1. Consider the following statements regarding the Deccan Sultanates:
- Bidar was the smallest among the five Deccan Sultanates that emerged after the decline of the Bahmani Sultanate.
- The Bidar Sultanate was established by Qasim Barid I.
- Bidar is renowned for its unique Bidriware craft involving silver and brass inlays.
- Ali Barid Shah, an important ruler of Bidar, is commemorated by an impressive tomb showcasing Indo-Islamic architecture.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] All of the above
[C] Only 2, 3 and 4
[D] Only 1, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: B [All of the above]
Notes:All four statements are correct:
- Bidar was indeed the smallest of the five Deccan Sultanates.
- Qasim Barid I, a Georgian by origin, founded the Bidar Sultanate.
- Bidar is famous for Bidriware, a metal craft with silver and brass inlays.
- The tomb of Ali Barid Shah displays excellent examples of Indo-Islamic architecture.
2. Consider the following statements:
- Yusuf Adil Shah was the founder of the Bijapur Sultanate.
- He proclaimed Shia Islam as the state religion in 1503.
- The Bijapur Sultanate was established in the early 16th century by a ruler of Turkish origin.
- The dynasty founded by Yusuf Adil Shah lasted nearly two centuries.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 4
[B] Only 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 1, 3 and 4
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 2 and 4]
Notes:- Statement 1 is correct: Yusuf Adil Shah was indeed the founder of the Bijapur Sultanate.
- Statement 2 is correct: He proclaimed Shia Islam as the state religion in 1503, influencing local culture.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Yusuf Adil Shah is believed to be of Persian or Georgian origin, not Turkish.
- Statement 4 is correct: His dynasty lasted nearly two centuries.
Hence, only options 1, 2 and 4 are correct.
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Ahmadnagar Sultanate:
- The Ahmadnagar Sultanate was established in 1490.
- It was ruled by the Nizam Shahi dynasty.
- Ahmednagar was the first capital of the Sultanate.
- The Sultanate was noted for architecture that reflected Persian influences and Shi’i Islamic heritage.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] 1, 2 and 4
[D] 1, 2 and 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 and 4]
Notes:
The Ahmadnagar Sultanate was established in 1490 (1) and was ruled by the Nizam Shahi dynasty (2). While Junnar was the initial capital, Ahmednagar became the main capital (statement 3 is incorrect). The Sultanate was renowned for Persian-influenced architecture and its Shi’i Islamic heritage (4). Therefore, statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct.
4. Which Islamic law school is mainly followed by Konkani Muslims?
[A] Maliki
[B] Hanafi
[C] Hanbali
[D] Shafi’i
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Correct Answer: D [Shafi’i]
Notes:
Konkani Muslims, mainly inhabiting Maharashtra’s Konkan coast, primarily follow the Shafi’i school, unlike most Indian Muslims who are Hanafi. Their ancestry is linked to Arab traders and migrants. The community has historical significance as merchants and seafarers on India’s west coast.
5. Which medieval kingdom is linked to Nirdhi Bhil’s conversion to Islam?
[A] Rathore Kingdom
[B] Paramara Dynasty
[C] Faruqi Kingdom
[D] Chaulukya Kingdom
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Correct Answer: C [Faruqi Kingdom]
Notes:
The Faruqi Kingdom, established in Khandesh (now Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh), was linked to the conversion of Nirdhi (Nilde) Bhils to Islam, especially in the Satmalas hills. The kingdom had a close association with local Bhil tribes during the medieval period.
6. Which dynasty appointed governors for Mahim during Mumbai’s early Islamic rule?
[A] Bahmani dynasty
[B] Shaivite rulers
[C] Chalukya dynasty
[D] Muzaffarid dynasty
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Correct Answer: D [Muzaffarid dynasty]
Notes:
The Muzaffarid dynasty, part of the Gujarat Sultanate, appointed governors for Mahim from 1391. Their control marked the start of Islamic rule in Mumbai. The Gujarat Sultanate later shifted administrative headquarters to Mahim, establishing its dominance in the region during the 14th and 15th centuries.
7. Who co-founded Majlis-e Ahrar-e Islam and led Punjab Provincial Congress Committee?
[A] Allama Iqbal
[B] Master Tara Singh
[C] Bhagat Singh
[D] Muhammad Daud Ghaznavi
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Correct Answer: D [Muhammad Daud Ghaznavi]
Notes:
Muhammad Daud Ghaznavi was Punjab Provincial Congress Committee president and co-founder of Majlis-e Ahrar-e Islam. He also helped found Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, served in Punjab Assembly, joined Muslim League in 1946, and participated in the Quit India Movement, facing imprisonment for his activism.
8. Which Amritsar-born leader protested the Rowlatt Act and co-founded Jamia Millia Islamia?
[A] Master Tara Singh
[B] Bhagat Singh
[C] Lala Lajpat Rai
[D] Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew
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Correct Answer: D [Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew]
Notes:
Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew, born in Amritsar (1888), led Punjab protests against the Rowlatt Act, was arrested before Jallianwala Bagh massacre, co-founded Jamia Millia Islamia, was a Congress leader, and won the Stalin Peace Prize. Kitchlu Nagar, Ludhiana, and Kitchlu Chowk, Amritsar, are named after him.
9. Where is the headquarters of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) located?
[A] Cairo, Egypt
[B] Istanbul, Turkey
[C] Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
[D] Dubai, UAE
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Correct Answer: C [Jeddah, Saudi Arabia]
Notes:
Recently, India strongly criticized the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for making “unwarranted” and “factually incorrect” remarks influenced by Pakistan, which India said uses terrorism as “statecraft.” The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the second largest intergovernmental group after the United Nations (UN). The OIC works to ensure peace, security, and development in political, social, and economic areas for the Muslim world. India is not a member of the OIC. Its headquarters is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
10. Who is credited with firmly establishing Islam in Kashmir during the 14th century?
[A] Zain-ul-Abidin
[B] Sikandar Butshikan
[C] Shah Mir
[D] Ghiyas-ud-Din Zain-ul-Abidin
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Correct Answer: C [Shah Mir]
Notes:
Shah Mir founded Kashmir’s first Muslim dynasty in 1339, establishing Islamic rule and influence.
