[1] Who amongst the following was the Last Guru of the Sikhs?
A.
Guru Arjun Dev
B.
Guru Teg Bahadur
C.
Guru Gobind Singh
D.
Guru Angad Dav
Ans:
Guru Gobind Singh
Explanation :
Guru Gobind Singh was the Tenth of the Eleven Sikh Gurus. He contributed much to Sikhism; notable was his contribution to the continual formalisa tion of the faith. Guru Gobind Singh, the last of the living Sikh Gurus, initiated the Sikh Khalsa in 1699 passing the Guruship of the Sikhs to the Eleventh and Eternal Guru of the Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib.
[2] Who was the author of Gita Govinda?
A.
Jayadeva
B.
Kalhana
C.
Kalidasa
D.
Raja Rao
Ans:
Jayadeva
Explanation :
The Gita Govinda is a work composed by the 12th-century poet, Jayadeva, which describes the relationship between Krishna and the gopis (female cow herders) of Vrindavana, and in particular one gopi named Radha. This work has been of great importance in the development of the bhakti traditions of Hinduism. The first English translation of the Gita Govinda was published by Sir William Jones in 1792, where Kalinga (ancient Orissa) is referred to as the origin of the text.
[3] The court language of the Delhi Sultanate was -
A.
Urdu
B.
Persian
C.
Hindi
D.
Arabic
Ans:
Persian
Explanation :
During the Delhi Sultanate, the rise of Persian speaking people to the throne naturally resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India. It was the official language and soon literary works in the language began to appear. Amir Khusrav was a noted writer of the period, who was one of the first writers to write Persian literature about events concerning India.
[4] Who wrote"Ain-i-Akbari" the great historical work?
A.
Abul Fazl
B.
Amir Khusrau
C.
Firoz Shah
D.
Abdul Rashid
Ans:
Abul Fazl
Explanation :
The Ain-i-Akbari or the "Constitution of Akbar", is a 16th century, detailed document recording the administration of emperor Akbar's empire his vizier, Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak. It makes the Volume III and the final part of the much larger document, the Akbarnama, the Book of Akbar, also by Abul Fazl, and it itself is in three volumes.
[5] Who of the following was the biographer of Akbar?
A.
Abul Fazl
B.
Faizi
C.
Abdul Nabi Khan
D.
Birbal
Ans:
Abul Fazl
Explanation :
The Ain-i-Akbari is the third volume of the Akbar Nama by Abul Fazl which contains information regarding Akbar's reign in the form of, what would be called in modern times, administration reports, statistical compilations, or gazetteers. It contains the áin (i.e mode of governing) of Akbar, and is, in fact, the administration report and statistical Return of his government.
[6] The reputed musician duo, Tans en and Baiju Bawra, flourished during the reign of -
A.
Jahangir
B.
Bahadur Shah Zafar
C.
Akbar
D.
Shah Jahan
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
Tansen was among the Navaratnas (nine jewels) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Like Tansen, the musician at the court of Mughal Emperor Akbar, Bawra was a disciple of Swami Haridas (1512-1607). He was the court musician of Raja Mansingh of Gwalior.
[7] The first Bhakti Movement was organized by -
A.
Nanak
B.
Meera
C.
Ramdas
D.
Ramanujacharya
Ans:
Ramanujacharya
Explanation :
The Bhakti movement originated in ancient Tamil Nadu and began to spread to the north during the late medieval ages when north India was under Islamic rule. Ramanujacharya (1017-1137) was the lest exponent of the Bhakti movement and Vishistadvaita philosophy. He provided a philosophical movement to the movement.
[8] Identify the European power from whom Shivaji obtained cannons and ammunition:
A.
The French
B.
The Portuguese
C.
The Dutch
D.
The English
Ans:
The Portuguese
Explanation :
He used cannons and ammunition from the Portuguese to attack the English. In June 1661 Shivaji's soldiers plundered Rajapur and captured several Englishmen. This was payback for the English aid to Bijapur. The following year, he captured a band of Englishmen in Surat for supplying ammunition to his enemies.
[9] The Khilji Sultans of Delhi were
A.
Mongols
B.
Afghans
C.
Turks
D.
A Jat tribe
Ans:
Turks
Explanation :
The Khilji dynasty was a Muslim dynasty of Turkic Khalaj origin. The Khiljis ruled large parts of South Asia between 1290 and 1320. They were the second dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate of India. Led by their ruler, Ala-ud-din Khilji, they are noted for having repeatedly defended India against the Mongol invasions of India.
[10] Who is considered as the greatest of all the Vijayanagar rulers?
A.
Krishnadeva Raya
B.
Vira Narasimha
C.
Sadasiva Raya
D.
Rama Raya
Ans:
Krishnadeva Raya
Explanation :
Krishna Deva Raya was the greatest Emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire who reigned from 1509-1529 CE. He was the third ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty Emperor Krishna Deva Raya earned the titles Andhra Bhoja, Mooru Rayara Ganda (meaning King of three Kings) and Kannada Rajya Rama Ramana. Portuguese travelers Domingo Paes and Fernao Nuniz also visited the Vijayanagara Empire during his reign. Travelogues indicate that the king was not only an able adminis trator, but also an excellent general, leading from the front in battle and even attending to the wounded.
[11] Which of the following is in the World Heritage list?
A.
Khajuraho
B.
Nalanda ruins
C.
Hampi ruins
D.
Tajmahal
Ans:
Hampi ruins
Explanation :
Hampi is a village in northern Karnataka state India. It is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Predating the city of Vijayanagara, it continues to be an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple, as well as several other monuments belonging to the old city. The ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed as the Group of Monuments at Hampi.
[12] Which of the undermentioned facts about Taj Mahal in not correct?
A.
It is a magnificent mausoleum
B.
It was built by Shah Jahan
C.
It is situated outside Agra Fort
D.
The names of artisans who built it are engraved on it
Ans:
The names of artisans who built it are engraved on it
Explanation :
The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra India, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in mem ory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal (also "the Taj") is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Indian and Persian architectural style Building began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, and employed thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision including Abd ul-Karim Mamur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. Lahauri is genally considered to be the principal designer.
[13] Select the correct order-
A.
Nizamuddin Auliya, Kabin, Mirabai, Tulsidas
B.
Mirabai, Kabir, Niza-muddin Auliya, Tulsidas
C.
Kabír, Nizamuddin Auliya, Tulsidas, Mirabai
D.
Tulsidas, Mirabai, Kabir, Nizamuddin Auliya
Ans:
Nizamuddin Auliya, Kabin, Mirabai, Tulsidas
Explanation :
Nizamuddin Auliya (1238 -3 April 1325), also known as Hazrat Nizamuddin, was a famous Sufi saint of the Chishti Order in the Indian Subcontinent. Kabir (1440-1518) was a mystic poet and sant of India whose writings have greatly influenced the Bhakti movement. Meerabai (c. 1498- c. 1547 AD) was an aristocratic Hindu mystical singer and devotee of Lord Krishna from Rajasthan and one of the most significant figures of the Sant tradition of the Vaishnava bhakti movement. Tulsidas (1497/1532-1623) was a Hindu poet-saint, reformer and philosopher renowned for his devotion for the god Rama. - -
[14] Where did the traveler 'Ibn Batuta' come from?
A.
Morocco
B.
Persia
C.
Turkey
D.
Central Asia
Ans:
Morocco
Explanation :
Ibn Batuta was a Berber Muslim Moroccan explorer, known for his extensive travels, accounts of which were published in the Rihla ("Journey"). Over a period of thirty years, he visited most of the known Is lamic world as well as many non-Muslim lands; his ourneys including trips to North Africa, the Horn of Africa, West Africa, Southern Europe and Easte Europe in the West, and to the Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and China in the East, a distance surpassing threefold his near-con temporary Marco Polo. Ibn Batuta is considered one of the greatest travellers of all time.
[15] Who built the Khajuraho temples?
A.
Holkars
B.
Scindias
C.
Bundela Rajputs
D.
Chandela Rajputs
Ans:
Chandela Rajputs
Explanation :
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are located in Khajuraho, a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located in Chhatarpur District. Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculptures. The city was the cultural capital of Chandela Rajputs, a Hindu dynasty that ruled this part of India from the 10-12th centuries. The political capital of the Chandelas was Kalinjar. The Khajuraho temples were built over a span of 200 years, from 950 to 1150. The Chandela capital was moved to Mahoba after this time,but Khajuraho continued to flourish for some time. Khajuraho has no forts because the Chandel Kings never lived in their cultural capital.
