Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): Nanadesi trading corporation claimed to have wandered in several countries.Assertion (R): They are mentioned in a fragmentary Tamil inscription of the eleventh century from Lobu Tuwa Sumatra.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Given below are twos statements- one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R):Assertion (A) : It is argued that eulogy of poets was not the basis of legitimation of political power in early historical South India.Reason (R): The poets of the period were dependent on kings for their material well-beingIn the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Given below are two statements - one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R) Assertion (A): Rajasekhara wrote a drama entitled BalaramayanaReason (R): He was the teacher of Pratihara king RambhadraInt he context of the above two statements which of the following is correct?

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason(R): Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the code given below.Assertion (A): Slavery was an institution that had long existed both in the south and north India.Reason (R): Lekhapaddhati mentions that slaves could not be obtained by capture in military raids or free persons could not offer themselves for slavery out of destitution.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer from the code given below.List I(Writer)List II(Patron King)(a) Hemachandra(i) Ananta(b) Jayadeva(ii) Kumarapala(c) Kshemendra(iii) Lakshamanasena(d) Rajasekhara(iv) Mahendrapala

(a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)

(a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)

(a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)

(a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)

(a) - (iv), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (ii)

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the code given below.Assertion (A): The Kalachuri king Gangeyadeva was famous as Vikramaditya. Reason (R): He issued gold coins of Lakshmi type.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Given below are two statements - one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R) Assertion (A): From a Nalanda copper-Plate we learn that the Pala Devapala donated five villages for the upkeep of Bauddha Vihara at Nalanda built by Balaputradeva, the king of Suvarnadvipa and YavabhumiReasons (R): It is a unique testimony to the long intercourse maintained by the Sailendras with their motherlandIn the context of the above two statements which of the following is correct?

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

About Rajasekhara, which of the following statements is correct?

He was first known ruler of the Satavahanas (c. 230 BCE) mentioned in the Puranas.

He was the most powerful ruler (985 - 1014 CE) of the Chola dynasty

He was a court poet (c. 9th -10th century CE) of the Pratihara rulers Mahendrapala and Mahipala

He was first known ruler of the Satavahanas (c. 230 BCE) mentioned in the Puranas.

He is known to have composed Siripanarruppatal, one of the ten idylls of the Sangam anthology

Match List-I with List-II:List – IList – II(a) Malik Sarwar(i) Gujarat Sultanate(b) Zafar Khan(ii) Bahmani Sultanate(c) Dilawar Khan Ghuri(iii) Jaunpur Sultanate(d) Alauddin Hasan(iv) Malwa SultanateChoose the correct option from those given below:

(a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)

(a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)

(a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv) , (d) - (iii)

(a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii)

(a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the code given below.Assertion (A): Mid 14th century witnessed the independence of Mabar and Bengal and the establishment of the Vijayanagar Empire and the Bahmani Sultanate in the peninsula.Reason (R): In the closing years of his reign, Muhammad Tughlaq went soft towards the regional powers and allowed them to exercise more autonomy.

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

19 + Mcqs in Emergence Of Regional Kingdoms in History Page 1 McqOptions

1.	Name the historians who have directly questioned the centralised character of the medieval Indian state?(a) Burton Stein(b) Douglas Streusand(c) J.F. Richard(d) Frank PerlinSelect the correct answer from the code given below :
A.	(a) and (b)
B.	(b) and (c)
C.	(a) and (c)
D.	(a) and (d)
Answer» E.

Discussion

2.	Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): Nanadesi trading corporation claimed to have wandered in several countries.Assertion (R): They are mentioned in a fragmentary Tamil inscription of the eleventh century from Lobu Tuwa Sumatra.
A.	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B.	Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C.	(A) is true, but (R) is false
D.	(A) is false, but (R) is true
Answer» C. (A) is true, but (R) is false

Discussion

3.	Given below are twos statements- one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R):Assertion (A) : It is argued that eulogy of poets was not the basis of legitimation of political power in early historical South India.Reason (R): The poets of the period were dependent on kings for their material well-beingIn the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?
A.	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B.	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C.	(A) is true (R) is false.
D.	(A) is false but (R) is true.
Answer» E.

