GS Medieval History: MCQ Set I
Medieval History was the relatively less important section of History syllabus for IAS Prelims Exam. But in the recent past Union Public service Commission(UPSC) had asked the details about the Temple Architecture and the modes of administrations from the Medieval period. So the candidates can not escape from the Medieval History though the number of questions asked are relatively less. Most of questions related to Art and Culture are asked from this section in IAS Prelims Exam.
Following are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) that would help candidates in their IAS Prelims preparation:
Q.1 What is the meaning of Kalayanmandapas with reference to the Vijayanagar Art and Culture?
A. It was Marriage hall within the temple complex
B. It was name of God
C. It was residential palace for nobles
D. none of the above
Ans. A
Q.2 Which of following statement is incorrect about the “Tuzak-i-Babari “or Babarnamah?
A. It was written by the Babar himself
B. It was written in Turkish lanugage
C. it was written by Sheikh Mirza
D. It was memoir
Ans. C
Q.3 Which of following statement is correct about the religious policies of Akbar?
A. Akbar banned the forced conversion
B. Akbar abolished pilgrim tax on Hindu
C. Jazia tax was abolished
D. All of the above
Ans. D
Q.4 Who executed Sikh Guru Arjun Dev for supporting Khusrau?
A. Shahjahan
B. Jahangir
C. Akbar
D. Babar
Ans. B
Q.5 Which of following is not correct about the religious policies of Aurangzeb?
A. Aurangzeb reimposed Jizia tax
B. He promoted the festivals like Diwali and Navroz
C. He abolished Kalimas
D. He also abolished music
Ans. B
6. Which of following names were related to the Nirguna-Bhakti?
A. Adi Shankara
B. Kabir
C. Guru Nanak
D. All of the above
Ans. D
7. Who constructed Humayun’s tomb in Delhi?
A. Salima Begam
B. Khurram
C. Amir khusrau
D. None of the above
Ans. A
8. Consider the following statements about Ibn-Batuta
I) He was traveler from Moracco
II) He visited the court of Tughlaq
III) He wrote Kitab-i-Rehala
which of above statement is/ are true?
A. I Only
B. II only
C. I, II and III
D. II and III
Ans. C
9. Feroz Shah Tughlaq established Diwan –i- Khairat, it was
A. It was employment bureau for provding employent to Muslim Youth . It also used to conduct free of cost marriage.
B. It was assembly of nobles to discuss the religious affairs
C. It was Spy department
D. None of the above
Ans. A
10. What was the meaning of NAGARA in Chola Administration
A. Common settlement for people from all castes
B. Special Settlement of Brahmins
C. Settlement of Merchants
D. None of the above
Ans. C
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GS Medieval History : MCQ Set 2
Questions asked from Medieval Indian History section of IAS Prelims Exam GS Paper I Syllabus are relatively less in numbers as compared to Ancient and Modern Indian History. However candidates should have an overall knowledge of important events, personalities and chronology of Medieval Indian History.
Following Multiple Choice Questions of Medieval Indian History would help students in understanding the nature of questions asked in IAS Prelims Exam. These questions are also helpful for State PCS Prelims Exams.
1. The Kalighat Painting originated in
a. Bihar
b. Bengal
c. Orissa
d. Nepal
Ans: b
Explanation: Kalighat Painting originated in 19th century Bengal nearby kalighat kali temple, Kolkata, Bengal. Common themes were Hindu gods, goddess and other mythological figures.
2. Fawazil in the Sultanate period means
a. Extra payment made to the nobles
b. Revenue assigned in lieu of salary
c. Excess amount paid to the exchequer by the Iqtadars
d. Illegal exactions extracted from the peasants
Ans: c
Explanation: Fawazil was the excess amount paid to the exchequer by the Iqtadars in the Sultanate period.
3. Consider the following statements
1. Iqtadari System was a combined mechanism of expropriating tax and distribution of these revenues to the ruling class.
2. The Mughals effectively used the Iqtadari System for their centralization of power.
Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both
d. None
Ans: a
Explanation: The sultans of Delhi Sultanate effectively used the Iqtadari System for their centralization of power.
4. Which of the following is not true about Ahadis?
a. Offered their services singly
b. Did not attach themselves to any chief
c. Had the emperor as their immediate colonel
d. Attached themselves to Mirzas
Ans: d
Explanation: Ahadis were troopers in Mughal Empire. They were directly appointed by Mughal emperor. They did not attach themselves to any Mirza or Chief.
5. Consider the following statements
1. In Third Battle of Panipat, Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas.
2. In Second Battle of Panipat Akbar defeated Hemu.
3. In First Battle of Panipat Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi.
Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1 and 3only
b. 2 and 3only
c. 1 and 2 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans: d
Explanation: In First Battle of Panipat(1526) Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi. In Second Battle of Panipat(1556) Akbar defeated Hemu. In Third Battle of Panipat(1761), Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas.
6. Consider the following statements
1. Battle of Chamkaur was fought between Gobind Singh and Mughal forces.
2. Battle of Haldighati was fought between Akbar and Maharana Pratap.
Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both
d. None
Ans: c
Explanation: Battle of Chamkaur(1705) was fought between Gobind Singh and Mughal forces. Battle of Haldighati(1576) was fought between Akbar and Maharana Pratap.
7. Who was the founder of Khalji Dynasty?
a. Jalaluddin Firuz Khalji
b. Alauddin Khalji
c. Qutubuddin Mubarak Shah Khalji
d. Kaikubad
Ans: a
Explanation: Jalaluddin Firuz Khalji founded Khalji Dynasty by overthrowing Slave Dynasty.
8. Who was the founder of Saiyyid Dynasty?
a. Khizr Khan
b. Mubarak Shah
c. Muhammad Shah
d. Alauddin Alam Shah
Ans: a
Explanation: Khizr Khan was the founder of Saiyyid Dynasty.
9. Timur invaded India during the reign of
a. The Slave Dynasty
b. Khalji Dynasty
c. Tughlaq Dynasty
d. The Saiyyid Dynasty
Ans: c
Explanation: In 1398, Timur invaded northern India, attacking the Delhi Sultanate ruled by Sultan Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud Shah Tughluq of the Tughlaq Dynasty.
10. The Mongols under Changiz Khan invaded India during reign of
a. Balban
b. Feroz Tuglaq
c. Iltutmish
d. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Ans: c
Explanation: The Mongols under Changiz Khan invaded India during reign of Iltutmish.
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Medieval History Question Set 4 for UPSC IAS Prelims Exam
1. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
(1) Diwan-i-Amir-i-Kohi Department of direct taxes
(2) Diwan-i-Mutakhraj Department of agriculture
(3) Diwan-i-Arz Military department
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) None of these
Answer.c
2. Which of the following statements are correct about Amir Khusrau?
(1) He was disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya.
(2) He originated Khayal music.
(3) He invented sitar and table.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) All of these
Answer.d
3. During Firoze Shah Tughlaq’s rule, some Ashokan pillars were moved to Delhi from their original location. The pillars were moved from
(1) Topara
(2) Lauriya-Nandangarh
(3) Vaishali
(4) Meerut
Codes:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer.c
4. Barid-i-Mamlik during Delhi Sultanate was
(a) Military head
(b) Head of intelligence
(c) Legal officer
(d) Head of royal correspondence
Answer.b
5. Khalisa in medieval India was a term used for
(a) Forced labour
(b) Head of Iqta
(c) Crown land
(d) Royal stable
Answer. c
6. Nizamuddin Auliya and Nasiruddin Chiragh-i-Delhi, popular Sufi saints in Delhi were from
(a) Chishti Silsila
(b) Firdausi Silsila
(c) Suhrawadi Silsila
(d) Qadiri Silsila
Answer.a
7. Which of the following are related to Sufism?
(1) Egalitarianism
(2) Mysticism
(3) Penance and fasting
(4) Use of Arabic and Persian to propagate their idea
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Answer.c
8. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Bhakti saints?
(1) They played an important role in popularizing regional languages.
(2) They were, generally, from subaltern section of the society.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Answer.c
9. Who all of the following saints were related to Saguna Bhakti?
(1) Raidas
(2) Namdeva
(3) Ramanuja
(4) Tukaram
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Answer.b
10. Who among the following Sikh gurus introduced the Gurmukhi script for Punjabi?
(a) Guru Angad
(b) Guru Ramdas
(c) Guru Hargobind
(d) Guru Amardas
Answer.a
11. Which of the following statements are correct about Alvars?
(1) They were the worshippers of Shiva.
(2) They preached their ideas in Tamil and Telugu.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Answer.b
12. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Shankracharya was influenced by the teachings of Upnishads
(2) He advocated the doctrine of Advaite Vedant
(3) He rejected the division of society on the basis of caste system
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) All of these
Answer.a
13. Vaishnavite saint Shankaradeva was most popular in
(a) Kerala
(b) Karnataka
(c) Assam
(d) Orissa
Answer. c
14. Which of the following was the capital of Sharqis?
(a) Kannauj
(b) Patliputra
(c) Jaunpur
(d) Lakhnauti
Answer. c
15. The famous Kirti stambha at Chittor was built by
(a) Rana Hamir
(b) Rana Sanga
(c) Rana Ratan Singh
(d) Rana Khumba
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer. d
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Medieval History Questions Set 5 for IAS Prelims Exam
1. Which of the following statements are correct about Firoze Shah Bahmani?
(1) He married the daughter of the ruler of Vijaynagar
(2) Mahmud Gawan was his Prime Minister.
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Answer. a
2. Gol Gumbaz, the largest single dome in the world is mausoleum of
(a) Ibrahim Adil Shah
(b) Mohammed Adil Shah
(c) Quli Qutb Shah
(d) Imad-ul-Mulk
Answer. b
3. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Ruler Visitor
(1) Deva Raya I Nicolo Conti
(2) Deva Raya II Abdur Razzaq
(3) Krishnadeva Raya Domingo Paes
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) All of these
Answer. d
4. Which of the following statements are correct about Vijayanagar administration?
(1) A group of villages was called as Sthala
(2) Amaras were the villages granted to Brahmins.
(3) Nayakas (officers or smaller kings) were granted villages from where they could collect revenue.
(4) Bhandaravadas were crown villages from where revenue was directly collected by the ruler.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Answer. b
5. Jahaz Mahal and Hindola Mahal are related to
(a) Gujarat architecture
(b) Sharqi architecture
(c) Malwa architecture
(d) Vijayanagar architecture
Answer. c
6. Gunaraja Khan, the author of Sri Krishna Vijaya was patronized by the rulers of
(a) Bengal
(b) Malwa
(c) Orissa
(d) Gujarat
Answer. a
7. Which of the following statements are correct about Krishna Devaraya?
(1) He had to launch several expeditions against Portuguese.
(2) He wrote Jambavati Kalyanam, a drama in Telugu.
(3) He built the Vijaya Mahal.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) All of these
Answer. c
8. Which of the following statements are correct about land revenue system of Sher Shah Suri?
(1) The land revenue was assessed according to the area under cultivation.
(2) Peasants had to pay land revenue in cash only
(3) An extra cess for guard against famine was charged
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Answer. b
9. Which of the following are associated with Suri dynasty’s architecture?
(1) Qila-i-kuhna
(2) Din panah
(3) Moti Masjid
(4) Sher-i-Mandal
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Answer. b
10. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Mughals?
(1) Mughal army included officers named as Ahadis who were directly recruited by the emperor.
(2) There was a considerable decline in percentage of Hindus in Mughal army during the rule of Aurangzeb.
(3) Mir Bakshi headed the military department.
(4) A strong navy helped Mughals to expand sea trade.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer. c
11. Which of following statements are correct regarding Zabti system?
(1) The system was set up by Todal Mal.
(2) Settlement was made directly with the peasants.
(3) The demand of the state was one-third of the produce.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Answer. d
12. Who was known as Sipahsalar during Akbar’s rule?
(a) The executive head of a province.
(b) Military advisor to Akbar.
(c) Finance Minister
(d) Auditor General
Answer. a
13. An Amir-i-Umda in Mansabdari system was noble with?
(a) more than 5000 zats (foot soldier)
(b) more than 2500 zats
(c) 1500-2500 zats
(d) more than 10000 zats
Answer. b
14. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) The Mughal paintings introduced new themes depicting the court scenes and battle scenes.
(2) During Jahangir’s rule, European painting was introduced to the Mughal court.
(3) The use of Indian brush brought 3-D effect to the Mughal paintings.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Answer. b
15. Pietra Dura was used in architecture for the first time under
(a) Humayun
(b) Akbar
(c) Jahangir
(d) Shahjahan
Answer. c
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GS Medieval History : MCQ Set 6
1.Which of the following statements are correct regarding Pala rulers of Bengal?
(1) They built a Buddhist monastery at Vikramshila.
(2) Nalanda University was built under their patronage.
(3) They patronized Buddhist sect Vajrayana.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Explanation: Nalanda University was built by Kumaragupta of Gupta dynasty.
2.What were the reasons behind Tripatite struggle between Palas, Pratiharas and Rashtrakutas?
(1) To get control over Gujarat an Malwa
(2) To get control over resources of Gangentic valley.
(3) To acquire supremacy over Delhi
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. a
Explanation: Delhi had not acquired importance at that time. The three kingdoms fought to acquire supremacy over Delhi.
3.Which of the following statements are correct regarding Chola administration?
(1) Group of Valanadus was called Nadu (province).
(2) The assembly of Brahmins at village level was called Ur.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Ans. d
Explanation: Group of nadus formed valanadu (province). The assembly of Brahmins at village level was called Mahasabha. Ur was general assembly.
4.Which of the following statements are correct regarding Amoghvarsha?
(1) He built the city of Mankhed.
(2) He composed Kavirajmarga, a Kannada composition of poems.
(3) He built the Kailash temple of Ellora.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. a
Explanation: The Kailash temple of Ellora was built by Krishnaraja, a Rashtrakuta ruler.
5.Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
(1) Chauhans Ajmer
(2) Gahadvalas Gujarat
(3) Paramaras Malwa
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Explanation: Gahadvalas ruled from Kannauj. The most popular ruler was Jayachandra, a rival of Prithviraj Chauhan.
Sultanate Period
6.Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
(1) Tughlaqnama Mohammed Bin Tughlaq
(2) Tarikh-i-Firozeshahi Ziauddin Barani
(3) Kitab-Ul-Rehla Ibn Batuta
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. c
Explanation: Tughlaqnama was composed by Amir Khusrau to commemorate the victory of Ghiasuddin Tughlaq over Khurram Khan and establishment of Tughlaq dynasty.
7.Minhaj-Us-Siraaj of Sultanate period was a
(a) Musician
(b) Painter
(c) Historian
(d) Poet
Ans. c
Explanation: Minhaj-Us-Siraaj was a historian who gives useful information regarding the rule of Iltutmish, Razia and Nasiruddin Mahmud.
8.Which of the following statements are correct about Allauddin Khilji?
(1) He was the first to introduce Nauroz festival in Sultanate court.
(2) He started branding of horses (dagh).
(3) He implemented the policy of direct land revenue collection from peasants.
(4) He prohibited the use of wine.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
Ans. d
Explanation: Nauroz, a Persian festival was introduced by Balban.
9.Which of the following statements are correct about Muhammad bin Tughluq?
(1) He believed in the geo-political unity of India.
(2) He opened up the administration to all people on the basis of meritocracy.
(3) He was the first to introduce token currency in the whole world.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) None of these
Ans. a
Explanation: Qublai Khan of China had already minted token currency. He tried to control whole India under him as one political unit.
10.Farhang-i-sikandri, a book written by Sikander Lodi is related to
(a) Music
(b) Administration
(c) Medicine
(d) Law
Ans. c
Explanation: Farhang-i-sikandri is a text on Ayurveda written by Sikander Lodi. Sikander Lodi.