[16] Who was the architect who designed 'Taj Mahal'?
A.
Mohammad Hussain
B.
Ustad-Isa
C.
Shah Abbas
D.
Ismail
Ans:
Ustad-Isa
Explanation :
Isa Muhammad Effendi or Ustad Isa was a Persian architect from Iran he and his colleague Ismail Effendi entered the service of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan after the Ottoman Sultan Murad IV and the Mughals exchanged ambassadors. Isa Muhammad Effendi is often described as the chief architect of the Taj Mahal. Recent research suggests the Pern architect, Ustad Ahmad Lahauri was the most likely candidate as the chief architect of the Taj, anassertion based on a claim made in writings by Lahauri's son Lutfullah Muhandis.
[17] The Assam State derives its name from that of a tribe that conquered the region. Where did the tribesmen come from?
A.
Tibet
B.
Mongolia
C.
Burma (now Myanmar)
D.
Siam (now Thailand)
Ans:
Siam (now Thailand)
Explanation :
The state of Assam derived its name from the word som' which means unequal or unrivalled. True to the meaning of its name, the state is unrivalled in terms of its natural beauty and the simplicity of the people. In the Mahabharata and the Puranas, Assam has been referred to as 'Kamarupa'. The inhabitants of the state are a mixture of the Mongol-Aryan culture. The Ahoms ventured into Assam somewhere around 1228 A.D. The present name Assam derives from the name of a Sino-Tibetan tribe, the Ahoms who came to Assam from China and Thailand, began their rule from 1228 AD and remained a force to reck on within the political arena till 1828 AD.
[18] Mughal presence in the Red Ford ceased with the fall of -
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Muhammad Shah
C.
Shah Alam
D.
Bahadur Shah 'Zafar
Ans:
Bahadur Shah 'Zafar
Explanation :
The Red Fort is a 17th century fort complex constructed by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in the walled city of Old Delhi (in present day Delhi, India) that served as the residence of the Mughal Empeors. It served as the capital of the Mughals until 1857, when Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled by the British Indian government.
[19] 'Khalsa' was founded by -
A.
Guru Gobind Singh
B.
Guru Ramdas
C.
Guru Nanak
D.
Arjun Dev
Ans:
Guru Gobind Singh
Explanation :
Khalsa is the collective body of Singhs and Kaurs represented by the five beloved-ones and is the final temporal Guru/leader of the Sikhs. The Khalsa was inaugurated on March 30, 1699, by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. The leadership was passed on by Guru Gobind Singh to the Khalsa and bestowed the title "Guru Panth" or Guru". The Khasa is also the nation of the Sikhs. The Khalsa is responsible for all executive, military and civil authority. The meaning of Khalsa translates to "Sovereign/ Free". Another interpretation is that of being 'Pure Guru Gobind Singh has declared the Khalsa as his true Guru and therefore as following described in the Sarbloh Granth the attributes of the Khals.
[20] The rulers of Vijayanagar promoted -
A.
Hindi, Marathi and Sanskrit
B.
Malayalam, Tamil and Sanskrit
C.
Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
D.
Telugu, Urdu and Sanskrit
Ans:
Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
Explanation :
Telugu culture reached its zenith during the Vijayanagara rule under Sri Krishnadevaraya. The rulers patronized Kannada, Telugu and Sanskrit and Tamil scholars who wrote in the Jain, Virashaiva and Vaishnava traditions.The Vijayanagar period was the golden age of Telugu literature. Sanskrit literature was given patronage by the Vijayanagar kings. The early kings of the Sangama dynasty patronized the Sringeri saints while the Saluva and Tuluva kings patronised the Madhva saints of Udupi. Krishnadevaraya also patronised Tamil poet Harihara who wrote Irusamaya vilakkam (an exposition on saivism and Vaishnavism).
[21] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was -
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Mia Tansen (born as Ramtanu Pandey) was a prominent Hindustani classical music composer and musician. He was an extraordinarily gifted vocalist, known for a large number of compositions, and also an instrumentalist who popularized and improved the plucked rabab (of Central Asian origin). He was among the Navaratnas (nine jewels) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Akbar gave him the title Miyarn an honorific, meaning learned man).
[22] The Muslim adventurer who destroyed the Nalanda Univers was -
A.
Alla-ud-din Khilji
B.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlak
C.
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
D.
Muhammad-bin-Quasim
Ans:
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
Explanation :
Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khilji was a Turkic military general of Qutb-ud-din Aybak. It is alleged by some writers that he was responsible for the destruction of Nalanda, which was an ancient Buddhist University in Bihar, India, nearby to the stronghold Bihar. The main Persian source for this explains Khalii attacked the fortress unaware that it was a University.
[23] Painting reached its highest level of development during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Aurangzeb
C.
Jahangir
D.
Shah Jaharn
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal painting reached its zenith under Jahangir, a great connoisseur and outstanding patron of painting. As a young prince, Jahangir had founded his own atelier, under the supervision of Master Aqa Riza. His artists developed a new, naturalistic style distinctive for ist subdued palette, psychologically expressive portraiture, and outstanding natural history painting.
[24] The Mir Bakshi of the Mughal Emperors was the head of -
A.
Intelligence
B.
Foreign affairs
C.
Army organization
D.
Finance
Ans:
Army organization
Explanation :
During the Mughal rule, the Mir Bakshi Headed military department, nobility, information and intelligence agencies. In provincial administration, the Bakshi was the head of military department. Diwan used to be responsible for all income and expenditure and had control over Khalisa and Jagir land.
[25] Which among the following was the capital of Shivaji?
A.
Poona
B.
Raigarh
C.
(4) Panhala
D.
(3) Singhgarh
Ans:
Raigarh
Explanation :
Shivaji created an independent Maratha kingdom with Raigarh as its capital, and was crowned chhatrapati ("paramount sovereign") of the Marathas in 1674. Raigarh is a hill fortress situated in the modern day near Mahad, Raigarh district of Maharashtra It is located in the Sahyadri mountain range.
Explanation :
Guru Gobind Singh was the Tenth of the Eleven Sikh Gurus. He contributed much to Sikhism; notable was his contribution to the continual formalisa tion of the faith. Guru Gobind Singh, the last of the living Sikh Gurus, initiated the Sikh Khalsa in 1699 passing the Guruship of the Sikhs to the Eleventh and Eternal Guru of the Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib.
[2] Who was the author of Gita Govinda?
A.
Jayadeva
B.
Kalhana
C.
Kalidasa
D.
Raja Rao
Ans:
Jayadeva
Explanation :
The Gita Govinda is a work composed by the 12th-century poet, Jayadeva, which describes the relationship between Krishna and the gopis (female cow herders) of Vrindavana, and in particular one gopi named Radha. This work has been of great importance in the development of the bhakti traditions of Hinduism. The first English translation of the Gita Govinda was published by Sir William Jones in 1792, where Kalinga (ancient Orissa) is referred to as the origin of the text.
[3] The court language of the Delhi Sultanate was -
A.
Urdu
B.
Persian
C.
Hindi
D.
Arabic
Ans:
Persian
Explanation :
During the Delhi Sultanate, the rise of Persian speaking people to the throne naturally resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India. It was the official language and soon literary works in the language began to appear. Amir Khusrav was a noted writer of the period, who was one of the first writers to write Persian literature about events concerning India.
[4] Who wrote"Ain-i-Akbari" the great historical work?
A.
Abul Fazl
B.
Amir Khusrau
C.
Firoz Shah
D.
Abdul Rashid
Ans:
Abul Fazl
Explanation :
The Ain-i-Akbari or the "Constitution of Akbar", is a 16th century, detailed document recording the administration of emperor Akbar's empire his vizier, Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak. It makes the Volume III and the final part of the much larger document, the Akbarnama, the Book of Akbar, also by Abul Fazl, and it itself is in three volumes.
[5] Who of the following was the biographer of Akbar?
A.
Abul Fazl
B.
Faizi
C.
Abdul Nabi Khan
D.
Birbal
Ans:
Abul Fazl
Explanation :
The Ain-i-Akbari is the third volume of the Akbar Nama by Abul Fazl which contains information regarding Akbar's reign in the form of, what would be called in modern times, administration reports, statistical compilations, or gazetteers. It contains the áin (i.e mode of governing) of Akbar, and is, in fact, the administration report and statistical Return of his government.
