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- Question 1 of 20
1. Question
In which one of the following cities is the Lingaraja Temple located? [2001]
CorrectLingaraja Temple was constructed by Yayati Kesari, ruler of Orissa. It is located in Bhubaneshwar.
IncorrectLingaraja Temple was constructed by Yayati Kesari, ruler of Orissa. It is located in Bhubaneshwar.
UnattemptedLingaraja Temple was constructed by Yayati Kesari, ruler of Orissa. It is located in Bhubaneshwar.
- Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [2001]
List-I (Bhakti Saint)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â List-II (Profession)
A. Namdev                1. Barber
B. Kabir                   2. Weaver
C. Ravidas                 3. Tailor
D. Sena                   4. Cobbler
Codes:CorrectThese Bhakti saints were disciples of Saint Ramananda.
IncorrectThese Bhakti saints were disciples of Saint Ramananda.
UnattemptedThese Bhakti saints were disciples of Saint Ramananda.
- Question 3 of 20
3. Question
Mongols under Chengiz Khan invaded India during the reign of: [2001]
CorrectMongols under Chengiz Khan (died in 1227) invaded India during the reign of Iltutmish (1211-36) but did not enter deep in India as Iltutmish refused to give shelter to the Persian king, Khwarizm Shah, whom Chengiz Khan was chasing.
IncorrectMongols under Chengiz Khan (died in 1227) invaded India during the reign of Iltutmish (1211-36) but did not enter deep in India as Iltutmish refused to give shelter to the Persian king, Khwarizm Shah, whom Chengiz Khan was chasing.
UnattemptedMongols under Chengiz Khan (died in 1227) invaded India during the reign of Iltutmish (1211-36) but did not enter deep in India as Iltutmish refused to give shelter to the Persian king, Khwarizm Shah, whom Chengiz Khan was chasing.
- Question 4 of 20
4. Question
Which among the following ports was called Babul Makka (Gate of Makka) during the Mughal period? [2001]
CorrectSurat was called Gate of Makka because the pilgrimage to Makka started from Surat.
IncorrectSurat was called Gate of Makka because the pilgrimage to Makka started from Surat.
UnattemptedSurat was called Gate of Makka because the pilgrimage to Makka started from Surat.
- Question 5 of 20
5. Question
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? [2001]
CorrectDewan-i-Bandagani (Department of Slaves) was constituted by Firoz Tughlaq; Dewan-i-Mustakhraj (Dept of Arrears) – Alauddin Khalji; Dewan-i-Kohi (Dept of Agriculture) – Muhammad Bin Tughlaq; Dewan-i-Arz (Dept of Military) – Balban.
IncorrectDewan-i-Bandagani (Department of Slaves) was constituted by Firoz Tughlaq; Dewan-i-Mustakhraj (Dept of Arrears) – Alauddin Khalji; Dewan-i-Kohi (Dept of Agriculture) – Muhammad Bin Tughlaq; Dewan-i-Arz (Dept of Military) – Balban.
UnattemptedDewan-i-Bandagani (Department of Slaves) was constituted by Firoz Tughlaq; Dewan-i-Mustakhraj (Dept of Arrears) – Alauddin Khalji; Dewan-i-Kohi (Dept of Agriculture) – Muhammad Bin Tughlaq; Dewan-i-Arz (Dept of Military) – Balban.
- Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Direction : The following item consist of two statements. One labelled the ‘Assertion A’ and the other as ‘Reason R’ . You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the ‘Assertion A’ and the ‘Reason R’ are individually true and if so, whether the ‘Reason R’ is the correct explanation of the given ‘Assertion A’. Mark your Answer-Sheet accordingly. [2001]
Assertion (A) : Battle of Khanua was certainly more decisive and significant than the First Battle of Panipat
Reason (R) : Rana Sanga, the Rajput hero, was certainly a more formidable adversary than Ibrahim Lodi.CorrectBattle of Khanua (1527, Rana Sanga was defeated by Babar); First Battle of Panipat (1526, Ibrahim Lodhi was defeated by Babur). Rana Sangha once defeated Ibrahim Lodhi so R explains A.