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GS Medieval History : MCQ Set 7
1. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
(1) Diwan-i-Amir-i-Kohi Department of direct taxes
(2) Diwan-i-Mutakhraj Department of agriculture
(3) Diwan-i-Arz Military department
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) None of these
Ans. c
Explanation: Diwan-i-Amir-i-Kohi was department of agriculture established by Mohammed Bin Tughlaq and Diwan-i-Mutakhraj was department of direct taxes established by Alauddin Khilji.
2. Which of the following statements are correct about Amir Khusrau?
(1) He was disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya.
(2) He originated Khayal music.
(3) He invented sitar and table.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. d
Explanation: Amir Khusau was a learned man and was influenced by Sufism. He was great innovator in music.
3. During Firoze Shah Tughlaq’s rule, some Ashokan pillars were moved to Delhi from their original location. The pillars were moved from
(1) Topara
(2) Lauriya-Nandangarh
(3) Vaishali
(4) Meerut
Codes:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans. c
Explanation: Firoze Shah Tughlaq ordered to move pillars from Topara (Khizrabad) and Meerut to Delhi.
4. Barid-i-Mamlik during Delhi Sultanate was
(a) Military head
(b) Head of intelligence
(c) Legal officer
(d) Head of royal correspondence
Ans. b
Explanation: Barid-i-Mamlik headed the department of intelligence and information. Ariz-i-Mamlik was military head.
5. Khalisa in medieval India was a term used for
(a) Forced labour
(b) Head of Iqta
(c) Crown land
(d) Royal stable
Ans. c
Explanation: Khalisa was the agricultural land under Sultan. The agriculture was done under the supervision of officials.
Religious Movements
6. Nizamuddin Auliya and Nasiruddin Chiragh-i-Delhi, popular Sufi saints in Delhi were from
(a) Chishti Silsila
(b) Firdausi Silsila
(c) Suhrawadi Silsila
(d) Qadiri Silsila
Ans. a
Explanation: They were among the most popular saints in Chishti Silsila along with Moinuddin Chishti, Qutubuddin Bakhtyar Kaki and Baba Farid.
7. Which of the following are related to Sufism?
(1) Egalitarianism
(2) Mysticism
(3) Penance and fasting
(4) Use of Arabic and Persian to propagate their idea
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. c
Explanation: The Sufi Saints used local languages to spread the message of peace and harmony, egalitarianism and Hindu-Muslim unity.
8. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Bhakti saints?
(1) They played an important role in popularizing regional languages.
(2) They were, generally, from subaltern section of the society.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Ans. c
Explanation: Local languages such as Punjabi, Marathi, Hindi, etc became popular as Bhakti saints preached the masses in regional languages.
9. Who all of the following saints were related to Saguna Bhakti?
(1) Raidas
(2) Namdeva
(3) Ramanuja
(4) Tukaram
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Explanation: Raidas and Namdeva were related to Saguna Bhakti who regarded god as formless.
10. Who among the following Sikh gurus introduced the Gurmukhi script for Punjabi?
(a) Guru Angad
(b) Guru Ramdas
(c) Guru Hargobind
(d) Guru Amardas
Ans. a
Explanation: He compiled the biography of Guru Nanak Dev called as Janam Sakhi. He introduced Gurmukhi script.
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GS Medieval History : MCQ Set 8
1. Which of the following statements are correct about Alvars?
(1) They were the worshippers of Shiva.
(2) They preached their ideas in Tamil and Telugu.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Ans. b
Explanation: The Alvars and the Nayanars were the popular saints in Southern India who worshipped Vishnu and Shiva respectively
.
2. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Shankracharya was influenced by the teachings of Upnishads
(2) He advocated the doctrine of Advaite Vedant
(3) He rejected the division of society on the basis of caste system
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. a
Explanation: Shankracharya approved the Bramanical division of society on the basis of caste system, but said that anyone, irrespective of his caste, can attain the highest knowledge.
3. Vaishnavite saint Shankaradeva was most popular in
(a) Kerala
(b) Karnataka
(c) Assam
(d) Orissa
Ans. c
Explanation: Shankaradeva played an important role in spreading Vaishnavism in Assam and surrounding areas.
4. Which of the following was the capital of Sharqis?
(a) Kannauj
(b) Patliputra
(c) Jaunpur
(d) Lakhnauti
Ans. c
Explanation: Sharqis started ruling from Jaunpur under Khwaja Jahan. He took the title of Malik-us-Sharq.
5. The famous Kirti stambha at Chittor was built by
(a) Rana Hamir
(b) Rana Sanga
(c) Rana Ratan Singh
(d) Rana Khumba
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans. d
Explanation: Rana Kumbha built this victory tower after his success against Malwa.
6. Which of the following statements are correct about Firoze Shah Bahmani?
(1) He married the daughter of the ruler of Vijaynagar
(2) Mahmud Gawan was his Prime Minister.
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Ans. a
Explanation: Mahmud Gawan was the Prime Minister under Mahumud Shah III.
7. Gol Gumbaz, the largest single dome in the world is mausoleum of
(a) Ibrahim Adil Shah
(b) Mohammed Adil Shah
(c) Quli Qutb Shah
(d) Imad-ul-Mulk
Ans. b
Explanation: The architecture shows the influence of tughlaq and Persian architecture.
8. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Ruler Visitor
(1) Deva Raya I Nicolo Conti
(2) Deva Raya II Abdur Razzaq
(3) Krishnadeva Raya Domingo Paes
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. d
Explanation: These visitors give lots of information regarding the rulers of Vijayanagar and their administration.
9. Which of the following statements are correct about Vijayanagar administration?
(1) A group of villages was called as Sthala
(2) Amaras were the villages granted to Brahmins.
(3) Nayakas (officers or smaller kings) were granted villages from where they could collect revenue.
(4) Bhandaravadas were crown villages from where revenue was directly collected by the ruler.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Explanation: Amaras were the villages which were granted to Nayakas.
10. Jahaz Mahal and Hindola Mahal are related to
(a) Gujarat architecture
(b) Sharqi architecture
(c) Malwa architecture
(d) Vijayanagar architecture
Ans. c
Explanation: Mandu and Dhar are the two places popular for Malwa architecture.
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GS Medieval History MCQ Set 9
1. Gunaraja Khan, the author of Sri Krishna Vijaya was patronized by the rulers of
(a) Bengal
(b) Malwa
(c) Orissa
(d) Gujarat
Ans.a
Explanation: Maladhar Basu (Gunaraja Khan) wrote his work in Bengali. The language was also patronized by the rulers of Bengal.
2. Which of the following statements are correct about Krishna Devaraya?
(1) He had to launch several expeditions against Portuguese.
(2) He wrote Jambavati Kalyanam, a drama in Telugu.
(3) He built the Vijaya Mahal.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. c
Explanation: He had friendly relations with the Portuguese. Jambavati Kalyanam is in Sanskrit and Amuktamalyada is in Sanskrit.
3. Which of the following statements are correct about land revenue system of Sher Shah Suri?
(1) The land revenue was assessed according to the area under cultivation.
(2) Peasants had to pay land revenue in cash only
(3) An extra cess for guard against famine was charged
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Explanation: Peasants were allowed to pay in cash or kind, but cash was preferred. Sher Shah tried to make the land revenue administration system efficient and transparent.
4. Which of the following are associated with Suri dynasty’s architecture?
(1) Qila-i-kuhna
(2) Din panah
(3) Moti Masjid
(4) Sher-i-Mandal
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Explanation: Sher Shah built the Purana Qila where surviving monuments are Qila-i-kuhna and Sher-i-Mandal.
5. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Mughals?
(1) Mughal army included officers named as Ahadis who were directly recruited by the emperor.
(2) There was a considerable decline in percentage of Hindus in Mughal army during the rule of Aurangzeb.
(3) Mir Bakshi headed the military department.