[6] The reputed musician duo, Tans en and Baiju Bawra, flourished during the reign of -
A.
Jahangir
B.
Bahadur Shah Zafar
C.
Akbar
D.
Shah Jahan
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
Tansen was among the Navaratnas (nine jewels) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Like Tansen, the musician at the court of Mughal Emperor Akbar, Bawra was a disciple of Swami Haridas (1512-1607). He was the court musician of Raja Mansingh of Gwalior.
[7] The first Bhakti Movement was organized by -
A.
Nanak
B.
Meera
C.
Ramdas
D.
Ramanujacharya
Ans:
Ramanujacharya
Explanation :
The Bhakti movement originated in ancient Tamil Nadu and began to spread to the north during the late medieval ages when north India was under Islamic rule. Ramanujacharya (1017-1137) was the lest exponent of the Bhakti movement and Vishistadvaita philosophy. He provided a philosophical movement to the movement.
[8] Identify the European power from whom Shivaji obtained cannons and ammunition:
A.
The French
B.
The Portuguese
C.
The Dutch
D.
The English
Ans:
The Portuguese
Explanation :
He used cannons and ammunition from the Portuguese to attack the English. In June 1661 Shivaji's soldiers plundered Rajapur and captured several Englishmen. This was payback for the English aid to Bijapur. The following year, he captured a band of Englishmen in Surat for supplying ammunition to his enemies.
[9] The Khilji Sultans of Delhi were
A.
Mongols
B.
Afghans
C.
Turks
D.
A Jat tribe
Ans:
Turks
Explanation :
The Khilji dynasty was a Muslim dynasty of Turkic Khalaj origin. The Khiljis ruled large parts of South Asia between 1290 and 1320. They were the second dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate of India. Led by their ruler, Ala-ud-din Khilji, they are noted for having repeatedly defended India against the Mongol invasions of India.
[10] Who is considered as the greatest of all the Vijayanagar rulers?
A.
Krishnadeva Raya
B.
Vira Narasimha
C.
Sadasiva Raya
D.
Rama Raya
Ans:
Krishnadeva Raya
Explanation :
Krishna Deva Raya was the greatest Emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire who reigned from 1509-1529 CE. He was the third ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty Emperor Krishna Deva Raya earned the titles Andhra Bhoja, Mooru Rayara Ganda (meaning King of three Kings) and Kannada Rajya Rama Ramana. Portuguese travelers Domingo Paes and Fernao Nuniz also visited the Vijayanagara Empire during his reign. Travelogues indicate that the king was not only an able adminis trator, but also an excellent general, leading from the front in battle and even attending to the wounded.
[11] Which of the following is in the World Heritage list?
A.
Khajuraho
B.
Nalanda ruins
C.
Hampi ruins
D.
Tajmahal
Ans:
Hampi ruins
Explanation :
Hampi is a village in northern Karnataka state India. It is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Predating the city of Vijayanagara, it continues to be an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple, as well as several other monuments belonging to the old city. The ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed as the Group of Monuments at Hampi.
[12] Which of the undermentioned facts about Taj Mahal in not correct?
A.
It is a magnificent mausoleum
B.
It was built by Shah Jahan
C.
It is situated outside Agra Fort
D.
The names of artisans who built it are engraved on it
Ans:
The names of artisans who built it are engraved on it
Explanation :
The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra India, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in mem ory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal (also "the Taj") is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Indian and Persian architectural style Building began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, and employed thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision including Abd ul-Karim Mamur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. Lahauri is genally considered to be the principal designer.
[13] Select the correct order-
A.
Nizamuddin Auliya, Kabin, Mirabai, Tulsidas
B.
Mirabai, Kabir, Niza-muddin Auliya, Tulsidas
C.
Kabír, Nizamuddin Auliya, Tulsidas, Mirabai
D.
Tulsidas, Mirabai, Kabir, Nizamuddin Auliya
Ans:
Nizamuddin Auliya, Kabin, Mirabai, Tulsidas
Explanation :
Nizamuddin Auliya (1238 -3 April 1325), also known as Hazrat Nizamuddin, was a famous Sufi saint of the Chishti Order in the Indian Subcontinent. Kabir (1440-1518) was a mystic poet and sant of India whose writings have greatly influenced the Bhakti movement. Meerabai (c. 1498- c. 1547 AD) was an aristocratic Hindu mystical singer and devotee of Lord Krishna from Rajasthan and one of the most significant figures of the Sant tradition of the Vaishnava bhakti movement. Tulsidas (1497/1532-1623) was a Hindu poet-saint, reformer and philosopher renowned for his devotion for the god Rama. - -
[14] Where did the traveler 'Ibn Batuta' come from?
A.
Morocco
B.
Persia
C.
Turkey
D.
Central Asia
Ans:
Morocco
Explanation :
Ibn Batuta was a Berber Muslim Moroccan explorer, known for his extensive travels, accounts of which were published in the Rihla ("Journey"). Over a period of thirty years, he visited most of the known Is lamic world as well as many non-Muslim lands; his ourneys including trips to North Africa, the Horn of Africa, West Africa, Southern Europe and Easte Europe in the West, and to the Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and China in the East, a distance surpassing threefold his near-con temporary Marco Polo. Ibn Batuta is considered one of the greatest travellers of all time.
[15] Who built the Khajuraho temples?
A.
Holkars
B.
Scindias
C.
Bundela Rajputs
D.
Chandela Rajputs
Ans:
Chandela Rajputs
Explanation :
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are located in Khajuraho, a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located in Chhatarpur District. Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculptures. The city was the cultural capital of Chandela Rajputs, a Hindu dynasty that ruled this part of India from the 10-12th centuries. The political capital of the Chandelas was Kalinjar. The Khajuraho temples were built over a span of 200 years, from 950 to 1150. The Chandela capital was moved to Mahoba after this time,but Khajuraho continued to flourish for some time. Khajuraho has no forts because the Chandel Kings never lived in their cultural capital.
[16] Who was the architect who designed 'Taj Mahal'?
A.
Mohammad Hussain
B.
Ustad-Isa
C.
Shah Abbas
D.
Ismail
Ans:
Ustad-Isa
Explanation :
Isa Muhammad Effendi or Ustad Isa was a Persian architect from Iran he and his colleague Ismail Effendi entered the service of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan after the Ottoman Sultan Murad IV and the Mughals exchanged ambassadors. Isa Muhammad Effendi is often described as the chief architect of the Taj Mahal. Recent research suggests the Pern architect, Ustad Ahmad Lahauri was the most likely candidate as the chief architect of the Taj, anassertion based on a claim made in writings by Lahauri's son Lutfullah Muhandis.
[17] The Assam State derives its name from that of a tribe that conquered the region. Where did the tribesmen come from?
A.
Tibet
B.
Mongolia
C.
Burma (now Myanmar)
D.
Siam (now Thailand)
Ans:
Siam (now Thailand)
Explanation :
The state of Assam derived its name from the word som' which means unequal or unrivalled. True to the meaning of its name, the state is unrivalled in terms of its natural beauty and the simplicity of the people. In the Mahabharata and the Puranas, Assam has been referred to as 'Kamarupa'. The inhabitants of the state are a mixture of the Mongol-Aryan culture. The Ahoms ventured into Assam somewhere around 1228 A.D. The present name Assam derives from the name of a Sino-Tibetan tribe, the Ahoms who came to Assam from China and Thailand, began their rule from 1228 AD and remained a force to reck on within the political arena till 1828 AD.
[18] Mughal presence in the Red Ford ceased with the fall of -
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Muhammad Shah
C.
Shah Alam
D.
Bahadur Shah 'Zafar
Ans:
Bahadur Shah 'Zafar
Explanation :
The Red Fort is a 17th century fort complex constructed by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in the walled city of Old Delhi (in present day Delhi, India) that served as the residence of the Mughal Empeors. It served as the capital of the Mughals until 1857, when Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled by the British Indian government.
[19] 'Khalsa' was founded by -
A.
Guru Gobind Singh
B.
Guru Ramdas
C.
Guru Nanak
D.
