SSC CGL History – The Mughal Empire – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint

← Back

SSC CGL History – The Mughal Empire – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint – 15 questions, subject: History & Culture of India. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

Get daily current affairs & exam alerts – follow us YouTube WhatsApp Channel Telegram Channel Facebook Page Instagram
Share with friends & study groups
Link to this page from your website / blog (HTML code)
1.  
Match the followingMatch the battle with the year:
P. Khanwa Q. Chausa R. Haldighati S. Samugarh
1. 1539 2. 1658 3. 1527 4. 1576

Correct Answer: D [P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2]

Explanation:

Khanwa – 1527; Chausa – 1539; Haldighati – 1576; Samugarh – 1658.

2.  
Match the followingMatch the book with the author:
P. Padshahnama Q. Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh R. Sirr-i-Akbar S. Ramcharitmanas
1. Dara Shikoh 2. Abdul Hamid Lahori 3. Badauni 4. Tulsidas

Correct Answer: A [P-2, Q-3, R-1, S-4]

Explanation:

Padshahnama – Abdul Hamid Lahori; Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh – Badauni; Sirr-i-Akbar – Dara Shikoh; Ramcharitmanas – Tulsidas.

3.  
Odd one outFind the odd one out: rupiya, sarai, patta, dahsala

Correct Answer: C [dahsala]

Explanation:

Dahsala is Akbar's (Todar Mal); the rest are Sher Shah's.

4.  
Statement-basedWhich statements about Akbar are correct?
I. He abolished the jizya in 1564.
II. He built the Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri.
III. He introduced the rupiya.

Correct Answer: B [I and II only]

Explanation:

I ✓. II ✓. III ✗. The rupiya was Sher Shah's.

5.  
In a mansab, 'sawar' stood for:

Correct Answer: C [the number of horsemen to be maintained]

Explanation:

Zat = rank; sawar = horsemen.

6.  
Assertion–Reason
A: The Second Battle of Panipat restored Mughal rule.
R: Akbar's army under Bairam Khan defeated Hemu there.

Correct Answer: D [Both A and R are true and R explains A]

Explanation:

Hemu's defeat removed the main rival – R explains A.

7.  
Reverse question'Itimad-ud-Daula's tomb' at Agra was built by:

Correct Answer: B [Nur Jahan]

Explanation:

For her father.

8.  
Spot My Mistake'The Mughals defeated Lachit Borphukan at Saraighat in 1671.' Which part is wrong?

Correct Answer: A [the winner – Lachit defeated the Mughals]

Explanation:

Lachit Borphukan's Ahoms won at Saraighat.

9.  
Trick SpotterA question asks which emperor received the first Jesuit mission. Fastest route?

Correct Answer: C [Visitors by Emperor: Jesuits → Akbar]

Explanation:

First mission 1580, Ibadat Khana.

10.  
Humayun lost his throne to Sher Shah at the battle of:

Correct Answer: D [Kannauj]

Explanation:

Kannauj (Bilgram), 1540.

11.  
Which emperor hung a 'chain of justice'?

Correct Answer: A [Jahangir]

Explanation:

Zanjir-i-adl.

12.  
The Peacock Throne was made for:

Correct Answer: B [Shah Jahan]

Explanation:

Takht-i-Taus.

13.  
Humayun's tomb was built in the reign of:

Correct Answer: D [Akbar]

Explanation:

By Humayun's widow, in Akbar's reign.

14.  
Besides Akbar, Jesuit priests were also received at the court of:

Correct Answer: B [Jahangir]

Explanation:

They stayed on under Jahangir.

15.  
Bernier, who described Shah Jahan's empire, was a French:

Correct Answer: C [physician]

Explanation:

Tavernier was the jeweller.

➤ Full notes, shortcuts and every answer explained – SSC CGL 2026 History & Culture of India book (₹149): www.shanmugamiasacademy.in/study-materials/ssc-cgl-history-culture-of-india

📘 இந்திய வரலாறு — முந்தைய ஆண்டு வினா – விடை – விளக்கம் (2020 – 2026)
Here you get the answer with a one-line explanation. 426 வினாக்கள் தமிழ் + ஆங்கிலத்தில் · சரிபார்க்கப்பட்ட விடை + விளக்கம் · 137 அட்டவணைகள் & குறிப்புகள் · 20 அலகுகள் (25 பகுதிகள்) · 2020 – 2026 TNPSC தேர்வுகள்
Get the book – ₹149 ₹299 →
Score: 0 Answered: 0 / 0