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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
Discussion
2.

Match the capitals of the ruling dynasties of early Medieval India :
III
A. Pratiharas1. Kannauj
B. Chandellas 2. Khajuraho
C. Parmars3. Dhar
D. 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
Discussion
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.
Discussion
4.

The clan of Rajputs who ruled the princely state of jaipur was

A. Sisodiyas
B. Kachhawahas
C. Rathors
D. Hadas
Answer» C. Rathors
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion
8.

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists
List - I (Place)List - II (Associated with)
F. Tughlaqabad1.Alauddin Khilji
G. Red Fort, Delhi2.Shahjahan
H. Hauj Khas3.Firoz Shan Tughlaq
J. The City of Siri4.Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
Code :
FGHJ
A.1234
B.4231
C.4321
D.3142
A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» C. C.
Discussion
9.

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists
List - IList - II
F. Iqta1.Marathas
G. Jagir2.Delhi Sultans
H. Amaram3.Mughals
J. Mokasa4.Vijayanagar
Code :
FGHJ
A.3214
B.2341
C.2314
D.3241
A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» C. C.
Discussion
10.

Match the following
F. 11921.Third Battle of Panipat
G. 1707 2.Second battle of Tarain
H. 17613.Death of Akbar
J. 16054.Death of Aurangzeb
Select the correct answer from the codes given below
Codes
FGHJ
A.1234
B.4321
C.2413
D.2431
A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» D. D.
Discussion
11.

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists
List - I List - II
F. Ibadatkhana1.Qutubuddin Albak
G. Jama Masjid, Delhi 2.Rana Kumbha
H. Adhai Din ka Jhonpada3.Shahjahan
J. Vijay Stambha, Chittor4.Mehmud Begads
5. Akbar
Codes
FGHJ
A.5312
B.5342
C.2451
D.3514
A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» B. B.
Discussion
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
Discussion
13.

Consider the following events
1. Reign of Krishnadeva Raya of Vijayanagar
2. Construction of Qutub Minar
3. Arrival of Portuguese in India
4. Death of Firoz Thghlaq
The 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
Discussion
14.

Arrange the following in chronological order and find the correct answer with the help of the codes given below :
1. Ahalya Bai
2. Durgawati
3. Padmini
4. Tarabai
Codes:

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
Discussion
15.

Match List - I with List - II on the basis of codes
List - I (Dynasty)List - II (Capital)
F. Pratihara1.Tanjore
G. Chola2.Anhilwada
H. Parmara3.Dhara
J. Solanki4.Kannauj
Code :
FGHJ
A.4123
B.4321
C.4213
D.4132
A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» E.
Discussion
16.

Consider the following statements :
1. Mirabai was a contemporary of Guru Nanak
2. Ramdas was a contemporary of Shivaji
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
Discussion
17.

In which of the following cities is Charminar situated ?

A. Mysore
B. Rajkot
C. Hyderabad
D. Lucknow
Answer» D. Lucknow
Discussion
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
Discussion
19.

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists
List - I (Dynasty) List - II (State)
F. Kadamba1.Orrisafa
G. Kharvela 2.Karnataka
H. Chalukya3.Bengal
J. Pala4.Gujarat
Codes
FGHJ
A.1243
B.1234
C.2134
D.2143
A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» E.
Discussion
20.

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists
List - I List - II (State)
F. Iltutmish1.Mausoleum at Sasaram
G. Quli Qutub Shah 2.Agra Fort
H. Sher Shah3.Charminar
J. Akbar4.Qutub Minar
Codes
FGHJ
A.3421
B.4312
C.4321
D.3412
A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» C. C.
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion
23.

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below
List - I (Place)List - II (Monument)
F. Elephanta1.Stupa
G. Shravanbelgola2.Temple
H. Khajuraho3.Cave
J. Sanchi4.Statue
Code :
FGHJ
A.2431
B.3421
C.2413
D.3241
A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» C. C.
Discussion
24.

Match the following
Temple / Heritage siteState
F. Brihadeswara Temple1.Orissa
G. DIlwara Temple2.Tamil Nadu
H. Lingaraja Temple3.Karnataka
J. Hampi Group Monuments4.Rajasthan
5. Keral
Code :
FGHJ
A.1354
B.2413
C.2314
D.1453
A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» C. C.
Discussion
25.

Match List - I (Events) with List - II (Years) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists
List - I List - II
F. Alauddin Bahman Shah proclaimed king of Deccan1.1298
G. Governor of Malwa made himself independent of Delhi Sultanate2.1336
H. Alauddin Khilji conquered Gujarat3.1347
J. Foundation of Vijayanagar on the banks of Tungabhadra4.1401
Code :
FGHJ
A.3412
B.4321
C.3421
D.4312
A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» D. D.
Discussion
26.

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists
List - I (Author)List - II (Book)
F. Abul Fazl1.Tabqat-i-Akbari
G. Nizamuddin Ahmed2.Akbarnama
H. Krishnadeva Raya3.Rajtarangini
J. Kalhana4.Amuktamalyada
Code :
FGHJ
A.2413
B.3142
C.2143
D.3412
A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» E.
Discussion
27.

Arrange the dynasties of Delhi Sultanate given below in chronological order :
a. Khilji
b. Tughlaq
c. 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.
Discussion
28.

Bindusara sent Asoka to quell the
rebellion in

A. Swarnagiri
B. Taxila
C. Ujjain
D. Tosali
Answer» D. Tosali
Discussion
29.

Which one of the following are correctly matched?
PersonsEvents
a. Sultan Mahmud Sack of Somnath
b. Mohammad GhoriConquest of Sind
c. Alauddin KhiljiRevolt in Bengal
d. 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
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion
32.

Where is Brihadeshwar Temple
situated ?

A. Kanchi
B. Madurai
C. Shri Shailan
D. Tanjore
Answer» E.
Discussion
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
Discussion
34.

Which of the following Craftsmanship was not practised by the Aryans ?
A. Pottery
B. Jewellery
C. Carpentry
D. Blacksmith
Answer» E.
Discussion
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
Discussion
36.

The home of Gargi, Maitrey, and Kapila was at
A. Vidisha
B. Ujjain
C. Pataliputra
D. Mithila
Answer» E.
Discussion
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
Discussion
38.

Arrange the following in chronological order :
a. Tughlaqs
b. Lodis
c. Sayyids
d. Ilbari Turks
e. 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.
Discussion
39.

The first woman ruler in Indian history was :

A. Razia Sultan
B. Hamida Begum
C. Mehrunissa
D. Hazrat Mahal
Answer» B. Hamida Begum
Discussion
40.

Chachnama records the history of which conquest?

A. Kushanas
B. Hunas
C. Arabs
D. Greeks
Answer» D. Greeks
Discussion
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.
Discussion
42.

In which of the following cities is

A. Mysore
B. Rajkot
C. Hyderabad
D. Lucknow
Answer» D. Lucknow
Discussion
43.

The founder of the Independent Sikh State was :

A. Guru Nanak
B. Guru Govind Singh
C. Dalip Singh
D. Ranjit Singh
Answer» E.
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion