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| 4201. |
Regarding Kalidasa who is known for his plays depicting life in the king's court, consider the following statements: 1. An interesting feature about these plays is that the king and most brahmins are shown as speaking Sanskrit. 2. While women and men other than the king and brahmins use Prakrit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 4202. |
King Anangpal, who founded the Red Fort (Lal Kot) in Delhi in 11th century belonged to which dynasty? |
| A. | Kachchawa |
| B. | Tomar |
| C. | Chauhan |
| D. | Parmara |
| Answer» C. Chauhan | |
| 4203. |
Which one of the following books is not written by Kalidasa? [MP-PSC (F) 2017] |
| A. | Meghadutam |
| B. | Kumarasambhavam |
| C. | Uttararamacharitam |
| D. | Ritusamharam |
| Answer» D. Ritusamharam | |
| 4204. |
Consider the following sentences regarding translating texts, sharing ideas in early medieval India, 1. Al -Biruni's expertise in several languages allowed him to compare languages and translate texts. 2. He translated several Sanskrit works, including Patanjali's work on grammar, into Arabic. 3. For his Brahmana friends, he translated the works of Euclid (a Greek mathematician) into Sanskrit. Which of the above sentence(s) is /are true? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4205. |
During Ancient times who considered surgery as "the highest division of the healing arts and least liable to fallacy"? |
| A. | Charak |
| B. | Sushmta |
| C. | Varahamihira |
| D. | Hamsadeva |
| Answer» C. Varahamihira | |
| 4206. |
What was the name of the sculpture stolen from the Khajuraho Temple which was handed over by the Prime - Minister of Canada to the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi? [MP-PSC(r) 2017] |
| A. | Golden Parrot |
| B. | Singing Parrot |
| C. | Talkative Parrot |
| D. | Parrot Lady |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4207. |
India has a rich heritage of science and technology. Consider the following sentences regarding ancient science. 1. From 600 BC began the period of rational sciences and Takshila and Varanasi emerged as centres of medicine and learning. 2. Diseases, cure and medicines were mentioned for tile first time in the Sama Veda. 3. Apastamba was a second century BC mathematician who introduced practical geometry involving acute, obtuse, right angles. Select the correct option from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 Only |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 4208. |
Consider the following statements regarding Indian Feudalism in the early medieval period [2014-I] 1. The revenue assignments were called Bhoga. 2. The hereditary chiefs neither collected revenues nor assumed administrative powers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. Only 2 | |
| 4209. |
The term 'Mandapika' occurring in early medieval inscriptions denotes |
| A. | Hermitage |
| B. | Customhouse |
| C. | Rest house |
| D. | Assembly hall |
| Answer» D. Assembly hall | |
| 4210. |
Which one among the following pairs is not properly matched? [2012-II] |
| A. | Megasthenes: India |
| B. | Ashvaghosa: Buddhacharita |
| C. | Panini: Mahabhashya |
| D. | Vishakhadatta : Mudrarakshasa |
| Answer» D. Vishakhadatta : Mudrarakshasa | |
| 4211. |
Which of the following is / are not depicted in the Rajput paintings? 1 The stories of Krishna 2. Ragas and Raginis 3. The deeds of Hamza 4. The deeds of Babur Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 4 only |
| Answer» D. 4 only | |
| 4212. |
What was Arghatta? |
| A. | A machine to break forts |
| B. | An irrigation canal |
| C. | A device to lift water |
| D. | A type of cloth |
| Answer» D. A type of cloth | |
| 4213. |
Which of the following pair(s) are/is correctly matched? 1. Charasada Pushkalavati 2. Sirkap Takshila 3. Nagarjunakonda Vijaypuri 4. Ter Tamralipti Choose the correct answe from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 4 | |
| 4214. |
Arrange the following Magadha dynasties in the chronological order: 1. Nandas 2. Sungas 3. Mauryas 4. Haryanks Codes: |
| A. | 2, 1, 4, 3 |
| B. | 3, 2, 1, 4 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4, 2 |
| D. | 4, 1, 3, 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4215. |
The presiding deity of Bhojsala Temple is |
| A. | Goddess Durga |
| B. | Goddess Laxmi |
| C. | Goddess Saraswati |
| D. | Goddess Parvati |
| Answer» D. Goddess Parvati | |
| 4216. |
The Lingaraja Temple built during the medieval period is at |
| A. | Bhubaneswar |
| B. | Khajuraho |
| C. | Madurai |
| D. | Mount Abu |
| Answer» B. Khajuraho | |
| 4217. |
The Turkish brought with them musical instruments |
| A. | Rabab and Sarangi |
| B. | Sitar and Flute |
| C. | Veena and Tabia |
| D. | Tanpura and Mridang |
| Answer» B. Sitar and Flute | |
| 4218. |
Who among the following considered themselves 'Brahma-Kshatriya'? |
| A. | Chalukyas |
| B. | Cholas |
| C. | Palas |
| D. | Senas |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4219. |
Who among the following was born in Agra? [UP-RO 2016] |
| A. | Meer |
| B. | Amir Khusro |
| C. | Firaq |
| D. | Ghalib |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4220. |
The 'Iqtadari' system was introduced by-[Bihar J. Service 2016] |
| A. | Balban |
| B. | Iltutmish |
| C. | Ala-ud-din Khilji |
| D. | Firoz Shah Tughlaq |
| Answer» C. Ala-ud-din Khilji | |
| 4221. |
Which one among the following was not a possible reason for the success of Nadir Shah's military campaign in Delhi? [2011-11] |
| A. | Weak Mughal emperor |
| B. | Lack of strong defense in the North-West frontier |
