1. “Sur Sagar”, a treatise on music was written during the reign of which of the following Mughal emperors?
Correct Answer: B [Akbar]
Notes:
Surdas was born somewhere between 1478 and 1483; and died somewhere between 1579 and 1584. He was contemporary of Akbar (reign. 1556-1605). Thus, Sur Sagar was composed during his reign. Tulsidas was also a contemporary of Akbar.
Surdas was born somewhere between 1478 and 1483; and died somewhere between 1579 and 1584. He was contemporary of Akbar (reign. 1556-1605). Thus, Sur Sagar was composed during his reign. Tulsidas was also a contemporary of Akbar.
2. Krishna I , who was a king of Rashtrakuta dynasty is related to which of the following ?
Correct Answer: A [Shiva Temples of Ellora]
Notes:
Krishna I is known for completing the establishment of Rastrakuta supremacy over the dominions of Chalukyas. Last Badami Chalukya Kirtivarman II though defeated by Dantidurga, but remained in power till 757 AD when he was destroyed by Krishna I. This is mentioned in the copper plate grant of Govinda III. Krishna I is best known for execution of the most marvelous architectural work in India i.e. Kailas Temple at Ellora. Kailas Temple is the most extensive and most opulent example of rock cut architecture in India.
Krishna I is known for completing the establishment of Rastrakuta supremacy over the dominions of Chalukyas. Last Badami Chalukya Kirtivarman II though defeated by Dantidurga, but remained in power till 757 AD when he was destroyed by Krishna I. This is mentioned in the copper plate grant of Govinda III. Krishna I is best known for execution of the most marvelous architectural work in India i.e. Kailas Temple at Ellora. Kailas Temple is the most extensive and most opulent example of rock cut architecture in India.
3. Chandradeva, was the founder of which of the following dynasty?
Correct Answer: B [Gahadwalas]
Notes:
The Gahadavala dynasty ruled parts of the present-day Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, during 11th and 12th centuries. Their capital was located at Varanasi in the Gangetic plains.Th founder of this dynasty is Chandradeva.
The Gahadavala dynasty ruled parts of the present-day Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, during 11th and 12th centuries. Their capital was located at Varanasi in the Gangetic plains.Th founder of this dynasty is Chandradeva.
4. Astapradan was a council of Minister of which among the following ?
Correct Answer: C [Maratha Administration]
Notes:
Ashta Pradhan was a system of ministerial delegation in Maratha empire. It means a council of eight. It was set up by Maratha King Shivaji.
Ashta Pradhan was a system of ministerial delegation in Maratha empire. It means a council of eight. It was set up by Maratha King Shivaji.
5. The word “Hindu” with reference to the People of India was first used by which among the following?
Correct Answer: D [Arabs]
Notes:
Arabs were the first to use the word HINDU. Megasthenes’ ‘Indica’ said the name for India and Indians around the 4th Century B.C.E. This word was misunderstood by Arabs. They used the word Hindu.
Arabs were the first to use the word HINDU. Megasthenes’ ‘Indica’ said the name for India and Indians around the 4th Century B.C.E. This word was misunderstood by Arabs. They used the word Hindu.
6. The Sanskrit poetry of 11th century poet Jayadeva became the basis of which among the following dance forms?
Correct Answer: A [ Odissi]
Notes:
Jayadeva was a 12th century poet. He was famous for his writings on love between radha and Krishna. Odissi was inspired from this poetry.
Jayadeva was a 12th century poet. He was famous for his writings on love between radha and Krishna. Odissi was inspired from this poetry.
7. Which of the following are Silsilas of Sufism?
- Chishti
- Kadri
- Soharvardi
- Nakshbandi
Select the correct option from codes given below:
Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Sufism started in Persia, modern Iran. In India, it was at its peak during the Delhi Sultanate. Four Important Silsilas are: Chishti Silsila, Kadri Silsila, and Soharvardi Silsila and Nakshbandi Silsila.
Sufism started in Persia, modern Iran. In India, it was at its peak during the Delhi Sultanate. Four Important Silsilas are: Chishti Silsila, Kadri Silsila, and Soharvardi Silsila and Nakshbandi Silsila.
8. Which of the following were not included in the ethnic composition of the armies Mahmud of Ghazni?
Correct Answer: D [Greeks]
Notes:
The army of Mahmud of Ghazni included Turks as well as Arabs, Afghans, Dailamites, Khurasanis, Ghuris and Indians (Hindus). He had separate command of Hindu under the commander called sipahsalar-i-Hinduwan.
The army of Mahmud of Ghazni included Turks as well as Arabs, Afghans, Dailamites, Khurasanis, Ghuris and Indians (Hindus). He had separate command of Hindu under the commander called sipahsalar-i-Hinduwan.
9. Which of the following was not a regional Hindu Kingdom in power at the time of attacks of Mohammad Ghori on India?
Correct Answer: D [Karkota Empire of Kashmir]
Notes:
The principal Hindu powers of Northern India about this time (end of 12th century) included Tomaras of Delhi, Gahadavlas, also known as Rathors of Kanauj, Chauhan of Ajmer, Solankis / Parmaras/ Bagheals of Gujarat and Malwa; and Palas and Senas of Bihar and Bengal. The Karkota dynasty was active between 625 – 885 AD.
The principal Hindu powers of Northern India about this time (end of 12th century) included Tomaras of Delhi, Gahadavlas, also known as Rathors of Kanauj, Chauhan of Ajmer, Solankis / Parmaras/ Bagheals of Gujarat and Malwa; and Palas and Senas of Bihar and Bengal. The Karkota dynasty was active between 625 – 885 AD.
10. Which Delhi Sultan imposed Kharaj-o-Jaziya on non-Muslims for the first time?
Correct Answer: B [Qutubuddin Aibak]
Notes:
The Arabs , more specifically , the Umayyad general Muhammad-bin-Qasim , introduced the Jaziya in India in 1712 AD when he conquered Sindh. Among Delhi Sultans, Qutubuddin Aibak imposed Jaziya on non-muslims for the first time which was called Kharaj-o-Jaziya.
The Arabs , more specifically , the Umayyad general Muhammad-bin-Qasim , introduced the Jaziya in India in 1712 AD when he conquered Sindh. Among Delhi Sultans, Qutubuddin Aibak imposed Jaziya on non-muslims for the first time which was called Kharaj-o-Jaziya.