History Questions - upsc Practice

#1

The period from c.750−1000 CE was marked by the ‘tripartite struggle’ among three political powers in northern India. Which among the following was NOT involved in the ‘tripartite struggle’?

The Gurjara−Pratiharas The Pallavas The Palas The Rashtrakutas

#2

Consider the following pairs of Kings and their respective Dynasties: 1. Rajendra I - The Rashtrakutas 2. Dharmapala - The Palas 3. Nagabhatta I - The Pratihara 4. Vatsaraja - The Pallavas Which of the above are correctly matched?

1 and 2 2 and 3 3 and 4 1 and 4

#3

Consider the following statements regarding the Pratiharas: 1) The real founder of the Pratihara empire and the greatest ruler of the dynasty was Bhoja I. 2) Al-Masudi, an Arab traveller, visited the Pratihara empire. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

#4

Consider the following statements regarding the Rashtrakuta Dynasty: 1. The kingdom was founded by Krishna I, who set up his capital at Manyakhet. 2. Amoghavarsha I of Rashtrakuta authored the Prashnottara Ratnamalika in Kannada language. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

#5

Which of the following is not correct with respect to the Palas of Bengal?

The Pala kings were the followers of Jainism. The Pala empire was founded by Gopala. The Pala period is considered one of the golden eras in the history of Bengal. The Palas power was destroyed by the Sena dynasty.

#6

Which empire was called “Ruhimi or Ruhma Dharma’’ by the Arab merchant Sulaiman?

The Gurjara−Pratiharas The Pallavas The Palas The Rashtrakutas

#7

With reference to the Chola dynasty (c. 850-1200 CE), how many of the given statements are not correct? 1. The Chola inscriptions generally refer to the king as Perumal. 2. Chola kings were majorly patrons of the Vaishnava Cult. 3. The Uttaramerur Inscription is related to the Chola dynasty.

Only one Only two All three None of the above

#8

Arrange the following Chola Kings chronologically: 1) Rajadhiraja 2) Vijayalaya 3) Parantaka I 4) Rajendra I

1-2-3-4 2-3-1-4 2-3-4-1 1-2-4-3

#9

Consider the following statements about the trade guilds during the period 800 CE to 1200 CE: 1) Statement-I: In north India, trade guilds or shrenis and sanghs prospered during this period. 2) Statement-II: The long-distance trade declined in north India during this period.

a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I. b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I. c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect. d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.

#10

The term ‘Canton’ or ‘Kanfu’ in early medieval history refers to:

a) Main seaport for foreign trade in China. b) Famous guilds in India during that time. c) A Grass mentioned in Dharmashastras beyond which travel is banned. d) A wild vegetable of bitter taste ordinary people used

#11

Consider the following pairs: Medieval Name: 1) Kataha, 2) Suvarnadvipa, 3) Jambudvipa. Modern Name: Bengal, Indonesia, India. Which of the pairs given above are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

#12

What is meant by the term ‘bhoga’ or ‘fief’ in medieval Indian history?

a) Revenue Assignment b) Hereditary Land Grant c) Military Service Obligation d) Tax on Agricultural Produce

#13

Consider the following statements about the early medieval society of India: 1. Chandals were required to hit a wooden board on a stick as they walked so that upper-caste people would not come into contact with them. 2. A female slave bearing a child to his master can get freedom in those times. 3. The marriageable age for girls increased, thus giving them opportunities for higher education. How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None

#14

With reference to Indian Science in early medieval India, consider the following statements: 1. The growth of science in the country sped up during this period. 2. The surgery declined because the dissection of dead bodies was regarded as fit only for people of low castes. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 1 and 2 only d) Neither 1 nor 2

#15

With reference to Mughal Architecture, consider the following statements: 1. Fatehpur Sikri, built by Akbar, contains a large artificial lake and Panch Mahal, which contains Buddhist temple elements. 2. Buland Darwaza, made by Akbar stands as the gateway of the Qutb complex in Delhi. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct?

a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

#16

Who among the following supervised the translation of Mahabharata during the reign of Akbar?