Arjun Dev
Ans:
Guru Gobind Singh
Explanation :
Khalsa is the collective body of Singhs and Kaurs represented by the five beloved-ones and is the final temporal Guru/leader of the Sikhs. The Khalsa was inaugurated on March 30, 1699, by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. The leadership was passed on by Guru Gobind Singh to the Khalsa and bestowed the title "Guru Panth" or Guru". The Khasa is also the nation of the Sikhs. The Khalsa is responsible for all executive, military and civil authority. The meaning of Khalsa translates to "Sovereign/ Free". Another interpretation is that of being 'Pure Guru Gobind Singh has declared the Khalsa as his true Guru and therefore as following described in the Sarbloh Granth the attributes of the Khals.
[20] The rulers of Vijayanagar promoted -
A.
Hindi, Marathi and Sanskrit
B.
Malayalam, Tamil and Sanskrit
C.
Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
D.
Telugu, Urdu and Sanskrit
Ans:
Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
Explanation :
Telugu culture reached its zenith during the Vijayanagara rule under Sri Krishnadevaraya. The rulers patronized Kannada, Telugu and Sanskrit and Tamil scholars who wrote in the Jain, Virashaiva and Vaishnava traditions.The Vijayanagar period was the golden age of Telugu literature. Sanskrit literature was given patronage by the Vijayanagar kings. The early kings of the Sangama dynasty patronized the Sringeri saints while the Saluva and Tuluva kings patronised the Madhva saints of Udupi. Krishnadevaraya also patronised Tamil poet Harihara who wrote Irusamaya vilakkam (an exposition on saivism and Vaishnavism).
[21] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was -
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Mia Tansen (born as Ramtanu Pandey) was a prominent Hindustani classical music composer and musician. He was an extraordinarily gifted vocalist, known for a large number of compositions, and also an instrumentalist who popularized and improved the plucked rabab (of Central Asian origin). He was among the Navaratnas (nine jewels) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Akbar gave him the title Miyarn an honorific, meaning learned man).
[22] The Muslim adventurer who destroyed the Nalanda Univers was -
A.
Alla-ud-din Khilji
B.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlak
C.
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
D.
Muhammad-bin-Quasim
Ans:
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
Explanation :
Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khilji was a Turkic military general of Qutb-ud-din Aybak. It is alleged by some writers that he was responsible for the destruction of Nalanda, which was an ancient Buddhist University in Bihar, India, nearby to the stronghold Bihar. The main Persian source for this explains Khalii attacked the fortress unaware that it was a University.
[23] Painting reached its highest level of development during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Aurangzeb
C.
Jahangir
D.
Shah Jaharn
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal painting reached its zenith under Jahangir, a great connoisseur and outstanding patron of painting. As a young prince, Jahangir had founded his own atelier, under the supervision of Master Aqa Riza. His artists developed a new, naturalistic style distinctive for ist subdued palette, psychologically expressive portraiture, and outstanding natural history painting.
[24] The Mir Bakshi of the Mughal Emperors was the head of -
A.
Intelligence
B.
Foreign affairs
C.
Army organization
D.
Finance
Ans:
Army organization
Explanation :
During the Mughal rule, the Mir Bakshi Headed military department, nobility, information and intelligence agencies. In provincial administration, the Bakshi was the head of military department. Diwan used to be responsible for all income and expenditure and had control over Khalisa and Jagir land.
[25] Which among the following was the capital of Shivaji?
A.
Poona
B.
Raigarh
C.
(4) Panhala
D.
(3) Singhgarh
Ans:
Raigarh
Explanation :
Shivaji created an independent Maratha kingdom with Raigarh as its capital, and was crowned chhatrapati ("paramount sovereign") of the Marathas in 1674. Raigarh is a hill fortress situated in the modern day near Mahad, Raigarh district of Maharashtra It is located in the Sahyadri mountain range.
Explanation :
During the Delhi Sultanate, the rise of Persian speaking people to the throne naturally resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India. It was the official language and soon literary works in the language began to appear. Amir Khusrav was a noted writer of the period, who was one of the first writers to write Persian literature about events concerning India.
[4] Who wrote"Ain-i-Akbari" the great historical work?
A.
Abul Fazl
B.
Amir Khusrau
C.
Firoz Shah
D.
Abdul Rashid
Ans:
Abul Fazl
Explanation :
The Ain-i-Akbari or the "Constitution of Akbar", is a 16th century, detailed document recording the administration of emperor Akbar's empire his vizier, Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak. It makes the Volume III and the final part of the much larger document, the Akbarnama, the Book of Akbar, also by Abul Fazl, and it itself is in three volumes.
[5] Who of the following was the biographer of Akbar?
A.
Abul Fazl
B.
Faizi
C.
Abdul Nabi Khan
D.
Birbal
Ans:
Abul Fazl
Explanation :
The Ain-i-Akbari is the third volume of the Akbar Nama by Abul Fazl which contains information regarding Akbar's reign in the form of, what would be called in modern times, administration reports, statistical compilations, or gazetteers. It contains the áin (i.e mode of governing) of Akbar, and is, in fact, the administration report and statistical Return of his government.
[6] The reputed musician duo, Tans en and Baiju Bawra, flourished during the reign of -
A.
Jahangir
B.
Bahadur Shah Zafar
C.
Akbar
D.
Shah Jahan
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
Tansen was among the Navaratnas (nine jewels) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Like Tansen, the musician at the court of Mughal Emperor Akbar, Bawra was a disciple of Swami Haridas (1512-1607). He was the court musician of Raja Mansingh of Gwalior.
[7] The first Bhakti Movement was organized by -
A.
Nanak
B.
Meera
C.
Ramdas
D.
Ramanujacharya
Ans:
Ramanujacharya
Explanation :
The Bhakti movement originated in ancient Tamil Nadu and began to spread to the north during the late medieval ages when north India was under Islamic rule. Ramanujacharya (1017-1137) was the lest exponent of the Bhakti movement and Vishistadvaita philosophy. He provided a philosophical movement to the movement.
[8] Identify the European power from whom Shivaji obtained cannons and ammunition:
A.
The French
B.
The Portuguese
C.
The Dutch
D.
The English
Ans:
The Portuguese
Explanation :
He used cannons and ammunition from the Portuguese to attack the English. In June 1661 Shivaji's soldiers plundered Rajapur and captured several Englishmen. This was payback for the English aid to Bijapur. The following year, he captured a band of Englishmen in Surat for supplying ammunition to his enemies.
[9] The Khilji Sultans of Delhi were
A.
Mongols
B.
Afghans
C.
Turks
D.
A Jat tribe
Ans:
Turks
Explanation :
The Khilji dynasty was a Muslim dynasty of Turkic Khalaj origin. The Khiljis ruled large parts of South Asia between 1290 and 1320. They were the second dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate of India. Led by their ruler, Ala-ud-din Khilji, they are noted for having repeatedly defended India against the Mongol invasions of India.
[10] Who is considered as the greatest of all the Vijayanagar rulers?
A.
Krishnadeva Raya
B.
Vira Narasimha
C.
Sadasiva Raya
D.
Rama Raya
Ans:
Krishnadeva Raya
Explanation :
Krishna Deva Raya was the greatest Emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire who reigned from 1509-1529 CE. He was the third ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty Emperor Krishna Deva Raya earned the titles Andhra Bhoja, Mooru Rayara Ganda (meaning King of three Kings) and Kannada Rajya Rama Ramana. Portuguese travelers Domingo Paes and Fernao Nuniz also visited the Vijayanagara Empire during his reign. Travelogues indicate that the king was not only an able adminis trator, but also an excellent general, leading from the front in battle and even attending to the wounded.
[11] Which of the following is in the World Heritage list?
A.
Khajuraho
B.
Nalanda ruins
C.
Hampi ruins
D.
Tajmahal
Ans:
Hampi ruins
Explanation :
Hampi is a village in northern Karnataka state India. It is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Predating the city of Vijayanagara, it continues to be an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple, as well as several other monuments belonging to the old city. The ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed as the Group of Monuments at Hampi.
[12] Which of the undermentioned facts about Taj Mahal in not correct?
A.
It is a magnificent mausoleum
B.
It was built by Shah Jahan
C.
It is situated outside Agra Fort
D.
The names of artisans who built it are engraved on it
Ans:
The names of artisans who built it are engraved on it
Explanation :
The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra India, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in mem ory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal (also "the Taj") is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Indian and Persian architectural style Building began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, and employed thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision including Abd ul-Karim Mamur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. Lahauri is genally considered to be the principal designer.
[13] Select the correct order-
A.
Nizamuddin Auliya, Kabin, Mirabai, Tulsidas
B.
