Selected MCQ

Current Question
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 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
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.
Related Question 3
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 4
How many Muslim League members were included in the interim government?
  • A. 4
  • B. 5
  • C. 6
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Five Muslim League members joined the Interim Government in October 1946.
Related Question 5
Shimla Deputation consisted of how many members?
  • A. 34
  • B. 35
  • C. 36
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The deputation comprised 35 prominent Muslim leaders.