Selected MCQ

Current Question
The diarchy system in the subcontinent was introduced by ____.
  • A. Indian National Congress
  • B. British Government
  • C. Muslim League
  • D. Sikh Community
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The British Government introduced dyarchy through the 1919 Act.
Related Question 1
The Mansabdari system introduced by Akbar was borrowed from the system followed in ____.
  • A. Syria
  • B. Turkey
  • C. Mongolia
  • D. Afghanistan
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Mansabdari system was borrowed from the Mongol administrative and military ranking system.
Related Question 2
How many towns were present in the subcontinent at the time of independence which had a population of more than 100,000?
  • A. 2 Towns
  • B. 5 Towns
  • C. 7 Towns
  • D. 10 Towns
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
There were approximately 7–10 major cities with over 100,000 population; document records 7.
Related Question 3
'Chain of Justice' was introduced by ____.
  • A. Aurangzeb
  • B. Akbar
  • C. Jahangir
  • D. Sher Shah Suri
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Jahangir installed the Chain of Justice (Zanjeer-e-Adl) at his palace for direct public appeals.
Related Question 4
Tobacco was introduced for cultivation during the reign of ____.
  • A. Akbar
  • B. Babar
  • C. Jahangir
  • D. Aurangzeb
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Tobacco cultivation and use became popular during Jahangir's reign.
Related Question 5
Qawwali was introduced in the 13th century by ____.
  • A. Fateh Ali Khan
  • B. Amir Khusrau
  • C. Qutubuddin
  • D. Ghareeb Nawaz
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Amir Khusrau is credited with developing and popularizing Qawwali.