UPSCTREE [PRELIMS TEST – PH2 –HISTORY] PH2 - UPSCTREE Prelims Test Series Medieval India Themes in Indian History II-12th Class NCERT Themes in Indian History III- 12th Class NCERT Medieval India by Satish Chandra Q.1) With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices? 1. Meditation and control of breath 2. Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place 3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audience Select the correct answer using the codes given below :- A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 3 only D. 1,2, and 3 Explanation: Q.2) Consider the following Bhakti Saints:- 1. DaduDayal 2. Guru Nanak 3. Tyagaraja Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over? A. 1 and 3 only B. 2 only 1 UPSCTREE [PRELIMS TEST – PH2 –HISTORY] C. 2 and 3 only D. 1 and 2 only Explanation: Q.3) Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was :- A. the mosque for the use of Royal Family B. Akbar’s private chamber prayer C. the hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions. D. the room in which the nobles belonging to different religions gathered to discuss religious affairs. Explanation: A painting is given in NCERT where the whole scene is depicted. Q.4) Consider the following statements:- 1)‘Bijak’ is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal. 2)The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Q.5) Consider the following statements with regards to craft tradition in India : - 1)Karugar vidi or Aruval vidi is weavers community as mentioned in Sangam texts. 2)In both the Chola and Vijayanagar empires (ninth to twelfth century) the weavers used to live in the outskirts of the city. 2 UPSCTREE [PRELIMS TEST – PH2 –HISTORY] Which of the above statements is/are correct ? A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: In both the Chola and Vijayanagar empires (ninth to twelfth century) the weavers lived around the temple complex,weaving fabrics to dress the idols, drape as curtains, clothe the priests and the people of the locality, as well as to cater to trade from across the sea. Q.6) Nanaya, Tikkana and Yerapagada are referred as Kavitraya for their immense contribution in which language? A. Kannada B. Teugu C. Tamil D. Malayalam Explanation: Q.7) Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? 1. Delhavi coins : Muhammad Ghori 2. Iltutmis : Copper Jittal 3. Muhammad Bin Tughluq : Silver Tanka 4. Firoz Shah Tughluq: Silver coins Select the correct answer using the codes given above. A. Only 1 and 2 B. 3 UPSCTREE [PRELIMS TEST – PH2 –HISTORY] Only 2 and 3 C. Only 1,2 and 4 D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Explanation: Iltutmis : Copper Jittal and Silver Tanka. Muhammad Bin Tughluq- Silver coins and Gold dinara type coins Firoz Shah Tughluq- Sashgani Q.8) Which of the following statement/s is/are true about the Sikh Gurus? 1. Guru Angad Founded the Gurumukhi Script. 2. Guru Ramdas completed the compilation of Adi Granth. 3. Guru Arjandev completed the building of Harmandir. 4. Guru Govind Singh had crested Khalsa. Select the correct answer using the codes given above. A. Only 1 and 2 B. Only 1,3 and 4 C. Only 2, 3 and 4 D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Explanation: Guru Arjandev completed the compilation of Adi Granth. Q.9) Nirguna saints believed in a formless God. Which of the following saints are Nirguna saints? 1.Chaitanya 2. Surdas 3. Nanak 4. Kabir 5. Raidas Select the correct answer using the codes given above. A. only 1 and 2 4 UPSCTREE [PRELIMS TEST – PH2 –HISTORY] B. Only 3, 4 and 5 C. Only 1, 3, 4 and 5 D. 1,2, 3, 4 and 5 Explanation: Q.10) After the decline of Mughals which of the following states were emerged as succession states? 1. Maratha 2. Bengal 3. Punjab. 4. Hyderabad Select the correct answer using the codes given above. A. Only 2 and 4 B. Only 2 C. Only 1,2 and 3 D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Explanation: Maratha and Panjab were rebel states Q.11) Which of the following factors were not responsible for the decline of Mughals? 1. Vast territory could not be managed properly by the weak successors of Aurangjeb. 2. Unnecessary interference in Rajputs affairs. 3. Execution of Teg Bahadur. 4. Introduction of Jaziya. 5. Jagirdari Crisis Select the correct answer using the codes given above. A. Only 1 B. Only 1,2 and 3 C. Only 3 and 4 5 UPSCTREE [PRELIMS TEST – PH2 –HISTORY] D. All the factors were responsible . Explanation: Q.12) Which of the following Pala rulers was/were associated with Buddhism? 