Consolidation and Expansion of the Empire - Akbar UPSC Questions

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Consolidation and Expansion of the Empire - Akbar MCQ Questions


1.
Akbar was born at _____ in 1542.
A.
Amarkot
B.
Bikaner
C.
Qandhar
D.
Kalanaur
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ANSWER :
A. Amarkot
2.
Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was
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A.
the mosque for the use of Royal Family
B.
Akbar's private prayer chamber
C.
the hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions
D.
the room in which the nobles belonging to different religions gathered to discuss religious affairs
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ANSWER :
C. the hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions
3.
Akbar was crowned at Kalanaur in 1556 at the young age of _____ years and four months.
A.
11
B.
12
C.
13
D.
18
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ANSWER :
C. 13
4.
Who was the tutor of Akbar and also a loyal favourite officer of Humayun?
A.
Kamran
B.
Bairam Khan
C.
Sikandar Sur
D.
Kamran
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ANSWER :
B. Bairam Khan
5.
Who was the foster mother of Akbar?
A.
Jana Begum
B.
Noor Jahan
C.
Maham Anaga
D.
Anarkali
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ANSWER :
C. Maham Anaga
6.
With reference to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been kept alive for centuries, which of the following statements are correct?
1. Dhrupad originated and developed in the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal period.
2. Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and spiritual music.
3. Dhrupad Alep uses Sanskrit syllables from Mantras.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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A.
1 and 2 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1, 2 and 3
D.
None of the above is correct
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ANSWER :
B. 2 and 3 only