Selected MCQ

Current Question
Noor Jahan came from ____.
  • A. Iran
  • B. Azerbaijan
  • C. Egypt
  • D. Uzbekistan
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Her family was of Persian (Iranian) origin.
Related Question 1
Real name of Noor Jahan was ____.
  • A. Mehr-un-Nissa
  • B. Nigaar Begum
  • C. Nojina Begum
  • D. Rukhsar-un-Nissa
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Nur Jahan was born as Mehr-un-Nissa.
Related Question 2
Nawab Waqar-ul-Mulk became secretary of Board of Trustees Aligarh in year of ____.
  • A. 1906
  • B. 1908
  • C. 1907
  • D. 1909
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
He played a key role in the Aligarh Movement around 1906–1907.
Related Question 3
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).
Related Question 4
The modern name of Shahjahanabad is ____.
  • A. Fatehpur Sikri
  • B. Agra
  • C. Purani Dilli
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Shahjahanabad is the old name for the walled city of Delhi (Purani Dilli).
Related Question 5
Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal to immortalize his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Its construction spanned 22 years. When was the project commenced?
  • A. 1622
  • B. 1632
  • C. 1642
  • D. 1652
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632.