AKUEB Solved MCQs, CRQs & ERQs (Grade Pre-9th)

Which Mughal emperor’s death in 1707 marked the beginning of the decline of the empire?

A) Babur

B) Aurangzeb

C) Akbar

D) Jahangir

Correct Answer: B) Aurangzeb

Explanation: The empire weakened after Aurangzeb’s death due to weak successors and internal challenges.

One major reason for the downfall of the Mughal Empire was:

A) Weak and incompetent successors

B) Strong central leadership

C) Unity among nobles

D) Decline of European powers

Correct Answer: A) Weak and incompetent successors

Explanation: After Aurangzeb, most Mughal emperors were weak and failed to control the empire.

Which foreign invasions contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire?

A) British and Portuguese

B) Arabs and Turks

C) Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali

D) Mongols and Chinese

Correct Answer: C) Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali

Explanation: Repeated invasions by Nadir Shah (1739) and Ahmad Shah Abdali weakened Mughal control.

The empire suffered financially because:

A) Trade with Europe decreased

B) Continuous wars drained the treasury

C) Agriculture improved too much

D) Emperors banned taxes

Correct Answer: B) Continuous wars drained the treasury

Explanation: Continuous wars and luxury spending drained the Mughal treasury, causing economic decline.

The rise of which European power led to the eventual end of Mughal rule?

A) Portuguese

B) British East India Company

C) Dutch

D) French

Correct Answer: B) British East India Company

Explanation: The British East India Company exploited the Mughal decline and gradually took control of India.