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| 4251. |
Consider the following features of Indian Society under Delhi Sultanate: 1. Both Hindus and Muslims were divided among different castes and communities. 2. The slaves of the Muslims were better off as compared to the slaves of the Hindus. 3. Generally the Muslims were non vegetarians and the Sufi saints encouraged the people eating meat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 4252. |
Consider the following statements about Chola kingdom: 1. Chola kings were largely patrons of Hinduism. 2. Chola kings were staunch devotees of Lord Shiva exclusively Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neiteher 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 4253. |
With regard to medieval period in India, maktabkhana refers to: |
| A. | Translation Bureau |
| B. | Religious Office |
| C. | Coin minting press |
| D. | Library |
| Answer» B. Religious Office | |
| 4254. |
Which among the following was used as the unit of measurement of land for revenue in the Maratha Kingdom? |
| A. | Kathi |
| B. | Tanab |
| C. | Jarib |
| D. | Daftaribigha |
| Answer» B. Tanab | |
| 4255. |
Which of the following monuments are associated with Mughals? 1. Buland Darwaza 2. Alai-Darwaza 3. Purana Qila 4. The Jama Masjid Select the answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 4 only |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» D. 2, 3 and 4 only | |
| 4256. |
During the medieval period, many rulers introduced new currency. Which of the following statements is incorrect in this regard? |
| A. | Sher Shah Suri issued a new coin named 'Rupiya. |
| B. | Mohammed Bin Tughlaq issued copper coins as token currency. |
| C. | Aurangzeb started writing Kalimah, the 'Islamic Article of Faith' on his coins. |
| D. | Most of the coins of Vijayanagara empire bore the image of the deity Tirupati. |
| Answer» D. Most of the coins of Vijayanagara empire bore the image of the deity Tirupati. | |
| 4257. |
Who led the organized revolt against Razia Sultan? |
| A. | jalaluddin yakut |
| B. | malik Altunia |
| C. | Nizam -ul junaidi |
| D. | Ulugh khan |
| Answer» D. Ulugh khan | |
| 4258. |
Consider the following statements about Bhakti Movement that began in 6-7111 century in India: 1. Bhakti movement emphasized personal devotion and complete surrender to God as means to attain salvation. 2. Even though it disregarded caste system rigidities, women participation was considered unimportant Bhakti Movement's spread was limited to parts of North and Central India. 3. Bhakti movement formed foundation of many later day social reform movements like self-respect movement, Satyashodhat Sabha, Adi-movements. Which of the above statements(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 1 and 4 only |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 4259. |
Dahsala system was based on the reforms undertaken by |
| A. | Birbal |
| B. | Todar Mal |
| C. | Fatullah Siraji |
| D. | Dard Khan |
| Answer» C. Fatullah Siraji | |
| 4260. |
Which of the following Indian kings did not have their inscriptions engraved on the famous Allahabad stone pillar? |
| A. | Ashoka |
| B. | Samudragupta |
| C. | Jehangir |
| D. | Aurangzeb |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4261. |
Which Sufi saint was put to death by Jalaluddin Khiiji for attempting a rebellion? |
| A. | Sidi Maulah |
| B. | Baba Farid |
| C. | Ubaidullah Ahrar |
| D. | Hamiduddin Nagori |
| Answer» B. Baba Farid | |
| 4262. |
Who among the following wrote their own memoirs? 1. Akbar 2. Humayun 3. Jahangir Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 4263. |
Which of the following monuments have been built at Fatehpur Sikri? 1. Akbar' stomb 2. Buland Darwaja 3. Jodhabai Palace 4. Panch Mahal Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 only | |
| 4264. |
Which of the following books are written by Abul Fazal? 1. Ain-i-Akbari 2. Tabaqat-i-Akbari 3. Ruqaat Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 4265. |
In the context of the medieval India, Ahadf refers to: |
| A. | Tax on agricultural land. |
| B. | A kind of load given to farmers in times of draught. |
| C. | Gentleman troopers, who received somewhat higher pay than common troopers. |
| D. | A kind of revenue system which developed during later Mughals. |
| Answer» D. A kind of revenue system which developed during later Mughals. | |
| 4266. |
Consider the following statements regarding the architecture of the Vijayanagara Empire: 1. The chief characteristics of the vijayanagara architecture were the construction of tall raya gopurams or gateways and the kalyanamandapam with carved pillars in the temple premises. 2. The elephant was the most common animal found in the pillars. 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» B. 2 only | |
| 4267. |
In medival India, the designations 'Sar-i-Naubat' and 'Waqenavis' were used for: |
| A. | Village headman and Military commander |
| B. | Military commander and Intelligence officer |
| C. | Specialists in Bhakti rituals |
| D. | Accountant General and Intelligence officer |
| Answer» C. Specialists in Bhakti rituals | |
| 4268. |
Initially Rashtrakutas were subordinate to the Chalukyas of Karnataka. In the mid-eighth century, a Rashtrakuta chief, overthrew his Chalukya overlord and performed a ritual called hiranya-garbha (literally, the golden womb). It was thought to lead to the "rebirth" of the sacrifice as a Kshatriya, even if he was not one by birth. The chief referred here is |
| A. | Vijayalaya |
| B. | Qantidurga |
| C. | Rajendra |
| D. | Sultan Mahmud |
| Answer» C. Rajendra | |
| 4269. |
During the Delhi Sultanate, the designation "muqaddam or, chaudhri" was used for: |