IncorrectBattle of Khanua (1527, Rana Sanga was defeated by Babar); First Battle of Panipat (1526, Ibrahim Lodhi was defeated by Babur). Rana Sangha once defeated Ibrahim Lodhi so R explains A.
UnattemptedBattle of Khanua (1527, Rana Sanga was defeated by Babar); First Battle of Panipat (1526, Ibrahim Lodhi was defeated by Babur). Rana Sangha once defeated Ibrahim Lodhi so R explains A.
- Question 7 of 20
7. Question
The shaded area in the above map shows the empire of : [2000]CorrectShah Jahan assumed the Mughal throne on 24 January 1628 in Agra, a few days after the death of Jahangir. He inherited a vast and rich empire; and at mid-century this was perhaps the greatest empire in the world, exhibiting a degree of centralized control rarely matched before. Shah Jahan expanded his empire in all directions: he annexed the Rajput kingdoms of Baglana and Bundelkhand to the west, and in 1635 he captured the kingdoms of Bijapur and Golconda in the Deccan.
IncorrectShah Jahan assumed the Mughal throne on 24 January 1628 in Agra, a few days after the death of Jahangir. He inherited a vast and rich empire; and at mid-century this was perhaps the greatest empire in the world, exhibiting a degree of centralized control rarely matched before. Shah Jahan expanded his empire in all directions: he annexed the Rajput kingdoms of Baglana and Bundelkhand to the west, and in 1635 he captured the kingdoms of Bijapur and Golconda in the Deccan.
UnattemptedShah Jahan assumed the Mughal throne on 24 January 1628 in Agra, a few days after the death of Jahangir. He inherited a vast and rich empire; and at mid-century this was perhaps the greatest empire in the world, exhibiting a degree of centralized control rarely matched before. Shah Jahan expanded his empire in all directions: he annexed the Rajput kingdoms of Baglana and Bundelkhand to the west, and in 1635 he captured the kingdoms of Bijapur and Golconda in the Deccan.
- Question 8 of 20
8. Question
Who among the following was the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message? [2002]
CorrectRamananda (1360-1470) was the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message.
IncorrectRamananda (1360-1470) was the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message.
UnattemptedRamananda (1360-1470) was the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message.
- Question 9 of 20
9. Question
With reference to medieval Indian rulers, which one of the following statement is correct? [2002]
CorrectFiroz Tughlaq set up a separate department of slaves known as ‘Diwan-i-Bandagan’. Mohd Bin Tughlaq was succeeded by his cousin (not uncle) Firoz Tughlaq. Alauddin Khalji introduced the branding system of horses in his military.
IncorrectFiroz Tughlaq set up a separate department of slaves known as ‘Diwan-i-Bandagan’. Mohd Bin Tughlaq was succeeded by his cousin (not uncle) Firoz Tughlaq. Alauddin Khalji introduced the branding system of horses in his military.
UnattemptedFiroz Tughlaq set up a separate department of slaves known as ‘Diwan-i-Bandagan’. Mohd Bin Tughlaq was succeeded by his cousin (not uncle) Firoz Tughlaq. Alauddin Khalji introduced the branding system of horses in his military.
- Question 10 of 20
10. Question
The motive behind Shah Jahan’s Balkh campaign was to: [2002]
CorrectThe motive behind Shah Jahan’s Balkh and Badakshan campaign in central Asia was to secure the defence of North-West India. That’s why the statement a is correct.
IncorrectThe motive behind Shah Jahan’s Balkh and Badakshan campaign in central Asia was to secure the defence of North-West India. That’s why the statement a is correct.
UnattemptedThe motive behind Shah Jahan’s Balkh and Badakshan campaign in central Asia was to secure the defence of North-West India. That’s why the statement a is correct.
- Question 11 of 20
11. Question
Direction : The following item consist of two statements, one labelled as “Assertion A” and the other as “Reason R”. You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if “Assertion A” and “Reason R” are individually true and if so, whether the “Reason R” is the correct explanation for the given Assertion A”. Select your answers to these items using the codes given below and mark your Answer Sheet accordingly. [2002]
Assertion (A) : Muhammad Bin Tughlaq left Delhi, and for two years lived in a camp called Swarga-Dwari.
