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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 43

SSC CGL - 23 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q43

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Essaouira's origins stretch back to prehistoric times, and this spot on Morocco's Atlantic
coast (1)______ a centre of culture and commerce ever since. (2)______ centuries, the harbour town was an important trading post (3)______ both a seaport and as the north-western terminus of a caravan (4)______ stretching across the desert to Timbuktu (5)______ Africa’s interior.

The Battle of Khanua was fought between Babur and ______.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Rana Sanga

  • Rana Sanga of Mewar was a power to reckon with. Babur, in his memoirs, has blamed Rana Sanga for breaking his promise by not siding with him in the battle of Panipat against Ibrahim Lodi.
  • Rana expected Babur to return to Kabul and leave him free to establish his hegemony, if not over whole of Hindustan, at least over Rajputana. Babur’s decision to stay back must have given a big jolt to Rana’s ambitions. Babur was also fully aware of the fact that it would be impossible for him to consolidate his position in India unless he shattered the Rana’s power.