History

Darul Uloom Deoband was founded on 31 May 1866, making option A the correct answer. The other dates are incorrect, and note that June has only 30 days, so option B is invalid.

Rice cultivation evidence has been found at the Harappan site of Kalibangan, which is known for early agricultural practices including rice farming. Other sites like Harappa, Ropar, and Lothal are associated with different aspects of the Harappan civilization but not specifically rice cultivation.

The Indus Valley Civilization is known to have used metals such as gold, silver, copper, and bronze, but there is no evidence they used iron. This makes option A correct. The other options incorrectly include iron or exclude copper, which was commonly used.

Clement Attlee was the Prime Minister of Britain during the Indo-Pak Partition in 1947. He oversaw the process of British withdrawal from India and the creation of the independent states of India and Pakistan.

The famous dancing girl figurine found at Harappa is made of bronze, which is a significant example of ancient metalwork from the Indus Valley Civilization.

The Great Granary, a large storage facility, was discovered at Mohenjodaro, one of the major urban centers of the Indus Valley Civilization. This structure is significant for understanding the civilization's advanced urban planning and storage capabilities.

Sikandar Lodi assumed the title 'Sikandar-i-Sani', meaning 'Alexander the Second', reflecting his ambition and military prowess. The other sultans listed did not use this title.

Pakistan won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 1992, which was the 6th edition of the tournament since its inception in 1975. Therefore, the 1992 win was the 6th World Cup held, making option B correct.

The seals found at Mohenjodaro show similarities with those from ancient Sumeria, particularly in their use of pictographic script and motifs, indicating cultural or trade connections between the Indus Valley Civilization and Mesopotamia.

The primary occupation of the people of the Indus Valley Civilization was agriculture, as evidenced by archaeological findings of extensive farming tools and irrigation systems. While trade and cattle rearing were also practiced, agriculture was the mainstay of their economy.

The famous Bull seal of the Indus Valley Civilization was discovered at Harappa, not Mohenjodaro. Harappa is well-known for seals depicting animals including the bull, which are key artifacts of the civilization.

The script of the Indus Valley Civilization is undeciphered and is not confirmed to be Persian, Dravidian, or Sanskrit. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of these' as none of the listed options accurately represent the Indus script.

Syed Mahmood was the first Muslim to serve as a High Court judge during the British Raj, appointed in the late 19th century. The other options were prominent figures but did not hold this judicial position first.

St. George Fort was built in Madras (now Chennai) by the British East India Company in 1644, making option B the correct answer.

The title 'Lakh Baksh' was given to Sultan Balban, a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, known for his generosity in giving away a lakh (100,000) coins. Therefore, option B is correct.

Bahadur Shah II, also known as Bahadur Shah Zafar, was the last Mughal emperor who ruled until 1857 when the British ended the Mughal Empire after the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India, serving from 1947 until Indian independence. The other options were either earlier officials or incorrect names.

The Humayun-nama was written by Gulbadan Begum, who was a Mughal princess and Humayun's half-sister. She authored this biography to provide a detailed account of Humayun's life and reign.

In the Indus Valley Civilization, alluvial soil was commonly used to make bricks due to its fine texture and availability, which was ideal for construction purposes.

The Indus Valley Civilization is classified as part of the Metal Age, specifically the Bronze Age, because it used bronze tools and weapons. It does not belong to the Stone Age or Neolithic Age exclusively, so option B is correct.

The first capital of the British Raj was Calcutta (now Kolkata). It served as the capital from 1772 until 1911, when the capital was shifted to Delhi.

The Indus Civilization developed around 2800 BC, marking the beginning of the mature phase of the civilization. This date is widely accepted by historians and archaeologists.

Akbar established the Din-i Ilahi in 1581 as a syncretic religion to merge elements of various faiths and promote tolerance in his empire.

Sher Shah Suri is buried in Sasaram, Bihar, India. His tomb is a famous architectural monument and a significant historical site.

Shah Jahan built the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) in Agra Fort, making option C correct. The mosque is a famous example of Mughal architecture located in Agra.