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This section includes 304 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Medieval History knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The Sufi saint who maintained that devotional music was one way of moving closer to God was |
| A. | Muin-ud-din-Chisti |
| B. | Baba Farid |
| C. | Saiyid Muhammed |
| D. | Shah Alam Bukhari |
| Answer» C. Saiyid Muhammed | |
| 2. |
Match the capitals of the ruling dynasties of early Medieval India :IIIA. Pratiharas1. KannaujB. Chandellas 2. KhajurahoC. Parmars3. DharD. Chalukyas4. Anhilwad |
| A. | A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 |
| B. | A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2 |
| C. | A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3 |
| D. | A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4 |
| Answer» B. A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2 | |
| 3. |
The poet king who wrote verses in praise of Krishna under the name of Nagari Das was |
| A. | Raja Ummed Singh |
| B. | Raja Ram Singh |
| C. | Raja Chhatrasal |
| D. | Raja Savant Singh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
The clan of Rajputs who ruled the princely state of jaipur was |
| A. | Sisodiyas |
| B. | Kachhawahas |
| C. | Rathors |
| D. | Hadas |
| Answer» C. Rathors | |
| 5. |
Who is considered the father of sahtara (Sitar)? |
| A. | Mian Tansen |
| B. | Baiju Bawara |
| C. | Khurshro Khan |
| D. | Bade Ghulam Ali Khan |
| Answer» C. Khurshro Khan | |
| 6. |
Who of the following built the temple of the Sun God at Konark? |
| A. | Anantvarman |
| B. | Narsimha I |
| C. | Kapilendra |
| D. | Purushottama |
| Answer» D. Purushottama | |
| 7. |
The meaning of word Bantai during medieval period was? |
| A. | Religion Tax |
| B. | System of calculating revenue |
| C. | Wealth Tax |
| D. | Property Tax |
| Answer» C. Wealth Tax | |
| 8. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the ListsList - I (Place)List - II (Associated with)F. Tughlaqabad1.Alauddin KhiljiG. Red Fort, Delhi2.ShahjahanH. Hauj Khas3.Firoz Shan TughlaqJ. The City of Siri4.Ghiyasuddin TughlaqCode : FGHJA.1234B.4231C.4321D.3142 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 9. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the ListsList - IList - IIF. Iqta1.MarathasG. Jagir2.Delhi Sultans H. Amaram3.MughalsJ. Mokasa4.VijayanagarCode : FGHJA.3214B.2341C.2314D.3241 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 10. |
Match the followingF. 11921.Third Battle of PanipatG. 1707 2.Second battle of TarainH. 17613.Death of AkbarJ. 16054.Death of AurangzebSelect the correct answer from the codes given belowCodes FGHJA.1234B.4321C.2413D.2431 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 11. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the ListsList - I List - II F. Ibadatkhana1.Qutubuddin AlbakG. Jama Masjid, Delhi 2.Rana KumbhaH. Adhai Din ka Jhonpada3.ShahjahanJ. Vijay Stambha, Chittor4.Mehmud Begads5. AkbarCodes FGHJA.5312B.5342C.2451D.3514 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 12. |
Consider the following statements ?1. Muhammad Shah (1719-48) was the first Mughal ruler to patronize Urdu.2. Malik Muhammad Jayasi wrote the famous epic 'Padmavat' in Hindi.Which of the statements given 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 | |
| 13. |
Consider the following events1. Reign of Krishnadeva Raya of Vijayanagar2. Construction of Qutub Minar3. Arrival of Portuguese in India4. Death of Firoz ThghlaqThe Correct chronological sequence of these events is |
| A. | 2-4-3-1 |
| B. | 2-4-1-3 |
| C. | 4-2-1-3 |
| D. | 4-2-3-1 |
| Answer» B. 2-4-1-3 | |
| 14. |
Arrange the following in chronological order and find the correct answer with the help of the codes given below :1. Ahalya Bai2. Durgawati3. Padmini4. TarabaiCodes: |
| 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 | |
| 15. |
