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- Question 1 of 20
1. Question
The Mughal school of painting formed the spinal column of different schools of Indian miniature art. Which one of the following painting styles was not affected by Mughal painting? [1995]
CorrectIt does not quite belong to the temper of Mughal painting which was aristocratic, celebrated imperial promp and circumstances.
IncorrectIt does not quite belong to the temper of Mughal painting which was aristocratic, celebrated imperial promp and circumstances.
UnattemptedIt does not quite belong to the temper of Mughal painting which was aristocratic, celebrated imperial promp and circumstances.
- Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Who among the following were famous jurists of medieval India? [1995]
(a) Vijnanesvara
(b) Hemadri
(c) Rajasekhara
(d) Jimutavahana
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:CorrectRajasekhara was a sanskrit poet and dramatist.
IncorrectRajasekhara was a sanskrit poet and dramatist.
UnattemptedRajasekhara was a sanskrit poet and dramatist.
- Question 3 of 20
3. Question
Which one of the following monuments has a dome which is said to be one of the largest in the world? [1995]
CorrectIt is the Moussoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah Sur of Bijapur. This is the second largest dome in the world.
IncorrectIt is the Moussoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah Sur of Bijapur. This is the second largest dome in the world.
UnattemptedIt is the Moussoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah Sur of Bijapur. This is the second largest dome in the world.
- Question 4 of 20
4. Question
Ashtapradhan was a council of ministers: [1995]
CorrectIt was constituted by Shivaji in Maratha administration.
IncorrectIt was constituted by Shivaji in Maratha administration.
UnattemptedIt was constituted by Shivaji in Maratha administration.
- Question 5 of 20
5. Question
Consider the map given below: [1995]
The route indicated in the map was followed, during the course of his military exploits, by:CorrectAlauddin Khalji sent Malik Kafur (popularly known as Hazar Dinari) for southern expedition and he reached up to Kanyakumari.
IncorrectAlauddin Khalji sent Malik Kafur (popularly known as Hazar Dinari) for southern expedition and he reached up to Kanyakumari.
UnattemptedAlauddin Khalji sent Malik Kafur (popularly known as Hazar Dinari) for southern expedition and he reached up to Kanyakumari.
- Question 6 of 20
6. Question
The term ‘Apabhramsa’ was used in medieval Sanskrit texts to denote: [1996]
CorrectBefore the rise of modern language, Apabhrams was the most vibrant language of colloquial and literary works in north India.
IncorrectBefore the rise of modern language, Apabhrams was the most vibrant language of colloquial and literary works in north India.
UnattemptedBefore the rise of modern language, Apabhrams was the most vibrant language of colloquial and literary works in north India.
- Question 7 of 20
7. Question
Nastaliq was: [1996]
CorrectIt was a persian script during Mughal period.
IncorrectIt was a persian script during Mughal period.
UnattemptedIt was a persian script during Mughal period.
- Question 8 of 20
8. Question
The sufi saint who maintained that devotional music was one way of coming close to God was; [1996]
CorrectShaikh Muin-ud-din Chishti, was a saint of Chishti Silsilah, introduced in India by Shaikh Muin-ud-din Sijzi (1236 A.D.) Wahd-tul-wajud (unity of the phenomenal world) by Sama and Mehfil, which is recitation of the names of God, was a prominent feature of the silsilah, underlined by Muin-ud-din Chishti.
IncorrectShaikh Muin-ud-din Chishti, was a saint of Chishti Silsilah, introduced in India by Shaikh Muin-ud-din Sijzi (1236 A.D.) Wahd-tul-wajud (unity of the phenomenal world) by Sama and Mehfil, which is recitation of the names of God, was a prominent feature of the silsilah, underlined by Muin-ud-din Chishti.
UnattemptedShaikh Muin-ud-din Chishti, was a saint of Chishti Silsilah, introduced in India by Shaikh Muin-ud-din Sijzi (1236 A.D.) Wahd-tul-wajud (unity of the phenomenal world) by Sama and Mehfil, which is recitation of the names of God, was a prominent feature of the silsilah, underlined by Muin-ud-din Chishti.
- Question 9 of 20
9. Question
Mughal painting reached its zenith under: [1996]
CorrectJahangir was the Mughal Emperor from 1605–1627.
IncorrectJahangir was the Mughal Emperor from 1605–1627.
UnattemptedJahangir was the Mughal Emperor from 1605–1627.
- Question 10 of 20
10. Question
In medieval India, Mansabdari system was introduced for: [1996]
CorrectMansabdari system was introduced in 1595–96, was a combined status showing a noble’s civil and military capacity.
IncorrectMansabdari system was introduced in 1595–96, was a combined status showing a noble’s civil and military capacity.
UnattemptedMansabdari system was introduced in 1595–96, was a combined status showing a noble’s civil and military capacity.
- Question 11 of 20
11. Question
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? [1996]
CorrectGuru Hargobind–Miri and Piri; Guru Gobind Singh – Dal Khalsa.
IncorrectGuru Hargobind–Miri and Piri; Guru Gobind Singh – Dal Khalsa.
UnattemptedGuru Hargobind–Miri and Piri; Guru Gobind Singh – Dal Khalsa.
- Question 12 of 20
12. Question
Prem Vatika, poems on the life of Krishna, were composed by: [1996]
CorrectRaskhan (approx. 1558–1628) was a Hindi poet who was both a Muslim and follower of Lord Krishna.
