Miscellenous Questions Quiz 69 (20 MCQs)

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1. Dalhousie's worst political blunder was ..?

Correct Answer: C) Annexation of Oudh.

2. Which one of the following rebellions began in 1816 and lasted till 1832?

Correct Answer: A) Kutch rebellion.

3. Mahzar of 1579 was drafted by

Correct Answer: B) Sheikh Mubarak.

4. Which one of the following was not a reason for Balban abandoning the policy of conquest and adopting the policy of consolidation?

Correct Answer: D) His weak nature.

5. What was the policy of "doctrine of lapse" ?

Correct Answer: B) States were not allowed to adopt a son as an heir.

6. Ajanta Cave paintings belongs to the period of

Correct Answer: C) Guptas-Vakatakas.

7. Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was

Correct Answer: C) The hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions.

8. Arabs conquered Iran by

Correct Answer: A) AD 657.

9. After the commencement of the government of India Act-1858, what name was to British Governor-General of India?

Correct Answer: C) Viceroy of the state.

10. Who said Ask not, Say not Think not caste. Think only Gods.

Correct Answer: C) Sree Narayana Guru,.

11. The seven pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the?

Correct Answer: B) Pallavas.

12. Which one does not contribute to the formation of International Government?

Correct Answer: C) Establishment of international organization.

13. What was Khanqah?

Correct Answer: B) The place where Sufi Mystics lived.

14. Which of the following metals were mostly used for minting coins during the Mauryan period?

Correct Answer: A) Silver and copper.

15. Who were called barids?

Correct Answer: B) The spy reporters.

16. The distinguishing feature of Upnishadic thought is

Correct Answer: B) Belief in karma and rebirth.

17. Which among the following ruling dynasties, successfully obstructed the efforts of the Pratihars in establishing a strong empire in North India?

Correct Answer: D) The Rashtrakutas.

18. With whom was the Ryotwari settlement a made?

Correct Answer: D) Cultivators.

19. Azad Hind Fauj was founded in 1943 in?

Correct Answer: B) Singapore.

20. Sati was declared illegal and punishable by?

Correct Answer: D) Lord William Bentinck.