History
Civics
History
Civics
Trivia
100
Who was Akbar's mentor?
Bairam Khan
100
What is marketing?
Marketing is a vital step that producers undertake before starting to manufacture products. It is a study of what a customer would prefer by way of quality, price, type of packaging, etc.
100
What was the title taken by Prince Khurram?
Shahabuddin Muhammed Shah Jahan
100
What are the services done by a wholesaler?
Buy in bulk from manufacturers and reassemble, repack, sort, clean and grade goods.
100
If I am trading some wheat for bread, what am I doing?
Bartering
200
Who is a Mir Bakshi in Akbar's Cabinet?
He was the paymaster of the army
200
Why do people prefer supermarkets?
People prefer supermarkets because of the availability of most things under one roof. So consumers can buy their monthly provisions and the weekly vegetables and fruits from one place.
200
What do you understand about Aurangazeb's Character?
He strictly followed the law and traditions to be followed by Muslims. But he was also suspicious in nature, cunning, and cold in temperament. His ability as a General declined over the years.
200
What is a chain store?
A chain store usually sells goods of one kind and is normally managed by the manufacturers themselves or franchised. Eg. Bata, Kwality ice cream etc
200
Nur Jahan was very ambitious and eventually became the power behind the throne. Explain.
Nur Jahan was ambitious and soon became the power behind the throne. Jahangir consulted her on all matters concerning the affairs of the government. Nur Jahan soon became the virtual ruler of the Mughal empire. Gradually, Jahangir left the administration in her hands and spent his time indulging in his addiction to wine and opium. Coins began to be issued jointly in the name of Jahangir and Nur Jahan. Nur Jahan used her position and influence to appoint her father, brother, and other relatives to important posts in the administration. Her niece, Mumtaz Mahal, was married to Jahangir’s third son, Khurram (Shah Jahan).
300
How can you say that Akbar was an ambitious person?
By 1601 CE, Akbar's empire stretched from Afghanistan to Bengal and from Kashmir to Deccan. He subjugated all his potential rivals in west, east, south and Northwest.
300
What are the advantages of the neighbourhood market?
1. Proximity to our house
2. goods on credit
3. cater to immediate needs of the people
300
What is the Mansabdari System?
Mansab in Arabic means 'rank. Every civil or military official (mansabdar) was given a jagir or piece of land according to his zat or rank. They drew their salaries from the revenue of the land and had to maintain a certain number of horses for the emperor's use.
300
What type of a shop is this?
Single line retailer
300
Who restored the Mansabdari system? What did he change in the system?
Shah Jahan. He cut the pay rates of the mansabdars and insisted on definite troops from them.
400
What is Dagh-wa-chehra? What is its significance?
Dagh-wa-chehra is the system of branding of horses and rolls with the description of the soldiers to avoid forgery.
400
What are the factors that determine the people's choice of markets? Name any 4 factors?
Availability, convenience, quality, prices and the kind of credit being given.
400
What is the Dashala system?
Land Revenue system.
quality of the land, divided into four groups based on its fertility and cultivation, State to be paid 1/3 of the average yield.
400
How does the location of a place play an important role in the market from the customers perspective?
Convenience for the people
400
What reasons led to the decline of the Mughal empire?
- The Nature and Policies of Aurangzeb.
- The Incapability of the Later Mughals.The Corruption of the Nobility.
- Military Weakness.
- Economic Bankruptcy.
- The Wars of Succession.
- Group Rivalry at the Court.
- The Attacks of the Marathas in the North.
500
How did Akbar gain the support of Rajputs and Sikhs?
Akbar gave important posts to Rajputs and other Hindus in his administration. He gave them complete freedom to follow their religion and also abolished the Jaziya tax on non-muslims.
500
Name any three differences between wholesaler and retailer?
Purchase, Quantity, Product line, Capital, Price
500
Why was there a bitter struggle between Sikhs and Mughals?
Jaziya tax.
Jahangir executed Sikh Guru Arjan Dev and Aurangazeb executed Guru Tegh Bahadur
500
What are the different stages of a Product?
Marketing, production, transportation, storage, selling and after-sales service.
500
What was the Deccan policy of Aurangazeb?
Aurangzeb wanted to crush the growing powers of the Maratha’s. As these people were very strong and courageous and they also did not accept the overlordship of the ruler. This empire was also very vast and prosperous, so Aurangzeb wanted to have it under his control.