17. Political Formation in 18th Century (History Quiz)

17. Political Formation in 18th Century (History Quiz) Questions

• 11

  Who depleted military and financial resources of kingdom by fighting in Deccan?
  A. Shah Jahan
  B. Alamgir
  C. Aurangzeb
  D. Farrukh Siyar

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Aurangzeb depleted military and financial resources of kingdom by fighting in Deccan

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• 12

  Which state’s rulers did not break their formalities with the Mughal Empire
  i. Maratha
  ii. Awadh
  iii. Bengal
  A. Only i and ii
  B. Only i and iii
  C. Only ii and iii
  D. All of these

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  (1) States that were old Mughal provinces like Awadh, Bengal and Hyderabad. Although extremely powerful and quite independent, the rulers of these states did not break their formal ties with the Mughal emperor.
  (2) States that had enjoyed considerable independence under the Mughals as watan jagirs. These included several Rajput principalities.
  (3) The last group included states under the control of Marathas, Sikhs and others like the Jats.

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• 13

  Raja Ajit Singh of Jodhpur was governor of-
  A. Gujarat
  B. Malwa
  C. Agra
  D. Lahore

  Answer - A

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Raja Ajit Singh of Jodhpur held the governorship of Gujarat and Sawai Raja Jai Singh of Amber was governor of Malwa.

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• 14

  Who introduced a system called rakhi?
  A. Mughals
  B. Rajputs
  C. Sikhs
  D. Marathas

  Answer - C

  Solution

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  A system called rakhi was introduced, offering protection to cultivators on the payment of a tax of 20 per cent of the produce.

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• 15

  What was Sardeshmukhi in Deccan?
  A. 25% of land revenue claimed by zamindars
  B. 9-10 % of land revenue paid to the head revenue collector
  C. 50% of the produce given to state
  D. None of these

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Chauth – 25 per cent of the land revenue claimed by zamindars. In the Deccan this was collected by the Marathas.
  Sardeshmukhi – 9-10 per cent of the land revenue paid to the head revenue collector in the Deccan.

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