3/17/23, 8:19 AM History Test: Indus Valley Civilisation

History Test: Indus Valley Civilisation

There are 20 questions in this test. 

*Required

1. Name *

Questions

2. 1.The Harappan Civilisation is referred as a: 1 point

a.Bronze Age civilisation    ans

b.Silver Age civilisation
c.Golden Age civilisation
d.Stone Age civilisation

Mark only one oval.

a. Bronze Age civilisation

b. Silver Age civilisation

c. Golden Age civilisation

d. Stone Age civilisation

Other:

3. 2. Which of the following materials was used in the Harappan seals? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Gold

Silver

Steatite

Wood

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4. 3. From which of the following Indus site, the idol of a bronze dancer has 1 point

been found?

Mark only one oval.

a. Harappa

b. Mohenjodaro

c. Lothal

d. None of the above

5. 4. Who discovered the Indus site Kalibangan? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

a. Amalananda Ghosh

b. Rakhal Das Banerji

c. N.G Majumdar

d. S.R Rao

6. 5. Arrange the following Indus Valley Sites in chronological order of their 1 point

discovery

1. Harappa
2. Chanhudaro
3. Mohenjodaro
4. Banawali

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Mark only one oval.

a. 1, 2, 3, 4

b. 1, 3, 2, 4

c. 4, 3, 2, 1

d. 3, 1, 2, 4

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7. 6. Consider the following statements about the sites associated with the 1 point

Indus Valley Civilization:

1. Chanhudaro was an important centre of craft activity and hosted a bead

factory. 
2. Lothal was famous for its dockyard which lies on the eastern edge of the
site. 
3. The city of Dholavira had a unique water harvesting and management
system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Mark only one oval.

a. 1 and 2 only

b. 2 and 3 only

c. 1 and 3 only

d. 1, 2 and 3

8. 7. Concerning the religious practices of the Indus Valley civilization, 1 point

consider the following statements:

1. One of the major features was the worship of the female goddess
associated with fertility.
2. Several big temple constructions have been excavated from the ruins of
Harappa and Mahenjodaro.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Mark only one oval.

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. None of these

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9. 8. Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, 1 point

consider the following statements:

1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element,
though present, did not dominate the scene
2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Mark only one oval.

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2

10. 9. Consider the following statements regarding Indus script 1 point

1. The script follows a boustrophedon method of writing.

2. The script characters are largely pictorial only. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Mark only one oval.

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. 1 and 2 only

d. None of these

11. 10. In which of the following site, A dog buried with human oval pit burials 1 point

were discovered?

Mark only one oval.

a. Harappa

b. Mohenjodaro

c. Ropar

d. Dholavira

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12. 11. Which of the following items were being imported by the Indus Valley 1 point
traders?

Mark only one oval.

a. Silver and Turquoise

b. Combs and pearls

c. Turquoise and Combs

d. Silver and pearl

13. 12. Which of the following characterizes/ characterize the people of Indus 1 point
Civilization?

1. They possessed great palaces and temples. 

2. They worshipped both male and female deities.
3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.
Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below.

Mark only one oval.

a. 1 and 2 only

b. 2 only

c. 1, 2 and 3

d. None of these

14. 13. Which metals were mostly used to make the tools and weapons of 1 point

Harappan Civilization?

Mark only one oval.

a. Iron and Silver

b. Gold

c. Copper and Bronze

d. Clay

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15. 14. Which among the following is a place in Montgomery district of Punjab 1 point

province in Pakistan?

Mark only one oval.

a. Harappa

b. Rangapur

c. Alamgirpur

d. Mohenjo-Daro

16. 1 point

15. At which Harappan site traces of a horse have been found?

Mark only one oval.

a. Dholavira

b. Surkotda

c. Harappa

d. Banwali

17. 16. Which among the following was worshipped by the Indus people? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

a. Stones

b. Trees

c. Animals

d. All the above

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18. 17. Which of the following Harappan sites are located in Haryana? 1 point
1. Banavali
2. Kalibangan
3. Rakhigarhi
4. Ropar

Mark only one oval.

a. 1 and 2

b. 2 and 3

c. 1 and 3

d. 3 and 4

19. 18. Which of the following animals as figures surround the male deity in 1 point

the Indus Valley Civilization?

1. Elephant
2. Tiger
3. Rhinoceros
4. Buffalo
5. Deer

Mark only one oval.

a. 1, 2, 3 and 4

b. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

c. 2, 3, and 4

d. 1, 3, and 5

20. 19. Which one of the following statements regarding Harappan civilisation 1 point

is correct?

Mark only one oval.

a. The standard Harappan seals were made of clay

b. The inhabitants of Harappa had neither knowledge of copper nor bronze

c. The Harrapan civilisation was rural based

d. The inhabitants of Harappa grew and used cotton

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21. 20. Which of the following sites has yielded evidence of a double burial? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

a. Kuntasi

b. Dholavira

c. Lothal

d. Kalibangan

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3/17/23, 8:19 AM History Test: Vedic Age

History Test: Vedic Age

There are 20 questions in this test. 

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1. Name *

Questions

2. Two popular Assemblies of the Vedic period were 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Sabha and Samiti

Ur and Kula

Mahasabha and Ganasabha

Sabha and Mahasabha

Other:

3. The ritualistic precepts pertaining to the hymns of the Vedas are known as 1 point
the

Mark only one oval.

Samhitas

Aranyakas

Brahmanas

Upanishads

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4. Which of the following contains the famous Gayatri Mantra? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Samaveda

Rigveda

Kathopanishad

Aitareya Brahmana

5. The Rig-Vedic Aryans were a pastoral people is born out by the fact that 1 point

Mark only one oval.

