Thursday History and Culture Quiz #10

Good morning everyone, Here are the 7 questions on History and Culture for you all. Attempt this quiz and write your answers in comment section. We will be publishing the solution at 5 PM today. Then, you can cross check your answers.

Q.1) With reference to Indian Modern History, What were the reasons for the success of British over french?
1. Stronger navy of the British
2. No bureaucratic influence
3. Modern weapons

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.2) With reference to Vijayanagar empire, consider the following statements.
1. Portuguese played an important role in the Vijayanagar empire.
2. Horses were imported for the military purposes
3. Trade contribution to Vijayanagar revenue was minimal.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only

Q.3) Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
1. Lavani            : Maharashtra
2. Pandavani     : Assam
3. Bhavageethe : Karnataka

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.4) With reference to Nehru report, consider the following statements.
1. Dominion status
2. Right to form Union
3. Creation of linguistic Provinces

Which of the above were recommended in Nehru Report.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.5) Ahmednagar, Bijapur and Golconda were formed after breakup of which empire in Deccan in 16th century?
a) Vijayanagar empire
b) Bahmani Kingdom
c) Maratha confederacy
d) Mughal occupied regions of deccan

Q.6) Char Minar was made by Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah. Consider the following statements with respect to him:
1. He was the first one to introduce secular note in the poetry
2. He was fond of literature besides architecture.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.7) Consider the following statements regarding Akbar.
1. Portuguese forced him to involve in Deccan
2. Sectarian rivalries between Shia and Sunni impelled Akbar to involve in Deccan affairs
3. Akbar had a very strong army.

Select the correct statement using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3