(4) A strong navy helped Mughals to expand sea trade.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans. c
Explanation: The percentage of Hindus in Mughal army during Aurangzeb's rule increased to 33 percent. Mughals never tried to build a strong navy.
6. Which of following statements are correct regarding Zabti system?
(1) The system was set up by Todal Mal.
(2) Settlement was made directly with the peasants.
(3) The demand of the state was one-third of the produce.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. d
Explanation: Zabti system was also called Dahsala system as the land revenue was settled on the basis of produce of last ten years.
7. Who was known as Sipahsalar during Akbar’s rule?
(a) The executive head of a province.
(b) Military advisor to Akbar.
(c) Finance Minister
(d) Auditor General
Ans. a
Explanation: The executive head of provinces were known as Sipahsalar who later came to be known as Subedars or Nizams.
8. An Amir-i-Umda in Mansabdari system was noble with?
(a) more than 5000 zats (foot soldier)
(b) more than 2500 zats
(c) 1500-2500 zats
(d) more than 10000 zats
Ans. b
Explanation: Amir-i-Umda were the highest ranked nobles in Mansabdari system who were generally allowed to have 2500-5000 zats.
9. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) The Mughal paintings introduced new themes depicting the court scenes and battle scenes.
(2) During Jahangir’s rule, European painting was introduced to the Mughal court.
(3) The use of Indian brush brought 3-D effect to the Mughal paintings.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Explanation: European painting was introduced to the Mughal court during Akbar’s rule by the Portuguese.
10. Pietra Dura was used in architecture for the first time under
(a) Humayun
(b) Akbar
(c) Jahangir
(d) Shahjahan
Ans. c
Explanation: Pietra Dura was the use of semi-precious stones to decorate walls was introduced during Jahangir’s rule.
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GS Medieval History MCQ Set 10
1. Guru Nanak was contemporary of
(a) Babur
(b) Aurangzeb
(c) Akbar
(d) Jahangir
Ans. a
Explanation: Guru Nanak lived from 1469 to 1539. Babur ruled Delhi from 1526 to 1530.
2. Who among the following great Hindi poets lived during the time of Akbar’s reign?
(1) Sur Das
(2) Rahim
(3) Malik Mohammed Jayasi
(4) Behari
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans. c
Explanation: Great poets such as Behari, Bhushan, Sunder etc lived during the time of Shahjahan’s rule.
3. Which of the following buildings are located at Fatehpur Sikri?
(1) Tomb of Salim Chishti
(2) Panch Mahal
(3) Jahangir’s mausoleum
(4) Bibi ka Makbara
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans. a
Explanation: Jahangir’s mausoleum and Bibi ka Makbara are located at Lahore and Aurangabad respectively.
4. Which Sikh Guru gave the idea of setting up self-government within the Mughal Empire for the first time?
(a) Guru Angad Dev
(b) Guru Arjan Dev
(c) Guru Teg Bahadur
(d) Guru Gobind Singh
Ans. b
Explanation: Fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev gave the idea of setting up self-government within the Mughal Empire. His execution by Jahangir changed the entire outlook of the Sikhs.
5. Sharp noses, almond eyes and arched moths are the features of
(a) Mewar painting
(b) Bundi painting
(c) Guler painting
(d) Kishangarh painting
Ans. d
Explanation: Kishangarh painting shows deep Hindu devotion. Lovelore of Radha-Krishna is the main subject.
6. Burhan-Ul-Mulk Saadat Khan established a new independent state at
(a) Awadh
(b) Bengal
(c) Mysore
(d) Hyderabad
Ans. a
Explanation: Hyderabad was established as a separate state by Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah. Hyder Ali and Murshid Quli Khan started their rule at Mysore and Bengal respectively.
7. Sawai Raja Jai Singh of Amber erected observatories at
(1) Jaipur
(2) Delhi
(3) Mathura
(4) Patan
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans. c
Explanation: Sawai Raja Jai Singh was a man of science. He built observatories at Jaipur, Delhi, Varanasi, Ujjain and Mathura.
8. Which of the following pairs are correct in relation to Shivaji’s council of ministers?
(1) Amatya Finance Minister
(2) Sachiv General administration
(3) Sumant Foreign Minister
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Explanation: Peshwa was responsible for general administration. Sachiv was was responsible for royal correspondence.
9. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Shivaji?
(1) He abolished Jagirdari system.
(2) Zabti system was used for measuring land and levying tax.
(3) Sardeshmukhi was levied outside the Maratha state.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Explanation: Shivaji used Kathi system of Malik Amber to measure land with the help of a kathi (rod). He replaced the Jagirdari system with the Ryotwari system.
10. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
(1) Holkar Baroda
(2) Scindia Gwalior
(3) Gaekwad Nagpur
(4) Peshwa Poona
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans. c
Explanation: Gaekwad and Holkar ruled at Baroda and Indore respectively.
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GS Medieval History MCQ Set 11
Q1. Guru Nanak was contemporary of
(a) Babur
(b) Aurangzeb
(c) Akbar
(d) Jahangir
Ans. a
Explanation: Guru Nanak lived from 1469 to 1539. Babur ruled Delhi from 1526 to 1530.
Q2. Who among the following great Hindi poets lived during the time of Akbar’s reign?
(1) Sur Das
(2) Rahim
(3) Malik Mohammed Jayasi
(4) Behari
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans. c
Explanation: Great poets such as Behari, Bhushan, Sunder etc lived during the time of Shahjahan’s rule.
Q3. Which of the following buildings are located at Fatehpur Sikri?
(1) Tomb of Salim Chishti
(2) Panch Mahal
(3) Jahangir’s mausoleum
(4) Bibi ka Makbara
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans. a
Explanation: Jahangir’s mausoleum and Bibi ka Makbara are located at Lahore and Aurangabad respectively.
Autonomous states
Q4. Which Sikh Guru gave the idea of setting up self-government within the Mughal Empire for the first time?
(a) Guru Angad Dev
(b) Guru Arjan Dev
(c) Guru Teg Bahadur
(d) Guru Gobind Singh
Ans. b
Explanation: Fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev gave the idea of setting up self-government within the Mughal Empire. His execution by Jahangir changed the entire outlook of the Sikhs.
Q5. Sharp noses, almond eyes and arched moths are the features of
(a) Mewar painting
(b) Bundi painting
(c) Guler painting
(d) Kishangarh painting
Ans. d
Explanation: Kishangarh painting shows deep Hindu devotion. Lovelore of Radha-Krishna is the main subject.
Q6. Burhan-Ul-Mulk Saadat Khan established a new independent state at
(a) Awadh
(b) Bengal
(c) Mysore
(d) Hyderabad
Ans. a
Explanation: Hyderabad was established as a separate state by Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah. Hyder Ali and Murshid Quli Khan started their rule at Mysore and Bengal respectively.
Q7. Sawai Raja Jai Singh of Amber erected observatories at
(1) Jaipur
(2) Delhi
(3) Mathura
(4) Patan
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans. c
Explanation: Sawai Raja Jai Singh was a man of science. He built observatories at Jaipur, Delhi, Varanasi, Ujjain and Mathura.
Q8. Which of the following pairs are correct in relation to Shivaji’s council of ministers?
(1) Amatya Finance Minister
(2) Sachiv General administration
(3) Sumant Foreign Minister
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Explanation: Peshwa was responsible for general administration. Sachiv was was responsible for royal correspondence.
Q9. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Shivaji?
(1) He abolished Jagirdari system.
(2) Zabti system was used for measuring land and levying tax.
(3) Sardeshmukhi was levied outside the Maratha state.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Explanation: Shivaji used Kathi system of Malik Amber to measure land with the help of a kathi (rod). He replaced the Jagirdari system with the Ryotwari system.
Q10. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
(1) Holkar Baroda
(2) Scindia Gwalior
(3) Gaekwad Nagpur
(4) Peshwa Poona
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans. c
Explanation: Gaekwad and Holkar ruled at Baroda and Indore respectively.
