11. In which year was the Islamic educational institute Jamiatur Rashad, located in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, established?
[A] 1958
[B] 1962
[C] 1970
[D] 1965
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Correct Answer: B [1962]
Notes:
Jamiatur Rashad was founded in 1962 by Maulana Mujeebullah Nadwi in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh.
12. In which year was the Darul Uloom Deoband Islamic seminary established in Uttar Pradesh, India?
[A] 1857
[B] 1866
[C] 1885
[D] 1901
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Correct Answer: B [1866]
Notes:
Darul Uloom Deoband was founded in 1866 in Saharanpur, UP, becoming a major Islamic educational institution.
13. Masjid-e-Rasheed in Darul Uloom Deoband is named after which prominent Islamic scholar?
[A] Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi
[B] Imam Abu Hanifa
[C] Rasheed Ahmad Gangohi
[D] Shah Waliullah Dehlawi
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Correct Answer: C [Rasheed Ahmad Gangohi]
Notes:
Named after Rasheed Ahmad Gangohi, a key Deobandi scholar.
14. In which city is the Sunni-Barelvi Islamic seminary Al-Jame-atul Islamia, founded in 1964, located?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Varanasi
[C] Raunahi
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: C [Raunahi]
Notes:
Al-Jame-atul Islamia is located in Raunahi, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, and is affiliated with Al-Azhar University.
15. Which regional dynasty was responsible for transforming Jaunpur into a prominent centre of Indo-Islamic architecture in the 15th century?
[A] Lodhi Dynasty
[B] Sharqi Dynasty
[C] Sur Dynasty
[D] Tughlaq Dynasty
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Correct Answer: B [Sharqi Dynasty]
Notes:
The Sharqi Dynasty (1394–1479 CE) ruled Jaunpur in present-day Uttar Pradesh, establishing it as a centre of Indo-Islamic architecture.
16. With which city is the Bhakti movement saint Kabir, who denounced both Hindu and Islamic orthodoxy, primarily associated?
[A] Allahabad
[B] Gaya
[C] Patna
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: D [Varanasi]
Notes:
Kabir was primarily associated with Varanasi, where he was believed to be born and spent most of his life preaching against religious orthodoxy.
17. Which historian from Bulandshahr is renowned for authoring a political treatise that provided guidance to monarchs on Islamic governance principles?
[A] Amir Khusrau
[B] Minhaj-i-Siraj
[C] Ziauddin Barani
[D] Shams Siraj Afif
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Correct Answer: C [Ziauddin Barani]
Notes:
Ziauddin Barani from Bulandshahr wrote “Fatwa-i-Jahandari,” a treatise advising sultans on Islamic statecraft during the Delhi Sultanate.
18. Who was president of Anjuman-I-Islam while promoting Marathi literature in Karnataka?
[A] D. V. Sadananda Gowda
[B] Dr. Ishaq Jamkhanawala
[C] Veerappa Moily
[D] K. S. Eshwarappa
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Correct Answer: B [Dr. Ishaq Jamkhanawala]
Notes:
Dr. Ishaq Jamkhanawala, originally from Belgaum, Karnataka, significantly contributed to cultural and educational development in the region. As president of Anjuman-I-Islam from 1983 to 2006, he actively promoted Marathi language and literature, reflecting his commitment to linguistic unity in Karnataka. Under his leadership, Anjuman-I-Islam saw major infrastructural growth, including the construction of schools and orphanages. His multifaceted work in education, social welfare, and cultural integration made him a prominent figure in Karnataka’s socio-cultural landscape.
19. Consider the following statements regarding certain terms associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857:
- Silladar system involved cavalrymen providing their own horses and equipment.
- Mansabdari system was a Mughal administrative and military ranking system.
- Ghazi banners symbolized Islamic volunteer fighters participating in a religious cause.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] All are correct
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] Only 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [All are correct]
Notes:
The Silladar system comprised cavalrymen who supplied their own horses and equipment, crucial during the Mughal and later armies. The Mansabdari system was an administrative and military ranking structure under the Mughals. Ghazi banners, green in color, were emblems of Islamic volunteer fighters during the 1857 revolt, symbolizing religious motivation and zeal.
20. 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.