1. Gopala 2. Devapala 3. Dharamapala Select the correct answer using the codes given above. A. Only 1 B. Only 1 & 2 C. Only 3 D. 1, 2 and 3 Explanation: Gopala- Set up Odantapuri Vihar Devapala- A great Buddhist patron Dharamapala- Founded Vikramasila University and Revived Nalanda University. Q.13) Which the following statement/s about the Sufi saints is/are correct? A. They indulged in voluntary conversion of low caste Hindus B. Though they believed in self-purification to attain spiritual bliss, they advocated for a certain degree of ritualistic practices C. Both of the above D. None of the above Explanation: They opposed the ritualistic interpretations of Islam. Q.14) Which of the following pair is correctly matched? 1. Khudkast : Non-resident cultivators. 2. Pahi : Resident Cultivators. 6 UPSCTREE [PRELIMS TEST – PH2 –HISTORY] 3. Muzariyam: Citizen having no land. Select the correct answer using the codes given above. A. Only 1 B. Only 3 C. Only 2 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3 Explanation: 1. Khudkast : Resident Cultivators 2. Pahi :Non-resident cultivators. Q.15) Consider the following statements about Uttaramerur Inscription. 1. It talks about Local self government. 2. For the first time it mentioned about direct method of election. Select the correct answer using the codes given above. A. Only 1. B. Only 2 C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: It mentioned about the Lottery system of election tom village executive committee. Q.16) Assertion (A) : During Medieval time many rulers like Akbar adopted liberal attitude towards Hindus. Reason (R) : They had established matrimonial relationship with the Hindu rulers. A. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A. B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A. C. 7 UPSCTREE [PRELIMS TEST – PH2 –HISTORY] A is true but R is false. D. A is false but R is true Explanation: They were influenced by the Sufi doctrine of Suleh-e-kulh or Universal Brotherhood. Q.17) During the Imperial Chola period the lands granted to officials in lieu of their salary are called as A. Sudugaddu B. Jivita C. Paracherry D. Urnattam Explanation: Sudugaddu- Burial Ground Urnattam- Residing Places Paracherry- Outcaste places Q.18) During Medieval India, the designations 'Velaikkarar' and 'Kaikollar' were used for A. Village Headmen B. Artisans C. Law officials of the king D. Royal troops Explanation: Q.19) Consider the following Contributions of Sufism. 1. Evolution of Urdu in North India led to the development of Kashmiri, Gujarati, Bengali etc. 2. They preached Islamic culture to common people in India and helped in bringing about Hindustani culture. 3. Sufis promoted the Idea of Dignity of Labour. 4. Hindustani Music is the gift of Sufism. 8 UPSCTREE [PRELIMS TEST – PH2 –HISTORY] Select the correct answer using the codes given above. A. Only 1 & 2 B. Only 2 & 4 C. Only 1, 2 & 3 D. 1, 2, 3 & 4. Explanation: Q.20) With reference to medieval Indian rulers which of the following statement is incorrect? A. Giyasuddin Balban introduced Paibos and Sizada. B. Alaudin Khalji for the first time introduced Dagh and Chehra. C. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq created a department of slaves. D. Firoz Shal Tughlaq introduced Jaziya. Explanation: It was created by Firoz Shal Tughlaq Q.21) Amir khusrau gave the first graphic description of Jauhar of Rajput women after victory of Alaudin Khalji over which Rajput State? A. Ranthambor B. Chittor C. Rajputana D. Jalor Explanation: Q.22) Mahmud Ghazni attacked India 17 times and destroyed a number of temples. What was the basic objective behind his attack? 1. To establish Islam in India. 9 UPSCTREE [PRELIMS TEST – PH2 –HISTORY] 2. To exploit the wealth stored in Indian temples. 3. To take revenge on Hinduism 4. To take advantage of the weak political system of north India. Select the correct answer using the codes given above. A. 1 & 3 only B. 2 & 3 only C. 2 & 4 only D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Explanation: Q.23) In Indian history there are a number of examples of women poets who proved themselves at par with men writers and enriched Indian literature. In this regard consider the following statements. 1. Brahmavadinis composed the hymns of Rig veda. 2. Humayunnamah was written by Gulbadan Begum, an aunt of Akbar. 3. Varadambikaparinayam was written by tirumalamba, Queen of Vijayanagar Empire. 4. Golden threshold is associated with Durgabai Deshmukh. Select the correct answer using the codes given above. A. 1 and 2 only B.