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Modern period in India began with the death of ______ in 1707.

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  1. Akbar

  2. Shahjahan

  3. Aurangzeb

  4. Jahangir

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The period of the Great Mughals, which began in 1526 with Babur’s accession to the throne, ended with the death of Aurangzeb in 1707. Aurangzeb’s death marked the end of medieval era and beginning of modern era in Indian history. 

Chand Bibi is known for _______________ .

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  1. participating in 1857 revolt

  2. socio-religious reforms 

  3. valiantly fighting the Mughal forces

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chand Bibi was a Muslim woman warrior from medieval India. She acted as the Regent of Bijapur (1580–90) and Regent of Ahmednagar (1596–99). Chand Bibi is best known for defending Ahmednagar against the Mughal forces of Emperor Akbar in 1595.

What was given as payment to the Mughal officers in return for their services?

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  1. Crown land

  2. Jagirs

  3. Money

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jagirs were given to the Mughal officers in return for their services. In the later period when the Mughal empire was declining, when there was a shortage of land to be given as jagirs, crown lands were given which resulted in the loss of revenue and hence a weakening economy.

List I List II
1- Bhajan Sopori 1- Bharatnatyam
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2- Priyadarshini Govind 2- Kathak
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3- T.V. Gopalakrishnan 3- Mrudangam
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4- Birju Maharaj 4- Santoor

Match List I and List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

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  1. A-2,B-1,C-3,D-4

  2. A-4,B-3,C-1,D-2

  3. A-2,B-4,C-1,D-3

  4. A-4,B-1,C-3,D-2

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhajan Sopori- Santoor
priyadarshini Govind- Bharatnatyam
T.V. Gopalkrishnan- Mrudangam
Birju Maharaj- Kathak

Although usually warm and ----- in greeting friends, Lauren was too reserved ever to be truly ----.

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  1. Joyous .. conventional

  2. Cordial .. effusive

  3. Restrained .. gracious

  4. Dismissive .. ebullient

  5. Genial .. antisocial

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cordial .. effusive.

Among the following which one overthrew the Ming Dynasty?

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  1. The Mongols

  2. The Manchu

  3. Yuan Dynasty

  4. Song Dynasty

  5. Tokugawa Shogunate

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) was the last ethnic Chinese dynasty, sandwiched between two foreign ones: the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty and the Manchurian Qing Dynasty. It was the fourth longest Chinese dynasty, lasting for 276 years.  It began with a decline in the Mongol Empire and uniting of ethnic Chinese resistance; flourished with a growth in foreign trade, art, and literature; and ended with natural disasters, war, and internal rebellion, which weakened the Chinese ready for defeat by the united Manchurian forces.

Which one is commonly acknowledged as the fist urban dynasty in ancient China?
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  1. The Zhou

  2. The Shang

  3. The Qin

  4. The Tang

  5. The Xia

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to excavations, the first ruling family of the Chinese civilisation was the Shang dynasty. It ruled in the period between 18th century BC. and the 12th century B.C. Under the rule of this dynasty, the people had developed a wonderful culture by the 14th century B.C.

Zhu Yuanzhang paid special attention to which aspect of agriculture during the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)?

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  1. Domestication of livestock

  2. Exchange of tea for silver

  3. Irrigation

  4. Feudal distribution of land for farming

  5. Steppes

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Zhu Yuanzhang paid special attention to irrigation aspect of agriculture, During the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

Which among the following helped propel the development of the Renaissance?

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  1. Deism

  2. Humanism

  3. Copernican Theory

  4. The Social Contract

  5. Mercantilism

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Humanism was regarded as the most remarkable phenomena of the renaissance. It was a product of the spread of education and learning. Basically, it meant a decisive shift in concern for human as distinct from divine matters. It opposed religious asceticism. 

Who among the following belonged to Bhakti Movement in India?

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  1. Ramananda

  2. Chaitanya

  3. Kabir

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some of the prominent followers of Bhakti cult were Ramanujacharya, Madhavacharya, Ramananda, Kabir, Nanak, Namdev, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Mirabai.