History

Lord Curzon served as the Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905. The other options held different positions or served at different times.

The Lucknow Pact was signed in 1916 between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League to present a united front to the British government, marking a significant moment in Indian political history.

The Quit India Movement was launched by the Indian National Congress in 1942 as a mass protest demanding an end to British rule in India. This is a well-documented historical fact.

The British initially came to the Indian subcontinent primarily to explore and establish trade opportunities through the East India Company, rather than to conquer or govern immediately. Their initial focus was commercial rather than military or political.

The Indian National Congress opposed the Morley-Minto Reforms primarily because these reforms introduced separate electorates for minorities, which they believed would divide Indians on communal lines and weaken the nationalist movement.

Al-Biruni came to India in 1018 AD during the invasion of Mahmud of Ghazni. Therefore, option D (1018) is the correct answer.

During Akbar's reign, the head of the military department was known as the Mir Bakshi, who was responsible for military administration and intelligence. The other options are notable historical figures but did not hold this position.

The Khayal system of music is traditionally attributed to Amir Khusrau, who is considered the founder of this genre in Indian classical music. The other options are not associated with the founding of Khayal.

Agra city was founded by Malik Sultan Shah Lodi in the 15th century before Sikandar Lodhi's reign. Sikandar Lodhi later developed the city, but the founding is attributed to Malik Sultan Shah Lodi.

Ustad Mansur was a renowned painter during the reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, known for his detailed naturalistic paintings, especially of birds and animals. Therefore, the correct answer is Jahangir.