history mcqs
set 3
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234 Total
Question 231
Discuss
Who was appointed as the governor of Bengal by Sultan Balban after the revolt and subsequent death of Tughril Beg?
Answer & Explanation
Correct Option: C
After ruthlessly suppressing the rebellion of Tughril Beg, Sultan Balban appointed his second son, Bughra Khan, as the governor of Bengal to ensure the remote province's loyalty.
Question 232
Discuss
Who among the following social reformers wrote Brahmo Covenant which was a statement of the creed of the Brahmo Samaj?
Answer & Explanation
Correct Option: C
In 1843, Debendranath Tagore revitalized the Brahmo Samaj by composing the 'Brahmo Covenant', a formal declaration of faith that bound its members to monotheism and rationalism.
Question 233
Discuss
Who built an elegant two-storey 'ship palace' between two reservoirs named Jahaaz Mahal?
Answer & Explanation
Correct Option: D
The Jahaz Mahal in Mandu was built by Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din Khilji of the Malwa Sultanate to serve as a massive harem, uniquely designed to resemble a ship floating between two artificial lakes.
Question 234
Discuss
During the Mauryan society, Megasthenes divided the Indian society into seven distinct groups. In which distinct group were the 'king's counsellors' placed?
Answer & Explanation
Correct Option: A
In his work 'Indica', the Greek ambassador Megasthenes classified Indian society into seven occupational castes, placing the king's counselors and top state officials in the elite seventh group.