Match List - I with List - II on the basis of codesList - I (Dynasty)List - II (Capital)F. Pratihara1.TanjoreG. Chola2.AnhilwadaH. Parmara3.DharaJ. Solanki4.KannaujCode : FGHJA.4123B.4321C.4213D.4132 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
Consider the following statements :1. Mirabai was a contemporary of Guru Nanak2. Ramdas was a contemporary of ShivajiWhich 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 | |
| 17. |
In which of the following cities is Charminar situated ? |
| A. | Mysore |
| B. | Rajkot |
| C. | Hyderabad |
| D. | Lucknow |
| Answer» D. Lucknow | |
| 18. |
To which school of painting Bani Thani was related ? |
| A. | Bundi School |
| B. | Kishangarh School |
| C. | Chawand School |
| D. | jaipur School |
| Answer» C. Chawand School | |
| 19. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the ListsList - I (Dynasty) List - II (State)F. Kadamba1.OrrisafaG. Kharvela 2.KarnatakaH. Chalukya3.BengalJ. Pala4.GujaratCodes FGHJA.1243B.1234C.2134D.2143 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the ListsList - I List - II (State)F. Iltutmish1.Mausoleum at SasaramG. Quli Qutub Shah 2.Agra FortH. Sher Shah3.CharminarJ. Akbar4.Qutub MinarCodes FGHJA.3421B.4312C.4321D.3412 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 21. |
Dhrupad Dhamar style of singing was started by |
| A. | Amir Khusrau |
| B. | Raja Man Singh Tomar |
| C. | Tansen |
| D. | Vishnu Digambar Paluskar |
| Answer» C. Tansen | |
| 22. |
The initial design and construction of which massive temple took place during the reign of Suryavarman II ? |
| A. | Sri Mariamman Temple |
| B. | Angkorvat Temple |
| C. | Batu Cave Temple |
| D. | Kamakhya Temple |
| Answer» C. Batu Cave Temple | |
| 23. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given belowList - I (Place)List - II (Monument)F. Elephanta1.StupaG. Shravanbelgola2.TempleH. Khajuraho3.CaveJ. Sanchi4.StatueCode : FGHJA.2431B.3421C.2413D.3241 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 24. |
Match the followingTemple / Heritage siteStateF. Brihadeswara Temple1.OrissaG. DIlwara Temple2.Tamil NaduH. Lingaraja Temple3.KarnatakaJ. Hampi Group Monuments4.Rajasthan5. KeralCode : FGHJA.1354B.2413C.2314D.1453 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 25. |
Match List - I (Events) with List - II (Years) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the ListsList - I List - IIF. Alauddin Bahman Shah proclaimed king of Deccan1.1298G. Governor of Malwa made himself independent of Delhi Sultanate2.1336H. Alauddin Khilji conquered Gujarat3.1347J. Foundation of Vijayanagar on the banks of Tungabhadra4.1401Code : FGHJA.3412B.4321C.3421D.4312 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 26. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the ListsList - I (Author)List - II (Book)F. Abul Fazl1.Tabqat-i-AkbariG. Nizamuddin Ahmed2.AkbarnamaH. Krishnadeva Raya3.RajtaranginiJ. Kalhana4.AmuktamalyadaCode : FGHJA.2413B.3142C.2143D.3412 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
Arrange the dynasties of Delhi Sultanate given below in chronological order :a. Khiljib. Tughlaqc. Sayyad d. Slave |
| A. | d, a, c, b |
| B. | a, d, b, c |
| C. | a, b, c, d |
| D. | d, a, b, c |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
Bindusara sent Asoka to quell therebellion in |
| A. | Swarnagiri |
| B. | Taxila |
| C. | Ujjain |
| D. | Tosali |
| Answer» D. Tosali | |
| 29. |
Which one of the following are correctly matched?PersonsEventsa. Sultan Mahmud Sack of Somnathb. Mohammad GhoriConquest of Sindc. Alauddin KhiljiRevolt in Bengald. Mohammad Bin TughlaqChengiz Khan s invasion |
| A. | a and c |
| B. | b only |
| C. | a only |
| D. | b and d |
| Answer» D. b and d | |
| 30. |
The organic relationship between the ancient culture of the indus Valley and Hinduism of today is proved by the worship of |
| A. | Pashupati, Indra and the Mother Goddess |
| B. | Stones, trees and animals |
