Prelims Test State Batch Evening 22 July 2026

Q1. With reference to Akbar's Sulh-i-Kul policy, consider the following statements:
1. It implied universal peace.
2. It prohibited the practice of Jizya.
3. It became the guiding principle of administration.
Which statements are correct?

Q2. The Dahsala system was based on:

Q3. Which one of the following was NOT a feature of the Mansabdari system?

Q4. Consider the following pairs:
Officer                                           Function
1. Diwan-i-Arz                            Military Department
2. Diwan-i-Riyasat                        Market Control
3. Diwan-i-Insha                              Revenue Collection
Which pairs are correctly matched?

Q5. Which Sultan imposed price control not only on food grains but also on horses, slaves and cloth?

Q6. Consider the following statements regarding Muhammad bin Tughlaq:
1. He shifted the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad.
2. He introduced token currency made entirely of silver.
3. He established Diwan-i-Kohi.
Which statements are correct?

Q7. Which of the following travellers visited India during Muhammad bin Tughlaq's reign?

Q8.Consider the following statements regarding Balban:
1. He introduced Sijda and Paibos in the royal court.
2. He abolished the Chahalgani.
3. He followed the policy of Blood and Iron.
How many statements are correct? 

Q9. Which one of the following reforms of Alauddin Khalji was primarily intended to sustain a large standing army?

Q10. Consider the following statements regarding the Iqta system under the Delhi Sultanate:
1. Iqtas were transferable at the pleasure of the Sultan.
2. Muqtis possessed proprietary rights over the assigned lands.
3. The Muqti had both military and revenue responsibilities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?