Reason (R) : At that time, Delhi was ravaged by plague and many people died.CorrectLike Allauddin Khalji, Muhammad bin Tughlaq also tried to bring changes in the agrarian set up. Some historians point out that he made an over assessment because of which many peasants fled the region. But the states share remained half. A severe famine in this period worsened the situation. Muhammad bin Tughlaq tried to provide relief to those affected and made efforts to improve and extend cultivation. The sultan left Delhi and rendered in a camp called swargadwari near kanauj. He also set up a separate department called diwan-i amir-i kohi whose function was to extend cultivation by providing loans.
IncorrectLike Allauddin Khalji, Muhammad bin Tughlaq also tried to bring changes in the agrarian set up. Some historians point out that he made an over assessment because of which many peasants fled the region. But the states share remained half. A severe famine in this period worsened the situation. Muhammad bin Tughlaq tried to provide relief to those affected and made efforts to improve and extend cultivation. The sultan left Delhi and rendered in a camp called swargadwari near kanauj. He also set up a separate department called diwan-i amir-i kohi whose function was to extend cultivation by providing loans.
UnattemptedLike Allauddin Khalji, Muhammad bin Tughlaq also tried to bring changes in the agrarian set up. Some historians point out that he made an over assessment because of which many peasants fled the region. But the states share remained half. A severe famine in this period worsened the situation. Muhammad bin Tughlaq tried to provide relief to those affected and made efforts to improve and extend cultivation. The sultan left Delhi and rendered in a camp called swargadwari near kanauj. He also set up a separate department called diwan-i amir-i kohi whose function was to extend cultivation by providing loans.
- Question 12 of 20
12. Question
Historian Barani refused to consider the state in India under Delhi Sultans as truly Islamic because: [2002]
CorrectZia-ud-din-Barani was a contemporary of Muhammad Tughlaq and Firoz Tughlaq. He enjoyed the patronage of both the sultans. He composed Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi and Fatwa-i-Jahandari.
IncorrectZia-ud-din-Barani was a contemporary of Muhammad Tughlaq and Firoz Tughlaq. He enjoyed the patronage of both the sultans. He composed Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi and Fatwa-i-Jahandari.
UnattemptedZia-ud-din-Barani was a contemporary of Muhammad Tughlaq and Firoz Tughlaq. He enjoyed the patronage of both the sultans. He composed Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi and Fatwa-i-Jahandari.
- Question 13 of 20
13. Question
With reference to Suffism in Indian history, consider the following statements: [2002]
1. Sheikh Ahmad Sarhandi was a contemporary of Ibrahim Lodi
2. Sheikh Nasiruddin Chirag-I-Dehlavi was a disciple of Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya
3. Aurangzeb was a contemporary of Sheikh Salim Chisti
4. Qadiri order of Sufis was first introduced in India by Sheikh Niamutullah and Makhdum Muhammad Jilani
Which of these statements are correct?CorrectSheikh Ahmad Sarhandi of Naqshbandi order was a contemporary of Akbar and Jahangir. The Qadiri order of Sufis was first introduced in India by Sheikh Nizamatullah (He died in 1430 AD) and Makhdum (or Nasiruddin) Muhammad Jilani (died in 1517).
IncorrectSheikh Ahmad Sarhandi of Naqshbandi order was a contemporary of Akbar and Jahangir. The Qadiri order of Sufis was first introduced in India by Sheikh Nizamatullah (He died in 1430 AD) and Makhdum (or Nasiruddin) Muhammad Jilani (died in 1517).
UnattemptedSheikh Ahmad Sarhandi of Naqshbandi order was a contemporary of Akbar and Jahangir. The Qadiri order of Sufis was first introduced in India by Sheikh Nizamatullah (He died in 1430 AD) and Makhdum (or Nasiruddin) Muhammad Jilani (died in 1517).
