Q48 · UPSC Prelims 2021 · Set A · History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)

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With reference to Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of Hyderabad State.2.The Mysore Kingdom emerged out of Vijayanagara Empire.3.Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed out of the territories occupied by Ahmad Shah Durrani.Select the correct answer using the code given below

A 1 and 2
B 2 only
C 2 and 3
D 3 only

Correct answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 2

    1 and 2. Arcot/Carnatic was a Mughal-Deccan nawabi, not simply ‘out of Hyderabad’ as the only origin; Rohilkhand is not Durrani land in that form. Mysore from Vijayanagara remnants holds.

  2. B

    2 only

    2 only. Mysore rose on Vijayanagara’s fall. Arcot and Rohilkhand statements fail as framed.

  3. C

    2 and 3

    2 and 3. Statement 3: Rohillas from Afghan settlers, not Durrani-occupied territory as stated.

  4. D

    3 only

    3 only. False origin story.

Summary. Official key is (b) 2 only. The Mysore kingdom emerged in the space left by Vijayanagara. The Nizamat of Arcot is not correctly derived from Hyderabad as statement 1 puts it, and Rohilkhand was not carved from Ahmad Shah Durrani’s occupation as statement 3 claims.

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