There are many references to the cow in the Rig-Veda

Most of the wars were fought for the sake of cows

Gifts made to priests were usually cows

All of the above

6. The famous Vedic river which had long ago become extinct and now 1 point

supposed to be flowing underground in Rajasthan is

Mark only one oval.

Sindhu

Saraswati

Sabastu

Shatudri

7. The rivers Ganga and Yamuna are mentioned for the first time in: 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Chhandogya Upanishad

Satapath Brahmana

Atharvaveda

Rigveda

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8. The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in the: 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Kathopanishad

Chhandogyopanishad

Kenopanishad

Mundakopanishad

9. Consider the following statements regarding the source of Vedic 1 point

Civilisation:

I.    The most important source of Vedic Civilisation is the Vedas.

II.    The Vedas are neither any individual religious work nor a collection of a
definite number of books compiled at a particular time.

III.    It consists of three successive classes of literary creations.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?  

Mark only one oval.

Only I

I and II

II and III

All of the above

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10. Consider the following statements regarding the age of Vedic 1 point

Civilisation:

I.    Bal Gangadhar Tilak, on astronomical grounds, dated Rig Veda to

.6000 B.C. to Harmon Jacobi, Vedic civilization flourished between 4500
B.C. and 2500 B.C. and the Samhitas were composed in the latter half of
the period.

II.    Famous Sanskritist, Winternitz felt that the Rig Veda was probably
composed in the third millennium B.C.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

Mark only one oval.

Only I

Only II

Both I and II

Neither I nor II

11. Consider the following statements regarding the Rig Vedic States 1 point

and its territory:

I.    The territory known to Vedic people was divided into a number of
states-republican and monarchical.

II.    The battle of ten kings, gives names of ten kings who participated in a
war against Sudas who was Bharata king of Tritsus family.

III.    The ten kings were of the states of Purus, Yadus, Turvasas, Anus and
Druhyus along with five others viz Alinas, Pakhtas, Bhalanas, Sibis and
Vishanins.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

Mark only one oval.

Only I

I and II

II and III

All of the above

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12. Consider the following statements regarding the four Vedas 1 point
I.    Rig-Veda is a collection of hymns
II.   Samveda is a collection of songs mostly taken from Rig Veda
III.  Atharvaveda is a collection of sacrificial formulae

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

Mark only one oval.

Only I

I and II

II and III

All of the above

13. Which of the correct ascending order of Political structure of Rig Vedic 1 point

India?

Mark only one oval.

Grama - Kula - Vis - Rashtra - Jana

Kula - Grama - Vis - Jana - Rashtra

Rashtra - Jana - Grama - Kula - Vis

Jana - Grama - Kula - Vis - Rashtra

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14. Consider the following statement regarding the Brahamana text of 1 point

Vedic Civilisation:
I.    The Brahamanas are the collection of ancient Vedic texts with
commentaries on the hymns of the four Vedas.
II.    The Brahamanas contain details about the meaning of Vedic hymns,
their applications, stories of their origins, etc.
III.    Chandogya Brahmana, one of the oldest Brahmana, includes eight
suktas (hymns) for the ceremony of marriage and rituals at the birth of a
child.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?  

Mark only one oval.

Only I

I and II

II and III

All of the above

15. Consider the following statements regarding the “Vedas”: 1 point

1. The word ‘Veda’ signifies knowledge and they are actually providing
humans with knowledge to conduct their life on Earth.

2. The Vedas were initially handed down orally by generations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Mark only one oval.

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 and 2

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16. Which of the following text is contemporary to Vedas? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Pyramid texts

Zend Avesta

Sumerian Literature

Quran

17. The ninth mandala of the Rigveda samhita is devoted wholly to: 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Urvashi and the Heaven

Narada

Gods related to plants and drugs

'Soma' and the god who is named after the drink

18. Which one of the following stages of the life of man in Aryan Society, in 1 point

ascending order of age, is correct?

Mark only one oval.

Brahmacharya-Vanaprastha-Sanyasa - Grihastha

Grihastha-Brahmacharya-Vanaprastha - Sanyasa

Brahmacharya - Grihastha - Vanaprastha - Sanyasa

Grihastha-Sanyasa-Vanaprastha - Brahmacharya

19. The Aryans succeeded in their conflicts with the pre-Aryans because: 1 point

Mark only one oval.

they used elephants on a large scale

they used chariots driven by horses

they were taller and stronger

they were from an advanced urban culture

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20. Which one of the following is INCORRECTLY matched? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Yajur Veda- knowledge of the sacrificial formulas

Atharva Veda- knowledge of the magic formulas

Rig Veda- knowledge of the Hymns of Praise

Sama Veda- knowledge of Science

21. Which of the following is false as per Vedic theory? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

The Kshatriyas, or warrior rulers, came from Purusha's arms

The Vaishyas, or the commoners, came from Purusha's thighs

The Brahmans, or priests, came from Purusha's ears

The Shudras, or laborers and servants, came from Purusha's feet

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3/20/23, 6:01 PM History Test: Jainism

History Test: Jainism

There are 15 questions in this test. 

*Required

1. Name *

Questions

2. Consider the following statements. 1 point

1. Jainism, like Buddhism, believes in the existence of soul

2. Jainism, unlike Buddhism, rejects the authority of Vedas

Which of these statements are correct?

Mark only one oval.

