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The Maratha Confederacy and the Austrian Empire

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Which of the following was a prominent Maratha leader during the 18th century?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Baji Rao I

  3. Peshwa Bajirao II

  4. Nana Sahib


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Baji Rao I was a prominent Maratha leader who served as the Peshwa (Prime Minister) of the Maratha Empire from 1720 to 1740.

What was the capital of the Maratha Confederacy?

  1. Pune

  2. Satara

  3. Kolhapur

  4. Nagpur


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Satara was the capital of the Maratha Confederacy from 1674 to 1818.

Which of the following was a major battle fought between the Marathas and the Mughals?

  1. Battle of Panipat (1761)

  2. Battle of Plassey (1757)

  3. Battle of Buxar (1764)

  4. Battle of Kharda (1795)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Panipat (1761) was a major battle fought between the Marathas and the Mughals, resulting in a decisive victory for the Mughals.

Who was the founder of the Austrian Empire?

  1. Francis I

  2. Charles V

  3. Ferdinand I

  4. Maximilian I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Francis I was the founder of the Austrian Empire, becoming its first emperor in 1804.

Which city served as the capital of the Austrian Empire?

  1. Vienna

  2. Prague

  3. Budapest

  4. Bratislava


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vienna served as the capital of the Austrian Empire from its establishment in 1804 until its dissolution in 1918.

What was the official language of the Austrian Empire?

  1. German

  2. Hungarian

  3. Czech

  4. Italian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

German was the official language of the Austrian Empire, reflecting its dominant position within the empire.

Which of the following was a major conflict involving the Austrian Empire during the 19th century?

  1. Napoleonic Wars

  2. Austro-Prussian War

  3. Crimean War

  4. Franco-Prussian War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Napoleonic Wars were a series of conflicts involving the Austrian Empire and other European powers against Napoleon Bonaparte and his French Empire.

What was the outcome of the Austro-Prussian War of 1866?

  1. Prussian victory

  2. Austrian victory

  3. Stalemate

  4. Peace treaty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Austro-Prussian War of 1866 resulted in a Prussian victory, leading to the dissolution of the German Confederation and the establishment of the North German Confederation.

Which of the following was a prominent Austrian composer during the 19th century?

  1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

  2. Ludwig van Beethoven

  3. Franz Schubert

  4. Johann Strauss II


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ludwig van Beethoven was a prominent Austrian composer during the 19th century, known for his contributions to classical music.

What was the name of the ruling dynasty of the Austrian Empire?

  1. Habsburg

  2. Bourbon

  3. Romanov

  4. Hohenzollern


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Habsburg dynasty was the ruling dynasty of the Austrian Empire from its establishment in 1804 until its dissolution in 1918.

Which of the following was a major city within the Austrian Empire?

  1. Prague

  2. Budapest

  3. Lviv

  4. Trieste


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prague was a major city within the Austrian Empire, serving as the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia.

What was the official currency of the Austrian Empire?

  1. Austrian gulden

  2. Austrian schilling

  3. Austrian krone

  4. Austrian euro


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Austrian gulden was the official currency of the Austrian Empire from its establishment in 1804 until its dissolution in 1918.

Which of the following was a major river flowing through the Austrian Empire?

  1. Danube

  2. Rhine

  3. Elbe

  4. Oder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Danube was a major river flowing through the Austrian Empire, connecting various regions and serving as an important transportation route.

What was the name of the national anthem of the Austrian Empire?

  1. Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser

  2. Deutschlandlied

  3. La Marseillaise

  4. God Save the Queen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser was the national anthem of the Austrian Empire from 1797 to 1918.

Which of the following was a major mountain range within the Austrian Empire?

  1. Alps

  2. Carpathian Mountains

  3. Pyrenees

  4. Apennines


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Alps were a major mountain range within the Austrian Empire, forming a natural boundary between various regions.

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