas
Medieval History

Which of the following was NOT a Rajput clan?

  1. Gahadavalas
  2. Tomars
  3. Kalachuris
  4. Chahamanas
Medieval History

Which of the following battles marked the beginning of British political control in India?

  1. Battle of Plassey
  2. Battle of Buxar
  3. Battle of Panipat
  4. Battle of Wandiwash
Modern Indian History

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: The Mughal Empire lacked a clear succession policy.
Statement II: Frequent succession conflicts weakened the central authority.

Which is correct?

  1. Both statements are correct and Statement II explains I
  2. Both statements are correct but Statement II does not explain I
  3. Only Statement I is correct
  4. Only Statement II is correct
Modern Indian History

How many of the following were associated with French settlements in India?

1. Mahe
2. Karaikal
3. Chandernagore
4. Goa

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. Only three
  4. All four
Modern Indian History

The English East India Company was formed in which year?

  1. 1600
  2. 1602
  3. 1612
  4. 1620
Modern Indian History

The Mughal practice of giving jagirs to nobles led to

  1. Administrative decentralization
  2. Military strengthening
  3. Religious integration
  4. Naval expansion
Modern Indian History

Which European power was defeated in the Battle of Colachel by Travancore forces?

  1. Portuguese
  2. Dutch
  3. French
  4. British
Modern Indian History

Which Mughal emperor faced the invasion of Nadir Shah in 1739?

  1. Aurangzeb
  2. Bahadur Shah I
  3. Muhammad Shah
  4. Shah Alam II
Modern Indian History

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The Battle of Buxar was more decisive than the Battle of Plassey.
Statement-II: It involved combined forces of Indian rulers against the British.

Which one of the following is correct?

  1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
  2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
  3. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Modern Indian History

Consider the following:

1. Battle of Plassey
2. Battle of Buxar
3. Treaty of Allahabad
4. Regulating Act

How many of the above events occurred before 1770?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. Only three
  4. All four
Modern Indian History