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| 4301. |
The dispensation of Justice was regarded as a very important function of any ruler under the Delhi Sultanate. Who among the following rulers introduced harsh punishments against the religious classes (Ulama) while dispensing justice? |
| A. | Ghiyasuddin Balban |
| B. | Ala-ud-Din Khiiji |
| C. | Muhammad Tughlaq |
| D. | Bahol Lodi |
| Answer» D. Bahol Lodi | |
| 4302. |
In India the finest examples of painting belonging to the first half of the 16th century are represented by a group of miniatures generally designated as the "Kulhadar Group". This group includes illustrations of |
| A. | Chaurapanchasika |
| B. | Hamza-nama |
| C. | Tarif-in-Hussain Shahi |
| D. | Chitrapanchasika |
| Answer» B. Hamza-nama | |
| 4303. |
Consider the following pairs: (City) (Founder) 1. Siri : Ala-ud-Din Khiiji 2. Tughlaqabad : Muhammad Tughlaq 3. Firozabad : Firoz Tughlaq Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4304. |
Consider the following statements regarding medieval India: 1. The basis of Rajput society was the clan. 2. A few Rajput rulers patronized Jainism. Which of the statements given above is/ar correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 4305. |
What is the Zij Muhammadshahi prepared by Raja Sawai Jai Singh? |
| A. | A set of tables to make astronomical observations. |
| B. | A kind of war strategy to counter Maratha chiefs. |
| C. | A list of land revenue rates to impose within the Mughal Empire. |
| D. | A code of conduct to be followed in the Mughal Court. |
| Answer» B. A kind of war strategy to counter Maratha chiefs. | |
| 4306. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Mughals army organized on decimal system. 2. Shivaji never appointed any Muslims in his army. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | Both 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. 2 only | |
| 4307. |
Consider the following statements regarding Qutub-Minar: 1. It is made in red and buff standstone. 2. It is the highest minar in India. 3. It was completed by Iltutmish. 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 only |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 4308. |
With reference to 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 Dyansty. |
| D. | The Pala rulers adopted the title like Parmeshwar, Param Bhattarrak and Mahrajadhiraj. |
| Answer» B. Vikramshila University was built by Dharmapal. | |
| 4309. |
Consider the following statements regarding the condition of women in Vijay Nagar Dynasty: 1. The custom of sati was absent. 2. Prostitution was prevalent. 3. A widow could remarry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 4310. |
Consider the following statements regarding the village administration in the chola empire 1. The Sabha was a general assembly of the village. 2. The Ur was a gathering of adult men in agraharas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both land 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4311. |
Consider the following regarding the Chola dynasty: 1. All authority rested in the hands of the king, but he had a council of ministers to advise him. 2. Chola rulers drew their income from tolls on trade, taxes on professions, and also from plunder of neigh bouring countries. 3. The affairs of village administration were managed by the executive committee comprised of educated persons. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4312. |
Which of the following kingdoms' ideas did not produce and fundamental change in Indian society but they did help to enrich Indian culture? 1. Turks 2. Afghans 3. Mughals Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4313. |
Consider the following statements regarding the administration of Brahmadeya Villages under Vijaynagar Empire: 1. In Brahmadeya villages the administrative institution was called Sabha. 2. The Sabhas had no proprietary rights. 3. The members of the Sabha were expected to have knowledge of Vedas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 4314. |