| C. | Late preparation for the defense of Delhi |
| D. | Use of superior military technology by the invading army |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4222. |
Match the following [NDA 2010-11] List-I (Event) List-II (Place/Person) A. Tarmashirin Khan's invasion of India 1.Vijayanagara B. Visit of Farnao Martin, Evangelho the Portuguese factor 2.Zainul Abidin C. Visit of the traveler 3.Champaner D. Network of canals Kashmir valley 4. Muhammad Tughlaq in |
| A. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| C. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| D. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-2 |
| Answer» D. A-2 B-1 C-3 D-2 | |
| 4223. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below7 the Lists: List-I (Author) List-II (Work) A. Somadeva 1. Malavikagnimitra B. Kalidasa 2. Kathasaritsagara C. Bhasa 3. Chaurapanchasika D. Bilhana 4. Svapnavasavadatta |
| A. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| B. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 |
| C. | A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3 |
| D. | A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2 |
| Answer» B. A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 | |
| 4224. |
The followers of Gorakhnath were called: |
| A. | Jogis |
| B. | Nath-Panthis |
| C. | Tantriks |
| D. | Sanyasis |
| Answer» B. Nath-Panthis | |
| 4225. |
Arrange the following in chronological order and the find correct answer from the codes given below: 1. Ahilya Bai 2. Durgawati 3. Padmini 4. Tara Bai Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| B. | 3, 2, 4, 1 |
| C. | 3, 4, 1, 2 |
| D. | 2, 1, 3, 4 |
| Answer» C. 3, 4, 1, 2 | |
| 4226. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I List-II A. Iqta 1. Maratha B. Jagir 2. Delhi Sultans C. Amaram 3. Mughals D. Mokasa 4. Vijaynagar |
| A. | A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 |
| B. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| C. | A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 |
| D. | A-3 B-2 C-4 D-1 |
| Answer» D. A-3 B-2 C-4 D-1 | |
| 4227. |
Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? [UP-PCS 2013] |
| A. | Reimposition of Jizya - Farrukhsiyar |
| B. | Capture of Muslipattam - Forde |
| C. | Prohibition of Sati Act - Lord William Bentinck |
| D. | Suppression of Slavery - Malcolm |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4228. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from codes given below the lists: List-I (Traveller) List-II (Country) A. Barbosa 1. Persian B. Nicolo Conti 2. Italian C. Abdur Razzaq 3. Russian D. Nikitin 4. Portuguese |
| A. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| C. | A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3 |
| D. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 |
| Answer» C. A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3 | |
| 4229. |
Alauddin Khiiji, constituted a new department to handle the matters of trade and commerce and to execute his policy of market-control. The department was known as- |
| A. | Diwan-i-Mustakharaj |
| B. | Diwan-i-Siyasat |
| C. | Diwan-i-Riyasat |
| D. | Diwan-i-Ishtiaq |
| Answer» D. Diwan-i-Ishtiaq | |
| 4230. |
Consider the following statements in reference to the India's contacts with various kingdoms of South-East Asia during 800- 1200 AD: 1. The kingdoms of South-East Asia acted as a kind of bridge for commercial and cultural contacts between India and outside world. 2. These kingdoms were deeply influenced by Indian civilization and culture however they attained a distinctive culture of their own of a very high order. 3. During this era, Arabs started displacing Indian traders and preachers in South-East Asia and started converting the people to Islam on a large scale. Which of the statements given above is/are not incorrect? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 4231. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the Delhi Sultanate: 1. Hindus were employed in the cavalry and the infantry at the time of the Ghaznavids department. 2. Balban was the first sultan who set up a separate ariz?s (army) department. 2. Balban was the first Sultan, who paid his soldiers fully in cash. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 4232. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The decline of the Mughal Empire was followed by an arch and the breakdown of the law and order in India. 2. The indigenous states, raised on the debris of the Mughal Empire in India, continuously followed a secular policy. 3. No indigenous state could check the economy crisis that had set in during the 17th century in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4233. |
Which of the following statements about the trade and commerce of India, during 800-1200 AD, is incorrect? |
| A. | The long distance trade within the country declined. |
| B. | Ban against salt sea travel was rigorously followed by the Indians. |
| C. | Silver currency was continued in Bengal. |
| D. | Gold was plentiful in South India. |
| Answer» C. Silver currency was continued in Bengal. | |
| 4234. |
Which of the following statements in regard to the response of Aurangzeb against music is not correct? |
| A. | He banished singing from his court. |
| B. | He banished playing of musical instruments. |
| C. | He was an accomplished Veena player. |
| D. | The largest number of books on classical Indian Music, in Persian, were written in his reign. |
| Answer» C. He was an accomplished Veena player. | |