1 only

2 only

Both of them

Neither of them

3. Which of the following is not included in the triratna of Jainism 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Right Faith

Right Conduct

Right Knowledge

Right Belief

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4. Consider the following statements: 1 point

1. The Jains believed that Mahavira had twenty-three predecessors.

2. Parshvanatha was twenty-third Tirthankara.
3. Rishava was immediate successor of Mahavira.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Mark only one oval.

Only 2

Only 3

1 and 2

2 and 3

5. With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following 1 point

was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? 

1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment. 
2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas. 
3. Denial of efficacy of rituals. 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:  

Mark only one oval.

1 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

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6. Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?  1 point

1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance. 

2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul. 
3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended. 
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:   

Mark only one oval.

1 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

7. Which reference to the religious practices in India, the "Sthanakvasi" sect 1 point
belongs to   

Mark only one oval.

Buddhism

Jainsim

Vaishnavism

None of the above

8. Which of the following is not the core philosophy of Jainism? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Puranavada

Nayavada

Syadvada

Anekantavada

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9. Consider the following statements regarding Jainism:  1 point

1. Mahavira was the founder of Jainism. 

2. There were 23 Tirthankaras. 
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 

Mark only one oval.

1 only

2 only

Both of them

Neither of them

10. Which of the following pair is correct? 1 point

Trithankar                                      Symbol

1. Arishtanemi                               a. Conch

2. Parsvanath                                 b. Bull

3. Mahavir                                       c. hooded serpent

4. Rishabhadeva                             d. Lion

Mark only one oval.

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and3 only

1 only

2 only

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11. With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following 1 point
was/were different to both Buddhism and Jainism?  
1. Jainism recognised the existence of god while Buddhism did not. 

2. Jainism does not condemn the varna system while Buddhism does. 
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 

Mark only one oval.

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

12. Consider the following statements about Jainism–  1 point

1. Digambaras believed that even women can become Tirthankara. 

2. Svetambara monks used a brush to remove insects from their path. 
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Mark only one oval.

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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13. Consider the following principles:  1 point

1. Ahimsa 

2. Satya 
3.Asteya 
4. Aparigraha 
5. Brahmacharya 
Which of the above is/are introduced by Mahavira?

Mark only one oval.

1 and 3

1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Only 3

Only 5

1, 2 and 3

14. Consider the following Statements: 1 point

1. Mahavrat involves following the five principles laid down by Mahavira

2. It is followed only by Swetambar monks
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Mark only one oval.

1 only

2 only

Both of them

Neither 1 nor 2

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15. Consider the following Statements: 1 point

1. Digambara, like Shvetambara, believe that Women cannot achieve
liberation
2. Shvetambara, unlike Digambara, wore White clothes
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Mark only one oval.

Only 1

Only 2

Both of them

Neither of them

16. Arrange the Following Jain Trithankars in ascending order: 1 point

1. Suparshvnath

2. Neminath

3. Parsvanath

4. Rishabhadev

Mark only one oval.

4, 2, 1, 3

4, 1, 2, 3

4, 3, 2, 1

1, 2, 3, 4

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3/20/23, 6:01 PM History Test: Buddhism

History Test: Buddhism

There are 20 questions in this test. 

*Required

1. Name *

Questions

2. Match the following : 1 point

President Buddhist Council

1. Vasumitra A. 3rd
2. Mahakasapa B. 1st
3. Sabkami C. 4th
4. Moggaliputtissa D. 2nd

Mark only one oval.

1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D

1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D

1-C, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A

1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B

3. Which of the following is not included in Eight-fold Path given by Buddha? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Right Speech

Right Action

Right Freedom

Right View

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4. Which of the following symbols is used to represent Buddha's 1 point

Enlightenment?

Mark only one oval.

Lotus

Bodhi Tree

Foot Prints

Bull

5. Which of the follow Buddhist Literature Contains rule for admission to the 1 point
monastic order

Mark only one oval.

Sutta Pitaka

Vinay Pitaka

Abhidhama Pitaka

All of the above

6. Consider the following statements: 1 point

1. Hinayana literature is written chiefly in Pali
2. Mahayana literature is written chiefly in Sanskrit

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

Mark only one oval.

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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7. Consider the following statements about Buddhism: 1 point

1. The Sangha was divided into two categories, i.e, Monks and Upasika
2. The male monks were known as Bhikku and female monks were known
as Bhikkuni.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Mark only one oval.

1 only

2 only

Neither 1 nor 2

Both 1 and 2

8. Which of the following is not the part of Triratna in Buddhism? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Bodhi

Buddha

Dhamma

Sangha

9. Which of the following is/are not the disciples of Buddha 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Ananda

Kassapa

Sujata

Pakassa

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10. 1. Which of the following jewels (Triratna) of Buddhism are correctly 1 point

matched?

1. Buddha - The enlightened one

2. Dhamma-Teachings of Buddha
3. Sangha-The monastic order

Choose from the following options.

Mark only one oval.

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

All of these

11. Tripitakas were written in: 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Sanskrit

Urdu

Prakrit

Pali

12. Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta is 1 point

Mark only one oval.

a set of secular codes for Buddhist monks

record of the first teaching given by Gautama Buddha after he attained

enlightenment

the compilation of philosophical work on Buddhist teachings by religious

scholars

Buddha gave the last teaching before his Mahaparinirvana

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13. In Buddhist text 'Dharmachakra Parvartana' is known as 1 point

Mark only one oval.

