UPSC History Delhi Sultnat (Gulam, Khilji, Tughlak, Sayyed, Lodhi) Question Bank

done Medieval History Total Questions - 113

• question_answer1)
  Battle of Chanderi was fought between:
  A)
  Babur and Ibrahim Lodi  done clear
  B)
  Babur and Medini Rai done clear
  C)
  Babur and Afghans                     done clear
  D)
  Babur and Rana Sanga done clear
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• question_answer2)
  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                 done clear
  B)
   1 only done clear
  C)
   2 only              done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer3)
  Consider the following pairs:

  (Books)	(Author)
  1. Akbarnama	Abul Fazal
  2. Tuzuk-i-Baburi (Baburnama)	Inayat Khan
  3. Shahjahan nama	Babur
  4. Tabaqat-i-Akbari	Abul Fazal

  Which of the above pairs is/are correctly match?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
  1 and 3 only done clear
  C)
  1, 2 and 3 only   done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 4 only done clear
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• question_answer4)
  Which of the following person was praised as the most powerful king of India by Babur in his autobiography 'Baburnama?
  A)
   Devraya-II                    done clear
  B)
   Krishnadevraya done clear
  C)
   Hamir Dev                    done clear
  D)
   Ibrahim Adil Shah done clear
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• question_answer5)
  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                 done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  D)
   1 and 3 only done clear
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• question_answer6)
  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                    done clear
  B)
   Qantidurga done clear
  C)
   Rajendra           done clear
  D)
   Sultan Mahmud done clear
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• question_answer7)
  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               done clear
  B)
   1, 3 and 4 only         done clear
  C)
   1 and 4 only                 done clear
  D)
   All of the above   done clear
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• question_answer8)
  With reference Faraizi Movement which of the following statement! is not correct?                                            
  A)
   It was a religious reform movement. done clear
  B)
   It attacked the superstition in the Islamic society. done clear
  C)
   It attacked the corruption in the Islamic society. done clear
  D)
   Peasants were not a part of the movement. done clear
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• question_answer9)
  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              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both land 2                     done clear
  D)
   None of the above done clear
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• question_answer10)
  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                 done clear
  B)
   1 and 4 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 3 and 4 only done clear
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• question_answer11)
  Which of the following is not true regarding Mughal Painting?
  A)
   The Mughal School of painting originated in the reign of Babur. done clear
  B)
   It was a synthesis of the indigenous Indian style of painting and the Safavid school of Persian painting. done clear
  C)
   The Mughal paintings absorbed some of the Western techniques like shading and perspective. done clear
  D)
   Mughal painting is secular in its theme done clear
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• question_answer12)
  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              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer13)
  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              done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer14)
  Consider the following developments during the Gupta period:

  1. Endogamy in upper caste communities.

  2. Enforcement of social strictures against marriage between castes, enshrined in Dharmasastra.

  Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   None of the above done clear
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• question_answer15)
  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                 done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer16)
  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              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both land 2                   done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer17)
  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              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer18)
  With reference to Pal Dynasty which of the following statement is not correct?
  A)
    Govinda pal was the founder of Pala dynasty. done clear
  B)
   Vikramshila University was built by Dharmapal. done clear
  C)
   Khalimpur inscription is an important source for the Pala Dyansty. done clear
  D)
   The Pala rulers adopted the title like Parmeshwar, Param Bhattarrak and Mahrajadhiraj. done clear
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• question_answer19)
  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                 done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 only done clear
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• question_answer20)
  What is the Zij Muhammadshahi prepared by Raja Sawai Jai Singh?
  A)
   A set of tables to make astronomical observations. done clear
  B)
   A kind of war strategy to counter Maratha chiefs. done clear
  C)
   A list of land revenue rates to impose within the Mughal Empire. done clear
  D)
   A code of conduct to be followed in the Mughal Court. done clear
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• question_answer21)
  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                     done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2   done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer22)
  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              done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1 and 3 only done clear
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• question_answer23)
  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         done clear
  B)
   Hamza-nama        done clear
  C)
   Tarif-in-Hussain Shahi done clear
  D)
   Chitrapanchasika done clear
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• question_answer24)
  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 done clear
  B)
   Ala-ud-Din Khiiji done clear
  C)
   Muhammad Tughlaq done clear
  D)
   Bahol Lodi done clear
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• question_answer25)
  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              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer26)
  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               done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only               done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer27)
  Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the Mansabdari System in the Mughal administration in India?
  A)
   It was of central Asian origin. done clear
  B)
   It was introduced only in military set up. done clear
  C)
   The emperor was the sole authority to confer the Mansab. done clear
  D)
   It kept on changing from Akbar to Aurangzeb. done clear
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• question_answer28)
  Which of the following period has marked the 'large gopurams and mandapas' in India?
  A)
   Vijayanagar Empire        done clear
  B)
   Mughal Empire done clear
  C)
   Mauryan Empire            done clear
  D)
   Chola Empire done clear
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• question_answer29)
  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              done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer30)
  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              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2         done clear
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• question_answer31)
  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              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 2 only                 done clear
  D)
   1 and 3 only done clear
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• question_answer32)
  Which of the following statements is incorrect about economic life of common people under Mughal Rule in India?
  A)
   People in general were poor.                            done clear
  B)
   People were free to choose their occupation. done clear
  C)
   Currency system replaced the barter system. done clear
  D)
   There was the extensive and varied industrial activity of the people. done clear
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• question_answer33)
  Consider the following statements regarding the Chola Kingdonij

  1. The succession of the Chola kingship was often decided by bloodied wars among the claimants.

  2. The king was assisted in his work by a council of ministers

  3. The kingdom was divided into three major administrative units called Central Government, Provincial government and local government.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   3 only done clear
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• question_answer34)
  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              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer35)
  Which of the following features is incorrect regarding the Indian economy under the Mughal Rule?
  A)
   There was a great economic disparity among people. done clear
  B)
   The villages were self-sufficient and able to meet their requirements. done clear
  C)
   The major occupation of the people was handicraft. done clear
  D)
   In general the prices of essential commodities were quite low. done clear
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• question_answer36)
  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                 done clear
  B)
   3 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer37)
  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                 done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer38)
  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  done clear
  B)
   Narasimhavarman done clear
  C)
   Pulakesin II                   done clear
  D)
   Mahendravarman done clear
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• question_answer39)
  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              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer40)
  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  done clear
  B)
   3 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only done clear
  D)
   2 and 3 only done clear
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• question_answer41)
  Consider the following statements regarding Delhi Sultanate:

  1. In 1329-30 Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced a token currency.

  2. Muhammad bin Tughlaq created a separate agricultural department, Diwani Kohi.

  3. In 1398, Timur invaded northern India, attacking the Delhi Sultanate ruled by Sultan Firoz Shah Tughluq.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 2 only     done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer42)
  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                  done clear
  B)
   Babur done clear
  C)
   Aurangzeb                     done clear
  D)
   Jahangir done clear
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• question_answer43)
  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  done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   3 and 4 only                 done clear
  D)
   None of the above done clear
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• question_answer44)
  Consider the following statements.