Mirabai, Kabir, Niza-muddin Auliya, Tulsidas
C.
Kabír, Nizamuddin Auliya, Tulsidas, Mirabai
D.
Tulsidas, Mirabai, Kabir, Nizamuddin Auliya
Ans:
Nizamuddin Auliya, Kabin, Mirabai, Tulsidas
Explanation :
Nizamuddin Auliya (1238 -3 April 1325), also known as Hazrat Nizamuddin, was a famous Sufi saint of the Chishti Order in the Indian Subcontinent. Kabir (1440-1518) was a mystic poet and sant of India whose writings have greatly influenced the Bhakti movement. Meerabai (c. 1498- c. 1547 AD) was an aristocratic Hindu mystical singer and devotee of Lord Krishna from Rajasthan and one of the most significant figures of the Sant tradition of the Vaishnava bhakti movement. Tulsidas (1497/1532-1623) was a Hindu poet-saint, reformer and philosopher renowned for his devotion for the god Rama. - -
[14] Where did the traveler 'Ibn Batuta' come from?
A.
Morocco
B.
Persia
C.
Turkey
D.
Central Asia
Ans:
Morocco
Explanation :
Ibn Batuta was a Berber Muslim Moroccan explorer, known for his extensive travels, accounts of which were published in the Rihla ("Journey"). Over a period of thirty years, he visited most of the known Is lamic world as well as many non-Muslim lands; his ourneys including trips to North Africa, the Horn of Africa, West Africa, Southern Europe and Easte Europe in the West, and to the Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and China in the East, a distance surpassing threefold his near-con temporary Marco Polo. Ibn Batuta is considered one of the greatest travellers of all time.
[15] Who built the Khajuraho temples?
A.
Holkars
B.
Scindias
C.
Bundela Rajputs
D.
Chandela Rajputs
Ans:
Chandela Rajputs
Explanation :
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are located in Khajuraho, a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located in Chhatarpur District. Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculptures. The city was the cultural capital of Chandela Rajputs, a Hindu dynasty that ruled this part of India from the 10-12th centuries. The political capital of the Chandelas was Kalinjar. The Khajuraho temples were built over a span of 200 years, from 950 to 1150. The Chandela capital was moved to Mahoba after this time,but Khajuraho continued to flourish for some time. Khajuraho has no forts because the Chandel Kings never lived in their cultural capital.
[16] Who was the architect who designed 'Taj Mahal'?
A.
Mohammad Hussain
B.
Ustad-Isa
C.
Shah Abbas
D.
Ismail
Ans:
Ustad-Isa
Explanation :
Isa Muhammad Effendi or Ustad Isa was a Persian architect from Iran he and his colleague Ismail Effendi entered the service of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan after the Ottoman Sultan Murad IV and the Mughals exchanged ambassadors. Isa Muhammad Effendi is often described as the chief architect of the Taj Mahal. Recent research suggests the Pern architect, Ustad Ahmad Lahauri was the most likely candidate as the chief architect of the Taj, anassertion based on a claim made in writings by Lahauri's son Lutfullah Muhandis.
[17] The Assam State derives its name from that of a tribe that conquered the region. Where did the tribesmen come from?
A.
Tibet
B.
Mongolia
C.
Burma (now Myanmar)
D.
Siam (now Thailand)
Ans:
Siam (now Thailand)
Explanation :
The state of Assam derived its name from the word som' which means unequal or unrivalled. True to the meaning of its name, the state is unrivalled in terms of its natural beauty and the simplicity of the people. In the Mahabharata and the Puranas, Assam has been referred to as 'Kamarupa'. The inhabitants of the state are a mixture of the Mongol-Aryan culture. The Ahoms ventured into Assam somewhere around 1228 A.D. The present name Assam derives from the name of a Sino-Tibetan tribe, the Ahoms who came to Assam from China and Thailand, began their rule from 1228 AD and remained a force to reck on within the political arena till 1828 AD.
[18] Mughal presence in the Red Ford ceased with the fall of -
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Muhammad Shah
C.
Shah Alam
D.
Bahadur Shah 'Zafar
Ans:
Bahadur Shah 'Zafar
Explanation :
The Red Fort is a 17th century fort complex constructed by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in the walled city of Old Delhi (in present day Delhi, India) that served as the residence of the Mughal Empeors. It served as the capital of the Mughals until 1857, when Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled by the British Indian government.
[19] 'Khalsa' was founded by -
A.
Guru Gobind Singh
B.
Guru Ramdas
C.
Guru Nanak
D.
Arjun Dev
Ans:
Guru Gobind Singh
Explanation :
Khalsa is the collective body of Singhs and Kaurs represented by the five beloved-ones and is the final temporal Guru/leader of the Sikhs. The Khalsa was inaugurated on March 30, 1699, by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. The leadership was passed on by Guru Gobind Singh to the Khalsa and bestowed the title "Guru Panth" or Guru". The Khasa is also the nation of the Sikhs. The Khalsa is responsible for all executive, military and civil authority. The meaning of Khalsa translates to "Sovereign/ Free". Another interpretation is that of being 'Pure Guru Gobind Singh has declared the Khalsa as his true Guru and therefore as following described in the Sarbloh Granth the attributes of the Khals.
[20] The rulers of Vijayanagar promoted -
A.
Hindi, Marathi and Sanskrit
B.
Malayalam, Tamil and Sanskrit
C.
Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
D.
Telugu, Urdu and Sanskrit
Ans:
Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
Explanation :
Telugu culture reached its zenith during the Vijayanagara rule under Sri Krishnadevaraya. The rulers patronized Kannada, Telugu and Sanskrit and Tamil scholars who wrote in the Jain, Virashaiva and Vaishnava traditions.The Vijayanagar period was the golden age of Telugu literature. Sanskrit literature was given patronage by the Vijayanagar kings. The early kings of the Sangama dynasty patronized the Sringeri saints while the Saluva and Tuluva kings patronised the Madhva saints of Udupi. Krishnadevaraya also patronised Tamil poet Harihara who wrote Irusamaya vilakkam (an exposition on saivism and Vaishnavism).
[21] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was -
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Mia Tansen (born as Ramtanu Pandey) was a prominent Hindustani classical music composer and musician. He was an extraordinarily gifted vocalist, known for a large number of compositions, and also an instrumentalist who popularized and improved the plucked rabab (of Central Asian origin). He was among the Navaratnas (nine jewels) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Akbar gave him the title Miyarn an honorific, meaning learned man).
[22] The Muslim adventurer who destroyed the Nalanda Univers was -
A.
Alla-ud-din Khilji
B.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlak
C.
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
D.
Muhammad-bin-Quasim
Ans:
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
Explanation :
Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khilji was a Turkic military general of Qutb-ud-din Aybak. It is alleged by some writers that he was responsible for the destruction of Nalanda, which was an ancient Buddhist University in Bihar, India, nearby to the stronghold Bihar. The main Persian source for this explains Khalii attacked the fortress unaware that it was a University.
[23] Painting reached its highest level of development during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Aurangzeb
C.
Jahangir
D.
Shah Jaharn
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal painting reached its zenith under Jahangir, a great connoisseur and outstanding patron of painting. As a young prince, Jahangir had founded his own atelier, under the supervision of Master Aqa Riza. His artists developed a new, naturalistic style distinctive for ist subdued palette, psychologically expressive portraiture, and outstanding natural history painting.
[24] The Mir Bakshi of the Mughal Emperors was the head of -
A.
Intelligence
B.
Foreign affairs
C.
Army organization
D.
Finance
Ans:
Army organization
Explanation :
During the Mughal rule, the Mir Bakshi Headed military department, nobility, information and intelligence agencies. In provincial administration, the Bakshi was the head of military department. Diwan used to be responsible for all income and expenditure and had control over Khalisa and Jagir land.
[25] Which among the following was the capital of Shivaji?
A.
Poona
B.
Raigarh
C.
(4) Panhala
D.
(3) Singhgarh
Ans:
Raigarh
Explanation :
Shivaji created an independent Maratha kingdom with Raigarh as its capital, and was crowned chhatrapati ("paramount sovereign") of the Marathas in 1674. Raigarh is a hill fortress situated in the modern day near Mahad, Raigarh district of Maharashtra It is located in the Sahyadri mountain range.
