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Topic

regional kingdoms

Asked 2 times in CDS, peaking in 2015.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
1
Years active
2015–2015
Span
2015
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CDS — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2015
  • Recurs across 1 years (2015–2015)

Across exams

CDS · 2

How the concept evolved

215
Largely a pre-2016 idea — watch for a comeback.

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Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2015

Which of the following characteristics about the state of Travancore in 18ᵗʰ century Kerala is/are correct ?

  1. Travancore was ruled by Marthanda Varma from 1729 to 1758
  2. Travancore built a strong army and defeated the Dutch in 1741
  3. Travancore was an important centre of learning

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. A 1 and 2 only
  2. B 2 only
  3. C 1, 2 and 3 ✓
  4. D 1 only
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Medieval India
CDS2015

Which of the following features of the State of Arcot in 18ᵗʰ century South India are correct ?

  1. The founders of the dynasty that ruled Arcot were Daud Khan Panni and Sa'adatullah Khan
  2. Arcot became the site of a protracted struggle between the English and Dutch East India Companies from the 1740s
  3. Decentralization was a key feature of the State of Arcot in the 18ᵗʰ century
  4. The other major State to emerge in South India at this time was Mysore

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. A 1 and 2 only
  2. B 1, 2 and 4 ✓
  3. C 3 and 4 only
  4. D 2 and 4 only
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Medieval India

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