Medieval History was the relatively less important section of History syllabus for IAS Prelims Exam. But in the recent past Union Public service Commission(UPSC) had asked the details about the Temple Architecture and the modes of administrations from the Medieval period. So the candidates can not escape from the Medieval History though the number of questions asked are relatively less. Most of questions related to Art and Culture are asked from this section in IAS Prelims Exam.
Following are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) that would help candidates in their IAS Prelims preparation:
Q.1 What is the meaning of Kalayanmandapas with reference to the Vijayanagar Art and Culture?
A. It was Marriage hall within the temple complex
B. It was name of God
C. It was residential palace for nobles
D. none of the above
Ans. A
Q.2 Which of following statement is incorrect about the “Tuzak-i-Babari “or Babarnamah?
A. It was written by the Babar himself
B. It was written in Turkish lanugage
C. it was written by Sheikh Mirza
D. It was memoir
Ans. C
Q.3 Which of following statement is correct about the religious policies of Akbar?
A. Akbar banned the forced conversion
B. Akbar abolished pilgrim tax on Hindu
C. Jazia tax was abolished
D. All of the above
Ans. D
Q.4 Who executed Sikh Guru Arjun Dev for supporting Khusrau?
A. Shahjahan
B. Jahangir
C. Akbar
D. Babar
Ans. B
Q.5 Which of following is not correct about the religious policies of Aurangzeb?
A. Aurangzeb reimposed Jizia tax
B. He promoted the festivals like Diwali and Navroz
C. He abolished Kalimas
D. He also abolished music
Ans. B
6. Which of following names were related to the Nirguna-Bhakti?
A. Adi Shankara
B. Kabir
C. Guru Nanak
D. All of the above
Ans. D
7. Who constructed Humayun’s tomb in Delhi?
A. Salima Begam
B. Khurram
C. Amir khusrau
D. None of the above
Ans. A
8. Consider the following statements about Ibn-Batuta
I) He was traveler from Moracco
II) He visited the court of Tughlaq
III) He wrote Kitab-i-Rehala
which of above statement is/ are true?
A. I Only
B. II only
C. I, II and III
D. II and III
Ans. C
9. Feroz Shah Tughlaq established Diwan –i- Khairat, it was
A. It was employment bureau for provding employent to Muslim Youth . It also used to conduct free of cost marriage.
B. It was assembly of nobles to discuss the religious affairs
C. It was Spy department
D. None of the above
Ans. A
10. What was the meaning of NAGARA in Chola Administration
A. Common settlement for people from all castes
B. Special Settlement of Brahmins
C. Settlement of Merchants
D. None of the above
Ans. C
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GS Medieval History : MCQ Set 2
Questions asked from Medieval Indian History section of IAS Prelims Exam GS Paper I Syllabus are relatively less in numbers as compared to Ancient and Modern Indian History. However candidates should have an overall knowledge of important events, personalities and chronology of Medieval Indian History.
Following Multiple Choice Questions of Medieval Indian History would help students in understanding the nature of questions asked in IAS Prelims Exam. These questions are also helpful for State PCS Prelims Exams.
1. The Kalighat Painting originated in
a. Bihar
b. Bengal
c. Orissa
d. Nepal
Ans: b
Explanation: Kalighat Painting originated in 19th century Bengal nearby kalighat kali temple, Kolkata, Bengal. Common themes were Hindu gods, goddess and other mythological figures.
2. Fawazil in the Sultanate period means
a. Extra payment made to the nobles
b. Revenue assigned in lieu of salary
c. Excess amount paid to the exchequer by the Iqtadars
d. Illegal exactions extracted from the peasants
Ans: c
Explanation: Fawazil was the excess amount paid to the exchequer by the Iqtadars in the Sultanate period.
3. Consider the following statements
1. Iqtadari System was a combined mechanism of expropriating tax and distribution of these revenues to the ruling class.
2. The Mughals effectively used the Iqtadari System for their centralization of power.
Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both
d. None
Ans: a
Explanation: The sultans of Delhi Sultanate effectively used the Iqtadari System for their centralization of power.
4. Which of the following is not true about Ahadis?
a. Offered their services singly
b. Did not attach themselves to any chief
c. Had the emperor as their immediate colonel
d. Attached themselves to Mirzas
Ans: d
Explanation: Ahadis were troopers in Mughal Empire. They were directly appointed by Mughal emperor. They did not attach themselves to any Mirza or Chief.
5. Consider the following statements
1. In Third Battle of Panipat, Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas.
2. In Second Battle of Panipat Akbar defeated Hemu.
3. In First Battle of Panipat Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi.
Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1 and 3only
b. 2 and 3only
c. 1 and 2 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans: d
Explanation: In First Battle of Panipat(1526) Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi. In Second Battle of Panipat(1556) Akbar defeated Hemu. In Third Battle of Panipat(1761), Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas.
6. Consider the following statements
1. Battle of Chamkaur was fought between Gobind Singh and Mughal forces.
2. Battle of Haldighati was fought between Akbar and Maharana Pratap.
Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both
d. None
Ans: c
Explanation: Battle of Chamkaur(1705) was fought between Gobind Singh and Mughal forces. Battle of Haldighati(1576) was fought between Akbar and Maharana Pratap.
7. Who was the founder of Khalji Dynasty?
a. Jalaluddin Firuz Khalji
b. Alauddin Khalji
c. Qutubuddin Mubarak Shah Khalji
d. Kaikubad
Ans: a
Explanation: Jalaluddin Firuz Khalji founded Khalji Dynasty by overthrowing Slave Dynasty.
8. Who was the founder of Saiyyid Dynasty?
a. Khizr Khan
b. Mubarak Shah
c. Muhammad Shah
d. Alauddin Alam Shah
Ans: a
Explanation: Khizr Khan was the founder of Saiyyid Dynasty.
9. Timur invaded India during the reign of
a. The Slave Dynasty
b. Khalji Dynasty
c. Tughlaq Dynasty
d. The Saiyyid Dynasty
Ans: c
Explanation: In 1398, Timur invaded northern India, attacking the Delhi Sultanate ruled by Sultan Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud Shah Tughluq of the Tughlaq Dynasty.
10. The Mongols under Changiz Khan invaded India during reign of
a. Balban
b. Feroz Tuglaq
c. Iltutmish
d. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Ans: c
Explanation: The Mongols under Changiz Khan invaded India during reign of Iltutmish.
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Medieval History Question Set 4 for UPSC IAS Prelims Exam
1. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
(1) Diwan-i-Amir-i-Kohi Department of direct taxes
(2) Diwan-i-Mutakhraj Department of agriculture
(3) Diwan-i-Arz Military department
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) None of these
Answer.c
2. Which of the following statements are correct about Amir Khusrau?
(1) He was disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya.
(2) He originated Khayal music.
(3) He invented sitar and table.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) All of these
Answer.d
3. During Firoze Shah Tughlaq’s rule, some Ashokan pillars were moved to Delhi from their original location. The pillars were moved from
(1) Topara
(2) Lauriya-Nandangarh
(3) Vaishali
(4) Meerut
Codes:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer.c
4. Barid-i-Mamlik during Delhi Sultanate was
(a) Military head
(b) Head of intelligence
(c) Legal officer
(d) Head of royal correspondence
Answer.b
5. Khalisa in medieval India was a term used for
(a) Forced labour
(b) Head of Iqta
(c) Crown land
(d) Royal stable
Answer. c
6. Nizamuddin Auliya and Nasiruddin Chiragh-i-Delhi, popular Sufi saints in Delhi were from
(a) Chishti Silsila
(b) Firdausi Silsila
(c) Suhrawadi Silsila
(d) Qadiri Silsila
Answer.a
7. Which of the following are related to Sufism?
(1) Egalitarianism
(2) Mysticism
(3) Penance and fasting
(4) Use of Arabic and Persian to propagate their idea
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Answer.c
8. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Bhakti saints?
(1) They played an important role in popularizing regional languages.