  1. Babur introduced the Mansabdari system in his administration.

  2. Under mansadari system very officer was as sigened a rank (mansab).

  3. The land revenue system of Babur was called Zabti or Bando bast system.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   2 only              done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer45)
  In medieval India, the designations Shiqdar and Karkuns were respectively used for
  A)
  military officer and accountants done clear
  B)
  military officer and land revenue officer done clear
  C)
  military officer and Minister for Communications done clear
  D)
  minister for communications and in charge of Army done clear
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• question_answer46)
  'Gujjar' during the medieval period of Indian history were generally:
  A)
   nomadic pastoralists                   done clear
  B)
   warriors done clear
  C)
   weavers                        done clear
  D)
   traders done clear
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• question_answer47)
  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              done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer48)
  With reference to the Pal Dynasty which of the following statement is NOT correct?
  A)
   Govinda pal was the founder of Pala dynasty. done clear
  B)
   Vikramshila University was built by Dharmapal. done clear
  C)
   Khalimpur inscription is an important source for the Pala dynasty done clear
  D)
   The pala rulers adopted the title like parmaeshwar, param bhattarrak and maharajadhairaj done clear
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• question_answer49)
  Consider the following statements regarding to 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 statements given above are correct?
  A)
   1 and 2 only                 done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  D)
   1 and 3 only done clear
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• question_answer50)
  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              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Roth 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer51)
  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              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer52)
  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                 done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer53)
  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               done clear
  B)
  2 only                  done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2    done clear
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• question_answer54)
  Which of the following best describes Kumaramatyas and Ayuktas during the Gupta period?
  A)
  Provincial governors appointed by the king done clear
  B)
  A class of officials to maintain close contact with the provincial administration                                 done clear
  C)
   Headmen at the village and district level done clear
  D)
   Military officials to aid and advise the king done clear
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• question_answer55)
  Which of the following best describes 'ghora and 'sanam during the Delhi Sultanate?                                         
  A)
   They were types of light music                          done clear
  B)
   They were types of ragas         done clear
  C)
   They were collections of poems                         done clear
  D)
   They were famous Persian novels                       done clear
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• question_answer56)
  During the Mughal period, "Seth, Bohra and Banjaras" were known as:
  A)
   Traders done clear
  B)
   Agriculture farmers, landlords and Revenue officers done clear
  C)
   Village Heads done clear
  D)
   Military officers done clear
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• question_answer57)
  The contribution of Mughals to the art of painting was remarkable; consider the following statements regarding the Mughals painting:

  1. The foundation for the Mughal painting was laid by Babur.

  2. The most important work is Hamznama, which consisted 1200 paintings.

  3. Mughal paintings reached its climax during the reign of Jahangir.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
   3 only              done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer58)
  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                       done clear
  B)
   Akbar and Todar Mal done clear
  C)
   Akbar and Shah Jahan   done clear
  D)
   Akbar and Aurangazeb done clear
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• question_answer59)
  During the Delhi Sultanate, the designation "muqaddam or, chaudhri" was used for:
  A)
   revenue officials done clear
  B)
  village accountant done clear
  C)
   village headman done clear
  D)
   A class of hereditary merchants done clear
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• question_answer60)
  In medival India, the designations 'Sar-i-Naubat' and 'Waqenavis' were used for:
  A)
   Village headman and Military commander done clear
  B)
   Military commander and Intelligence officer done clear
  C)
   Specialists in Bhakti rituals done clear
  D)
   Accountant General and Intelligence officer done clear
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• question_answer61)
  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              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer62)
  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               done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only               done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer63)
  In the context of the medieval India, Ahadf refers to:
  A)
   Tax on agricultural land. done clear
  B)
   A kind of load given to farmers in times of draught. done clear
  C)
  Gentleman troopers, who received somewhat higher pay than common troopers. done clear
  D)
   A kind of revenue system which developed during later Mughals. done clear
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• question_answer64)
  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               done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   2, 3 and 4 only done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 only done clear
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• question_answer65)
  Consider the following statements regarding the book Tuzuk-I- Baburi (Baburnama):

