Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE
Head of the military department under the recognised central machinery of administration during Akbar's reign was
- A Diwan
- B Mir Bakshi ✓
- C Mir Saman
- D Bakshi
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Medieval India
CSE
In medieval India, Mansabdari system was introduced for:
- A Making recruitment to the army
- B Facilitating revenue collection
- C Ensuring religious harmony
- D Effecting clean administration ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
History › Medieval India
CSE
Mansabdari system was introduced by
- A Akbar ✓
- B Jahangir
- C Sher Shah
- D Balban
✓ Correct answer: (A)
History › Medieval India
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