(2) They were, generally, from subaltern section of the society.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Answer.c
9. Who all of the following saints were related to Saguna Bhakti?
(1) Raidas
(2) Namdeva
(3) Ramanuja
(4) Tukaram
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Answer.b
10. Who among the following Sikh gurus introduced the Gurmukhi script for Punjabi?
(a) Guru Angad
(b) Guru Ramdas
(c) Guru Hargobind
(d) Guru Amardas
Answer.a
11. Which of the following statements are correct about Alvars?
(1) They were the worshippers of Shiva.
(2) They preached their ideas in Tamil and Telugu.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Answer.b
12. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Shankracharya was influenced by the teachings of Upnishads
(2) He advocated the doctrine of Advaite Vedant
(3) He rejected the division of society on the basis of caste system
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) All of these
Answer.a
13. Vaishnavite saint Shankaradeva was most popular in
(a) Kerala
(b) Karnataka
(c) Assam
(d) Orissa
Answer. c
14. Which of the following was the capital of Sharqis?
(a) Kannauj
(b) Patliputra
(c) Jaunpur
(d) Lakhnauti
Answer. c
15. The famous Kirti stambha at Chittor was built by
(a) Rana Hamir
(b) Rana Sanga
(c) Rana Ratan Singh
(d) Rana Khumba
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer. d
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Medieval History Questions Set 5 for IAS Prelims Exam
1. Which of the following statements are correct about Firoze Shah Bahmani?
(1) He married the daughter of the ruler of Vijaynagar
(2) Mahmud Gawan was his Prime Minister.
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Answer. a
2. Gol Gumbaz, the largest single dome in the world is mausoleum of
(a) Ibrahim Adil Shah
(b) Mohammed Adil Shah
(c) Quli Qutb Shah
(d) Imad-ul-Mulk
Answer. b
3. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Ruler Visitor
(1) Deva Raya I Nicolo Conti
(2) Deva Raya II Abdur Razzaq
(3) Krishnadeva Raya Domingo Paes
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) All of these
Answer. d
4. Which of the following statements are correct about Vijayanagar administration?
(1) A group of villages was called as Sthala
(2) Amaras were the villages granted to Brahmins.
(3) Nayakas (officers or smaller kings) were granted villages from where they could collect revenue.
(4) Bhandaravadas were crown villages from where revenue was directly collected by the ruler.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Answer. b
5. Jahaz Mahal and Hindola Mahal are related to
(a) Gujarat architecture
(b) Sharqi architecture
(c) Malwa architecture
(d) Vijayanagar architecture
Answer. c
6. Gunaraja Khan, the author of Sri Krishna Vijaya was patronized by the rulers of
(a) Bengal
(b) Malwa
(c) Orissa
(d) Gujarat
Answer. a
7. Which of the following statements are correct about Krishna Devaraya?
(1) He had to launch several expeditions against Portuguese.
(2) He wrote Jambavati Kalyanam, a drama in Telugu.
(3) He built the Vijaya Mahal.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) All of these
Answer. c
8. Which of the following statements are correct about land revenue system of Sher Shah Suri?
(1) The land revenue was assessed according to the area under cultivation.
(2) Peasants had to pay land revenue in cash only
(3) An extra cess for guard against famine was charged
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Answer. b
9. Which of the following are associated with Suri dynasty’s architecture?
(1) Qila-i-kuhna
(2) Din panah
(3) Moti Masjid
(4) Sher-i-Mandal
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Answer. b
10. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Mughals?
(1) Mughal army included officers named as Ahadis who were directly recruited by the emperor.
(2) There was a considerable decline in percentage of Hindus in Mughal army during the rule of Aurangzeb.
(3) Mir Bakshi headed the military department.
(4) A strong navy helped Mughals to expand sea trade.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer. c
11. Which of following statements are correct regarding Zabti system?
(1) The system was set up by Todal Mal.
(2) Settlement was made directly with the peasants.
(3) The demand of the state was one-third of the produce.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Answer. d
12. Who was known as Sipahsalar during Akbar’s rule?
(a) The executive head of a province.
(b) Military advisor to Akbar.
(c) Finance Minister
(d) Auditor General
Answer. a
13. An Amir-i-Umda in Mansabdari system was noble with?
(a) more than 5000 zats (foot soldier)
(b) more than 2500 zats
(c) 1500-2500 zats
(d) more than 10000 zats
Answer. b
14. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) The Mughal paintings introduced new themes depicting the court scenes and battle scenes.
(2) During Jahangir’s rule, European painting was introduced to the Mughal court.
(3) The use of Indian brush brought 3-D effect to the Mughal paintings.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Answer. b
15. Pietra Dura was used in architecture for the first time under
(a) Humayun
(b) Akbar
(c) Jahangir
(d) Shahjahan
Answer. c
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GS Medieval History : MCQ Set 6
1.Which of the following statements are correct regarding Pala rulers of Bengal?
(1) They built a Buddhist monastery at Vikramshila.
(2) Nalanda University was built under their patronage.
(3) They patronized Buddhist sect Vajrayana.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Explanation: Nalanda University was built by Kumaragupta of Gupta dynasty.
2.What were the reasons behind Tripatite struggle between Palas, Pratiharas and Rashtrakutas?
(1) To get control over Gujarat an Malwa
(2) To get control over resources of Gangentic valley.
(3) To acquire supremacy over Delhi
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. a
Explanation: Delhi had not acquired importance at that time. The three kingdoms fought to acquire supremacy over Delhi.
3.Which of the following statements are correct regarding Chola administration?
(1) Group of Valanadus was called Nadu (province).
(2) The assembly of Brahmins at village level was called Ur.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Ans. d
Explanation: Group of nadus formed valanadu (province). The assembly of Brahmins at village level was called Mahasabha. Ur was general assembly.
4.Which of the following statements are correct regarding Amoghvarsha?
(1) He built the city of Mankhed.
(2) He composed Kavirajmarga, a Kannada composition of poems.
(3) He built the Kailash temple of Ellora.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. a
Explanation: The Kailash temple of Ellora was built by Krishnaraja, a Rashtrakuta ruler.
5.Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
(1) Chauhans Ajmer
(2) Gahadvalas Gujarat
(3) Paramaras Malwa
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Explanation: Gahadvalas ruled from Kannauj. The most popular ruler was Jayachandra, a rival of Prithviraj Chauhan.
Sultanate Period
6.Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
(1) Tughlaqnama Mohammed Bin Tughlaq
(2) Tarikh-i-Firozeshahi Ziauddin Barani
(3) Kitab-Ul-Rehla Ibn Batuta
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. c
Explanation: Tughlaqnama was composed by Amir Khusrau to commemorate the victory of Ghiasuddin Tughlaq over Khurram Khan and establishment of Tughlaq dynasty.
7.Minhaj-Us-Siraaj of Sultanate period was a
(a) Musician
(b) Painter
(c) Historian
(d) Poet
Ans. c
Explanation: Minhaj-Us-Siraaj was a historian who gives useful information regarding the rule of Iltutmish, Razia and Nasiruddin Mahmud.
8.Which of the following statements are correct about Allauddin Khilji?
(1) He was the first to introduce Nauroz festival in Sultanate court.
(2) He started branding of horses (dagh).
(3) He implemented the policy of direct land revenue collection from peasants.
(4) He prohibited the use of wine.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
Ans. d
Explanation: Nauroz, a Persian festival was introduced by Balban.
9.Which of the following statements are correct about Muhammad bin Tughluq?
(1) He believed in the geo-political unity of India.
(2) He opened up the administration to all people on the basis of meritocracy.
(3) He was the first to introduce token currency in the whole world.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) None of these
Ans. a
Explanation: Qublai Khan of China had already minted token currency. He tried to control whole India under him as one political unit.
10.Farhang-i-sikandri, a book written by Sikander Lodi is related to
(a) Music
(b) Administration
(c) Medicine
(d) Law
Ans. c
Explanation: Farhang-i-sikandri is a text on Ayurveda written by Sikander Lodi. Sikander Lodi.
