241. Identify the European power from whom Shivaji obtained cannons and ammunition:
A. The French
B. The Portuguese
C. The Dutch
D. The English
Answer
Correct Answer: [B] The Portuguese
242. Who of the following was sent as an ambassador to the royal court of Jahangir by James I, the then king of England?
A. John Hawkins
B. William Todd
C. Sir Thomas Roe
D. Sir Walter Raleigh
Answer
Correct Answer: [A] John Hawkins
243. Which among the following was the capital of Shivaji?
A. Poona
B. Raigarh
C. Singhgarh
D. Panhala
Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Raigarh
244. Bijapur is known for its
A. Severe drought condition
B. Gol Gumbaz
C. Heavy rainfall
D. Statue of Gomateswara
Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Gol Gumbaz
245. Match the following:
a. Tughlaqabad Fort
b. Red Fort (at Delhi)
c. The City of Siri
d. Qutb Minar
1. Alauddin Khilji
2. Shah Jahan
3. Iltutmish
4. Ghlyas-ud-din-Tughlaq
A. a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
B. a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1
C. a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3
D. a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3
Explanation:
• Tughlaqabad Fort - Ghlyas-ud din-Tughlaq
• Red Fort (at Delhi) - Shah Jahan (Architect: Ustad Ahmad Lahouri)
• The City of Siri, Hauz Khas Fort Complex - Alauddin Khilji
• Qutb Minar - Iltutmish
246. The innovator of the Revenue settlement during the rule of Akbar was
A. Raja Mansingh
B. Raja Bhagwan Das
C. Raja Todarmal
D. Raja Birbal
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Raja Todarmal
247. Which of the following pairs is incorrect?
A. Babar vs. Sangram Singh
B. Sher Shah vs. Humayun
C. Chengiz Khan vs. Alauddin Khilji
D. Akbar vs. Hemu
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Chengiz Khan vs. Alauddin Khilji
248. The 'Kirti Stambha' (Tower of Victory) at Chittor was built by
A. Rana Pratap
B. Rana Kumbha
C. Rana Sanga
D. Bappa Raval
Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Rana Kumbha
249. The second Battle of Panipat was fought between
A. Akbar and Hemu
B. Rajputs and Mughals
C. Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
D. Sikander and Adilshah
Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Akbar and Hemu
250. Din-i-Ilahi' was the new religion started by
A. Humayun
B. Jahangir
C. Akbar
D. Shahjahan
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Akbar
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