UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 50
With reference to Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of Hyderabad State.
- The Mysore Kingdom emerged out of Vijayanagara Empire.
- Rohilkhand kingdom was formed out of the territories occupied by Ahmad Shah Durrani.
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B (2 only)
Explanation: Mysore’s Wodeyar state emerged from the Vijayanagara political order; the Carnatic/Arcot Nawabship was connected to the Mughal-Deccan administration, not a breakaway of Hyderabad, and Rohilkhand was not carved out by Durrani.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Incorrect / does not qualify - Arcot/Carnatic Nawabs arose within the Mughal Carnatic framework, not simply from Hyderabad State.
2. Correct / qualifies - Mysore developed under local rulers after Vijayanagara influence waned.
3. Incorrect / does not qualify - Rohilkhand was settled/ruled by Rohilla Afghans, not formed from Ahmad Shah Durrani’s conquered territory.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-includes item 1, which is not valid (Arcot/Carnatic Nawabs arose within the Mughal Carnatic framework, not simply from Hyderabad State).
B. Correct-selects exactly the supported statements/items: 2.
C. Incorrect-includes item 3, which is not valid (Rohilkhand was settled/ruled by Rohilla Afghans, not formed from Ahmad Shah Durrani’s conquered territory).
D. Incorrect-includes item 3, which is not valid (Rohilkhand was settled/ruled by Rohilla Afghans, not formed from Ahmad Shah Durrani’s conquered territory); omits valid item 2 (Mysore developed under local rulers after Vijayanagara influence waned).