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Medieval and Modern Indian History

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Explore a comprehensive collection of medieval and modern Indian history questions designed for exam preparation. The topics cover major wars, treaties, regional conflicts, and colonial administration. This material helps candidates appearing for civil services and other competitive examinations to test their knowledge effectively.

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Medieval and Modern Indian History Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Treaty of Purandar that was signed in 1665 between Shivaji and the Mughal General Raja Jai Singh of Amber?

  1. Shivaji surrendered 23 forts out of 35 forts to the Mughals and retained 12 forts.

  2. A mansab of 5000 was granted to Shivaji's son, Sambhaji.

  3. Shivaji promised to join personally in any Mughal campaign in the Deccan.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Treaty of Purandar (1665) was a significant agreement where Shivaji had to surrender a large portion of his forts, his son Sambhaji was granted a mansab, and Shivaji agreed to support the Mughals in their Deccan campaigns.

Multiple choice

Nadir Shah invaded India in the

  1. first half of the 17th century

  2. second half of the 17th century

  3. first half of the 18th century

  4. second half of the 18th century
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Nadir Shah, the ruler of Persia, invaded India in 1739. This falls within the first half of the 18th century.

Multiple choice

Which is the land revenue system adopted by the British?

  1. Permanent settlement

  2. Ryotwari settlement

  3. Mahalwari settlement

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The British implemented several land revenue systems in India, including the Permanent Settlement, the Ryotwari system, and the Mahalwari system, to maximize tax collection.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the result of the mahalwari settlement?

  1. it ruined the village zamindars

  2. money lenders and merchants began to emerge and large tract of land began to pass into their hands

  3. cultivating owners of the land reduced to tenants

  4. all of the above
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Explanation

The Mahalwari settlement led to various socio-economic issues, including the displacement of original owners, the rise of middlemen like moneylenders, and the conversion of many farmers into tenants.

Multiple choice

Which of the following war occurred in the year 1790-92?

  1. First Anglo-Mysore war

  2. Second Anglo-Mysore war

  3. Third Anglo-Mysore war

  4. Fourth Anglo-Mysore war
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Explanation

The Third Anglo-Mysore War was fought between the Kingdom of Mysore and the British East India Company from 1790 to 1792.

Multiple choice

Main reason for the second Anglo Maratha war in 1803-06.

  1. feudal rule

  2. over turn of the Tipu Sultan

  3. presence of French

  4. treaty of salbai
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Explanation

The Second Anglo-Maratha War was largely driven by the British desire to secure their influence over the Maratha confederacy and prevent French influence from gaining a foothold in the region.

Multiple choice

Immediate cause of the outbreak of the second -Anglo Sikh war (1848-49)?

  1. The treaty of Lahore

  2. The treaty of Gujarat

  3. The revolt of the governor of the Multan

  4. The revolt of the governor of the Bengal
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Explanation

The Second Anglo-Sikh War was triggered by the revolt of Mulraj, the governor of Multan, which escalated into a wider conflict between the British and the Sikh forces.