| A. | revenue officials |
| B. | village accountant |
| C. | village headman |
| D. | A class of hereditary merchants |
| Answer» D. A class of hereditary merchants | |
| 4270. |
In medival India, "Bando bast system and Dahsala System" were known as the land revenue systems introduced by whom among the following? |
| A. | Babur and Akbar |
| B. | Akbar and Todar Mal |
| C. | Akbar and Shah Jahan |
| D. | Akbar and Aurangazeb |
| Answer» C. Akbar and Shah Jahan | |
| 4271. |
During the Mughal period, "Seth, Bohra and Banjaras" were known as: |
| A. | Traders |
| B. | Agriculture farmers, landlords and Revenue officers |
| C. | Village Heads |
| D. | Military officers |
| Answer» B. Agriculture farmers, landlords and Revenue officers | |
| 4272. |
Which of the following best describes 'ghora and 'sanam during the Delhi Sultanate? |
| A. | They were types of light music |
| B. | They were types of ragas |
| C. | They were collections of poems |
| D. | They were famous Persian novels |
| Answer» C. They were collections of poems | |
| 4273. |
Which of the following best describes Kumaramatyas and Ayuktas during the Gupta period? |
| A. | Provincial governors appointed by the king |
| B. | A class of officials to maintain close contact with the provincial administration |
| C. | Headmen at the village and district level |
| D. | Military officials to aid and advise the king |
| Answer» C. Headmen at the village and district level | |
| 4274. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to Vijayanagar Empire? 1. The Hampi ruins provide information on the cultural contributions of the Vijayanagar rulers. 2. The copper plate inscriptions such as the Srirangam copper plates of Devaraya II provide the genealogy and achievements of Vijayanagar rulers. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 4275. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The early rulers of Kakatiya dynasty were feudatoris of Western Chalukyas 2. A notable trend during the kakatiya dynastic period was the construction of reservoirs for irrigation in the uplands 3. Kakatiya kingdom appears in the notes of the Italian traveler Marco Polo Which of the statement 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» E. | |
| 4276. |
Consider the following statements regarding Medieval India (800- 1200 AD): 1. In this era the demand of Indian articles by Arab rulers led to an increase of their trade with India. 2. In this era the ban on sea-travel by dharmshastras declined India's overseas trade with other countries. 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» B. 2 only | |
| 4277. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Iqtadari, a unique type of land distribution and administrative system under the Delhi Sultanate: 1. The grant of an iqta implied a right to the land. 2. Iqtas were transferable. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Roth 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Roth 1 and 2 | |
| 4278. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Vijayanagara Empire: 1. The first king of Vijaynagara Empire was Harihara-I and the last one was Sriranga - III 2. The nayankara system was a distinguished feature in the field of provincial governance. 3. Large numbers of women were in administration. Which of the above given statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 only |
| Answer» D. 1 and 3 only | |
| 4279. |
With reference to the Pal Dynasty which of the following statement is NOT correct? |
| A. | Govinda pal was the founder of Pala dynasty. |
| B. | Vikramshila University was built by Dharmapal. |
| C. | Khalimpur inscription is an important source for the Pala dynasty |
| D. | The pala rulers adopted the title like parmaeshwar, param bhattarrak and maharajadhairaj |
| Answer» B. Vikramshila University was built by Dharmapal. | |
| 4280. |
Which of the following inscription/inscriptions is/are the most important source for history of the Gupta period? 1. Meherauli Iron Pillar Inscription 2. Heliodorus Pillar Inscription 3. Allahabad Pillar Inscription Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 3 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 4281. |
'Gujjar' during the medieval period of Indian history were generally: |
| A. | nomadic pastoralists |
| B. | warriors |
| C. | weavers |
| D. | traders |
| Answer» B. warriors | |
| 4282. |
In medieval India, the designations Shiqdar and Karkuns were respectively used for |
| A. | military officer and accountants |
| B. | military officer and land revenue officer |
| C. | military officer and Minister for Communications |
| D. | minister for communications and in charge of Army |
| Answer» B. military officer and land revenue officer | |
| 4283. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Bhakti Movement in Medieval India: 1. Sankara started a Hindu revivalist movement giving a new orientation to Hinduism in the ninth century. 2. Sankara doctrine of Advaita or Monism was very appealing to the common man. 3. Ramananda was the first to employ the vernacular medium to propagate his ideas. 4. Ramananda opposed the caste system and chose his disciples from all sections of society disregarding caste. Which of the statements given above is/are Not correct? |
| A. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 3 and 4 only |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. 3 and 4 only | |
| 4284. |
Archaeological Survey of India-protected historical reservoir 'Hauz-e-Shamsi' at the Qutub Complex in Mehrauli is seeing a pleasant arrival of Himalayan water bird popularly known as Jal Murgi. This Hauz-e-Shamsi was built by whom? |
| A. | Shamshudin Iltumish |