a) Abul Fazl b) Utbi c) Nazri d) Abul Faizi

#17

The Vijayanagar Empire was founded by the brothers Harihara and Bukka. Which of the following dynasties do they belong to?

a) Saluva b) Tuluva c) Sangama d) Aravidu

#18

Consider the following statements about the rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire: 1. Proudhadevaraya or Devaraya II was titled Gajabetekara. 2. Krishna Devaraya was called Yavanarjya Prathishtapanacharya. 3. Vira Vijaya Bukka Raya was given the title of Andhra Pitamaha. How many of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None of the above

#19

Which one of the following literary works was authored by Krishnadevaraya?

a) Jambavati Kalyanam b) Panduranga Mahamatyam c) Manucharitam d) Harikathasaram

#20

The Vijayanagara Empire's capital, Hampi, was located near which of the following rivers?

a) Tungabhadra b) Krishna c) Pravara d) Kaveri

#21

Who among the following was not one of the Ashtadiggajas during Krishnadevaraya's reign?

a) Allasani Peddana b) Tenali Ramakrishna c) Nandi Timmana d) Chand Bardai

#22

Consider the following statements about the Bahmani Kingdom: 1. Alauddin Hasan was the founder of the kingdom in 1347. 2. Vijayanagara rulers and the Bahmani sultans clashed for the areas in the Tungabhadra doab, the Krishna-Godavari delta, and in the Marathwada country. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct?

a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

#23

Consider the following statements about the Vijayanagara Empire: 1. Harihara II followed the policy of expansion towards the eastern sea coast. 2. Harihara II was able to maintain his position against the Bahmani and Warangal kingdoms. 3. Deva Raya I was defeated by Firuz Shah and paid ten lakhs of huns, pearls, and elephants as an indemnity. How many of the statement(s) above is/are not correct?

a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None

#24

The Thanjavur Brihadeshwara Temple was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Which of these is the correct name of the World Heritage Site that includes the temple?

a) Brihadeeswarar Temple Complex b) Group of Monuments at Pattadakal c) Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram d) Great Living Chola Temples

#25

Consider the following statements about the Bhakti movement in medieval India: 1. The Alvars' devotional hymns and poems were collected in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham and were devoted to Shiva. 2. The Nayanars' hymns and poems were collected in the Thirumurai and it was written in Sanskrit. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

#26

With reference to the civilisation in Assam during the 6th century, consider the following statements: 1. The Kamarupa kings adopted the title Varman, which means armour and symbolises a warrior. 2. The formation of a Varna society and the growth of Buddhism and Brahmanism in the form of Shaivism and Vaishnavism were witnessed in this area. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

#27

Which one of the following was the first Turk who invaded India?

a) Mahmud Ghazni b) Muhammed Ghori c) Babur d) None of the above

#28

With reference to the Rajput states, consider the following pairs: Dynasty - Location 1. Gahadavals - Kannauj 2. Paramaras - Malwa 3. Chandellas - Bundelkhand 4. Tomars - Delhi How many of the pair(s) given above is/are correct?

a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four

#29

With reference to the Rajput dynasty, consider the following statements: 1. Bhimdev I, the Solanki ruler, built the Sun Temple at Modhera. 2. Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Mahmood Ghazni in the first battle of Tarain. 3. Maha Rana Udai Singh of the Sisodia dynasty founded Udaipur city. How many of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None of the above

#30

With reference to the Rajput kingdom, consider the following statements: 1. The term Suryavanshi, “House of Sun”, was considered as descended from Lord Ram. 2. The term Chandravanshi, “House of Moon” was considered as descended from Lord Krishna. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

#31

Consider the following pairs: 1. Rajatarangini - Jayadeva 2. Gita Govindam - Kalhana 3. Prithviraj Raso - Chand Bardai 4. Katha Saritsagar - Somadeva How many of the pair(s) given above is/are correct?

Only one Only two Only three All four

#32

Consider the following statements: 1. Mughal painting reached its climax under Akbar. 2. Under Jahangir, European painting was introduced at the court by the Portuguese priests. 3. Mosque-building reached its climax under Shah Jahan. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 3 only None of the above

#33

Consider the following pairs: 1. Tuzuk-i-Baburi - Babur 2. Humayun Nama - Gulbadan Begum 3. Akbar Nama - Abul Fazl 4. Muntakhab-ul-Tawarikh - Badauni How many of the pair(s) given above is/are correct?

