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- Question 1 of 20
1. Question
Sultan of Delhi who is reputed to have built the biggest network of canals in India was: [1998]
CorrectFiroz Shah Tughlaq built and repaired a large number of canals.
IncorrectFiroz Shah Tughlaq built and repaired a large number of canals.
UnattemptedFiroz Shah Tughlaq built and repaired a large number of canals.
- Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Assertion (A) : At first the Turkish administration in India was essentially military. [1998]
Reason (R) : The country was parcelled out as ‘Iqtas’ among leading military leaders.CorrectIqta is that part of land granted by the sultan to its military chiefs for maintenance of troopers. The land was taken back when the Iqtadars were not in a position to maintain the army.
IncorrectIqta is that part of land granted by the sultan to its military chiefs for maintenance of troopers. The land was taken back when the Iqtadars were not in a position to maintain the army.
UnattemptedIqta is that part of land granted by the sultan to its military chiefs for maintenance of troopers. The land was taken back when the Iqtadars were not in a position to maintain the army.
- Question 3 of 20
3. Question
Assertion (A) : During the reign of Shahjahan, Dara Sikoh was sent on expedition to Balkha, Badakhshan and Qandahar. [1998]
Reason (R) : The expedition sent by Shahjahan to the Middle-East was a marvellous success.CorrectR is incorrect as this expedition failed miserably.
IncorrectR is incorrect as this expedition failed miserably.
UnattemptedR is incorrect as this expedition failed miserably.
- Question 4 of 20
4. Question
Consider the following statements: [1998]
Ahadis were those troopers who:
1. offered their services singly
2. did not attach themselves to any chief
3. had the emperor as their immediate colonel
4. attached themselves to Mirzas
Of these statements:CorrectAhadis were the gentlemen troopers who were recruited individually and were under the command of a separate mansabdar or officer, and had a diwan and a bakshi of their own. They were considered very efficient and loyal troops and were paid high salaries.
IncorrectAhadis were the gentlemen troopers who were recruited individually and were under the command of a separate mansabdar or officer, and had a diwan and a bakshi of their own. They were considered very efficient and loyal troops and were paid high salaries.
UnattemptedAhadis were the gentlemen troopers who were recruited individually and were under the command of a separate mansabdar or officer, and had a diwan and a bakshi of their own. They were considered very efficient and loyal troops and were paid high salaries.
- Question 5 of 20
5. Question
Consider the following: [1998]
1. Tughlaqabad fort
2. Lodi Garden
3. Qutab Minar
4. Fatehpur Sikri
The correct chronological order in which they were built is:CorrectTughlaqabad Fort is a ruined fort in Delhi, stretching across 6.5 km, built by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, the founder of Tughlaq dynasty, of the Delhi Sultanate of India in 1321, which was later abandoned in 1327. Fatehpur Sikri is a city and a municipal board in Agra district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It was constructed by Mughal Emperor Akbar beginning in 1570, in honour of Sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chisti. Qutab Minar – 1206 –1236; Lodi Garden – 1451 – 1526.
IncorrectTughlaqabad Fort is a ruined fort in Delhi, stretching across 6.5 km, built by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, the founder of Tughlaq dynasty, of the Delhi Sultanate of India in 1321, which was later abandoned in 1327. Fatehpur Sikri is a city and a municipal board in Agra district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It was constructed by Mughal Emperor Akbar beginning in 1570, in honour of Sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chisti. Qutab Minar – 1206 –1236; Lodi Garden – 1451 – 1526.
UnattemptedTughlaqabad Fort is a ruined fort in Delhi, stretching across 6.5 km, built by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, the founder of Tughlaq dynasty, of the Delhi Sultanate of India in 1321, which was later abandoned in 1327. Fatehpur Sikri is a city and a municipal board in Agra district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It was constructed by Mughal Emperor Akbar beginning in 1570, in honour of Sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chisti. Qutab Minar – 1206 –1236; Lodi Garden – 1451 – 1526.
- Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [1998]
List-I List-II
A . 1556 1. Battle of Haldi Ghati
B. 1600 2. Nadir Shah’s capture of Delhi
C. 1686 3. Death of Shivaji
D. 1739 4. Grant of Charter to East India Company
5. Accession of Akbar
Codes:CorrectThe Battle of Haldighati was fought between the Mughal Empire and the forces of Mewar on June 21, 1576 at Haldighati in Rajasthan, India. It was a decisive victory for the Mughal Emperor Jalal ud-Din Muhammad Akbar’s general Raja Man Singh against the Maharana Pratap Singh of Mewar. Akbar was 14 years old when he was crowned at Kalanaur in 1556.
