16. East India Company was formed on ____.
Correct Answer: D. December 31, 1600
Explanation: Queen Elizabeth I granted a Royal Charter to the company on the last day of the year 1600.
17. The first temporary factory of the East India Company was established in ____.
Correct Answer: B. Masulipatnam
Explanation: The first temporary trading post (factory) was set up at Masulipatnam (Bay of Bengal) in 1611.
18. The first permanent factory of the East India Company was established at ____.
Correct Answer: A. Surat
Explanation: Jahangir granted permission for a permanent factory at Surat in 1613.
19. Sir Thomas Roe visited Jahangir’s court in ____.
Correct Answer: C. 1615
Explanation: Sir Thomas Roe arrived in 1615 as the official ambassador of King James I to secure better trade terms.
20. During Jahangir’s period, painting reached its ____.
Correct Answer: B. Peak / Zenith
Explanation: Jahangir was a great patron of art; Mughal painting flourished and achieved its highest level of naturalism during his reign.
21. During the journey from Kashmir to Lahore, Jahangir died near ____.
Correct Answer: B. Bhimber
Explanation: Jahangir died near Bhimber (Kashmir boundary) while traveling in 1627.
22. The tomb of Jahangir was built by ____.
Correct Answer: A. Shah Jahan
Explanation: The tomb was commissioned by his son Shah Jahan, though his wife Noor Jahan was also greatly involved.
23. Jahangir is buried at ____.
Correct Answer: A. Shahdara Bagh, Lahore
Explanation: Jahangir’s magnificent tomb is located at Shahdara Bagh, on the outskirts of Lahore.
24. Jahangir ruled for ____.
Correct Answer: B. 22 years
Explanation: Jahangir ruled for 22 years, from 1605 until his death in 1627.
25. Jahangir died in ____.
Correct Answer: C. 1627
Explanation: Emperor Jahangir passed away on 28 October 1627.
26. Before becoming emperor, Jahangir was called ____.
Correct Answer: B. Prince Salim
Explanation: Jahangir was famously known as Prince Salim before his coronation.
27. Jahangir Mahal is located in ____.
Correct Answer: C. Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, India
Explanation: The Jahangir Mahal in Orchha was built by the local Bundela ruler to welcome the Emperor.
28. Anarkali is a legendary figure associated with ____.
Correct Answer: C. Jahangir
Explanation: Folklore links the slave girl Anarkali with Prince Salim (Jahangir) in a tragic love story.