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Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Indian History — practice questions

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Who was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty?Read the answer and worked solution →The Ilbert Bill controversy, which arose during the British period, related to the concept of:Read the answer and worked solution →Which dynasty ruled Golconda from 1512 to 1687?Read the answer and worked solution →Rani Rudrama Devi belonged to which dynasty?Read the answer and worked solution →

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Who was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty?

  1. Simuka
  2. Hala
  3. Yagnasari
  4. Gautamiputra Satakarni
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Correct answer: A. Simuka

1. The Satavahana dynasty rose in the Deccan after the decline of the Mauryas. 2. Its founder was Simuka, who established the line around the 1st century BCE. 3. Hala and Gautamiputra Satakarni were later, famous Satavahana rulers, not the founder. _Source: RRB Group D (RRC) PYQ, held 27-10-2013, Q.2._

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The Ilbert Bill controversy, which arose during the British period, related to the concept of:

  1. Economic equality
  2. Judicial equality
  3. Revenue allocation
  4. Political representation
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Correct answer: B. Judicial equality

1. The Ilbert Bill (1883) proposed allowing Indian judges to try Europeans in criminal cases. 2. European residents opposed it, sparking a debate over equality before the law in courts. 3. The core issue was therefore judicial equality between Indians and Europeans. _Source: RRB Group D (RRC) PYQ, held 27-10-2013, Q.5._

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Which dynasty ruled Golconda from 1512 to 1687?

  1. Adil Shahi dynasty
  2. Ahmad Shahi dynasty
  3. Nizam Shahi dynasty
  4. Qutub Shahi dynasty
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Correct answer: D. Qutub Shahi dynasty

1. Golconda was the capital of one of the Deccan Sultanates. 2. It was ruled by the Qutub Shahi dynasty until annexation by Aurangzeb. 3. Therefore the answer is the Qutub Shahi dynasty. _Source: RRB Group D (RRC) PYQ, held 27-10-2013, Q.68._

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