Which Mughal emperor sought to introduce the "Elahi Era"? |
| A. | Babur |
| B. | Humayun |
| C. | Akbar |
| D. | Shahjahan |
| Answer» D. Shahjahan | |
| 4315. |
Which of the following is not true regarding Mughal Painting? |
| A. | The Mughal School of painting originated in the reign of Babur. |
| B. | It was a synthesis of the indigenous Indian style of painting and the Safavid school of Persian painting. |
| C. | The Mughal paintings absorbed some of the Western techniques like shading and perspective. |
| D. | Mughal painting is secular in its theme |
| Answer» B. It was a synthesis of the indigenous Indian style of painting and the Safavid school of Persian painting. | |
| 4316. |
Which Mughal king's government was known as the Petticoa Government in India? |
| A. | Humayun |
| B. | Akbar |
| C. | Jahangir |
| D. | Shah Jahan |
| Answer» C. Jahangir | |
| 4317. |
The construction of Qutub Minar of Delhi was completed in: |
| A. | 13th century |
| B. | 11th century |
| C. | 12th century |
| D. | 14th century |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4318. |
Practice of Paibos was introduced by: |
| A. | Balban |
| B. | Alauddin Khiiji |
| C. | Daulat Khan Lodi |
| D. | Akbar |
| Answer» B. Alauddin Khiiji | |
| 4319. |
The Mongols were first seen on the borders of India during the reign of: |
| A. | Iltutmish |
| B. | Balban |
| C. | Bahlol Lodi |
| D. | Jehangir |
| Answer» B. Balban | |
| 4320. |
The Qutub Minar of Delhi was built in the |
| A. | 10th century |
| B. | 11th century |
| C. | 12th century |
| D. | 13th century |
| Answer» D. 13th century | |
| 4321. |
Niccole Machiavelli was a citizen of |
| A. | Italy |
| B. | Spain |
| C. | Greece |
| D. | Russia |
| Answer» B. Spain | |
| 4322. |
Consider the following statements in regard to Mughal Empero Bahadur Shah 1. He accepted the demand of Raja Jai Singh and Ajit Sing for high mansabs and the offices of subahdars of important provinces of Malwa and Gujarat. 2. He made peace with Bundela chief Chhatarsal. Which of the statements given above are 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 | |
| 4323. |
The most important consequence of the decline of the Mughal Empire in India was that: |
| A. | The regional powers arose to fulfill their own interests. |
| B. | The British were able to conquer India. |
| C. | The Indians had to face the western powers for the supremacy. |
| D. | None among the Indian powers became competent to replace the Mughals. |
| Answer» C. The Indians had to face the western powers for the supremacy. | |
| 4324. |
Under the Delhi Sultanate in India the nature of the State was Islamic, which meant that- 1. The sultans did not allow any open violation of the Islami law. 2. The sultans provided sufficient chances to Muslims divines to dictate the policy of the state. 3. The muslim divines were appointed or profitable offices. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4325. |
Consider the following pairs: (Building) (Makers) 1. QutubMinar : Qutub-ud-din Aibak 2. Adina Mosque : Ahmad Shah 3. Vijay Stambh : Rana Kumbha 4. Hindola Palace : Hoshang Shah Which of the above pairs are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 4 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4326. |
Battle of Chanderi was fought between: |
| A. | Babur and Ibrahim Lodi |
| B. | Babur and Medini Rai |
| C. | Babur and Afghans |
| D. | Babur and Rana Sanga |
| Answer» C. Babur and Afghans | |
| 4327. |
Who was the founder of Chedi dynasty? |
| A. | Vindhya Shakti |
| B. | Kharvela |
| C. | Mahameghavahana |
| D. | Mahapadam |
| Answer» D. Mahapadam | |
| 4328. |
From which of the following places archaeological rcinains of a Roman colony have been discovered? |
| A. | Sopara |
| B. | Arikamedu |
| C. | Bhrigukachchha |
| D. | Tamralipti |
| Answer» C. Bhrigukachchha | |
| 4329. |
During the Satavahanas rule, 'Kataka' means |
| A. | Military clothes and settlements |
