Sample questions
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CSE
Consider the following statements
- In the Third Battle of Panipat, Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated Ibrahim Lodi
- Tipu Sultan was killed in the Third Anglo-Mysore War
- Mir Jafar entered in a conspiracy with the English for the defeat of Nawab Siraj-ud-daulah in the Battle of Plassey
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1,2 and 3
- B 3 only ✓
- C 2 and 3
- D None
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Modern India (1757–1857)
CSE
Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
- A Ali Mardan Khan introduced the system of revenue farming in Bengal. ✓
- B Maharaja Ranjit Singh set up modem foundries to manufacture cannons at Lahore.
- C Sawai Jai Singh of Amber had Euclid's 'Elements of Geometry' translated into Sanskrit.
- D Sultan Tipu of Mysore gave money for the construction of the idol of Goddess Sarda in the Shringeri temple.
✓ Correct answer: (A)
History › Modern India (1757–1857)
CSE
Who among the following Indian rulers established embassies in foreign countries on modem lines?
- A Haider Ali
- B MirQasim
- C Shah Alam II
- D Tipu Sultan ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
History › Modern India (1757–1857)
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