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1. Which of the following rulers earned the title of Purvapaschima Samudradhishavara?
[A] Samudragupta
[B] Karikala Chola
[C] Harihara I
[D] Parantaka-I
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Correct Answer: C [Harihara I]
Notes:
Harihara-I of Vijayanagara Kingdom gained control over most of the area south of the Tungabhadra River and earned the title of Purvapaschima Samudradhishavara (“master of the eastern and western seas”).
2. The Hubbali to Dharwad Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) project was recently inaugurated in which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu recently inaugurated the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) project between the twin cities of Karnataka, Hubbali to Dharwad.
The project cost of Rs 970 crore is jointly funded by the state and central governments and the World Bank. The BRTS established between the cities on a trial basis already serves more than 1 lakh passengers per day. It has now become fully operational and is expected to be a major boost in the state’s public transport.
3. The Vijayanagar kingdom constituted of how many dynasties?
[A] 4
[B] 3
[C] 5
[D] 2
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Correct Answer: A [4]
Notes:
The Vijayanagar kingdom, founded in 1336 CE in South India, included four dynasties: Sangama (1336–1485 CE), Saluva (1485–1503 CE), Tuluva (1503–1570 CE), and Aravidu (until the 17th century). It was known for advanced irrigation and Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Krishnadevaraya of the Tuluva dynasty supported arts and literature. The empire declined after the 1565 Battle of Talikota.
4. Which of the following modernised the army of Vijayanagar by improving the cavalry, employing Turkic archers, and procuring horses from Arabia and Persia?
[A] Harihara and Bukka
[B] Harihara II
[C] Deva Raya I
[D] Deva Raya II
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Correct Answer: C [Deva Raya I]
Notes:
Deva Raya I modernised the army of Vijayanagar. He improved the cavalry and employed Turkic archers. He also procured horses from Arabia and Persia. He was a very capable ruler.
5. Which of the following kinds of coins were in use during the rule of the Vijayanagar kingdom?
1) Varaha
2) Dinara
3) Fanam
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Abdur Razzak, the Ambassador from Iran who visited the Indian subcontinent during the rule of Deva Raya II states that in Vijayanagar, three kinds of coins were in use-Varaha, Dinara and Fanam. Of these, the Fanam was most popular.
6. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to social life in Vijaynagara empire?
1. Kings were tolerant towards other religions.
2. Muslims were employed in the administration and were freely allowed to build mosques.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The Kings of Vijaynagara empire were tolerant towards other religions. Muslims were employed to help in the administration of the empire and were freely allowed to build mosques.
7. Which of the following built the city of Hyderabad as his residential capital and called it Bhagyanagar?
[A] Ibrahim Qutb Shah
[B] Muhammad Quli
[C] Muhammad Qutb Shah
[D] Abdullah Qutb Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Muhammad Quli]
Notes:
Muhammad Quli built the city of Hyderabad as his residential capital. He called it Bhagyanagar. Muhammad Quli often entered into conflicts with Bijapur. He was also threatened by the Mughal army.
8. Which state launched Krishi Sanjeevani vans, to test soil, water and provide remedies for pest control?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa launched Krishi Sanjeevani vans, to test soil, water and suggest remedies for pest control.
Out of the 40 vans flagged off, one will be allotted to every Farmers Assistance centre in the districts. The personnel of the state Agriculture Department will suggest measures to improve yield, based on the soil and water sample.
9. Which sportsperson became the first woman to co-pilot combat fighter jet “Tejas” at the Aero-India 2019 exhibition held in Bengaluru?
[A] Saina Nehwal
[B] Mary Kom
[C] Dipa Karmakar
[D] P V Sindhu
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Correct Answer: D [P V Sindhu]
Notes:
P V Sindhu became the first woman to co-pilot combat fighter jet “Tejas” at the Aero-India 2019 exhibition held in Bengaluru. The 12th biennial edition of International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition “2019 Aero India” was held from 20 to 24 February 2019 at the Air Force Station Yelahanka in Bengaluru, Karnataka inaugurated by defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
10. Which of the following is not an architecture of Bahmani Kingdom?
[A] Takhat Mahal
[B] Tarkash Mahal
[C] Shahi Matbakh
[D] Akal Takht
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Correct Answer: D [Akal Takht]
Notes:
Takhat Mahal was the throne palace of the Bahmani Kingdom, Tarkash Mahal housed the ruler’s wives, and Shahi Matbakh was the royal kitchen. The Bahmani Kingdom, noted for Indo-Islamic architecture, also built Gol Gumbaz and Jami Masjid. Akal Takht, a Sikh site established by Guru Hargobind in 1606, is in Amritsar.