| C. | Vishnu and Lakshmi |
| D. | Siva and Sakti |
| Answer» C. Vishnu and Lakshmi | |
| 31. |
The Ajivikas were a |
| A. | sect contemporary to the Buddha |
| B. | breakaway branch of the Buddhists |
| C. | sect founded by Charvaka |
| D. | sect founded by Shankaracharya |
| Answer» B. breakaway branch of the Buddhists | |
| 32. |
Where is Brihadeshwar Templesituated ? |
| A. | Kanchi |
| B. | Madurai |
| C. | Shri Shailan |
| D. | Tanjore |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
The Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the |
| A. | Pallavas |
| B. | Pandyas |
| C. | Cholas |
| D. | Cheras |
| Answer» B. Pandyas | |
| 34. |
Which of the following Craftsmanship was not practised by the Aryans ? |
| A. | Pottery |
| B. | Jewellery |
| C. | Carpentry |
| D. | Blacksmith |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
Who started the Saka Era which is still used by the Government of India? |
| A. | Kanishka |
| B. | Vikramaditya |
| C. | Samudra Gupta |
| D. | Asoka |
| Answer» B. Vikramaditya | |
| 36. |
The home of Gargi, Maitrey, and Kapila was at |
| A. | Vidisha |
| B. | Ujjain |
| C. | Pataliputra |
| D. | Mithila |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
Which of the following Vedas provides information about the civilisation of the Early Vedic Age? |
| A. | Rig-veda |
| B. | Yajur-veda |
| C. | Atharva-veda |
| D. | Sama-veda |
| Answer» B. Yajur-veda | |
| 38. |
Arrange the following in chronological order :a. Tughlaqs b. Lodisc. Sayyids d. Ilbari Turkse. Khiljis |
| A. | a, b, c, d, e |
| B. | e, d, c, b, a |
| C. | b, d, e, c, a |
| D. | d, e, a, c, b |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
The first woman ruler in Indian history was : |
| A. | Razia Sultan |
| B. | Hamida Begum |
| C. | Mehrunissa |
| D. | Hazrat Mahal |
| Answer» B. Hamida Begum | |
| 40. |
Chachnama records the history of which conquest? |
| A. | Kushanas |
| B. | Hunas |
| C. | Arabs |
| D. | Greeks |
| Answer» D. Greeks | |
| 41. |
Which of the following Alberuni s account of India |
| A. | Chachnama |
| B. | Futuh-us-Salatin |
| C. | Tarikh-i-Yamini |
| D. | Kitab-ul-Hind |
| Answer» E. | |
| 42. |
In which of the following cities is |
| A. | Mysore |
| B. | Rajkot |
| C. | Hyderabad |
| D. | Lucknow |
| Answer» D. Lucknow | |
| 43. |
The founder of the Independent Sikh State was : |
| A. | Guru Nanak |
| B. | Guru Govind Singh |
| C. | Dalip Singh |
| D. | Ranjit Singh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
Name the king who invaded Delhi and plundered the Kohinoor Diamond. |
| A. | Nadir Shah |
| B. | Firuz Shah |
| C. | Mohammed Shah |
| D. | Mohammed Ghori |
| Answer» B. Firuz Shah | |
| 45. |
Razia Sultan, the first woman to sit on the throne of Delhi, was the daughter of Sultan |
| A. | Mohammed Ghori |
| B. | Mohammed of Ghazni |
| C. | Iltutmish |
| D. | Alauddin Khilji |
| Answer» D. Alauddin Khilji | |
| 46. |
What was the age of Akbar at the time of his coronation at Kalanaur ? |
| A. | Thirteen |
| B. | Fifteen |
| C. | Eighteen |
| D. | Twenty |
| Answer» B. Fifteen | |
| 47. |
Who among the following Rajput kings defeated Muhammad Ghori for the first time ? |
| A. | Prithviraj III |
| B. | Baghel Bhim |
| C. | Jaichandra |
| D. | Kumar Pal |
| Answer» C. Jaichandra | |
| 48. |
The largest standing army of the Sultanate, directly paid by the State, was created by |
| A. | Iltutmish |
| B. | Alauddin Khalji |
| C. | Muhammad bin Tughluq |
| D. | Sikander Lodi |
| Answer» C. Muhammad bin Tughluq | |
| 49. |
The Sultan who described him-self as The Second Alexander (Sikander -i- Sani) was |
| A. | Balban |
| B. | Alauddin Khilji |
| C. | Muhammad bin Tughluq |
| D. | Sikander Lodi |
| Answer» C. Muhammad bin Tughluq | |
| 50. |
Which one isnot situated at Fatehpur Sikri ? |
| A. | The Panch Mahal |
| B. | Moti Masjid |
| C. | Tomb of Salim Chishti |
| D. | The Mariam Palace |
| Answer» C. Tomb of Salim Chishti | |