His religious norms

First Sermon at Sarnath

His (Buddha) sight

Buddha rituals

14. Which of the following will not lead to Salvation according to Buddha? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Nirvana

Code of ethics

Desire

Focus on Karma

15. Why is Vaisakh purnima considered important in Buddhism 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Buddha was born this day

Buddha attained enlightenment this day

Buddha attained death this day

All of these

16. Which of the following was not the part of things Gautama saw when he 1 point

went to visit the city

Mark only one oval.

An old man

An old lady

A sick man

A dead body

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History Test: Mauryan Empire

There are 15 questions in this test. 

*Required

1. Name *

Questions

2. Which of the following text narrates Chandragupta’s accession to the throne 1 point

of Magadha?

Mark only one oval.

Mudrarakshasa

Indica

Arthasastra

Deepavamsa

3. Greek historians have recorded the name ‘Sandrakottus’ or ‘Sandrakoptus’ 1 point

for who among the following?

Mark only one oval.

Kautilya

Dhanananda

Chandragupta Maurya

Ashoka

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4. Hathigumpha Inscriptions, which tells about the Kalinga Ruler in detail is 1 point

located at?

Mark only one oval.

Udaygiri Caves

Tamralipti

Kausambhi

Rampurva

5. Consider the following pairs of terms of Mauryan Empire: 1 point

Purohita                   Priest
Samaharta              Judicial Administrator
Sthanika                  District Commander
Which of the above given pair is/are correctly matched?

Mark only one oval.

1 only

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

6. Arrange the following provinces of Ashokan Empire from south to north: 1 point

1. Tosali
2. Taxila
3. Suvarnagiri
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Mark only one oval.

123

213

321

312

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7. Which among the following historical chronicle in Pali from Sri Lanka serves 1 point

as an important source of information about Mauryan Period?

Mark only one oval.

Mahavamsa

Brahamanas

Indica

Deepavamsa

8. Which of the Mauryan kings wanted a Sophist from Greece to his court? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Bindusara

Chandragupta Maurya

Ashoka

Kunal

9. In which of the following pillars, inscription of Ashoka the name of his queen 1 point
"Karuvaki' is mentioned?

Mark only one oval.

Sarnath Pillar

Allahabad Pillar

Rampurava Pillar

Lauria Nandan Garh Pillar

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10. The decline of the Nandas at the hands of Kautilya and Chandragupta 1 point

Maurya has been vividly portrayed in the Sanskrit play written by Kalidasa

Mark only one oval.

Mudrarakshas

Devichandragupta

Malavikagnimitram

Mrichhakatika

11. Which one of the following mentioned division of the Mauryan Society into 1 point

seven classes?

Mark only one oval.

Ashoka's Edicts

Indica

Kautilya's Arthashas

Vishnu Puran

12. Which of the following statements is/are correct?  1 point

1) Brahmi script was deciphered by an officer of the English East India

Company. 

2) Earliest Indian inscriptions were written in Devanagari script. 

Select the correct answer using the codes below:   

Mark only one oval.

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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13. Who among the following is/are contemporary of founder of Mauryan 1 point
dynasty of India, Chandragupta Maurya? 

1) Alexander of Macedonia, who conquered a large empire 

2) Magasthenes, writer of Greek book ‘Indica’ 

3) Seleucas, a military governor of Alexander of Macedonia 

4) Gautam Buddha, founder of Buddhist religion 

Select the correct answer using the codes below:   

Mark only one oval.

1 and 3

1, 2, 3, 4

1, 2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 4

14. Which of the following language not used in Ashoka's Edict? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Prakrit

Greek

Aramaic

Sanskrit

15. Which of the following is not including the in Saptang theory 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Amatya

Durga

Janapadas

none of the above

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16. Which of the following was not the part of Tax Structure of the Mauryan 1 point

Dynasty

Mark only one oval.

Bali

Shulka

Bhaga

Daswa

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3/22/23, 6:20 PM History Test: Mauryan+ Post-Mauryan Empire

History Test: Mauryan+ Post-Mauryan

Empire
There are 15 questions in this test. 

*Required

1. Name *

Questions

2. Which of the following was not a major trade route that connected the 1 point
Mauryan Empire to other regions of the world?

Mark only one oval.

The silk Road

The Spice Route

The Maritime Silk Road

The Trans- Saharan Trade Route

3. Which of the following was not a major achievement of the Mauryan Empire 1 point
in the field of science and technology?

Mark only one oval.

The development of metallurgy and mining techniques

The construction of irrigation systems and water management

The invention of the printing press

The use of herbal medicine and surgery

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4. Statement: The Mauryan Empire was one of the largest and most powerful 1 point

empires in ancient India.

Which of the following is not true regarding the Mauryan Empire?

Mark only one oval.

It was founded by Chandragupta Maurya in around 321 BCE.

It was primarily a Hindu empire, with little influence from other religions.

It was characterized by a strong centralized government and efficient

administrative system.

It extended over much of the Indian subcontinent, including parts of present-day

Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

5. Statement: The Mauryan Empire was known for its efficient and effective 1 point

administrative system.

Which of the following is not true regarding the Mauryan administrative

system?

Mark only one oval.

It was based on a hierarchical structure of officials and bureaucrats.

It included a system of taxation and revenue collection.

It relied heavily on the use of spies and informants to maintain order and gather
intelligence.

It was decentralized and allowed for significant autonomy for local officials and
rulers

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6. Statement: The Mauryan Empire was characterized by a strong centralized 1 point

government and efficient administrative system.

Which of the following is not true regarding the Mauryan administration?

Mark only one oval.

The empire was divided into administrative units called janapadas, each of which
was governed by a viceroy.

The emperor appointed a council of ministers to advise him on matters of

governance and policy.