| 4235. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the literary activities, in India, under the Mughals: 1. The Mughal emperors patronized the medieval Hindi in the brij form. 2. Hindus also contributed to the growth of Persian literature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 4236. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Sufi Movement in India: 1. It supported the people to protest the exploitative and crue rulers of the Delhi Sultanate. 2. It contributed to the growth of the social stability. 3. It contributed to the development of the vernacular literature and devotional music. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 4237. |
Which of the following statements regarding Iltutmish is/are correct? 1. He divided his empire into Mansabs and assigned it to the nobles and officers in the form of salary. 2. In response to the lesser availability of silver, he introduced a new bimetallic coinage system to northern India consisting of a Tanka and a Jital. Select the correct answer using the codes below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 only | |
| 4238. |
Consider the following statements regarding Temple architecture of Cholas: 1. The style of architecture during the Cholas is called Dravida. 2. The style of building storey upon storey is called Vimana. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both land 2 |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 4239. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Jain monk Mahendra Suri composed the Yantra-raja, the first Sanskrit text on the astrolabe in the court of Muhammad bin Tughluq. 2. Muhammad bin Tughluq created a new department of agriculture called Diwan-I-Kohi to bring more land under cultivation by giving direct help to peasants. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 4240. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Early Rashtrakuta rulers were feudal under the Pallava Dynasty. 2. The Rashtrakuta king Amoghavarsha I wrote a book Kavirajamarga in Kannada language. 3. The Rashtrakutas kept good relations with the Arabs of Sind to encourage commerce and trade. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 only | |
| 4241. |
Which of the following are not correctly matched? (Sufi Saints) ( Location of Dargah ) 1. Khwaja Qutbuddin : Agra 2. shaikh Fariduddin Gan - I shaker : Ajodhan 3. shaikh muinddin Chishti : Ajmer Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4242. |
Which of the following are salient features of Mughal paintings? 1. Secular 2. Aristocratic 3. Folk traditions 4. Materialistic Choose the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» C. 2, 3 and 4 only | |
| 4243. |
In the context of the Medieval India, 'Taccavf refers to: |
| A. | Silver coins issued by the Provincial chiefs |
| B. | Tax on agricultural land |
| C. | Loan given for assistance in agriculture |
| D. | A kind of judicial procedure code |
| Answer» D. A kind of judicial procedure code | |
| 4244. |
Who were Amara-nayaks in the Vijaynagara Empire? |
| A. | Military chiefs who usually controlled forts and had armed supporters. |
| B. | Military commanders who were given territories to collect taxes and other dues from peasants, craftsmen and traders in the area. |
| C. | Arabic traders who dealt in the import of horses from Arabia and Central Asia. |
| D. | craftsamen in the rayal court of vijaynagara empire. |
| Answer» C. Arabic traders who dealt in the import of horses from Arabia and Central Asia. | |
| 4245. |
The Mughal regime in India is significant in many ways, in this regard consider the following statements: 1. It protected India from external invasion for nearly 200 years. 2. India could take a greater share in the trans-Asian trade. 3. Gunpowder was used for the first time in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 4246. |
Consider the following statements regarding the sect of Vallabhacharya: 1. It taught its disciples to live an ascetic life. 2. It believed in singing devotional songs and dancing as a way of worship of the God. 3. It opposed fasts and self-mortification. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 4247. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Gupta age in India: 1. The characters of higher and lower classes of plays written during this age do not speak the same language. 2. Prakrit was the court language of the Guptas. 3. The women of the two lower varnas had considerable freedom in comparison to upper varnas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» D. 2 and 3 only | |
| 4248. |
With reference Faraizi Movement which of the following statement! is not correct? |
| A. | It was a religious reform movement. |
| B. | It attacked the superstition in the Islamic society. |
| C. | It attacked the corruption in the Islamic society. |
| D. | Peasants were not a part of the movement. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4249. |
Which of the following statements regarding the mansabdar system under the Mughal Empire are correct? 1. It was borrowed originally from Persia. 2. Manasabdars were liable for service anywhere in the empire. 3. Each grade of manasabadars carried a definite rate of pay. 4. The mansabadars were paid only in cash. Select the correct answer using the codes give below |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 4250. |
The Pandya Kingdom, in the deep southern India, was mentioned for the first time by Megasthenes. He has accounted that the Pandya Kingdom was: 1. ruled by a committee of people. 2. known for pearls. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |