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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 48

SSC MTS - 28/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q48

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Consider the following statements in the context of the Mughal Rule.
1. The Mansabdari System was introduced by Akbar in 1571.
2. The Second Battle of Panipat was fought in 1556.
3. Maharana Pratap Singh of Mewar was a contemporary of Babur.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Both 1 and 2.

  1. Correct – The Mansabdari System was indeed introduced by Akbar in 1571 to organize the administration and military, assigning ranks (mansabs) to officers and nobles.

  2. Correct – The Second Battle of Panipat was fought in 1556 between Akbar’s forces under Bairam Khan and Hemu, establishing Akbar’s control over northern India.

  3. Incorrect – Maharana Pratap Singh of Mewar was a contemporary of Akbar, not Babur. Pratap fought the famous Battle of Haldighati (1576) against Akbar’s forces.