IncorrectThe Battle of Haldighati was fought between the Mughal Empire and the forces of Mewar on June 21, 1576 at Haldighati in Rajasthan, India. It was a decisive victory for the Mughal Emperor Jalal ud-Din Muhammad Akbar’s general Raja Man Singh against the Maharana Pratap Singh of Mewar. Akbar was 14 years old when he was crowned at Kalanaur in 1556.
UnattemptedThe Battle of Haldighati was fought between the Mughal Empire and the forces of Mewar on June 21, 1576 at Haldighati in Rajasthan, India. It was a decisive victory for the Mughal Emperor Jalal ud-Din Muhammad Akbar’s general Raja Man Singh against the Maharana Pratap Singh of Mewar. Akbar was 14 years old when he was crowned at Kalanaur in 1556.
- Question 7 of 20
7. Question
In the given map, the shaded part represents Akbar’s empire at a certain juncture, A stands for an independent country and ‘B’ marks the site of city. Which one of the following alternative gives all correct information? [1998]
CorrectThe shaded part represents Akbar’s territory at the time of his death in 1605. A – Gondwana; B – Lahore
IncorrectThe shaded part represents Akbar’s territory at the time of his death in 1605. A – Gondwana; B – Lahore
UnattemptedThe shaded part represents Akbar’s territory at the time of his death in 1605. A – Gondwana; B – Lahore
- Question 8 of 20
8. Question
The first writer to use Urdu as the medium of poetic expression was: [1999]
CorrectAmir Khusrau (1253 –1325 CE), a Persian poet was associated with the rulers of Delhi Sultanate. He composed poetry in Arabic and Persian besides being the first writer to use Urdu as a medium of poetic expression.
IncorrectAmir Khusrau (1253 –1325 CE), a Persian poet was associated with the rulers of Delhi Sultanate. He composed poetry in Arabic and Persian besides being the first writer to use Urdu as a medium of poetic expression.
UnattemptedAmir Khusrau (1253 –1325 CE), a Persian poet was associated with the rulers of Delhi Sultanate. He composed poetry in Arabic and Persian besides being the first writer to use Urdu as a medium of poetic expression.
- Question 9 of 20
9. Question
To which Lodi Sultan does the given map relate and what town does the site marked. A represent [1999]
A on the map represent?CorrectBahlol Lodi defeated Hussain Shah Sharqi of Jaunpur in 1479.
IncorrectBahlol Lodi defeated Hussain Shah Sharqi of Jaunpur in 1479.
UnattemptedBahlol Lodi defeated Hussain Shah Sharqi of Jaunpur in 1479.
- Question 10 of 20
10. Question
Assertion (A) : During the time of Akbar, for every ten cavalrymen, the mansabdars had to maintain twenty horses. [1999]
Reason (R) : Horses had to be rested while on march and replacements’ were necessary in times of war.CorrectA is incorrect as Du aspa Sih aspa system was introduced by Jahangir (not Akbar). So answer is d.
IncorrectA is incorrect as Du aspa Sih aspa system was introduced by Jahangir (not Akbar). So answer is d.
UnattemptedA is incorrect as Du aspa Sih aspa system was introduced by Jahangir (not Akbar). So answer is d.
- Question 11 of 20
11. Question
One consistent feature found in the history of southern India was the growth of small regional kingdoms rather than large empires because of: [1999]
CorrectIncorrectUnattempted - Question 12 of 20
12. Question
‘The king was freed from his people and they from their king’. On whose death did Badauni comment thus? [1999]
CorrectMuhammad Bin Tughlaq died in 1351 CE. He was succeeded by his cousin Firoz Tughlaq.
IncorrectMuhammad Bin Tughlaq died in 1351 CE. He was succeeded by his cousin Firoz Tughlaq.
UnattemptedMuhammad Bin Tughlaq died in 1351 CE. He was succeeded by his cousin Firoz Tughlaq.
- Question 13 of 20
13. Question
Consider the following statements: [1999]
The striking feature of the Jama Masjid in Kashmir completed by Zain-ul-Abdin include(s):
1. turret
2. similarity with Buddhist pagodas
3. Persian style
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectJama Masjid is a mosque in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. The Jama Masjid of Srinagar is situated at Nowhatta, in the middle of the old city. It was built by Sultan Sikandar in 1400 AD. Later, the son of Sultan Sikandar, Zain-ul-Abidin had the mosque extended.
IncorrectJama Masjid is a mosque in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. The Jama Masjid of Srinagar is situated at Nowhatta, in the middle of the old city. It was built by Sultan Sikandar in 1400 AD. Later, the son of Sultan Sikandar, Zain-ul-Abidin had the mosque extended.
UnattemptedJama Masjid is a mosque in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. The Jama Masjid of Srinagar is situated at Nowhatta, in the middle of the old city. It was built by Sultan Sikandar in 1400 AD. Later, the son of Sultan Sikandar, Zain-ul-Abidin had the mosque extended.
