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1. During the reign of Devaraya II which of the following famous temples were built in Vijaynagar empire?
[A] Hampi
[B] Hazura
[C] Belgaum
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: B [Hazura]
Notes:
Hazura was built by Devaraya II which is one of the famous temple in the VIjaynagar empire. The greatest of the Sangama dynasty rulers, Devaraya II was an able administrator, an ambitious warrior and a man of letters.
2. Deva Raya I’s rule is associated with of the following periods?
[A] 1406–1422 A.D.
[B] 1410–1432 A.D.
[C] 1415–1442 A.D.
[D] 1418–1444 A.D.
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Correct Answer: A [1406–1422 A.D.]
Notes:
Deva Raya I ruled from 1406 to 1422 A.D. He was a capable ruler and was noted for his military exploits. He also supported irrigation works in his kingdom and constructed a dam across river Tungabhadra.
3. Parvathi temple is located at which of the following places?
[A] Tiruchirapalli
[B] Chidambaram
[C] Vellore
[D] Madurai
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Correct Answer: B [Chidambaram]
Notes:
Parvathi Temple is in Chidambaram. Notable Vijayanagara temples include Varadaraja and Ekambaranatha in Kanchipuram, Jambukeswara near Tiruchirapalli, Vittala Temple in Hampi, and Hazara Rama Temple. The architecture reflects influences from the Chola and Hoysala dynasties.
4. Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah was succeeded by which of the following kings?
[A] Ahmah Shah Wali
[B] Humayun Shah
[C] Muhammad Shah I
[D] Muhammad Shah II
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Correct Answer: A [Ahmah Shah Wali]
Notes:
Firuz Shah was defeated in 1420 CE. After his defeat, he was forced to abdicate in favour of his brother Ahmad Shah I who is called a saint (wali) because of his association with the famous Sufi saint Gesu Daraz.
5. Every province under the rule of Bahamani kingdom was headed by which of the following?
[A] Tarafdar
[B] Afaqis
[C] Sadar-i-jahan
[D] Wazir
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Correct Answer: A [Tarafdar]
Notes:
The Bahamani kingdom had an organized administrative system divided into four provinces, each led by a Tarafdar (Subedar) responsible for law, taxes, and local governance. They used an “iqta” system for revenue collection, assigning land to officials as salaries. The capital shifted from Gulbarga to Bidar, a cultural center for Persian art and literature. The rulers contributed architecturally, notably with the Gol Gumbaz.
6. Which of the following statements are correct about Malik Ambar?
1. He raided Bidar and besieged Bijapur.
2. In 1624 CE, he also scored a victory over the Mughals and Bijapur at Bhatvada.
3. He died at the age of 80.
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:
Malik Ambar raided Bidar and besieged Bijapur. In 1624 CE, he also scored a victory over the Mughals and Bijapur at Bhatvada. He was unsuccessful in the siege of Burhanpur. He died at the age of 80.
7. Darya was succeeded by which of the following?
[A] Fathullah Imad Shah
[B] Burhan Imad Shah
[C] Alauddin Imad Shah
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Burhan Imad Shah]
Notes:
Darya was succeeded by Burhan Imad Shah. He ruled from 1562 to 74 CE. He mostly remained aloof even after joining the confederacy against Vijayanagar with the other Deccani sultanates which caused great dissatisfaction among them.
8. Abdullah Qutb Shah died in which of the following years?
[A] 1642 CE
[B] 1652 CE
[C] 1662 CE
[D] 1672 CE
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Correct Answer: D [1672 CE]
Notes:
Abdullah Qutb Shah died without a male heir in 1672 CE. Abdullah Qutb Shah was the sixth ruler after Muhammad Qutb Shah who enjoyed a long reign of 46 years from 1626-72 CE.
9. In which city, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its Human Space Flight Centre in 2019?
[A] Thiruvananthapuram
[B] Cuttack
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Kolkata
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Correct Answer: C [Bengaluru]
Notes:
Dr K Kasturirangan, Former Chairman, ISRO in the presence of Dr K Sivan, Secretary, DOS/Chairman, ISRO, inaugurated Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) on 30th January 2019 at ISRO Headquarter campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
10. Mr V. Dhananjay Kumar passed away in Mangaluru, Karnataka in March 2019. Who was he?
[A] A former union minister from Karnataka
[B] A famous ISRO scientist from Karnataka
[C] A famous padmashri awardee actor from Karnataka
[D] A famous jnanpith awardee novelist from Karnataka
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Correct Answer: A [A former union minister from Karnataka]
Notes:
V Dhananjay Kumar was a former Union and Cabinet minister of India and a former Member of Parliament from Mangaluru, Karnataka. He was a cabinet minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism in 1996, Union Minister of State for Finance from 1999 to 2000 and Union Minister of State for Textiles from 2000 to 2003.