Explanation :
The Ain-i-Akbari is the third volume of the Akbar Nama by Abul Fazl which contains information regarding Akbar's reign in the form of, what would be called in modern times, administration reports, statistical compilations, or gazetteers. It contains the áin (i.e mode of governing) of Akbar, and is, in fact, the administration report and statistical Return of his government.
[6] The reputed musician duo, Tans en and Baiju Bawra, flourished during the reign of -
A.
Jahangir
B.
Bahadur Shah Zafar
C.
Akbar
D.
Shah Jahan
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
Tansen was among the Navaratnas (nine jewels) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Like Tansen, the musician at the court of Mughal Emperor Akbar, Bawra was a disciple of Swami Haridas (1512-1607). He was the court musician of Raja Mansingh of Gwalior.
[7] The first Bhakti Movement was organized by -
A.
Nanak
B.
Meera
C.
Ramdas
D.
Ramanujacharya
Ans:
Ramanujacharya
Explanation :
The Bhakti movement originated in ancient Tamil Nadu and began to spread to the north during the late medieval ages when north India was under Islamic rule. Ramanujacharya (1017-1137) was the lest exponent of the Bhakti movement and Vishistadvaita philosophy. He provided a philosophical movement to the movement.
[8] Identify the European power from whom Shivaji obtained cannons and ammunition:
A.
The French
B.
The Portuguese
C.
The Dutch
D.
The English
Ans:
The Portuguese
Explanation :
He used cannons and ammunition from the Portuguese to attack the English. In June 1661 Shivaji's soldiers plundered Rajapur and captured several Englishmen. This was payback for the English aid to Bijapur. The following year, he captured a band of Englishmen in Surat for supplying ammunition to his enemies.
[9] The Khilji Sultans of Delhi were
A.
Mongols
B.
Afghans
C.
Turks
D.
A Jat tribe
Ans:
Turks
Explanation :
The Khilji dynasty was a Muslim dynasty of Turkic Khalaj origin. The Khiljis ruled large parts of South Asia between 1290 and 1320. They were the second dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate of India. Led by their ruler, Ala-ud-din Khilji, they are noted for having repeatedly defended India against the Mongol invasions of India.
[10] Who is considered as the greatest of all the Vijayanagar rulers?
A.
Krishnadeva Raya
B.
Vira Narasimha
C.
Sadasiva Raya
D.
Rama Raya
Ans:
Krishnadeva Raya
Explanation :
Krishna Deva Raya was the greatest Emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire who reigned from 1509-1529 CE. He was the third ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty Emperor Krishna Deva Raya earned the titles Andhra Bhoja, Mooru Rayara Ganda (meaning King of three Kings) and Kannada Rajya Rama Ramana. Portuguese travelers Domingo Paes and Fernao Nuniz also visited the Vijayanagara Empire during his reign. Travelogues indicate that the king was not only an able adminis trator, but also an excellent general, leading from the front in battle and even attending to the wounded.
[11] Which of the following is in the World Heritage list?
A.
Khajuraho
B.
Nalanda ruins
C.
Hampi ruins
D.
Tajmahal
Ans:
Hampi ruins
Explanation :
Hampi is a village in northern Karnataka state India. It is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Predating the city of Vijayanagara, it continues to be an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple, as well as several other monuments belonging to the old city. The ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed as the Group of Monuments at Hampi.
[12] Which of the undermentioned facts about Taj Mahal in not correct?
A.
It is a magnificent mausoleum
B.
It was built by Shah Jahan
C.
It is situated outside Agra Fort
D.
The names of artisans who built it are engraved on it
Ans:
The names of artisans who built it are engraved on it
Explanation :
The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra India, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in mem ory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal (also "the Taj") is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Indian and Persian architectural style Building began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, and employed thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision including Abd ul-Karim Mamur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. Lahauri is genally considered to be the principal designer.
[13] Select the correct order-
A.
Nizamuddin Auliya, Kabin, Mirabai, Tulsidas
B.
Mirabai, Kabir, Niza-muddin Auliya, Tulsidas
C.
Kabír, Nizamuddin Auliya, Tulsidas, Mirabai
D.
Tulsidas, Mirabai, Kabir, Nizamuddin Auliya
Ans:
Nizamuddin Auliya, Kabin, Mirabai, Tulsidas
Explanation :
Nizamuddin Auliya (1238 -3 April 1325), also known as Hazrat Nizamuddin, was a famous Sufi saint of the Chishti Order in the Indian Subcontinent. Kabir (1440-1518) was a mystic poet and sant of India whose writings have greatly influenced the Bhakti movement. Meerabai (c. 1498- c. 1547 AD) was an aristocratic Hindu mystical singer and devotee of Lord Krishna from Rajasthan and one of the most significant figures of the Sant tradition of the Vaishnava bhakti movement. Tulsidas (1497/1532-1623) was a Hindu poet-saint, reformer and philosopher renowned for his devotion for the god Rama. - -
[14] Where did the traveler 'Ibn Batuta' come from?
A.
Morocco
B.
Persia
C.
Turkey
D.
Central Asia
Ans:
Morocco
Explanation :
Ibn Batuta was a Berber Muslim Moroccan explorer, known for his extensive travels, accounts of which were published in the Rihla ("Journey"). Over a period of thirty years, he visited most of the known Is lamic world as well as many non-Muslim lands; his ourneys including trips to North Africa, the Horn of Africa, West Africa, Southern Europe and Easte Europe in the West, and to the Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and China in the East, a distance surpassing threefold his near-con temporary Marco Polo. Ibn Batuta is considered one of the greatest travellers of all time.
[15] Who built the Khajuraho temples?
A.
Holkars
B.
Scindias
C.
Bundela Rajputs
D.
Chandela Rajputs
Ans:
Chandela Rajputs
Explanation :
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are located in Khajuraho, a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located in Chhatarpur District. Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculptures. The city was the cultural capital of Chandela Rajputs, a Hindu dynasty that ruled this part of India from the 10-12th centuries. The political capital of the Chandelas was Kalinjar. The Khajuraho temples were built over a span of 200 years, from 950 to 1150. The Chandela capital was moved to Mahoba after this time,but Khajuraho continued to flourish for some time. Khajuraho has no forts because the Chandel Kings never lived in their cultural capital.
[16] Who was the architect who designed 'Taj Mahal'?
A.
Mohammad Hussain
B.
Ustad-Isa
C.
Shah Abbas
D.
Ismail
Ans:
Ustad-Isa
Explanation :
Isa Muhammad Effendi or Ustad Isa was a Persian architect from Iran he and his colleague Ismail Effendi entered the service of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan after the Ottoman Sultan Murad IV and the Mughals exchanged ambassadors. Isa Muhammad Effendi is often described as the chief architect of the Taj Mahal. Recent research suggests the Pern architect, Ustad Ahmad Lahauri was the most likely candidate as the chief architect of the Taj, anassertion based on a claim made in writings by Lahauri's son Lutfullah Muhandis.
[17] The Assam State derives its name from that of a tribe that conquered the region. Where did the tribesmen come from?
A.
Tibet
B.
Mongolia
C.
Burma (now Myanmar)
D.
Siam (now Thailand)
Ans:
Siam (now Thailand)
Explanation :
The state of Assam derived its name from the word som' which means unequal or unrivalled. True to the meaning of its name, the state is unrivalled in terms of its natural beauty and the simplicity of the people. In the Mahabharata and the Puranas, Assam has been referred to as 'Kamarupa'. The inhabitants of the state are a mixture of the Mongol-Aryan culture. The Ahoms ventured into Assam somewhere around 1228 A.D. The present name Assam derives from the name of a Sino-Tibetan tribe, the Ahoms who came to Assam from China and Thailand, began their rule from 1228 AD and remained a force to reck on within the political arena till 1828 AD.
[18] Mughal presence in the Red Ford ceased with the fall of -
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Muhammad Shah
C.
Shah Alam
D.
Bahadur Shah 'Zafar
Ans:
Bahadur Shah 'Zafar
Explanation :
The Red Fort is a 17th century fort complex constructed by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in the walled city of Old Delhi (in present day Delhi, India) that served as the residence of the Mughal Empeors. It served as the capital of the Mughals until 1857, when Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled by the British Indian government.
[19] 'Khalsa' was founded by -
A.
Guru Gobind Singh
B.
Guru Ramdas
C.
Guru Nanak
D.