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GS Medieval History : MCQ Set 7
1. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
(1) Diwan-i-Amir-i-Kohi Department of direct taxes
(2) Diwan-i-Mutakhraj Department of agriculture
(3) Diwan-i-Arz Military department
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) None of these
Ans. c
Explanation: Diwan-i-Amir-i-Kohi was department of agriculture established by Mohammed Bin Tughlaq and Diwan-i-Mutakhraj was department of direct taxes established by Alauddin Khilji.
2. Which of the following statements are correct about Amir Khusrau?
(1) He was disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya.
(2) He originated Khayal music.
(3) He invented sitar and table.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. d
Explanation: Amir Khusau was a learned man and was influenced by Sufism. He was great innovator in music.
3. During Firoze Shah Tughlaq’s rule, some Ashokan pillars were moved to Delhi from their original location. The pillars were moved from
(1) Topara
(2) Lauriya-Nandangarh
(3) Vaishali
(4) Meerut
Codes:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans. c
Explanation: Firoze Shah Tughlaq ordered to move pillars from Topara (Khizrabad) and Meerut to Delhi.
4. Barid-i-Mamlik during Delhi Sultanate was
(a) Military head
(b) Head of intelligence
(c) Legal officer
(d) Head of royal correspondence
Ans. b
Explanation: Barid-i-Mamlik headed the department of intelligence and information. Ariz-i-Mamlik was military head.
5. Khalisa in medieval India was a term used for
(a) Forced labour
(b) Head of Iqta
(c) Crown land
(d) Royal stable
Ans. c
Explanation: Khalisa was the agricultural land under Sultan. The agriculture was done under the supervision of officials.
Religious Movements
6. Nizamuddin Auliya and Nasiruddin Chiragh-i-Delhi, popular Sufi saints in Delhi were from
(a) Chishti Silsila
(b) Firdausi Silsila
(c) Suhrawadi Silsila
(d) Qadiri Silsila
Ans. a
Explanation: They were among the most popular saints in Chishti Silsila along with Moinuddin Chishti, Qutubuddin Bakhtyar Kaki and Baba Farid.
7. Which of the following are related to Sufism?
(1) Egalitarianism
(2) Mysticism
(3) Penance and fasting
(4) Use of Arabic and Persian to propagate their idea
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. c
Explanation: The Sufi Saints used local languages to spread the message of peace and harmony, egalitarianism and Hindu-Muslim unity.
8. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Bhakti saints?
(1) They played an important role in popularizing regional languages.
(2) They were, generally, from subaltern section of the society.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Ans. c
Explanation: Local languages such as Punjabi, Marathi, Hindi, etc became popular as Bhakti saints preached the masses in regional languages.
9. Who all of the following saints were related to Saguna Bhakti?
(1) Raidas
(2) Namdeva
(3) Ramanuja
(4) Tukaram
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Explanation: Raidas and Namdeva were related to Saguna Bhakti who regarded god as formless.
10. Who among the following Sikh gurus introduced the Gurmukhi script for Punjabi?
(a) Guru Angad
(b) Guru Ramdas
(c) Guru Hargobind
(d) Guru Amardas
Ans. a
Explanation: He compiled the biography of Guru Nanak Dev called as Janam Sakhi. He introduced Gurmukhi script.
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GS Medieval History : MCQ Set 8
1. Which of the following statements are correct about Alvars?
(1) They were the worshippers of Shiva.
(2) They preached their ideas in Tamil and Telugu.
Codes:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Ans. b
Explanation: The Alvars and the Nayanars were the popular saints in Southern India who worshipped Vishnu and Shiva respectively
.
2. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Shankracharya was influenced by the teachings of Upnishads
(2) He advocated the doctrine of Advaite Vedant
(3) He rejected the division of society on the basis of caste system
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. a
Explanation: Shankracharya approved the Bramanical division of society on the basis of caste system, but said that anyone, irrespective of his caste, can attain the highest knowledge.
3. Vaishnavite saint Shankaradeva was most popular in
(a) Kerala
(b) Karnataka
(c) Assam
(d) Orissa
Ans. c
Explanation: Shankaradeva played an important role in spreading Vaishnavism in Assam and surrounding areas.
4. Which of the following was the capital of Sharqis?
(a) Kannauj
(b) Patliputra
(c) Jaunpur
(d) Lakhnauti
Ans. c
Explanation: Sharqis started ruling from Jaunpur under Khwaja Jahan. He took the title of Malik-us-Sharq.
5. The famous Kirti stambha at Chittor was built by
(a) Rana Hamir
(b) Rana Sanga
(c) Rana Ratan Singh
(d) Rana Khumba
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans. d
Explanation: Rana Kumbha built this victory tower after his success against Malwa.
6. Which of the following statements are correct about Firoze Shah Bahmani?
(1) He married the daughter of the ruler of Vijaynagar
(2) Mahmud Gawan was his Prime Minister.
Codes
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Ans. a
Explanation: Mahmud Gawan was the Prime Minister under Mahumud Shah III.
7. Gol Gumbaz, the largest single dome in the world is mausoleum of
(a) Ibrahim Adil Shah
(b) Mohammed Adil Shah
(c) Quli Qutb Shah
(d) Imad-ul-Mulk
Ans. b
Explanation: The architecture shows the influence of tughlaq and Persian architecture.
8. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Ruler Visitor
(1) Deva Raya I Nicolo Conti
(2) Deva Raya II Abdur Razzaq
(3) Krishnadeva Raya Domingo Paes
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. d
Explanation: These visitors give lots of information regarding the rulers of Vijayanagar and their administration.
9. Which of the following statements are correct about Vijayanagar administration?
(1) A group of villages was called as Sthala
(2) Amaras were the villages granted to Brahmins.
(3) Nayakas (officers or smaller kings) were granted villages from where they could collect revenue.
(4) Bhandaravadas were crown villages from where revenue was directly collected by the ruler.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Explanation: Amaras were the villages which were granted to Nayakas.
10. Jahaz Mahal and Hindola Mahal are related to
(a) Gujarat architecture
(b) Sharqi architecture
(c) Malwa architecture
(d) Vijayanagar architecture
Ans. c
Explanation: Mandu and Dhar are the two places popular for Malwa architecture.
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GS Medieval History MCQ Set 9
1. Gunaraja Khan, the author of Sri Krishna Vijaya was patronized by the rulers of
(a) Bengal
(b) Malwa
(c) Orissa
(d) Gujarat
Ans.a
Explanation: Maladhar Basu (Gunaraja Khan) wrote his work in Bengali. The language was also patronized by the rulers of Bengal.
2. Which of the following statements are correct about Krishna Devaraya?
(1) He had to launch several expeditions against Portuguese.
(2) He wrote Jambavati Kalyanam, a drama in Telugu.
(3) He built the Vijaya Mahal.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. c
Explanation: He had friendly relations with the Portuguese. Jambavati Kalyanam is in Sanskrit and Amuktamalyada is in Sanskrit.
3. Which of the following statements are correct about land revenue system of Sher Shah Suri?
(1) The land revenue was assessed according to the area under cultivation.
(2) Peasants had to pay land revenue in cash only
(3) An extra cess for guard against famine was charged
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Explanation: Peasants were allowed to pay in cash or kind, but cash was preferred. Sher Shah tried to make the land revenue administration system efficient and transparent.
4. Which of the following are associated with Suri dynasty’s architecture?
(1) Qila-i-kuhna
(2) Din panah
(3) Moti Masjid
(4) Sher-i-Mandal
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Explanation: Sher Shah built the Purana Qila where surviving monuments are Qila-i-kuhna and Sher-i-Mandal.
5. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Mughals?
(1) Mughal army included officers named as Ahadis who were directly recruited by the emperor.
(2) There was a considerable decline in percentage of Hindus in Mughal army during the rule of Aurangzeb.
(3) Mir Bakshi headed the military department.