- Question 14 of 20
14. Question
Directions : The following item consist of two statements: one labelled as the Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below:
Assertion (A) : Emperor Akbar marched towards Afghanistan in 1581 with a huge army. [2003]
Reason (R) : He was on his way to reclaim his ancestral country of Ferghana in Central Asia.CorrectA is correct as Akbar marched towards Afghanistan in 1581 to conquer Kabul to expand his kingdom. R is incorrect as he had no intention to reclaim his ancestral country of Ferghana.
IncorrectA is correct as Akbar marched towards Afghanistan in 1581 to conquer Kabul to expand his kingdom. R is incorrect as he had no intention to reclaim his ancestral country of Ferghana.
UnattemptedA is correct as Akbar marched towards Afghanistan in 1581 to conquer Kabul to expand his kingdom. R is incorrect as he had no intention to reclaim his ancestral country of Ferghana.
- Question 15 of 20
15. Question
Directions : The following item consist of two statements: one labelled as the Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below:
Assertion (A) : Shah Alam II spent the initial years as an emperor far away from his capital. [2003]
Reason (R) : There was always a lurking danger of foreign invasion from the north-west frontier.CorrectShah Alam II spent the initial years as an emperor away from his capital due to the fear of Najib Khan Rohilla who became very powerful in Delhi and not due to foreign invasions.
IncorrectShah Alam II spent the initial years as an emperor away from his capital due to the fear of Najib Khan Rohilla who became very powerful in Delhi and not due to foreign invasions.
UnattemptedShah Alam II spent the initial years as an emperor away from his capital due to the fear of Najib Khan Rohilla who became very powerful in Delhi and not due to foreign invasions.
- Question 16 of 20
16. Question
Directions : The following item consist of two statements: one labelled as the Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below:
Assertion (A) : Saluva Narasimha put an end to the old dynasty and assumed the royal title. [2003]
Reason (R) : He wanted to save the kingdom from further degeneration and disintegration.CorrectHe assumed the royal title not to save the kingdom but due to his greed for power.
IncorrectHe assumed the royal title not to save the kingdom but due to his greed for power.
UnattemptedHe assumed the royal title not to save the kingdom but due to his greed for power.
- Question 17 of 20
17. Question
Directions : The following item consist of two statements: one labelled as the Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below:
Assertion (A) : Marathas emerged as the strongest native power in India after the decline of Mughal empire. [2003]
Reason (R) : Marathas were the first to have a clear concept of a united Indian nation.CorrectMarathas never had the concept of a United Indian Nation. They are generally criticized for this reason.
IncorrectMarathas never had the concept of a United Indian Nation. They are generally criticized for this reason.
UnattemptedMarathas never had the concept of a United Indian Nation. They are generally criticized for this reason.
- Question 18 of 20
18. Question
Alam Khan, one of those who invited Babur to invade India was: [2003]
CorrectAlam Khan along with Daulat Khan Lodi invited Babur to India. In the first battle of Panipat in 1526, Ibrahim Lodi was defeated by Babur.
IncorrectAlam Khan along with Daulat Khan Lodi invited Babur to India. In the first battle of Panipat in 1526, Ibrahim Lodi was defeated by Babur.
UnattemptedAlam Khan along with Daulat Khan Lodi invited Babur to India. In the first battle of Panipat in 1526, Ibrahim Lodi was defeated by Babur.
- Question 19 of 20
19. Question
Battle of Dharmat was fought between: [2003]
CorrectThe battle of Dharmat was fought between Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh in 1658 for Shahjahan’s throne. Dara Shikoh was defeated by Aurangzeb.
IncorrectThe battle of Dharmat was fought between Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh in 1658 for Shahjahan’s throne. Dara Shikoh was defeated by Aurangzeb.
UnattemptedThe battle of Dharmat was fought between Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh in 1658 for Shahjahan’s throne. Dara Shikoh was defeated by Aurangzeb.
- Question 20 of 20
20. Question
How did the Mughal Emperor Jahandarshah’s reign, come to an early end? [2003]
CorrectHe was defeated by his nephew, Farrukh Siyyar with the help of Sayyid Brothers.
IncorrectHe was defeated by his nephew, Farrukh Siyyar with the help of Sayyid Brothers.
UnattemptedHe was defeated by his nephew, Farrukh Siyyar with the help of Sayyid Brothers.