Arjun Dev
Ans:
Guru Gobind Singh
Explanation :
Khalsa is the collective body of Singhs and Kaurs represented by the five beloved-ones and is the final temporal Guru/leader of the Sikhs. The Khalsa was inaugurated on March 30, 1699, by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. The leadership was passed on by Guru Gobind Singh to the Khalsa and bestowed the title "Guru Panth" or Guru". The Khasa is also the nation of the Sikhs. The Khalsa is responsible for all executive, military and civil authority. The meaning of Khalsa translates to "Sovereign/ Free". Another interpretation is that of being 'Pure Guru Gobind Singh has declared the Khalsa as his true Guru and therefore as following described in the Sarbloh Granth the attributes of the Khals.
[20] The rulers of Vijayanagar promoted -
A.
Hindi, Marathi and Sanskrit
B.
Malayalam, Tamil and Sanskrit
C.
Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
D.
Telugu, Urdu and Sanskrit
Ans:
Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
Explanation :
Telugu culture reached its zenith during the Vijayanagara rule under Sri Krishnadevaraya. The rulers patronized Kannada, Telugu and Sanskrit and Tamil scholars who wrote in the Jain, Virashaiva and Vaishnava traditions.The Vijayanagar period was the golden age of Telugu literature. Sanskrit literature was given patronage by the Vijayanagar kings. The early kings of the Sangama dynasty patronized the Sringeri saints while the Saluva and Tuluva kings patronised the Madhva saints of Udupi. Krishnadevaraya also patronised Tamil poet Harihara who wrote Irusamaya vilakkam (an exposition on saivism and Vaishnavism).
[21] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was -
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Mia Tansen (born as Ramtanu Pandey) was a prominent Hindustani classical music composer and musician. He was an extraordinarily gifted vocalist, known for a large number of compositions, and also an instrumentalist who popularized and improved the plucked rabab (of Central Asian origin). He was among the Navaratnas (nine jewels) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Akbar gave him the title Miyarn an honorific, meaning learned man).
[22] The Muslim adventurer who destroyed the Nalanda Univers was -
A.
Alla-ud-din Khilji
B.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlak
C.
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
D.
Muhammad-bin-Quasim
Ans:
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
Explanation :
Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khilji was a Turkic military general of Qutb-ud-din Aybak. It is alleged by some writers that he was responsible for the destruction of Nalanda, which was an ancient Buddhist University in Bihar, India, nearby to the stronghold Bihar. The main Persian source for this explains Khalii attacked the fortress unaware that it was a University.
[23] Painting reached its highest level of development during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Aurangzeb
C.
Jahangir
D.
Shah Jaharn
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal painting reached its zenith under Jahangir, a great connoisseur and outstanding patron of painting. As a young prince, Jahangir had founded his own atelier, under the supervision of Master Aqa Riza. His artists developed a new, naturalistic style distinctive for ist subdued palette, psychologically expressive portraiture, and outstanding natural history painting.
[24] The Mir Bakshi of the Mughal Emperors was the head of -
A.
Intelligence
B.
Foreign affairs
C.
Army organization
D.
Finance
Ans:
Army organization
Explanation :
During the Mughal rule, the Mir Bakshi Headed military department, nobility, information and intelligence agencies. In provincial administration, the Bakshi was the head of military department. Diwan used to be responsible for all income and expenditure and had control over Khalisa and Jagir land.
[25] Which among the following was the capital of Shivaji?
A.
Poona
B.
Raigarh
C.
(4) Panhala
D.
(3) Singhgarh
Ans:
Raigarh
Explanation :
Shivaji created an independent Maratha kingdom with Raigarh as its capital, and was crowned chhatrapati ("paramount sovereign") of the Marathas in 1674. Raigarh is a hill fortress situated in the modern day near Mahad, Raigarh district of Maharashtra It is located in the Sahyadri mountain range.
Explanation :
The Bhakti movement originated in ancient Tamil Nadu and began to spread to the north during the late medieval ages when north India was under Islamic rule. Ramanujacharya (1017-1137) was the lest exponent of the Bhakti movement and Vishistadvaita philosophy. He provided a philosophical movement to the movement.
[8] Identify the European power from whom Shivaji obtained cannons and ammunition:
A.
The French
B.
The Portuguese
C.
The Dutch
D.
The English
Ans:
The Portuguese
Explanation :
He used cannons and ammunition from the Portuguese to attack the English. In June 1661 Shivaji's soldiers plundered Rajapur and captured several Englishmen. This was payback for the English aid to Bijapur. The following year, he captured a band of Englishmen in Surat for supplying ammunition to his enemies.
[9] The Khilji Sultans of Delhi were
A.
Mongols
B.
Afghans
C.
Turks
D.
A Jat tribe
Ans:
Turks
Explanation :
The Khilji dynasty was a Muslim dynasty of Turkic Khalaj origin. The Khiljis ruled large parts of South Asia between 1290 and 1320. They were the second dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate of India. Led by their ruler, Ala-ud-din Khilji, they are noted for having repeatedly defended India against the Mongol invasions of India.
[10] Who is considered as the greatest of all the Vijayanagar rulers?
A.
Krishnadeva Raya
B.
Vira Narasimha
C.
Sadasiva Raya
D.
Rama Raya
Ans:
Krishnadeva Raya
Explanation :
Krishna Deva Raya was the greatest Emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire who reigned from 1509-1529 CE. He was the third ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty Emperor Krishna Deva Raya earned the titles Andhra Bhoja, Mooru Rayara Ganda (meaning King of three Kings) and Kannada Rajya Rama Ramana. Portuguese travelers Domingo Paes and Fernao Nuniz also visited the Vijayanagara Empire during his reign. Travelogues indicate that the king was not only an able adminis trator, but also an excellent general, leading from the front in battle and even attending to the wounded.
[11] Which of the following is in the World Heritage list?
A.
Khajuraho
B.
Nalanda ruins
C.
Hampi ruins
D.
Tajmahal
Ans:
Hampi ruins
Explanation :
Hampi is a village in northern Karnataka state India. It is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Predating the city of Vijayanagara, it continues to be an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple, as well as several other monuments belonging to the old city. The ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed as the Group of Monuments at Hampi.
[12] Which of the undermentioned facts about Taj Mahal in not correct?
A.
It is a magnificent mausoleum
B.
It was built by Shah Jahan
C.
It is situated outside Agra Fort
D.
The names of artisans who built it are engraved on it
Ans:
The names of artisans who built it are engraved on it
Explanation :
The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra India, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in mem ory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal (also "the Taj") is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Indian and Persian architectural style Building began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, and employed thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision including Abd ul-Karim Mamur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. Lahauri is genally considered to be the principal designer.
[13] Select the correct order-
A.
Nizamuddin Auliya, Kabin, Mirabai, Tulsidas
B.
Mirabai, Kabir, Niza-muddin Auliya, Tulsidas
C.
Kabír, Nizamuddin Auliya, Tulsidas, Mirabai
D.
Tulsidas, Mirabai, Kabir, Nizamuddin Auliya
Ans:
Nizamuddin Auliya, Kabin, Mirabai, Tulsidas
Explanation :
Nizamuddin Auliya (1238 -3 April 1325), also known as Hazrat Nizamuddin, was a famous Sufi saint of the Chishti Order in the Indian Subcontinent. Kabir (1440-1518) was a mystic poet and sant of India whose writings have greatly influenced the Bhakti movement. Meerabai (c. 1498- c. 1547 AD) was an aristocratic Hindu mystical singer and devotee of Lord Krishna from Rajasthan and one of the most significant figures of the Sant tradition of the Vaishnava bhakti movement. Tulsidas (1497/1532-1623) was a Hindu poet-saint, reformer and philosopher renowned for his devotion for the god Rama. - -
[14] Where did the traveler 'Ibn Batuta' come from?
A.
Morocco
B.
Persia
C.
Turkey
D.
Central Asia
Ans:
Morocco
Explanation :
Ibn Batuta was a Berber Muslim Moroccan explorer, known for his extensive travels, accounts of which were published in the Rihla ("Journey"). Over a period of thirty years, he visited most of the known Is lamic world as well as many non-Muslim lands; his ourneys including trips to North Africa, the Horn of Africa, West Africa, Southern Europe and Easte Europe in the West, and to the Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and China in the East, a distance surpassing threefold his near-con temporary Marco Polo. Ibn Batuta is considered one of the greatest travellers of all time.
[15] Who built the Khajuraho temples?
A.
Holkars
B.
Scindias
C.
Bundela Rajputs
D.
