The 'Chauth' and 'Sardeshmukhi' were taxes levied by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Chauth' and 'Sardeshmukhi' were taxes levied by:
A. Vijayanagara
B. Mughals
C. Sultans
D. Marathas
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
These were protection taxes collected by Marathas.

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Question #1
The famous 'Pahari' style of miniature painting developed in the:
A. Bengal
B. Rajasthan
C. Hills of Punjab and Jammu
D. Deccan

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Pahari painting developed in the hill regions of Punjab and Jammu, particularly in Kangra, Guler, and Basohli.

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Question #2
The 'Mughal' emperor who was a great patron of music and played the veena was:
A. Shah Jahan
B. Jahangir
C. Aurangzeb
D. Akbar

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Akbar was a patron of music, but Jahangir also had musical interests. However, Akbar is known for his court musicians like Tansen.

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Question #3
The unique spiritual path promulgated by Emperor Akbar, which emphasized a rational and syncretic approach combining elements from multiple faiths, was known as:
A. Tariqa-i-Mahdawia
B. Roshaniyya Movement
C. Sulh-i-Kul
D. Din-i-Ilahi

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Akbar formulated 'Din-i-Ilahi' (or Tauhid-i-Ilahi), an ethical system that borrowed virtues from Islam, Hinduism, Jainism, and Zoroastrianism, though it attracted very few formal adherents.

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