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Mughal Architecture
The “Masjid-i Jahān-Numā,” commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, was built by whom?
The Masjid-i Jahān-Numā, commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656, making option B correct.
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Historical Monuments
Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra is a Masjid in __________?
Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra is a famous mosque located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It is one of the oldest mosques in India, known for its historical and architectural significance.
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Municipal Corporations In India
Which among the following was the first municipal corporation set up in India in the year 1687?
The first municipal corporation in India was established in Madras (now Chennai) in 1687 by the British East India Company. This predates the establishment of municipal corporations in Bombay and Calcutta, which were set up later in 1726.
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Indian Political History
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan became a member of the Imperial Legislative Council in which year?
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was nominated to the Imperial Legislative Council in 1877, making option A the correct answer. This was a significant event in his political career, reflecting his involvement in British Indian governance.
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Medieval Indian Administration
Who among the following created the department of agriculture called Dewan-i-Kohi?
Muhammad bin Tughluq is historically credited with establishing the Dewan-i-Kohi, the department responsible for agriculture and irrigation during his reign. This administrative innovation aimed to improve agricultural productivity and revenue collection.
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Medieval Indian History
The Sultan who described himself as Sikandar-i-Sani was _________?
Sikandar Lodi was known as Sikandar-i-Sani, meaning 'Alexander the Second,' reflecting his ambition and military prowess. The other options did not use this title.
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Indian Independence Movement
The Quit India Movement was launched in response to which event?
The Quit India Movement was launched in 1942 as a direct response to the Cripps Proposals, which were seen as inadequate by Indian leaders. The movement demanded an end to British rule in India.
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Medieval Indian History
Who introduced leather token currency in India?
Mohammad Bin Tughlaq is historically credited with introducing leather token currency in India as an experiment to address coin shortages. This makes option B correct.
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Indian Rebellions
The Moplah Rebellion of 1921 took place in __________?
The Moplah Rebellion of 1921 occurred in the Malabar region of Kerala, India. It was a significant uprising by the Muslim Mappila community against British authority and Hindu landlords.
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Historical City Names
Nerunkot was changed to Hyderabad in: ________?
The city of Hyderabad was originally known as Bhagyanagar and was renamed Hyderabad by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591. 'Nerunkot' is not a historically recognized name for Hyderabad, so none of the given years (1765, 1768, 1775) correspond to a name change from Nerunkot to Hyderabad.