- Question 14 of 20
14. Question
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [1999]
CorrectSir Thomas Roe also visited the court of Jahangir. He was an ambassador of James – I, king of England. Tavernier’s account covers the reign of Shahjahan and Aurangzeb.
IncorrectSir Thomas Roe also visited the court of Jahangir. He was an ambassador of James – I, king of England. Tavernier’s account covers the reign of Shahjahan and Aurangzeb.
UnattemptedSir Thomas Roe also visited the court of Jahangir. He was an ambassador of James – I, king of England. Tavernier’s account covers the reign of Shahjahan and Aurangzeb.
- Question 15 of 20
15. Question
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list: [2000]
List-I List-II
A. Land allotted to big feudal landlords 1. Jagirdari System
B. Land allotted to revenue farmers of rent collectors 2. Ryotwari System
C. Land allotted to each peasant with the right to sublet, mortgage transfer, gift or sell 3. Mahalwari System
D. Revenue settlements made at village level 4. Zamindari System
Codes:CorrectUnder the Mahalwari system, revenue, settlement was to be made by village or estates with the landlords. In the Ryotwari system, a direct settlement was made between the government and the ryot (cultivator). In the Zamindari system, land is allotted to revenue farmers of Zamindars (rent collectors).
IncorrectUnder the Mahalwari system, revenue, settlement was to be made by village or estates with the landlords. In the Ryotwari system, a direct settlement was made between the government and the ryot (cultivator). In the Zamindari system, land is allotted to revenue farmers of Zamindars (rent collectors).
UnattemptedUnder the Mahalwari system, revenue, settlement was to be made by village or estates with the landlords. In the Ryotwari system, a direct settlement was made between the government and the ryot (cultivator). In the Zamindari system, land is allotted to revenue farmers of Zamindars (rent collectors).
- Question 16 of 20
16. Question
Who among the following streamlined the Maratha administration after Sambhaji? [2000]
CorrectBest answer is Balaji Vishwanath. As Sambhaji (1680-89) were succeeded by Rajaram, Shivaji II, Tarabai and Shahu ji. Balaji Vishwanath played a crucial role in the final victory of Shahu by winning over almost all the Maratha sardars to the side of Shahu.
IncorrectBest answer is Balaji Vishwanath. As Sambhaji (1680-89) were succeeded by Rajaram, Shivaji II, Tarabai and Shahu ji. Balaji Vishwanath played a crucial role in the final victory of Shahu by winning over almost all the Maratha sardars to the side of Shahu.
UnattemptedBest answer is Balaji Vishwanath. As Sambhaji (1680-89) were succeeded by Rajaram, Shivaji II, Tarabai and Shahu ji. Balaji Vishwanath played a crucial role in the final victory of Shahu by winning over almost all the Maratha sardars to the side of Shahu.
- Question 17 of 20
17. Question
The given map refers to the kingdom of: [2000]
CorrectIncorrectUnattempted - Question 18 of 20
18. Question
Consider the following events: [2000]
1. Region of Krishna Deva of Vijaynagara
2. Construction of Qutab Minar
3. Arrival of Portuguese in India
4. Death of Firoz Tughlaq
Correct chronological sequence of these events is:CorrectRegion of Krishna Deva of Vijaynagara – (1509 – 30); Construction of Qutab Minar (1206 – 1210); Arrival of Portugese in India (1498); Death of Firoz Tughlaq (1388).
IncorrectRegion of Krishna Deva of Vijaynagara – (1509 – 30); Construction of Qutab Minar (1206 – 1210); Arrival of Portugese in India (1498); Death of Firoz Tughlaq (1388).
UnattemptedRegion of Krishna Deva of Vijaynagara – (1509 – 30); Construction of Qutab Minar (1206 – 1210); Arrival of Portugese in India (1498); Death of Firoz Tughlaq (1388).
- Question 19 of 20
19. Question
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [2000]
List-I List-II
A. Iqta 1. Marathas
B. Jagir 2. Delhi Sultans
C. Amaram 3. Mughals
D. Mokasa 4. Vijayanagara
Codes:CorrectThese are the land grants given during the period of different dynasties.
IncorrectThese are the land grants given during the period of different dynasties.
UnattemptedThese are the land grants given during the period of different dynasties.
- Question 20 of 20
20. Question
Which one of the following Muslim rulers was hailed as the ‘Jagadguru’ by his Muslim subject because of his belief in secularism? [2000]
CorrectIbrahim Adil Shah II (1556 – 1627), of the Adil Shahi dynasty, was the king of Bijapur Sultanate.
IncorrectIbrahim Adil Shah II (1556 – 1627), of the Adil Shahi dynasty, was the king of Bijapur Sultanate.
UnattemptedIbrahim Adil Shah II (1556 – 1627), of the Adil Shahi dynasty, was the king of Bijapur Sultanate.