The Mauryans maintained a large and powerful bureaucracy to ensure efficient

administration and tax collection

The use of written records and documentation was not common in Mauryan
administration, making it difficult to track and manage resources.

7. Heliodorus, the greek ambassador, came to India during the reign of which 1 point

Shunga ruler? 

Mark only one oval.

Bhagabhadra

Pushyamitra Shunga

Devabhuti

Devadatta

8. Who were the first kings to issue the largest hoards of gold coins in India? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Mauryas

Indo-Greeks

Guptas

Kushans

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9. Who of the following ruler controlled the Silk route which started from China 1 point

and passed through Central Asia, Afghanistan and Western Asia?

Mark only one oval.

Gondophernes

Kanishka

Rudradaman I

Menander

10. Who introduced the Satrapa System in the administrative set-up? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Satavahanas Dynasty

Kanva Dynasty

Sakas Dynasty

Sunga Dynasty

11. Which of the following supposed causes of decline and disintegration of 1 point

the Mauryan Empire is the least likely?

Mark only one oval.

Succession of weak kings after Ashoka and the partition of the empire after
Ashoka

Absence of national consciousness and representatitive institutions

Military inactivity on account of Ashoka’s pacifist policies

Brahmanical revolt against the pro-Buddhist policy of Ashoka

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12. Which of the following statements about the Mauryan kings is not correct? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

They had extensive powers encompassing administrative, judicial, and

legislative functions

The kings often laid down codes of regulation for the guidance of their officers
and the people

They laid claim to divinity

Appointments to the most important offices were made by the ruler himself

13. Who of the following did not adorn the court of Kanishka-I? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Parshva

Vishakhadatta

Ashvaghosha

Vasumitra

14. Match the following: 1 point

Dynasty Rulers
A. Shunga 1. Prawarsen-I
B. Kanva 2. Kharvela
C. Chedi 3. Vasudeva
D. Vakataka 4. Bhagbhadra

Mark only one oval.

A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2

A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

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15. Arrange the following dynasties in chronological order in terms of their 1 point

arrival in India

1.Sakas

2.Indo-Greeks

3.Parthians

4.Kushanas

Mark only one oval.

1, 2, 3 and 4

2, 3, 1 and 4

1, 3, 4 and 2

2, 1, 3 and 4

16. King Kharavela is related to 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Pillar inscription of Junagarh

Sarnath inscription

Pillar inscription of Girnar

Hathigumpha inscription

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History Test: Mahajanapadas

There are 20 questions in this test. 

*Required

1. Name *

Questions

2. Which one of the following statements about ancient Indian Mahajanapadas 1 point

is correct?

Mark only one oval.

All Mahajanapadas were oligarchies where power was exercised by a group of

people

All Mahajanapadas were located in eastern India

No army was maintained by the Mahajanapadas

Buddhist and Jaina texts list sixteen Mahajanapadas

Other:

3. Which Mahajanapada's ruler was Shishupala? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Panchal

Magadh

Chedi

Kosala

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4. Buddhist and Jaina texts list sixteen Mahajanapadas 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Bhagwati Sutra

Anguttara Nikaya

None of these

Both a and b

5. Which of the following Mahajanapadas was famous for having good quality 1 point

horses?

Mark only one oval.

Asmaka

Matsya

Chedi

Kamboja

6. Jivaka belonged to whose court? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Pradyota

Bimbisara

Prasenjit

None of these

7. Which one of the following states was not a republic? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Shakya

Lichchhavis

Yaudheya

All of the above

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8.   Which of the following Mahajanapada is/are correctly matched to its 1 point

capital? 
1. Avanti : Ujjain  
2. Kashi :  Banaras  
3. Vajji : Champa  
4. Vatsa : Kaushambi  

Mark only one oval.

1, 2 and 3

2, 3 and 4

1, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 4

9.   During the age of Buddha, the capital of Vajji ‘Mahajanapada’ was at 1 point

________.  

Mark only one oval.

Pavapuri

Champa

Mahishmati

Vaishali

10.   Name the kingdom which first used elephants in wars?    1 point

Mark only one oval.

Champa

Kosala

Magadha

Avanti

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11.   Place the following ruler of Magadha in their chronological order of rule:  1 point

A. Bindusara 

B. Bimbisara 

C. Ashoka 

D. Ajatasatru  

Mark only one oval.

A, C, D, B

B, A, D, C

D, C, B, A

B, D, A, C

12. Who made Pataliputra the capital of Magadha in his reign and created a 1 point

small fort here?  

Mark only one oval.

Bimbisara

Udayin

Ajatashatru

Kalashoka

13. Which of the following is not a feature of Mahajanapadas?  1 point

1. They were generally ruled by powerful kings. 

2. There were traces of Oligarchy in Mahajanapadas. 
3. They were a part of the first Civilization.   

Mark only one oval.

1 and 2 only

1 only

2 and 3 only

3 only

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14. Name of the Mahajanapada, which was a confederacy of eight republican 1 point
clans?

Mark only one oval.

Magadha

Vatsa

Malla

Vajji

15. Arrange the following Mahajanpadas moving from west to east in the 1 point
correct order:

1. Avanti

2. Magadha

3. Matsya

4. Kosala

Mark only one oval.

1324

1432

1342

1234

16. Which of the following cities were located at Junction of Uttarapatha and 1 point

Dakshinpatha?

Mark only one oval.

