41. Shershah Suri introduced the coins made of _____?
[A] Silver & Copper Only
[B] Gold & Silver Only
[C] Gold, Silver & Copper
[D] Gold & Copper
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Correct Answer: C [Gold, Silver & Copper]
42. Which among the following place is the birth place of Humayun?
[A] Agra
[B] Kabul
[C] Badakhashan
[D] Sasaram
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Correct Answer: B [Kabul]
43. Krishna I , who was a king of Rashtrakuta dynasty is related to which of the following ?
[A] Shiva Temples of Ellora
[B] Ajanata Caves
[C] Khajuraho Temples
[D] Ellora caves
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Correct Answer: A [Shiva Temples of Ellora]
Notes:
Krishna I is known for completing the establishment of Rastrakuta supremacy over the dominions of Chalukyas. Last Badami Chalukya Kirtivarman II though defeated by Dantidurga, but remained in power till 757 AD when he was destroyed by Krishna I. This is mentioned in the copper plate grant of Govinda III. Krishna I is best known for execution of the most marvelous architectural work in India i.e. Kailas Temple at Ellora. Kailas Temple is the most extensive and most opulent example of rock cut architecture in India.
44. Who built the tomb of itmad ud daula?
[A] Jahanagir
[B] Nur Jahan
[C] Shershah
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: B [Nur Jahan]
45. 1526 AD is significant in India’s History because of __
[A] Foundation of Mughal empire in North India
[B] Arrival of Ibn batuta
[C] Arrival of Vasco Di Gama
[D] Establishment of East India Company
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Correct Answer: A [Foundation of Mughal empire in North India]
46. Dwarasamudra was the capital of which of the following dynasties?
[A] Hoysala
[B] Satavahana
[C] Pandyas
[D] Cholas
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Correct Answer: A [Hoysala]
47. “He can be attributed for the firm establishment of Mughal rule in India in the later part of 16th century”. Who was he?
[A] Ali Quli Khan
[B] Balam Khan
[C] Bairam Khan
[D] Mir Jafar
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Correct Answer: C [Bairam Khan]
Notes:
Bairam Khan, His most notable battle was at the Second Battle of Panipat. He was appointed as a guardian for Akbar.
48. The buildings in Fatehpur sikri are built by using mostly which of the following ?
[A] Fired bricks
[B] red stone
[C] Marble
[D] sand stone
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Correct Answer: B [red stone]
49. Kalachuri Empire is related to which of the following modern area?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
50. The city of Azimabad , which was abandoned since 7th century AD was revived by Shershah Suri and thus he founded the modern ________?
[A] Shergarh (Pakistan )
[B] Patna
[C] Sasaram
[D] Lothal
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Correct Answer: B [Patna]
