MP Higher Secondary Teacher Selection Exam - Social Science (1 October 2025)

1. Which Sultan was the first to establish an extensive irrigation canal system in India?
   A. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq    B. Alauddin Khilji    C. Firuz Tughlaq    D. Muhammad Tughlaq
   Correct Answer: C. Firuz Tughlaq
2. Which ruler performed the Ashvamedha Yajna twice during his reign?
   A. Chandragupta Maurya    B. Samudragupta    C. Pushyamitra Shunga    D. Agnimitra
   Correct Answer: C. Pushyamitra Shunga
3. The peak of the Harappan Civilization occurred after which period?
   A. 3000 BCE    B. 2500 BCE    C. 1750 BCE    D. 1900 BCE
   Correct Answer: D. 1900 BCE
4. Which principle did Mahavira add to Jain philosophy?
   A. Ahimsa (Non-violence)    B. Asteya (Non-stealing)    C. Brahmacharya (Celibacy)    D. Aparigraha (Non-possessiveness)
   Correct Answer: C. Brahmacharya (Celibacy)
5. In the reign of Alauddin Khilji, what was ‘Sarai-e-Adil’ related to?
   A. Inns established by the Sultan
   B. A special court for financial disputes
   C. Office of the chief Qazi of the empire
   D. Regulated market for goods like cloth and sugar
   Correct Answer: D. Regulated market for goods like cloth and sugar