  1. It is the name given to the autobiography of Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire.

  2. It was first translated into English by John Leyden and William Erskine.

  3. It was written in the Persian language.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?
  A)
   1 and 2 only                 done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only     done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer66)
  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                 done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   3 only              done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer67)
  Which of the following Indian kings did not have their inscriptions engraved on the famous Allahabad stone pillar?
  A)
   Ashoka             done clear
  B)
   Samudragupta done clear
  C)
   Jehangir                        done clear
  D)
   Aurangzeb done clear
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• question_answer68)
  Which Sufi saint was put to death by Jalaluddin Khiiji for attempting a rebellion?
  A)
   Sidi Maulah                  done clear
  B)
   Baba Farid done clear
  C)
   Ubaidullah Ahrar           done clear
  D)
   Hamiduddin Nagori done clear
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• question_answer69)
  Dahsala system was based on the reforms undertaken by
  A)
   Birbal               done clear
  B)
   Todar Mal done clear
  C)
   Fatullah Siraji    done clear
  D)
   Dard Khan done clear
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• question_answer70)
  Who led the organized revolt against Razia Sultan?
  A)
   jalaluddin yakut             done clear
  B)
   malik Altunia done clear
  C)
   Nizam -ul junaidi            done clear
  D)
   Ulugh khan done clear
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• question_answer71)
  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. done clear
  B)
   Mohammed Bin Tughlaq issued copper coins as token currency.                                             done clear
  C)
   Aurangzeb started writing Kalimah, the 'Islamic Article of Faith' on his coins. done clear
  D)
   Most of the coins of Vijayanagara empire bore the image of the deity Tirupati. done clear
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• question_answer72)
  Which among the following was used as the unit of measurement of land for revenue in the Maratha Kingdom?
  A)
   Kathi                done clear
  B)
   Tanab done clear
  C)
   Jarib                            done clear
  D)
   Daftaribigha done clear
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• question_answer73)
  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  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 4 only                 done clear
  D)
   2, 3 and 4 only done clear
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• question_answer74)
  With regard to medieval period in India, maktabkhana refers to:
  A)
   Translation Bureau         done clear
  B)
   Religious Office done clear
  C)
   Coin minting press          done clear
  D)
   Library                done clear
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• question_answer75)
  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               done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2      done clear
  D)
  Neiteher 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer76)
  Which one of the following was the primary cause of Fourt Anglo-Mysore War?
  A)
  Tipu's attack on English territory in Madras. done clear
  B)
  Tipu's attack on Nizam of Hyderabad, an ally of the British. done clear
  C)
  The attack of the British on Mysore to finally destroy Tipu's power. done clear
  D)
  The alliance between the Nizam and the British against Tipu. done clear
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• question_answer77)
  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              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer78)
  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              done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer79)
  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               done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4 only done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3 only             done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4            done clear
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• question_answer80)
  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              done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 only            done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   2 and 3 only           done clear
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• question_answer81)
  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                 done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 only           done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3             done clear
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• question_answer82)
  Who were Amara-nayaks in the Vijaynagara Empire?          
  A)
   Military chiefs who usually controlled forts and had armed supporters. done clear
  B)
   Military commanders who were given territories to collect taxes and other dues from peasants, craftsmen and traders in the area. done clear
  C)
   Arabic traders who dealt in the import of horses from Arabia and Central Asia. done clear
  D)
   craftsamen in the rayal court of vijaynagara empire. done clear
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• question_answer83)
  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              done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  D)
   2 and 3 only done clear
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• question_answer84)
  Consider the following reasons for the spontaneous emergence of Princely States in India, especially after 1707 AD:

  1. The disintegration of the Mughal Empire.

  2. Weak Mughal leadership after Aurangzeb.

  3. Factionalism within the system, leading to lack of political stability.

  4. Frequent attacks made by Europeans weakened the politica strength, leading to disintegration of Indian Territory.

  Which of the reasons given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 and 2            done clear
  B)
   1 only done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  D)
   4 only done clear
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• question_answer85)
  In the context of the Medieval India, 'Taccavf refers to:
  A)
    Silver coins issued by the Provincial chiefs done clear
  B)
    Tax on agricultural land done clear
  C)
    Loan given for assistance in agriculture done clear
  D)
   A kind of judicial procedure code done clear
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• question_answer86)
  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              done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
   2 only              done clear
  D)
   3 only                  done clear
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• question_answer87)
  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                 done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 4 only         done clear
  C)
   2, 3 and 4 only  done clear
  D)
   3 and 4 only          done clear
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• question_answer88)
  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              done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only          done clear
  C)
   1 and 2 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3              done clear
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• question_answer89)
  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              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer90)
  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              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 2 only                 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer91)
  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                 done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer92)
  Consider the following statements about the Wahabi Movement:

  1. It was essentially an Islamic revivalist movement.

  2. It advocated reviving Islam by adopting new western education.

  3. It was a regional movement with concentration in Punjab and nearby areas.

  Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 and 2 only                 done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1 only              done clear
  D)
   3 only done clear
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• question_answer93)
  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              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer94)
  Which of the following statements in regard to the response of Aurangzeb against music is not correct?
  A)
   He banished singing from his court. done clear
  B)
   He banished playing of musical instruments. done clear
  C)
   He was an accomplished Veena player. done clear
  D)
   The largest number of books on classical Indian Music, in Persian, were written in his reign. done clear
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• question_answer95)
  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. done clear
  B)
   Ban against salt sea travel was rigorously followed by the Indians. done clear
  C)
   Silver currency was continued in Bengal. done clear
  D)
   Gold was plentiful in South India. done clear
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• question_answer96)
  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                 done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   3 only              done clear
  D)
   2 and 3 only done clear
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• question_answer97)
  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                 done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer98)
  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              done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   3 only done clear
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• question_answer99)
  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       done clear
  B)
   Diwan-i-Siyasat done clear
  C)
   Diwan-i-Riyasat done clear
  D)
   Diwan-i-Ishtiaq done clear
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• question_answer100)
  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              done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   3 only              done clear
  D)
   1 and 3 only done clear
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• question_answer101)
  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. done clear
  B)
   The British were able to conquer India.                   done clear
  C)
   The Indians had to face the western powers for the supremacy. done clear
  D)
   None among the Indian powers became competent to replace the Mughals.                                       done clear
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• question_answer102)
  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              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer103)
  Niccole Machiavelli was a citizen of
  A)
   Italy                             done clear
  B)
   Spain done clear
  C)
   Greece              done clear
  D)
   Russia done clear
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• question_answer104)
  The Qutub Minar of Delhi was built in the
  A)
   10th century                  done clear
  B)
   11th century done clear
  C)
   12th century                  done clear
  D)
   13th century done clear
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• question_answer105)
  Humayun's Tomb was built by
  A)
   Hamida Banu             done clear
  B)
   Haji Begam done clear
  C)
   Chand Begum            done clear
  D)
   Ruqaiya Sultan Begum done clear
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• question_answer106)
  The first Muslim invaders of India were:
  A)
   Ilutmish            done clear
  B)
   balban done clear
  C)
    The Arabs        done clear
  D)
   None of the above done clear
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• question_answer107)
  The Mongols were first seen on the borders of India during the reign of:
  A)
   Iltutmish                       done clear
  B)
   Balban done clear
  C)
   Bahlol Lodi                   done clear
  D)
   Jehangir done clear
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• question_answer108)
  Practice of Paibos was introduced by:
  A)
   Balban             done clear
  B)
   Alauddin Khiiji done clear
  C)
   Daulat Khan Lodi          done clear
  D)
   Akbar done clear
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• question_answer109)
  Who among the following was not the part of tripartite struggle?
  A)
   Rastrakuts                     done clear
  B)
   Palas done clear
  C)
   Cheras              done clear
  D)
   Pratiharas done clear
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• question_answer110)
  The construction of Qutub Minar of Delhi was completed in:
  A)
   13th century                 done clear
  B)
   11th century done clear
  C)
   12th century                 done clear
  D)
   14th century done clear
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• question_answer111)
  Which Mughal king's government was known as the Petticoa Government in India?
  A)
   Humayun         done clear
  B)
   Akbar done clear
  C)
   Jahangir           done clear
  D)
   Shah Jahan done clear
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• question_answer112)
  Which Mughal emperor sought to introduce the "Elahi Era"?
  A)
  Babur                done clear
  B)
  Humayun done clear
  C)
  Akbar                done clear
  D)
  Shahjahan done clear
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• question_answer113)
  Hiuen Tsang visited India during the reign of:
  A)
  Harshavardhana done clear
  B)
  Samudragupta done clear
  C)
  Ramagupta                    done clear
  D)
  Kumaragupta done clear
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