Discussion

4.	Given below are two statements - one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R) Assertion (A): Rajasekhara wrote a drama entitled BalaramayanaReason (R): He was the teacher of Pratihara king RambhadraInt he context of the above two statements which of the following is correct?
A.	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B.	Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C.	(A) is true but (R) is false
D.	(A) is false but (R) is true
Answer» D. (A) is false but (R) is true

Discussion

5.	Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason(R): Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the code given below.Assertion (A): Slavery was an institution that had long existed both in the south and north India.Reason (R): Lekhapaddhati mentions that slaves could not be obtained by capture in military raids or free persons could not offer themselves for slavery out of destitution.
A.	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B.	Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C.	(A) is true, but (R) is false.
D.	(A) is false, but (R) is true
Answer» D. (A) is false, but (R) is true

Discussion

6.	Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer from the code given below.List I(Writer)List II(Patron King)(a) Hemachandra(i) Ananta(b) Jayadeva(ii) Kumarapala(c) Kshemendra(iii) Lakshamanasena(d) Rajasekhara(iv) Mahendrapala
A.	(a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)
B.	(a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
C.	(a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)
D.	(a) - (iv), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (ii)
Answer» B. (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)

Discussion

7.	Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the code given below.Assertion (A): The Kalachuri king Gangeyadeva was famous as Vikramaditya. Reason (R): He issued gold coins of Lakshmi type.
A.	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B.	Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C.	(A) is true, but (R) is false.
D.	(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer» C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.

Discussion

8.	Arrange the following rulers in a chronological order.(a) Chandella Paramardi(b) Gahadavala Govindachandra(c) Kalachuri Karna(d) Pratihara BhojaSelect the correct order from the code given below:
A.	(a), (b), (c), (d)
B.	(b), (a), (d), (c)
C.	(c), (b), (a), (d)
D.	(d), (c), (b), (a)
Answer» E.

Discussion

9.	Given below are two statements - one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R) Assertion (A): From a Nalanda copper-Plate we learn that the Pala Devapala donated five villages for the upkeep of Bauddha Vihara at Nalanda built by Balaputradeva, the king of Suvarnadvipa and YavabhumiReasons (R): It is a unique testimony to the long intercourse maintained by the Sailendras with their motherlandIn the context of the above two statements which of the following is correct?
A.	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B.	Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C.	(A) is true, but (R) is false
D.	(A) is false, but (R) is true
Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Discussion

10.	A new tendency towards specialization of officers is illustrated by such titles as Latasandhivigrahika in the records of:
A.	Kalyana Chalukyas
B.	Cholas
C.	Kalachuris
D.	Rashtrakutas
Answer» B. Cholas

Discussion

11.	About Rajasekhara, which of the following statements is correct?
A.	He was the most powerful ruler (985 - 1014 CE) of the Chola dynasty
B.	He was a court poet (c. 9th -10th century CE) of the Pratihara rulers Mahendrapala and Mahipala
C.	He was first known ruler of the Satavahanas (c. 230 BCE) mentioned in the Puranas.
D.	He is known to have composed Siripanarruppatal, one of the ten idylls of the Sangam anthology
Answer» C. He was first known ruler of the Satavahanas (c. 230 BCE) mentioned in the Puranas.

Discussion

12.	Arrange the following Chola kings in chronological order:(A) Kulotunga I(B) Rajaraja I(C) Rajendra I(D) VirarajendraChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
A.	(A), (B), (C), (D)
B.	(B), (C), (D), (A)
C.	(C), (D), (A), (B)
D.	(D), (A), (B), (C)
Answer» C. (C), (D), (A), (B)

Discussion

13.	Evidence of water tax is provided by the inscriptions of:
A.	Palas
B.	Senas
C.	Pratiharas
D.	Gahadavalas
Answer» E.

Discussion

14.	Match List-I with List-II:List – IList – II(a) Malik Sarwar(i) Gujarat Sultanate(b) Zafar Khan(ii) Bahmani Sultanate(c) Dilawar Khan Ghuri(iii) Jaunpur Sultanate(d) Alauddin Hasan(iv) Malwa SultanateChoose the correct option from those given below:
A.	(a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
B.	(a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv) , (d) - (iii)
C.	(a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii)
D.	(a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
Answer» D. (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)