| B. | Babur |
| C. | Aurangzeb |
| D. | Jahangir |
| Answer» B. Babur | |
| 4285. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Maratha powers? 1. The most important challenge to the decaying Mughal power came from the Maratha Empire. 2. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath, made the Peshwa' the functional head of the Maratha Empire. 3. The system of assignment of the chauth and sardeshmukhi enabled the Peshwa to increase his personal power through patronage; this was to be a major source of strength for the Maratha Empire. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4286. |
Which of the following person was praised as the most powerful king of India by Babur in his autobiography 'Baburnama? |
| A. | Devraya-II |
| B. | Krishnadevraya |
| C. | Hamir Dev |
| D. | Ibrahim Adil Shah |
| Answer» C. Hamir Dev | |
| 4287. |
Consider the following statements regarding Sufism in India: 1. Sufis believe the guidance of apir or guru is must. 2. In Sufism self-discipline was considered an essential condition to gain knowledge of God by sense of perception. 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 | |
| 4288. |
Consider the following statements regarding an Indian ruler: 1. He was also known as Mamalla or 'great wrestler' 2. He assumed the title of 'Vatapikonda' 3. Hiuen Tsang visited during his reign Which of the following Indian rulers best fits the above description? |
| A. | Harshavardhan |
| B. | Narasimhavarman |
| C. | Pulakesin II |
| D. | Mahendravarman |
| Answer» C. Pulakesin II | |
| 4289. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Mughal Empire: 1. bahadur shah adopted a more intolerant attitude towards the hindu chierfs and rajas. 2. Aurangzeb was abolished jizyah. 3. Zulfiqar Khan was appointed as wazir during the reign of Aurangzeb. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4290. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Gupta Dynasty: 1. Chandragupta I got Pataliputra as dowry from the Lichhav is. 2. The Guptas did not engage in sea trade with for eign countries. 3. Kali das, the greatest Sanskrit poet and dramatist flour is he during the reign of Gupta period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 3 only | |
| 4291. |
Which of the following features is incorrect regarding the Indian economy under the Mughal Rule? |
| A. | There was a great economic disparity among people. |
| B. | The villages were self-sufficient and able to meet their requirements. |
| C. | The major occupation of the people was handicraft. |
| D. | In general the prices of essential commodities were quite low. |
| Answer» D. In general the prices of essential commodities were quite low. | |
| 4292. |
According to the account of Ibn Battuta the cities of the Indian subcontinent: 1. were full of exciting opportunities for those who had the necessary drive, resources and skills. 2. had no threat of disruptions caused by war and invasions. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 4293. |
Which of the following statements is incorrect about economic life of common people under Mughal Rule in India? |
| A. | People in general were poor. |
| B. | People were free to choose their occupation. |
| C. | Currency system replaced the barter system. |
| D. | There was the extensive and varied industrial activity of the people. |
| Answer» D. There was the extensive and varied industrial activity of the people. | |
| 4294. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Mughal school of; Paintings. 1. It is primarily aristocratic and secular. 2. Dasvanth, Nanha, Mansur and Manohar etc. were famous court painters of Jahangir. 3. Bahadur Shah led to the revival of the Mughal painting. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4295. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Iqtadari, a unique type of land distribution and administrative system under the Delhi Sultanate: 1. The grant of an iqta implied a right to the land 2. Iqtas were transferable. 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 | |
| 4296. |
Consider the following factors: 1. Political integration of the country under the Mughals. 2. A uniform import tax on goods at the point of their enter into the Mughal Empire. 3. High purity of silver coins of rupees. Which of the above factors assisted in the expansion of trade and commerce in India in 171 century? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4297. |
Which of the following period has marked the 'large gopurams and mandapas' in India? |
| A. | Vijayanagar Empire |
| B. | Mughal Empire |
| C. | Mauryan Empire |
| D. | Chola Empire |
| Answer» B. Mughal Empire | |
| 4298. |
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the Mansabdari System in the Mughal administration in India? |
| A. | It was of central Asian origin. |
| B. | It was introduced only in military set up. |
| C. | The emperor was the sole authority to confer the Mansab. |
| D. | It kept on changing from Akbar to Aurangzeb. |
| Answer» C. The emperor was the sole authority to confer the Mansab. | |
| 4299. |
Consider the following pairs: (Book) (Writer) 1. Tughlaqnama : Amir Khusrau 2. Tabkat-i-Nasiri : Ziauddin Barani 3. Insha-i-Mahru : Ainul-ul-Mulq Multani Which of the above pairs have been matched correctly? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 4300. |
Consider the following statements regarding Medieval India (800 - 1200 AD): 1. In this era the demand of Indian articles by Arab rulers led to an increase of their trade with India. 2. In this era the ban on sea-travel by dharmshastras declined India's overseas trade with other countries. 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» B. 2 only | |