IncorrectRaskhan (approx. 1558–1628) was a Hindi poet who was both a Muslim and follower of Lord Krishna.
UnattemptedRaskhan (approx. 1558–1628) was a Hindi poet who was both a Muslim and follower of Lord Krishna.
- Question 13 of 20
13. Question
After consolidating his power, Balban assumed the grand title of: [1997]
CorrectThe Persian court model influenced balban’s conception of Kingship. He took up the title of Zil-i- Ilahi (Shadow of God).
IncorrectThe Persian court model influenced balban’s conception of Kingship. He took up the title of Zil-i- Ilahi (Shadow of God).
UnattemptedThe Persian court model influenced balban’s conception of Kingship. He took up the title of Zil-i- Ilahi (Shadow of God).
- Question 14 of 20
14. Question
Head of the military department under the recognised central machinery of administration during Akbar’s reign was: [1997]
CorrectHe was the head of the military and intelligence department. He was not the Commander-in-Chief but was the paymaster-general. All intelligence officers (bands) and news-reporters (Waqia-navis) reported to him.
IncorrectHe was the head of the military and intelligence department. He was not the Commander-in-Chief but was the paymaster-general. All intelligence officers (bands) and news-reporters (Waqia-navis) reported to him.
UnattemptedHe was the head of the military and intelligence department. He was not the Commander-in-Chief but was the paymaster-general. All intelligence officers (bands) and news-reporters (Waqia-navis) reported to him.
- Question 15 of 20
15. Question
Assertion (A) : The sponsor and the most prominent figure of the Chisti order of Sufis in India is Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. [1997]
Reason (R) : The Chisti order takes its name from a village Chisti in Ajmer.
In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?CorrectThe Chishti order is a Sufi order within the mystic branches of Islam which was founded in Chisht, a small town near Herat, Afghanistan about 930 CE. The order was founded by Abu Ishaq Shami (“the Syrian”). The most famous of the Chishti saints is Moinuddin Chishti popularly known as Gharib Nawaz meaning “Benefactor of the Poor” who settled in Ajmer, India.
IncorrectThe Chishti order is a Sufi order within the mystic branches of Islam which was founded in Chisht, a small town near Herat, Afghanistan about 930 CE. The order was founded by Abu Ishaq Shami (“the Syrian”). The most famous of the Chishti saints is Moinuddin Chishti popularly known as Gharib Nawaz meaning “Benefactor of the Poor” who settled in Ajmer, India.
UnattemptedThe Chishti order is a Sufi order within the mystic branches of Islam which was founded in Chisht, a small town near Herat, Afghanistan about 930 CE. The order was founded by Abu Ishaq Shami (“the Syrian”). The most famous of the Chishti saints is Moinuddin Chishti popularly known as Gharib Nawaz meaning “Benefactor of the Poor” who settled in Ajmer, India.
- Question 16 of 20
16. Question
Which one of the following pairs of composers in different languages and their works on the Mahabharata theme is correctly matched? [1997]
CorrectPampa was a Kannada poet whose works reflected his philosophical beliefs. Vikramarjuna Vijaya, also known as Pampa Bharata, is a Kannada version of the Mahabharata of Vyasa.
IncorrectPampa was a Kannada poet whose works reflected his philosophical beliefs. Vikramarjuna Vijaya, also known as Pampa Bharata, is a Kannada version of the Mahabharata of Vyasa.
UnattemptedPampa was a Kannada poet whose works reflected his philosophical beliefs. Vikramarjuna Vijaya, also known as Pampa Bharata, is a Kannada version of the Mahabharata of Vyasa.
- Question 17 of 20
17. Question
The medieval Indian writer who refers to the discovery of America is: [1997]
CorrectAbu Fazl refers to the discovery of America.
IncorrectAbu Fazl refers to the discovery of America.
UnattemptedAbu Fazl refers to the discovery of America.
- Question 18 of 20
18. Question
The member of Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan who looked after foreign affairs was: [1998]
CorrectSachiv was the minister in charge of royal correspondence. Pandit Rao – religious matter. Sumant worked as foreign Minister.
IncorrectSachiv was the minister in charge of royal correspondence. Pandit Rao – religious matter. Sumant worked as foreign Minister.
UnattemptedSachiv was the minister in charge of royal correspondence. Pandit Rao – religious matter. Sumant worked as foreign Minister.
- Question 19 of 20
19. Question
The loss of Qandhar was a big blow to the Mughal empire from the view point of: [1998]
CorrectShah Jahan recovered Kandhar in 1638 from the Iranians but lost it again in 1649 despite three campaigns. The loss of Kandhar was a big blow as it was a strategic stronghold.
IncorrectShah Jahan recovered Kandhar in 1638 from the Iranians but lost it again in 1649 despite three campaigns. The loss of Kandhar was a big blow as it was a strategic stronghold.
UnattemptedShah Jahan recovered Kandhar in 1638 from the Iranians but lost it again in 1649 despite three campaigns. The loss of Kandhar was a big blow as it was a strategic stronghold.
- Question 20 of 20
20. Question
Fawazil in the Sultanate period meant: [1998]
CorrectFawazil was balance between the income and expenditure of Iqta-holders.
IncorrectFawazil was balance between the income and expenditure of Iqta-holders.
UnattemptedFawazil was balance between the income and expenditure of Iqta-holders.