Varanasi

Patliputra

Mathura

Champa

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17. Mathura, the famous city was the capital of which ancient Mahajanapada? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Panchal

Kasi

Kuru

Sursena

18. Which Magadha ruler was known as 'Seniya'? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Bimbisara

Ajatshatru

Mahapadma Nanda

Chandragupta Maurya

19. Which of the following transferred his capital from Patliputra to Vaishali? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Bimbisara

Ajatsatru

Udayin

Shishunaga

20. Which of the following was not a kingdom in ancient India? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Avanti

Vatsa

Hampi

Kosala

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21. Who was the Nanda Ruler at the time of Alexander's invasion? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Kalasoka

Mahapadma

Dhana Nanda

Nagadasaka

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History Test: Gupta Empire

There are 10 questions in this test. 

*Required

1. Name *

Questions

2. Which Gupta emperor was known for his construction of the iron pillar at 1 point

Delhi, which has remained rust-free for over 1500 years?

Mark only one oval.

Samudragupta

Chandra Gupta I

Chandra Gupta II

Kumaragupta I

3. Which Gupta emperor faced the threat of invasion from the Huns led by 1 point

their leader Mihirakula?

Mark only one oval.

Chandra Gupta I

Skandagupta

Chandra Gupta II

Kumara Gupta II

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4. The word Dinara used for the gold coins in the Gupta inscription is derived 1 point

from  

Mark only one oval.

Sanskrit

Greek

Chinese

Latin

5.  The travel account of Fa hien is known as 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Si-yu-ki

Yen-tu

Fa-chien

Fo-kwo-ki

6. Who has complimented Samudragupta as the 'Indian Napoleon'? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Radhakumud Mukherji

R.M. Dandekar

R.C. Majumdar

A.V. Smith

7. The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Karshapana

Rupaka

Dinara

Pana

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8. Which Gupta ruler was killed by his brother? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Chandra Gupta I

Chandra Gupta II

Samudragupta

Ramgupta

9. The royal emblem used by the Gupta period was 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Garuda

Bull

Varaha

Lakshmi

10. Which ruler destroyed the Bodhi tree? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Dharampala

Ugrashena

Shashanka

Pusyabhuti Shunga

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11. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the 1 point

codes given below:

Assertion (A): The Chinese traveller Fa-hien visited India in the reign of
Chandragupta-II
Reason (R):  Fa-hien describes Chandragupta & as ruling over his empire
from his capital Patliputra.

Mark only one oval.

Both A and R is true, and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

A is true, but R is false

A is false, but R is true

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History Test: Gupta Empire

There are 15 questions in this test. 

*Required

1. Name *

Questions

2. Which of the following pair(s) is correctly matched? 1 point

A. Rupaka - Silver coins

B. Dinara - Gold Coins

Mark only one oval.

Only A

Only B

Both A and B

Neither A nor B

3. With reference to Prayag Prasasti consider the following statements: 1 point

1. Prayag Prasasti was composed by Harishen
2. It was written in Sanskrit language
3. Harishen was in the court of Chandragupta

Mark only one oval.

Only 1

Only 2 and 3

Only 1 and 2

1, 2, and 3

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4. Arrange the following organisation of state in ascending order: 1 point

1. Vishayas

2. Vithika

3. Gram

4. Bhukti

Mark only one oval.

1, 2, 3, 4

3, 2, 1, 4

2, 3, 1, 4

3, 1, 2, 4

5. Which of the following scholars were not the part of Samudragupta's court? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Harisen

Vasubandhu

Asanga

Varahmihira

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6. Match the following authors and the books: 1 point

A. Kalidas 1. Brihat Samhita

B. Amarsimha 2. Vikramorvasiyam

C. Varahamihira 3. Amarakosha

D. Vishnu Sharma                 4. Panchtantra

Mark only one oval.

A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

A-2, B-4, C-4, D-3

A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4

7. Consider the following statements: 1 point

1. Chandragupta I was the first ruler of the Gupta dynasty.

2. Srigupta was the founder of Gupta dynasty.
3. Chandragupta I was the first ruler of the Gupta dynasty who assume the
title of 'Maharajadhiraja'?

Mark only one oval.

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

1 and 3

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8. Which of the following are true about Samudragupta? 1 point

1. He is also known as 'Kaviraja

2. He is known as "Lichchhavi Dauhitra'
3. He built most extensive empire after Asoka.

Mark only one oval.

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

3 only

1, 2 and 3

9. Which of the following is correctly matched? 1 point

1. Kshetra- Cultivated land

2. Khila- Wasteland
3. Aprahta- Forest land
4. Vasti- Pasture land

Mark only one oval.

1, 2 and 3

1, 2 and 4

1, 2, 3, and 4

1, 3, and 4

10. Consider the following statements regarding Gupta period: 1 point

1. The civil and criminal laws were clearly Demarcated

2. The system of administration was highly decentralised

Which of the following statement/s is/are incorrect?

Mark only one oval.

1 only

2 only

1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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11. Kalidasa's works include   1 point

1. Abhigyan Sakuntalam
2. Meghadootam
3. Malavikagnimitra
4. Ritusamhara  
5. Kumarsambhavam

Mark only one oval.

1, 2, 3, 4

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

1, 3, 4, 5

1, 2, 3,

12. Which of the following pair(s) is incorrectly matched? 1 point

1. Mahadandnayak- Minister for justice

2. Mahashvapati- Cheif of Cavalry

3. Dandpashika- Chief of treasure

4. Sandhivigrahika- Minister for peace and war

Mark only one oval.

2 and 3

1, 2 and 4

only 3

1, 3 and 4

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13. Consider the following statements regarding Gupta Period: 1 point

1. Monarchs of Aryavarta were defeated by Samudragupta and

incorporated thier kingdom in his empire.

