11. The capital of the Mughal Empire during the 18th century was:
a) Delhi
b) Agra
c) Lahore
d) Fatehpur Sikri
Answer: a) Delhi
12. The advent of the 18th century saw the decline of the Mughal Empire and the rise of which Indian kingdom?
a) Vijayanagara
b) Marathas
c) Maurya
d) Gupta
Answer: b) Marathas
13. The 18th-century Indian economy was predominantly based on:
a) Socialist principles
b) Mercantilism
c) Capitalism
d) Feudalism
Answer: d) Feudalism
14. The Carnatic Wars were fought between the British East India Company and which other European power?
a) France
b) Spain
c) Portugal
d) Netherlands
Answer: a) France
15. Which Indian region was known for its flourishing diamond trade during the 18th century?
a) Golconda
b) Bijapur
c) Mysore
d) Malabar
Answer: a) Golconda