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Q51 :

In the Delhi Sultanat, an administrative unit called 'Paragana' was headed by an official known as —

A
  

Shiqdar

B
  

Barid

C
  

Ariz

D
  

Amil

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Correct Answer: D

Amil

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Q52 :

With reference to the colonial period of India, trade monopoly of the East India Company was ended by —

A
  

the regulatory Act of 1773

B
  

Pitt's India Act of 1784

C
  

the Charter Act of 1813

D
  

the Charter Act of 1833

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Correct Answer: C

the Charter Act of 1813

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Q53 :

Mughal dynasty was to Bahadur Shah Zafar as Lodi dynasty was to —

A
  

Bahlol Lodi

B
  

Daulat Khan Lodi

C
  

Ibrahim Lodi

D
  

Sikander Lodi

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Correct Answer: C

Ibrahim Lodi

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Q54 :

In medieval India, throughout the reign of Shivaji, the role of the official known as 'Chitnis' was to —

A
  

be the in-charge of king's self security guard

B
  

be the in-charge of intelligence/espionage activity

C
  

be the master of ceremonies in the royal court

D
  

be assisting the king with his correspondence

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Correct Answer: D

be assisting the king with his correspondence

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Q55 :

Consider the below mention statements.
The arrival of Babur into the subcontinent of India lead to the —
1. introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent of India
2. introduction of the arch and dome in region's architecture
3. establishment of a Timurid dynasty in the area
Which of these statements is/are correct?

A
  

1 only

B
  

1 and 2

C
  

2 and 3

D
  

3 only

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Correct Answer: D

3 only

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Q56 :

Consider the following incidents with reference to the Civil Disobedience Movement during Indian freedom struggle
1. Chittagong armoury raid
2. refusal of a platoon of Garhwal regiment to open fire on a batch of Khudai Khidmatgars
3. Strike of textile workers in Sholapur involving attacks on government house and buildings
4. increase in the number of Muslim participants in it in all provinces
Which incidents caused alarm among the British rulers?

A
  

1, 2 and 3

B
  

2, 3 and 4

C
  

1 and 4

D
  

1, 2, 3 and 4

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Correct Answer: A

1, 2 and 3

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Q57 :

Consider the following regarding the defeat of Marathas in the third battle of Panipat.
1. Tactical mistakes by Sadashiv Rao Bhao
2. Superior generalship of Ahmad Shah
3. Presence of a large number of non-combtants in Maratha army
4. Treachery of a commander, Ibrahim Khan Gardi, of the Maratha army
Which of these were causes of the defeat of Marathas?

A
  

1, 2 and 3

B
  

2, 3 and 4

C
  

1 and 4

D
  

1, 2, 3 and 4

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Correct Answer: A

1, 2 and 3

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Q58 :

Consider the following with reference to the provisions to 'Government of India Act, 1935'.
1. Establishment of an All-India Federation
2. Provincial Autonomy, with a Government chargeable to an elected Legislature
3. Redistribution of provinces and the creation of two new provinces
Which of these were embodied in the Government of India Act, 1935?

A
  

1, 2 and 3

B
  

1 and 2

C
  

2 and 3

D
  

1 and 3

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Correct Answer: A

1, 2 and 3

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Q59 :

Consider the following statements.
The objective of Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 was —
1. To give more power to the local government
2. To establish dyarchy in the provinces
3. The extension of provincial government
Which of these statements are correct?

A
  

1 and 2

B
  

1, 2 and 3

C
  

2 and 3

D
  

1 and 3

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Correct Answer: C

2 and 3

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Q60 :

The Rigvedic God Varuna was —

A
  

guardian of the cosmic order

B
  

destroyer of foes

C
  

harbinger of peace

D
  

god of prosperity

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Correct Answer: A

guardian of the cosmic order

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