History

Pakistan won the Hockey World Cup for the 4th time in 1994. The tournament was held in Sydney, Australia, and Pakistan defeated the Netherlands in the final to claim their fourth title.

Iltutmish was a prominent ruler of the Slave Dynasty, which was the first dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. Akbar and Humayun were Mughal emperors, and Ahmad Shah Abdali was an Afghan ruler, so they do not belong to the Slave Dynasty.

The 'August Offer' was made in 1940 by Lord Linlithgow, who was the Viceroy of India at that time. It was a proposal to involve Indians in governance during World War II but was rejected by the Indian National Congress.

Shalimar Bagh in Lahore was constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan starting in 1641 and completed in 1642. This is well documented in historical sources and UNESCO records. The garden in Srinagar named Shalimar Bagh was originally built by Jahangir in 1619 and later extended by Shah Jahan in 1630, but the question refers to the Shalimar Bagh constructed by Shah Jahan, which is the Lahore garden. Therefore, the correct answer is 1642, corresponding to option B.

During the War of Independence in 1857, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was working in Meerut, where he was employed as a sub-judge. This is historically documented and aligns with option B.

The Sur dynasty ruled India for approximately 17 years, from 1540 to 1556, under Sher Shah Suri and his successors. Therefore, option C (17 years) is correct.

Aurangzeb Alamgir ruled India as the Mughal emperor from 1658 to 1707, which is approximately 49 years. This is confirmed by multiple historical sources including Britannica and academic histories of the Mughal Empire. Therefore, the correct answer is option B (49 years).

Captain William Hawkins visited the Mughal court of Jahangir in 1606. This was a significant event marking early English contact with the Mughal Empire.

Akbar, the Mughal Emperor, was born in Umerkot (present-day Sindh, Pakistan) in 1542 during his father's campaign. This is a well-documented historical fact.

Lord Curzon issued the order to divide the province of Bengal into two parts on July 20, 1905, as part of the Partition of Bengal during British rule in India.

Surendranath Banerjee was a prominent Hindu leader who actively opposed the partition of Bengal in 1905, leading movements and protests against it. The other options were notable figures but not directly associated with this movement.

The British dynasty did not rule India as a dynasty; rather, British colonial rule lasted about 190 years from 1757 to 1947. None of the given options (100, 90, 85) correctly represent this period, so 'None of these' is the correct choice.

The Swadeshi Movement, started on 7 August 1905, was initiated by Hindus primarily as a protest against the British colonial government's partition of Bengal. It aimed to boycott British goods and promote Indian-made products to oppose British rule.

Emperor Zaheer Uddin Muhammad Babur was born in Andijan, which is located in present-day Uzbekistan. This is a well-documented historical fact about Babur's birthplace.

Iltutmish ruled the Delhi Sultanate from June 1211 to 30 April 1236, which is approximately 25 years. This is confirmed by multiple reliable historical sources including Wikipedia and Britannica. The question asks for the duration of Iltutmish's rule, and the closest correct option is 25 years (option B). The original answer 'None of these' is incorrect because the question clearly refers to Iltutmish's rule duration, not a dynasty. Therefore, the correct answer is B (25 years).

The British began to arrive in the Indian subcontinent in the early 17th century, with the establishment of the East India Company in 1600 and the first trading posts in India starting from 1608. Therefore, the 17th century is the correct answer.

Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor, was also a renowned Urdu poet known for his ghazals. The other listed kings were not known for their contributions to Urdu poetry.

Jahangiri Mahal is a palace located within the Fatehpur Sikri complex, built by Emperor Akbar. It is not located in Agra Fort, Lahore Fort, or Delhi.

The Slave Dynasty ruled India from 1206 to 1290 AD, which is approximately 82 years. Therefore, option A (82 years) is the correct answer.

Alexander the Great invaded India in 326 BC during his campaign to expand his empire. This is a well-documented historical fact.

The Revolt of 1857 was fueled by multiple factors including political, economic, social, and religious grievances that united various sections of Indian society. A key element in the strength of the revolt was the unity between Hindu and Muslim soldiers and leaders, who coordinated efforts against the British East India Company. The immediate trigger was the introduction of the Enfield rifle cartridges rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, offending both Hindu and Muslim religious sentiments. This religious issue symbolized broader discontent caused by British policies such as the Doctrine of Lapse, annexation of Awadh, heavy taxation, and cultural insensitivity. While leadership figures like Nana Sahib, Rani of Jhansi, and Bahadur Shah II played important roles, the collective Hindu-Muslim unity was a crucial element that strengthened the revolt.

Razia Sultana was the daughter of Iltutmish, the Sultan of Delhi. She was the first and only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, succeeding her father.

The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on 8 August 1942 at the All-India Congress Committee session held in Bombay (now Mumbai). Gandhi delivered his famous 'Do or Die' speech at the Gowalia Tank Maidan (later renamed August Kranti Maidan) in Bombay, marking the start of the movement. The movement is historically associated with Bombay as its starting point, not Chennai, Amritsar, or Delhi.

Under the Treaty of Allahabad (1765), Shah Alam II granted the Diwani rights (revenue collection) of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa to the British East India Company in return for an annual pension and protection. Hence, all these areas were given to the British.

Razia Sultana ruled the Delhi Sultanate for approximately 4 years, from 1236 to 1240 CE, making option B the correct answer.