| B. | Military armaments and camps |
| C. | Military committees and camps |
| D. | Military camps and settlements |
| Answer» C. Military committees and camps | |
| 4330. |
Who was the founder of Vakatak dynasty? |
| A. | Vindhya Shakti |
| B. | Ishwarsena |
| C. | Pravarsena |
| D. | Rudrasena |
| Answer» B. Ishwarsena | |
| 4331. |
Who among the following rulers has been mentioned as protector of Varna system? |
| A. | Pushyamitra |
| B. | Kharvela |
| C. | Gautamiputra |
| D. | Vasudeva |
| Answer» B. Kharvela | |
| 4332. |
Which one of the following items has been called Yavanapriya? |
| A. | Pearl |
| B. | Ivory |
| C. | Silk |
| D. | Indian pepper |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4333. |
Who among the following is credited to have performed four Asvamedha sacrifices? |
| A. | Pushyamitra Sunga |
| B. | Pravarasen I |
| C. | Nandivannan |
| D. | Samudragupta |
| Answer» C. Nandivannan | |
| 4334. |
Rulers of which of the following dynasties bore the title Devaputra? |
| A. | Maurya |
| B. | Sunga |
| C. | Kushana |
| D. | Saka |
| Answer» D. Saka | |
| 4335. |
The Mauryan administrative centre Samapa can be identified with |
| A. | Girnar |
| B. | Dhauli |
| C. | Brahmagiri |
| D. | Jaugada |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4336. |
In which inscription, is it mentioned that Pushyamitra had performed two horses sacrifices? |
| A. | Hathigumpha inscription of Kharvela |
| B. | Ayodhya inscription of Dhanadeva |
| C. | Nasika inscription of Gaiitamiputra Satakami |
| D. | Reh inscription of Fatehpur |
| Answer» C. Nasika inscription of Gaiitamiputra Satakami | |
| 4337. |
In which royal family, the men usually followed the Brahmanical religion and women were Buddhists? |
| A. | Ikshvakus |
| B. | Lichchhavis |
| C. | Pallavas |
| D. | Yaudheyas |
| Answer» B. Lichchhavis | |
| 4338. |
A Kushan Devakula was found in the vicinity of |
| A. | Jalandhar |
| B. | Sialkot |
| C. | Mathura |
| D. | Multan |
| Answer» D. Multan | |
| 4339. |
Who said, Rome is being drained of its treasure by trading with India? |
| A. | Pliny |
| B. | Arrian |
| C. | Plutarch |
| D. | Tiberius |
| Answer» B. Arrian | |
| 4340. |
Which God is depicted on the Yaudheya coins? |
| A. | Indra |
| B. | Shiva |
| C. | Vasudeva |
| D. | Kartikeya |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4341. |
Who was Ashoka's contemporary king of Ceylon? |
| A. | Abhaya |
| B. | Pakanduka |
| C. | Devanampiya Tissa |
| D. | Mutasiva |
| Answer» D. Mutasiva | |
| 4342. |
Vyayapuri the capital of Ikshvakus is represented by |
| A. | Madurai |
| B. | Kanheri |
| C. | Nagarjunakonda |
| D. | Paithan |
| Answer» D. Paithan | |
| 4343. |
The official language of the Satvahanas was |
| A. | Prakrit |
| B. | Sanskrit |
| C. | Apabhramsa |
| D. | Tehgu |
| Answer» B. Sanskrit | |
| 4344. |
Who was the founder of Kushan dynasty? |
| A. | Vim Kadphises |
| B. | Kujula Kadphises |
| C. | Huvishka |
| D. | Kanishka |
| Answer» C. Huvishka | |
| 4345. |
A Buddhist council during the reign of Kanishka was held at |
| A. | Mathura |
| B. | Rajgriha |
| C. | Pataliputra |
| D. | Kashmir |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4346. |
Who was called by Vindhya Adhipati? |
| A. | Simuka |
| B. | Gautamiputra |
| C. | Ashoka |
| D. | Pushyamitra |
| Answer» C. Ashoka | |
| 4347. |
Which Chinese general defeated Kanishka? |
| A. | Pan Chao |
| B. | PanYang |
| C. | HoTi |
| D. | Chi Huang Ti |
| Answer» B. PanYang | |
| 4348. |
Charaka was the famous court physician of |
| A. | Kanishka |
| B. | Pushyamitra |
| C. | Chandragupta |
| D. | Ashoka |
| Answer» B. Pushyamitra | |
| 4349. |
Which of the following dynasties was characterised by its metronymics? |
| A. | Kushana |
| B. | Kanva |
| C. | Sunga |
| D. | Satavahana |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4350. |
Who was the founder of Sunga dynasty? |
| A. | Pushyagupta |
| B. | Pushyamitra |
| C. | Pushparaja |
| D. | Pravarsena |
| Answer» C. Pushparaja | |