2. Dakshinapatha rulers surrendered to Samudragupta but he allowed

them to rule again.

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

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1 only

2 only

1 and 2

None of these

14. During which Gupta king’s reign did the Chinese traveler Fa-Hien visit 1 point

India?

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Chandragupta-l

Samudragupta

Chandragupta-Il

Kumaragupta

15. Which of the following among gems of the nine of Chandragupta was 1 point

associated with astrology?

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Vararuchi

Shanku

Kshapanaka

Amarsimha

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16. Who was the literary figure of Gupta Age? 1 point

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Bhairavi

Kalidasa

Harisena

All of the above

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3/27/23, 8:07 AM History Test: Post-Gupta Period

History Test: Post-Gupta Period

There are 10 questions in this test. 

*Required

1. Name *

Questions

2. Who among the following established a kingdom in Saurashtra? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Harsha

Simha Vishnu

Bhatarka

Pravarasena I

3. The Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang visited India during the period of which 1 point
Indian emperor?

Mark only one oval.

Pulakesin II

Harshavardhana

Narasimhavarman

Sarvavarman

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4. Which of the following Pair/s is/are correctly matched? 1 point

   Dynasty           State
1. Kadamba -  Karnataka
2. Kharvela - Odisha
3. Chalukya- Begal
4. Pala - Gujarat 

Mark only one oval.

1 and 3

1, 2 and 3

1, 2, 3 and 4

1 and 2

5. Which of the following inscription mentions Pulakesin II's military success 1 point

against Harshvardhana?

Mark only one oval.

Allhabad Pillar Inscription

Aihole Inscription

Damodarpur Copper Plate inscription

Bilsad Incription

6. Which of the following books were not written by Harshvardhana? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Naganandam

Ratnavali

Priyadarshika

Harshacharita

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7. Land revenue during the reign of Harshavardhana was  1 point

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1/4th

1/6th

1/8th

1/10th

8. Which Persian king did Chalukyan king Pulakeshin II send his embassy to?  1 point

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Xerxes

Cyrus

Darius I

Khusrau II

9. Which of the following defines the nature of the 'Hundi' generally referred to 1 point

in the sources of the post-Harsha period?

Mark only one oval.

An advisory issued by the king to his subordinates

A diary to be maintained for daily accounts

A bill of exchange

An order from the feudal lords to his subordinates

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10. Which of the following statements are correct? 1 point

1.Hiuen Tsang was a Chinese traveller who visited India in the seventh
century A.D.

2. Harshvardhana wrote Ratnavali, Nagananda and Priyardarsika.

3. Prabhakaravardhana assumed the title Maharajadhiraja and

Paramabhattaraka.

4.The Harshacharita was written by Banabhatta.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Mark only one oval.

1, 2 and 3

1, 3 and 4

1, 2, 3 and 4

2, 3, and 4

11. Which one of the following is not related to the feudal formation in the 1 point

Gupta and post-Gupta times.

Mark only one oval.

Growth of a class of subject peasantry.

Emergence of landed intermediaries

Emergence of strong centralised political authority.

Localised village economy developed with little scope for functioning of the
market system.

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3/28/23, 7:35 AM History Test: Sangam Age

History Test: Sangam Age

There are 10 questions in this test. 

*Required

1. Name *

Questions

2. Who was the author of the book ‘Silappadikarma’? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Illango Adigal

Seethalai Saathanaar

Perudevanar

Tiruttakrdeva

3. Which of the following pairs are correctly Matched: 1 point

Dyansty         Flag
1. Cheras - Tiger
2. Cholas- Bow
3. Pandayas- Fish

Mark only one oval.

1 and 2

2 and 3

3 only

1 only

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4. Who among the following started Kannagi worship? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Nedunjelian

Shenguttavan

Udiyanjeral

Karikal

5. Roaming groups of dancers and musicians visiting the royal court were 1 point

known as:

Mark only one oval.

Vanik Dhatru and Vaani Mridul

Panar and Vidailiyar

Natarkin and Agosa

Dooter and Ulavar

6. The external Trade of the sangam people was carried on mainly with the   1 point

Mark only one oval.

Roman

Chinese

Arabs

South East Asia

7. The leading lady of Silappadikaran belonged to 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Community of dancing girls at the kaveri Pattinam

Merchant community of the chola country

Pastoral group of tribals in the chola country

Royal family of the Pandays of Madurai

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8. The earliest Tamil Literature is termed as Sangam literature, because it 1 point

was 

Mark only one oval.

A joint creation of one school of scholars

Patronised by the rulers of the sangam dynasty

created at the sangam of three south Indian rivers

Standardized by an academy (sangam) of scholars and poets maintained by

pandaya rulers at Madurai

9. What is the name of the chola king who defeated the Pandaya and Chera 1 point

kings in the famous battle of Venni?

Mark only one oval.

Karikala

Vijaya

Nendunjehyan

Tondaiaman Ilandiraiyan

10. The city of Puhar was founded by 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Senguttuvan

Elara

Karikala

Nedunjeral Aden

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11. What are the major epics of the sangam age? 1 point

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Silappadikaram, Manimekhalai, Jivak Chintamani, Valayapati, Kundalakasi

Manimekhalai, Kavyam, Nalavenba

Naladiyar, Silappadikaram, Palamoli, Nilkasi

Pattinappalai, Nedunalvadai, Mullaiprathu

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3/30/23, 8:19 AM History Test: Later Mughals

History Test: Later Mughals

There are 13 questions in this test. 

