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TNPSC Group 4 / VAO UNIT-III History, Culture of India, and Indian National Movement MEDIUM 3 – Practice Quiz 2026

TNPSC Group 4 / VAO UNIT-III History, Culture of India, and Indian National Movement MEDIUM 3 – Practice Quiz 2026

This TNPSC Group 4 / VAO UNIT-III mock test is designed to help candidates prepare effectively for competitive exams. The questions are based on the latest syllabus and exam pattern followed by TNPSC and other Tamil Nadu government recruitment exams.

Instructions:

  • Total Duration: 15 Minutes
  • All questions are multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
  • Each question carries equal marks
  • There is no negative marking
  • Choose the most appropriate answer from the given options
  • Do not refresh or exit the test during the exam
  • Review your answers before submitting

Syllabus Covered:

  • History of India
  • Culture of India
  • Indian National Movement

This mock test will improve your speed, accuracy, and confidence for the final examination.

 

Questions

25

Duration

15m

Marks

100

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1 The decline of the Mughal Empire under Aurangzeb was primarily due to:

A. Invasion by foreign powers
B. Natural disasters
C. Prolonged Deccan wars and religious policies
D. Weak successors only

2 What were the main factors that led to the rise of regional kingdoms after Aurangzeb's death?

A. Strong central administration and abundant resources
B. Depletion of resources, jagir shortage, and weak successors
C. Foreign invasions from Europe
D. Religious unity across the empire

3 How did the Iqta system help in consolidating the Delhi Sultanate?

A. It centralized all power in Delhi without local administration
B. It enabled decentralized governance with Muqtis maintaining local control
C. It eliminated the need for military forces
D. It was purely a religious system

4 Analyze the significance of the Dandi March in Gandhi's strategy:

A. It was a minor event with no significant impact
B. It strategically chose a relatable issue and demonstrated non-violent mass resistance
C. It promoted violent revolution against British
D. It was limited to only Gandhi's personal protest

5 What was the role of the Ashta Pradhan in Maratha administration?

A. It was a military unit with no administrative role
B. It was Shivaji's council of eight ministers for systematic governance
C. It was a religious council with no political power
D. It was established by the British