Selected MCQ

Current Question
Akbar was ____ years old when he was crowned Emperor.
  • A. 12
  • B. 11
  • C. 10
  • D. 13
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
He was 13 years old when he ascended the throne in 1556.
Related Question 1
Sher Shah Suri ousted Emperor Humayun. How many years did Humayun live in exile?
  • A. 8 Years
  • B. 12 Years
  • C. 15 Years
  • D. 17 Years
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Humayun was in exile for about 15 years (1540–1555).
Related Question 2
Government of India Act 1919 gives three years tenure to ____.
  • A. Council of State
  • B. Legislative assembly
  • C. Viceroy
  • D. Government of India Act 1909
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Under the 1919 Act, the Council of State had a three-year term for its members.
Related Question 3
In which Mughal Emperor's era did Ahmad Shah Abdali face his first defeat?
  • A. Jahangir
  • B. Shah Jahan
  • C. Ahmad Shah Bahadur
  • D. Alamgir II
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Ahmad Shah Bahadur was the Mughal emperor during some of Abdali's campaigns.
Related Question 4
Who was the emperor from 1658 to 1707?
  • A. Aurangzeb
  • B. Shah Jahan
  • C. Humayun
  • D. Akbar
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Aurangzeb (Alamgir) ruled from 1658 to 1707.
Related Question 5
How many years did Shah Jahan live as a captive?
  • A. Seven
  • B. Eight
  • C. Nine
  • D. Ten
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Shah Jahan was imprisoned by Aurangzeb for about eight years (1658–1666).