*Required

1. Name *

Questions

2. Which of the following statements is correct regarding politics in Delhi court 1 point

after death of Aurangzeb in 1707? 

1) Nobles became very powerful, sometimes even more influential than the
Mughal Emperor himself. 
2) Marathas and Rajpoots were selectively favoured by the nobles. 3)
Mughal Emperors became puppets of their own nobles, who in turn became
the Kingmakers. 
Select the correct answer using the codes below:

Mark only one oval.

1 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

3. The famous Koh-i-nur/Kohinoor diamond was taken away from India in 18th 1 point
century, during invasion of Delhi by   

Mark only one oval.

Ahmad Shah Abdali

Nadir Shah

Nizam-ul-Mulk

Saadat Khan

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4. Which of the following were causes of downfall of Mughal Empire?  1 point

1) Narrow religious policies of Aurangzeb 

2) Alliance with Rajpoots 
3) Rise of Marathas 
4) Infighting among nobles 
Select the correct answer using the codes below:

Mark only one oval.

1, 2 and 3 only

1, 3 and 4

2 and 3 only

1, 2, 3, and 4

5. In Mughal administration the practice of ijarah was 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Land revenue was taken on the basis of quality of land

Farming the land revenue to the highest bidder

Appointment of hereditary military officers

Reserving the best lands for King’s own treasury

6. Which of the following was not one of the regional kingdoms that emerged 1 point

in 18th century?

Mark only one oval.

Bengal

Awadh

Hyderabad

Kabul

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7. Which of the following statements is / are correct regarding economic 1 point

situation of India during 18th century? 

1) Revenue from agriculture was on decline. 
2) Regional states of Awadh and Hyderabad became centers of
Industrialization. 
Select the correct answer using the codes below:

Mark only one oval.

1 only

2 only

1 and 2 only

Neither 1 nor 2

8. Who called Muazzam as Shahi-i- Bekhabar? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Kafi Khan

Zulfikar Khan

Kam Baksh

Nur Jahan

9. Who among the following  Mughal Emperor became the first pensioner of 1 point

the  East India Company?

Mark only one oval.

Ahmed Shah

Akbar II

Bahadur Shah

Muhammed Shah

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10. Which of the following are the causes of the Battle of Buxar? 1 point

1. Misuse of Farman and dastak by British

2. Company's servent misbehaviour

3. Plundering attitude of the Britishers

Mark only one oval.

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

All of these

11. After the death of Aurangzeb , which of the following Mughals abolished 1 point

Jazia tax for the first time?

Mark only one oval.

Jahandar Shah

Rafi- Ul- Darjat

Mohammad Shah Rangila

Furrukhsiyar

12. Which of the following is one of the results of Aurangzeb's Deccan Policy. 1 point

Mark only one oval.

The annexation of Bijapur and Golconda did not benefit the Mughal Empire

The resources were wasted and his valuable time

The outbreak of the number of revolts

All of these

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13. During the reign of which Mughal Emperor the battle of plassey was fought 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Shah Alam II

Alamgir II

Muhammad Shah

None of these

14. Consider the following statement about Bahadur Shah Zafar: 1 point

1. He was tolerant towards Marathas, Jats and others.

2. He made peace with the Sikhs.
Which of the above statement/s is/are incorrect.

Mark only one oval.

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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3/30/23, 8:19 AM History Test: Rise of Independent states

History Test: Rise of Independent

states
There are 11 questions in this test. 

*Required

1. Name *

Questions

2. Which of the following founded the provincial kingdom of Awadh? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Saadat Khan Burhan ul Mulk

Murshid Quli Khan

Asaf Ud Daulah

Siraj-ud-daulah

3. Which of the following statement is not correct? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

The tenth and the last Sikh guru was Guru Gobind Singh.

Banda Bahadur succeeded Guru Gobind Singh.

The followers of Guru Gobind Singh called him Sachha padshah-the true emperor.

Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali helped the rise of the Sikh power to a great
extent.

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4. Name the Hindu ruler of the 18th century who distinguished himself by 1 point

performing Asvamedha sacrifice twice

Mark only one oval.

Shivaji

Abhaya Singh of Marwar

Rana Jagat Singh of Mewar

Sawai Jai Singh of Amber

5. With which Mughal General did Shivaji sign the famous Treaty of Purandhar 1 point
in 1665 A.D.?

Mark only one oval.

Jaswant Singh

Jai Singh

Sahishta Khan

Diler Khan

6. Which of the following deposed the family of Murshid Quli Khan and 1 point
became the Nawab himself?

Mark only one oval.

Alivardi Khan

Siraj-ud-daulah

Saadat Khan

Asaf ud Daulah

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7. Who Planted the 'Tree of Liberty' at Srirangapatnam? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Haider Ali

Tipu Sultan

Alivardi Khan

Khuda Baksh

8. Who won the Battle of Colachel? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Marthanda Varma

Dutch East India Company

British East India Company

Nizam Ul Mulk

9. Who founded the Independent kingdom of Hyderabad 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Asaf Jah

Murshiq Quli khan

Saadat Khan

Sayyid Brothers

10. At which of the following places Jai Singh didn't built Observatory? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

Jaipur

Mathura

Varanasi

Awadh

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11. After the end of which Anglo Mysore war treaty of Manglore was 1 point

conculeded?

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2nd

1st

3rd

4th

12. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? 1 point

Anglo Mysore War -  Treaty

A. 1st- Treaty of Manglore
B. 2nd- Treaty of Madras
C. 3rd- Treaty of Purander

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A and B

B and C

A and C

None of these

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