(4) A strong navy helped Mughals to expand sea trade.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans. c
Explanation: The percentage of Hindus in Mughal army during Aurangzeb's rule increased to 33 percent. Mughals never tried to build a strong navy.
6. Which of following statements are correct regarding Zabti system?
(1) The system was set up by Todal Mal.
(2) Settlement was made directly with the peasants.
(3) The demand of the state was one-third of the produce.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. d
Explanation: Zabti system was also called Dahsala system as the land revenue was settled on the basis of produce of last ten years.
7. Who was known as Sipahsalar during Akbar’s rule?
(a) The executive head of a province.
(b) Military advisor to Akbar.
(c) Finance Minister
(d) Auditor General
Ans. a
Explanation: The executive head of provinces were known as Sipahsalar who later came to be known as Subedars or Nizams.
8. An Amir-i-Umda in Mansabdari system was noble with?
(a) more than 5000 zats (foot soldier)
(b) more than 2500 zats
(c) 1500-2500 zats
(d) more than 10000 zats
Ans. b
Explanation: Amir-i-Umda were the highest ranked nobles in Mansabdari system who were generally allowed to have 2500-5000 zats.
9. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) The Mughal paintings introduced new themes depicting the court scenes and battle scenes.
(2) During Jahangir’s rule, European painting was introduced to the Mughal court.
(3) The use of Indian brush brought 3-D effect to the Mughal paintings.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Explanation: European painting was introduced to the Mughal court during Akbar’s rule by the Portuguese.
10. Pietra Dura was used in architecture for the first time under
(a) Humayun
(b) Akbar
(c) Jahangir
(d) Shahjahan
Ans. c
Explanation: Pietra Dura was the use of semi-precious stones to decorate walls was introduced during Jahangir’s rule.
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GS Medieval History MCQ Set 10
1. Guru Nanak was contemporary of
(a) Babur
(b) Aurangzeb
(c) Akbar
(d) Jahangir
Ans. a
Explanation: Guru Nanak lived from 1469 to 1539. Babur ruled Delhi from 1526 to 1530.
2. Who among the following great Hindi poets lived during the time of Akbar’s reign?
(1) Sur Das
(2) Rahim
(3) Malik Mohammed Jayasi
(4) Behari
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans. c
Explanation: Great poets such as Behari, Bhushan, Sunder etc lived during the time of Shahjahan’s rule.
3. Which of the following buildings are located at Fatehpur Sikri?
(1) Tomb of Salim Chishti
(2) Panch Mahal
(3) Jahangir’s mausoleum
(4) Bibi ka Makbara
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans. a
Explanation: Jahangir’s mausoleum and Bibi ka Makbara are located at Lahore and Aurangabad respectively.
4. Which Sikh Guru gave the idea of setting up self-government within the Mughal Empire for the first time?
(a) Guru Angad Dev
(b) Guru Arjan Dev
(c) Guru Teg Bahadur
(d) Guru Gobind Singh
Ans. b
Explanation: Fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev gave the idea of setting up self-government within the Mughal Empire. His execution by Jahangir changed the entire outlook of the Sikhs.
5. Sharp noses, almond eyes and arched moths are the features of
(a) Mewar painting
(b) Bundi painting
(c) Guler painting
(d) Kishangarh painting
Ans. d
Explanation: Kishangarh painting shows deep Hindu devotion. Lovelore of Radha-Krishna is the main subject.
6. Burhan-Ul-Mulk Saadat Khan established a new independent state at
(a) Awadh
(b) Bengal
(c) Mysore
(d) Hyderabad
Ans. a
Explanation: Hyderabad was established as a separate state by Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah. Hyder Ali and Murshid Quli Khan started their rule at Mysore and Bengal respectively.
7. Sawai Raja Jai Singh of Amber erected observatories at
(1) Jaipur
(2) Delhi
(3) Mathura
(4) Patan
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans. c
Explanation: Sawai Raja Jai Singh was a man of science. He built observatories at Jaipur, Delhi, Varanasi, Ujjain and Mathura.
8. Which of the following pairs are correct in relation to Shivaji’s council of ministers?
(1) Amatya Finance Minister
(2) Sachiv General administration
(3) Sumant Foreign Minister
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Explanation: Peshwa was responsible for general administration. Sachiv was was responsible for royal correspondence.
9. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Shivaji?
(1) He abolished Jagirdari system.
(2) Zabti system was used for measuring land and levying tax.
(3) Sardeshmukhi was levied outside the Maratha state.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Explanation: Shivaji used Kathi system of Malik Amber to measure land with the help of a kathi (rod). He replaced the Jagirdari system with the Ryotwari system.
10. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
(1) Holkar Baroda
(2) Scindia Gwalior
(3) Gaekwad Nagpur
(4) Peshwa Poona
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans. c
Explanation: Gaekwad and Holkar ruled at Baroda and Indore respectively.
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GS Medieval History MCQ Set 11
Q1. Guru Nanak was contemporary of
(a) Babur
(b) Aurangzeb
(c) Akbar
(d) Jahangir
Ans. a
Explanation: Guru Nanak lived from 1469 to 1539. Babur ruled Delhi from 1526 to 1530.
Q2. Who among the following great Hindi poets lived during the time of Akbar’s reign?
(1) Sur Das
(2) Rahim
(3) Malik Mohammed Jayasi
(4) Behari
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans. c
Explanation: Great poets such as Behari, Bhushan, Sunder etc lived during the time of Shahjahan’s rule.
Q3. Which of the following buildings are located at Fatehpur Sikri?
(1) Tomb of Salim Chishti
(2) Panch Mahal
(3) Jahangir’s mausoleum
(4) Bibi ka Makbara
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans. a
Explanation: Jahangir’s mausoleum and Bibi ka Makbara are located at Lahore and Aurangabad respectively.
Autonomous states
Q4. Which Sikh Guru gave the idea of setting up self-government within the Mughal Empire for the first time?
(a) Guru Angad Dev
(b) Guru Arjan Dev
(c) Guru Teg Bahadur
(d) Guru Gobind Singh
Ans. b
Explanation: Fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev gave the idea of setting up self-government within the Mughal Empire. His execution by Jahangir changed the entire outlook of the Sikhs.
Q5. Sharp noses, almond eyes and arched moths are the features of
(a) Mewar painting
(b) Bundi painting
(c) Guler painting
(d) Kishangarh painting
Ans. d
Explanation: Kishangarh painting shows deep Hindu devotion. Lovelore of Radha-Krishna is the main subject.
Q6. Burhan-Ul-Mulk Saadat Khan established a new independent state at
(a) Awadh
(b) Bengal
(c) Mysore
(d) Hyderabad
Ans. a
Explanation: Hyderabad was established as a separate state by Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah. Hyder Ali and Murshid Quli Khan started their rule at Mysore and Bengal respectively.
Q7. Sawai Raja Jai Singh of Amber erected observatories at
(1) Jaipur
(2) Delhi
(3) Mathura
(4) Patan
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans. c
Explanation: Sawai Raja Jai Singh was a man of science. He built observatories at Jaipur, Delhi, Varanasi, Ujjain and Mathura.
Q8. Which of the following pairs are correct in relation to Shivaji’s council of ministers?
(1) Amatya Finance Minister
(2) Sachiv General administration
(3) Sumant Foreign Minister
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Explanation: Peshwa was responsible for general administration. Sachiv was was responsible for royal correspondence.
Q9. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Shivaji?
(1) He abolished Jagirdari system.
(2) Zabti system was used for measuring land and levying tax.
(3) Sardeshmukhi was levied outside the Maratha state.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
Ans. b
Explanation: Shivaji used Kathi system of Malik Amber to measure land with the help of a kathi (rod). He replaced the Jagirdari system with the Ryotwari system.
Q10. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
(1) Holkar Baroda
(2) Scindia Gwalior
(3) Gaekwad Nagpur
(4) Peshwa Poona
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans. c
Explanation: Gaekwad and Holkar ruled at Baroda and Indore respectively.
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