Only one Only two Only three All four

#34

In the context of Mughal India, for what are Daswant, Baswan, and Mansur renowned?

Philosophers Painters Military commanders Accountants

#35

With reference to Chola Empire, consider the following statements: 1. The Arabian Sea came to be known as the ‘Chola Lake.’ 2. Kamban, who wrote Ramayana in Tamil, was in the court of Cholas. 3. The Uttaramerur inscription gives information about the Local Self Government. How many of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Only one Only two All three None

#36

Consider the following pairs: King - Title/Known for 1. Vijayalaya - Founder of the Imperial Cholas 2. Rajendra I - Maduraikonda Chola 3. Parantaka I - Gangaikondachola How many of the above pair(s) is/are not correctly matched?

Only one Only two All three None

#37

Consider the following Heritage Sites: 1. Shore Temple 2. Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur 3. Kailashnath Temple at Kanchi. How many of the above is/are built by the Imperial Cholas?

Only one Only two All three None

#38

Imperial Cholas were the feudatories of which among the following dynasties?

The Chera The Chalukya The Pallava The Rashtrakuta

#39

‘Idangai’ and ‘Valangai’ in Chola empire is related to which among the following?

Land types Caste groupings Bonded labour Different types of tax

#40

Consider the following dynasties: 1. The Pandyas 2. The Cheras 3. The Chalukyas 4. The Lambakannas How many of the above was/were contemporary(s) of Imperial Cholas?

Only one Only two Only three All four

#41

Which among the following correctly represents the Chola administrative units in ascending order?

Nadu- Valanadu- Mandalam Mandalam- Nadu- Valanadu Valanadu- Nadu- Mandalam Mandalam- Valanadu- Nadu

#42

Consider the following statements about the Rajendra Chola I naval expedition: 1. Rajendra Chola I led successful naval expeditions to Southeast Asia, including the Srivijaya Empire. 2. These expeditions were primarily aimed at establishing trade dominance and expanding maritime influence.

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.

#43

With reference to medieval Indian history, the term ‘Munhiyans’ refers to:

Irrigation system Land measurement Secret spies Coins issued by the Delhi Sultanate

#44

With reference to Delhi Sultanate, which of the following statement is not correct:

Alauddin Khilji gave Amir Khusru the title “Tuti-i-Hind" Alauddin was the first Sultan to establish a large permanent standing army, which he paid for with cash from the royal treasury. Jalaluddin Khilji gives Alauddin Khilji the title of Sikander-i-Azam for his victory over Deccan. To control the prices, Alauddin set up three different markets for different commodities in Delhi.

#45

With reference to the Delhi Sultanate, consider the following statements: 1. Shiqs - Wali 2. Pargana - Muqtis 3. Iqtas - Amil

Only one Only two All three None

#46

With reference to the medieval Indian history ‘Grahi’ and ‘Chari’ were related to:

Type of taxes Detailed description about soldiers and branding of horses Village and group of villages Medieval period women poets

#47

With reference to the medieval Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. Mahmud Ghazni defeated Anandpal in the first Battle of Waihind. 2. Mahmud Ghazni patronised Al Biruni and Firdausi. 3. Mahmud Gazni appointed Muhammad Ghori as the governor of India while leaving India.

Only one Only two All three None

#48

Consider the following statements: 1. Qutub-ud-din Aibak shifted his capital from Lahore to Delhi 2. Mongols under Genghis Khan attacked India during Iltutmish period.

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

#49

Consider the following: 1. Paibos 2. Sijada 3. Lakh Baksh 4. Turkan-i-chahalgani Which of the above terms are related to Balban?

1 and 2 only 1, 2 and 4 only 1, 3 and 4 only All of the above

#50

With reference to medieval Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. Giyasuddin Tughlaq - Khazain-ul-Futuh 2. Al Biruni - Kitab-al Hind 3. Amir Khusro - Tabaqat-i-Nasari How many of the pair(s) given above is/are correct?

Only one Only two All three None of the above