The ruler of Iran attacked and looted Delhi in 1739. Who was this invader?
Nadir Shah
10
What were the people, who agreed to pay the state a fixed sum of money in return for the right to collect land tax revenue, known as?
ijaradars
5
Awadh was under Sa'adat Khan and Hyderabad was ruled by Asaf Jah. Which Mughal noble controlled the state of Bengal?
Murshid Quli Khan
15
Multi-level system of government is called unitary. True/False
False
5
What is the leader of the ruling party, who is also the head of the state (not the nation), called?
Governor
5
The other name of legislative assembly is vidhan parishad. True/False
False
10
Which of the following is a coniferous tree? a) teak b) pine c) rosewood d) palm
Pine
5
Identify this image. Hint- It is a factory where seeds are removed from cotton bolls and then spun into thread.
Ginning mil
10
The person who sells goods to other countries is called an importer. True/False
False
5
Which Mughal emperor made Kamal Khan Gakkhar, chief of Gakkhar tribe, a noble (mansabdar)?
Akbar
5
What was the caravan of the Banjaras called?
tanda
10
Identify this method of cultivating crops.
Slash and burn agriculture.
20
Which of the following cities is NOT situated on the banks of the river Ganga? a) Patna b) Indore c) Kanpur d) Kolkata
Indore
10
Identify this image. Hint - It is an enclosed shopping space in shops, restaurants and cinema theatres.
Mall
15
Pick out the odd one out- a) Shops in the neighbourhood are near out home. b) We can go there only once a week. c) Buyer and seller know each other d) Goods are not available on credit.
Both (b) b) We can go there only once a week and (d) Goods are not available on credit.
20
Sahara desert lies in the eastern part of Africa. True/False