4. The Mughal Empire MCQs
Question 1. The name of residence of Mughal Emperors in Delhi was
(a) the Red Fort
(b) the Old Fort.
(c) the Siri Fort
(d) none of these
Answer: (a) the Red Fort
Question 2. Genghis Khan was a ruler of this tribe:
(a) Turkish
(b) Mongols
(c) Huns
(d) None of these
Answer: (b) Mongols
Question 3. Which Mughal Emperor was defeated by Sher Shah Suri?
(a) Babur
(b) Humayun
(c) Akbar
(d) Jahangir
Answer: (b) Humayun
Question 4. What is the ruling period of Jahangir?
(a) 1526-1530 AD
(b) 1530-1556 AD
(c) 1556-1605 AD
(d) 1605-1627 AD
Answer: (d) 1605-1627 AD
Question 5. Which Sikh Guru’s Martyrdom took place during Jahangir’s reign?
(a) Guru Nanak Singhji
(b) Guru Gobind Singhji
(c) Guru Aijun Singhji
(d) Guru Tegh Bahadur Singhji
Answer: (c) Guru Aijun Singhji
Question 6. What was the capital of Mirza Hakim Akhar’s half brother?
(a) Kabul
(b) Afghan
(c) Morocco
(d) Sind
Answer: (a) Kabul
Question 7. Rathor Rajput was related to
(a) Marwar
(b) Mewar
(c) Amber
(d) Ranthambore
Answer: (a) Marwar
Question 8. Which ruler was insulted by Aurangzeb?
(a) Man Singh
(b) Rana Pratap
(c) Shivaji
(d) All of these
Answer: (c) Shivaji
Question 9. The salary of the Mansabdars was called
(a) mansab
(b) jat
(c) jagir
(d) zabt
Answer: (c) jagi
Question 10. Who was Akbar's Revenue minister?
(a) Todar Mal
(b) Birbal
(c) Abul Fazl
(d) Tansen
Answer: (a) Todar Mai
Question 11. Akbar, a great Mughal Emperor was known for his --- .
(a) tolerant religious policy
(b) good administration
(c) economic reforms and works
(d) all of these
Answer: (d) all of these
Question 12. The minister-in-charge of religious and charitable patronage was known as --- .
(a) zamindar
(b) bakhshi
(c) sadr
(d) bigot
Answer: (c) sadr
Question 13. The literal meaning of Sulh-i kul is ---- .
(a) peace
(b) religion
(c) universal peace
(d) inheritance
Answer: (c) universal peace
Question 14. What was the approximate number of mansabdars in Shah Jahan reign?
(a) 6000
(6) 4000
(c) 8000
(d) 10,000
Answer: (c) 8000
