Medieval India - Chapter wise PYQs

1. The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Khalji.

2. During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the city.

3. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq temporarily lost portions of north-west of his kingdom to Mongols.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (2022)

1. It was during the reign of Iltumish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince.

2. It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Timur occupied Multan and crossed the Indus.

3. It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (2021)

1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as ‘Amil’.
2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution.
3. The office of ‘Mir Bakshi’ came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  (2019)

1.     In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as ‘Amil’.

2.     The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution.

3.     The office of ‘Mir Bakshi’ came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?     (2019)

1.     Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection.

2.     Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:  (2019)

1.     White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri.

2.     Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  (2018)

The arrival of Babur into India led to the:

1.     Introduction of gunpowder

2.     Introduction of the arch and dome in the region’s architecture

3.     Establishment of Timurid dynasty

Select the correct answer using the code given below:  (2015)

Select the correct answer using the code given below:  (2021)

1. Ajanta Caves

2. Lepakshi Temple

3. Sanchi Stupa

Which of the above places is/are also known for mural paintings?  (2013)

1. White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri.

2. Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?   (2018)

Medieval Indian State         Present Region

1.      Champaka                    Central India

2.      Durgara                        Jammu

3.      Kuluta                          Malabar

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?  (2015)

1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar.

2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? (2019)

          Traditions              -         Communities

1.     Chaliha Sahib Festival       -       Sindhis

2.     Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra          -         Gonds

3.     Wari-Warkari                      -         Santhals

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?  (2017)

1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry.

2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  (2016)

1. Gujarati

2. Kannada

3. Telugu

Which of the above has/have been declared as ‘Classical Language/ Languages’ by the Government? (2014)

1. Dadu Dayal

2. Guru Nanak

3. Tyagaraja

Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?  (2013)

1.     Chapchar Kut festival: Mizoram

2.     Khongiom Parba ballad: Manipur

3.     Thang-Ta: Sikkim

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?  (2018)

1.     It is a song and dance performance

2.     Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance

3.     It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  (2017)

1.     Garba: Gujarat

2.     Mohiniyattam: Odisha

3.     Yakshagana: Karnataka

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?  (2014)

1.     Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama.

2.     It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavite of Assam.

3.     It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  (2014)

     Crafts                              Heritage of

1.     Puthukkuli shawls    -         Tamil Nadu

2.     Sujni embroidery     -         Maharashtra

3.     Uppada Jamdani saris        -         Karnataka

Which of the pairs given above is /are correct?  (2018)

1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul.
2. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  (2013)

1. Most of the Tyagaraja Kritis are devotional songs in praise of Lord Krishna

2. Tyagaraja created several new rages

3. Annamacharya nad Tyagaraja are contemporaries

4. Annamacharya kirtanas are devotional songs in praise of Lord Venkateshwara

Which of the statements given above are correct?  (2018)

1. Chapchar Kut festival: Mizoram

2. Khongiom Parba ballad: Manipur

3. Thang-Ta: Sikkim

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?           (2018)

1. Chaliha Sahib Festival - Sindhis

2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra - Gonds

3. Wari-Warkari - Santhals

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  (2017)