Discussion

15.	Maharaja Ranjit Singh gave grants to the following religious places:
A.	Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar
B.	Sachkhand Huzoor Sahib, Nanded
C.	Vishvanath Temple, Benaras
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

16.	Mallikarjuna and the Virupaksha temples at Pattadakal were built by the two queens of King Vikramaditya II, to commemorate the victory of the Chalukyas over the:
A.	Guptas
B.	Mauryas
C.	Pallavas
D.	Pandavas
Answer» D. Pandavas

Discussion

17.	Arrange the following in the chronological order in which they were written.(a) Mitakshara(b) Manasollasa(c) Vikramarjunavijaya(d) Chaturvargachintamani
A.	(a), (b), (d), (c)
B.	(b), (a), (c), (d)
C.	(c), (a), (b), (d)
D.	(d), (c), (a), (b)
Answer» D. (d), (c), (a), (b)

Discussion

18.	Mir Jumla invaded the Ahom kingdom and occupied the Ahom capital, Garhgaon. A treaty was signed between him and the Ahom kingdom in 1663. When did Ahoms forced the Mughals to given up Koch Hajo and accept the river Manas as the boundary?
A.	1667
B.	1681
C.	1685
D.	1689
Answer» C. 1685

Discussion

19.	Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the code given below.Assertion (A): Mid 14th century witnessed the independence of Mabar and Bengal and the establishment of the Vijayanagar Empire and the Bahmani Sultanate in the peninsula.Reason (R): In the closing years of his reign, Muhammad Tughlaq went soft towards the regional powers and allowed them to exercise more autonomy.
A.	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B.	Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C.	(A) is true, but (R) is false
D.	(A) is false, but (R) is true
Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in History.

Name the historians who have directly questioned the centralised character of the medieval Indian state?(a) Burton Stein(b) Douglas Streusand(c) J.F. Richard(d) Frank PerlinSelect the correct answer from the code given below :

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): Nanadesi trading corporation claimed to have wandered in several countries.Assertion (R): They are mentioned in a fragmentary Tamil inscription of the eleventh century from Lobu Tuwa Sumatra.

Given below are two statements - one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R) Assertion (A): Rajasekhara wrote a drama entitled BalaramayanaReason (R): He was the teacher of Pratihara king RambhadraInt he context of the above two statements which of the following is correct?

Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer from the code given below.List I(Writer)List II(Patron King)(a) Hemachandra(i) Ananta(b) Jayadeva(ii) Kumarapala(c) Kshemendra(iii) Lakshamanasena(d) Rajasekhara(iv) Mahendrapala

Arrange the following rulers in a chronological order.(a) Chandella Paramardi(b) Gahadavala Govindachandra(c) Kalachuri Karna(d) Pratihara BhojaSelect the correct order from the code given below:

A new tendency towards specialization of officers is illustrated by such titles as Latasandhivigrahika in the records of:

About Rajasekhara, which of the following statements is correct?

Arrange the following Chola kings in chronological order:(A) Kulotunga I(B) Rajaraja I(C) Rajendra I(D) VirarajendraChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

Evidence of water tax is provided by the inscriptions of:

Match List-I with List-II:List – IList – II(a) Malik Sarwar(i) Gujarat Sultanate(b) Zafar Khan(ii) Bahmani Sultanate(c) Dilawar Khan Ghuri(iii) Jaunpur Sultanate(d) Alauddin Hasan(iv) Malwa SultanateChoose the correct option from those given below:

Maharaja Ranjit Singh gave grants to the following religious places:

Mallikarjuna and the Virupaksha temples at Pattadakal were built by the two queens of King Vikramaditya II, to commemorate the victory of the Chalukyas over the:

Arrange the following in the chronological order in which they were written.(a) Mitakshara(b) Manasollasa(c) Vikramarjunavijaya(d) Chaturvargachintamani

Mir Jumla invaded the Ahom kingdom and occupied the Ahom capital, Garhgaon. A treaty was signed between him and the Ahom kingdom in 1663. When did Ahoms forced the Mughals to given up Koch Hajo and accept the river Manas as the boundary?