16. Which historical monument in Delhi is a synthesis of Persian and Indian styles of architectures?
(A) Qutub Minar
(B) Humayun’s Tomb
(C) India Gate
(D) Red Fort
Answer:
(B) Humayun’s Tomb
Explanation:
Humayun’s Tomb was the first grand dynastic mausoleum of its kind in India and represents a profound synthesis of Persian and Indian architectural styles, setting a precedent for later Mughal architecture.
17. During the Mughal rule, the copper coin was known as _____.
(A) dam
(B) shamsi
(C) tanka
(D) rupee
Answer:
(A) dam
Explanation:
During the Mughal era, particularly formalized by Sher Shah Suri and Akbar, the standard copper coin of the empire was called a “dam.”
18. The blood vessels with the smallest diameter are called _____.
(A) Capillaries
(B) Venules
(C) Arterioles
(D) Lymphatics
Answer:
(A) Capillaries
Explanation:
Capillaries are the smallest and most numerous of the blood vessels, forming the connection between the arteries and veins for the exchange of materials.
19. Jaziya was reimposed during the reign of _____.
(A) Humayun
(B) Akbar
(C) Aurangzeb
(D) Jahangir
Answer:
(C) Aurangzeb
Explanation:
The Jizya (a tax on non-Muslims) was famously abolished by Emperor Akbar, but it was later controversially reimposed by his great-grandson, Emperor Aurangzeb, in 1679.
20. Which state wins best tableau prize in 74th Republic Day parade?
(A) Jharkhand
(B) Haryana
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Uttarakhand
Answer:
(D) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Uttarakhand won the first prize for its tableau showcasing the state’s wildlife and religious sites during the 74th Republic Day parade in 2023.