Chandela Rajputs
Ans:
Chandela Rajputs
Explanation :
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are located in Khajuraho, a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located in Chhatarpur District. Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculptures. The city was the cultural capital of Chandela Rajputs, a Hindu dynasty that ruled this part of India from the 10-12th centuries. The political capital of the Chandelas was Kalinjar. The Khajuraho temples were built over a span of 200 years, from 950 to 1150. The Chandela capital was moved to Mahoba after this time,but Khajuraho continued to flourish for some time. Khajuraho has no forts because the Chandel Kings never lived in their cultural capital.
[16] Who was the architect who designed 'Taj Mahal'?
A.
Mohammad Hussain
B.
Ustad-Isa
C.
Shah Abbas
D.
Ismail
Ans:
Ustad-Isa
Explanation :
Isa Muhammad Effendi or Ustad Isa was a Persian architect from Iran he and his colleague Ismail Effendi entered the service of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan after the Ottoman Sultan Murad IV and the Mughals exchanged ambassadors. Isa Muhammad Effendi is often described as the chief architect of the Taj Mahal. Recent research suggests the Pern architect, Ustad Ahmad Lahauri was the most likely candidate as the chief architect of the Taj, anassertion based on a claim made in writings by Lahauri's son Lutfullah Muhandis.
[17] The Assam State derives its name from that of a tribe that conquered the region. Where did the tribesmen come from?
A.
Tibet
B.
Mongolia
C.
Burma (now Myanmar)
D.
Siam (now Thailand)
Ans:
Siam (now Thailand)
Explanation :
The state of Assam derived its name from the word som' which means unequal or unrivalled. True to the meaning of its name, the state is unrivalled in terms of its natural beauty and the simplicity of the people. In the Mahabharata and the Puranas, Assam has been referred to as 'Kamarupa'. The inhabitants of the state are a mixture of the Mongol-Aryan culture. The Ahoms ventured into Assam somewhere around 1228 A.D. The present name Assam derives from the name of a Sino-Tibetan tribe, the Ahoms who came to Assam from China and Thailand, began their rule from 1228 AD and remained a force to reck on within the political arena till 1828 AD.
[18] Mughal presence in the Red Ford ceased with the fall of -
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Muhammad Shah
C.
Shah Alam
D.
Bahadur Shah 'Zafar
Ans:
Bahadur Shah 'Zafar
Explanation :
The Red Fort is a 17th century fort complex constructed by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in the walled city of Old Delhi (in present day Delhi, India) that served as the residence of the Mughal Empeors. It served as the capital of the Mughals until 1857, when Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled by the British Indian government.
[19] 'Khalsa' was founded by -
A.
Guru Gobind Singh
B.
Guru Ramdas
C.
Guru Nanak
D.
Arjun Dev
Ans:
Guru Gobind Singh
Explanation :
Khalsa is the collective body of Singhs and Kaurs represented by the five beloved-ones and is the final temporal Guru/leader of the Sikhs. The Khalsa was inaugurated on March 30, 1699, by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. The leadership was passed on by Guru Gobind Singh to the Khalsa and bestowed the title "Guru Panth" or Guru". The Khasa is also the nation of the Sikhs. The Khalsa is responsible for all executive, military and civil authority. The meaning of Khalsa translates to "Sovereign/ Free". Another interpretation is that of being 'Pure Guru Gobind Singh has declared the Khalsa as his true Guru and therefore as following described in the Sarbloh Granth the attributes of the Khals.
[20] The rulers of Vijayanagar promoted -
A.
Hindi, Marathi and Sanskrit
B.
Malayalam, Tamil and Sanskrit
C.
Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
D.
Telugu, Urdu and Sanskrit
Ans:
Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
Explanation :
Telugu culture reached its zenith during the Vijayanagara rule under Sri Krishnadevaraya. The rulers patronized Kannada, Telugu and Sanskrit and Tamil scholars who wrote in the Jain, Virashaiva and Vaishnava traditions.The Vijayanagar period was the golden age of Telugu literature. Sanskrit literature was given patronage by the Vijayanagar kings. The early kings of the Sangama dynasty patronized the Sringeri saints while the Saluva and Tuluva kings patronised the Madhva saints of Udupi. Krishnadevaraya also patronised Tamil poet Harihara who wrote Irusamaya vilakkam (an exposition on saivism and Vaishnavism).
[21] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was -
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Mia Tansen (born as Ramtanu Pandey) was a prominent Hindustani classical music composer and musician. He was an extraordinarily gifted vocalist, known for a large number of compositions, and also an instrumentalist who popularized and improved the plucked rabab (of Central Asian origin). He was among the Navaratnas (nine jewels) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Akbar gave him the title Miyarn an honorific, meaning learned man).
[22] The Muslim adventurer who destroyed the Nalanda Univers was -
A.
Alla-ud-din Khilji
B.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlak
C.
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
D.
Muhammad-bin-Quasim
Ans:
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
Explanation :
Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khilji was a Turkic military general of Qutb-ud-din Aybak. It is alleged by some writers that he was responsible for the destruction of Nalanda, which was an ancient Buddhist University in Bihar, India, nearby to the stronghold Bihar. The main Persian source for this explains Khalii attacked the fortress unaware that it was a University.
[23] Painting reached its highest level of development during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Aurangzeb
C.
Jahangir
D.
Shah Jaharn
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal painting reached its zenith under Jahangir, a great connoisseur and outstanding patron of painting. As a young prince, Jahangir had founded his own atelier, under the supervision of Master Aqa Riza. His artists developed a new, naturalistic style distinctive for ist subdued palette, psychologically expressive portraiture, and outstanding natural history painting.
[24] The Mir Bakshi of the Mughal Emperors was the head of -
A.
Intelligence
B.
Foreign affairs
C.
Army organization
D.
Finance
Ans:
Army organization
Explanation :
During the Mughal rule, the Mir Bakshi Headed military department, nobility, information and intelligence agencies. In provincial administration, the Bakshi was the head of military department. Diwan used to be responsible for all income and expenditure and had control over Khalisa and Jagir land.
[25] Which among the following was the capital of Shivaji?
A.
Poona
B.
Raigarh
C.
(4) Panhala
D.
(3) Singhgarh
Ans:
Raigarh
Explanation :
Shivaji created an independent Maratha kingdom with Raigarh as its capital, and was crowned chhatrapati ("paramount sovereign") of the Marathas in 1674. Raigarh is a hill fortress situated in the modern day near Mahad, Raigarh district of Maharashtra It is located in the Sahyadri mountain range.
Explanation :
The Khilji dynasty was a Muslim dynasty of Turkic Khalaj origin. The Khiljis ruled large parts of South Asia between 1290 and 1320. They were the second dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate of India. Led by their ruler, Ala-ud-din Khilji, they are noted for having repeatedly defended India against the Mongol invasions of India.
[10] Who is considered as the greatest of all the Vijayanagar rulers?
A.
Krishnadeva Raya
B.
Vira Narasimha
C.
Sadasiva Raya
D.
Rama Raya
Ans:
Krishnadeva Raya
Explanation :
Krishna Deva Raya was the greatest Emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire who reigned from 1509-1529 CE. He was the third ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty Emperor Krishna Deva Raya earned the titles Andhra Bhoja, Mooru Rayara Ganda (meaning King of three Kings) and Kannada Rajya Rama Ramana. Portuguese travelers Domingo Paes and Fernao Nuniz also visited the Vijayanagara Empire during his reign. Travelogues indicate that the king was not only an able adminis trator, but also an excellent general, leading from the front in battle and even attending to the wounded.
[11] Which of the following is in the World Heritage list?
A.
Khajuraho
B.
Nalanda ruins
C.
Hampi ruins
D.
Tajmahal
Ans:
Hampi ruins
Explanation :
Hampi is a village in northern Karnataka state India. It is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Predating the city of Vijayanagara, it continues to be an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple, as well as several other monuments belonging to the old city. The ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed as the Group of Monuments at Hampi.
[12] Which of the undermentioned facts about Taj Mahal in not correct?
A.
It is a magnificent mausoleum
B.
It was built by Shah Jahan
C.
It is situated outside Agra Fort
D.
The names of artisans who built it are engraved on it
Ans:
The names of artisans who built it are engraved on it
Explanation :
The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra India, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in mem ory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal (also "the Taj") is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Indian and Persian architectural style Building began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, and employed thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision including Abd ul-Karim Mamur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. Lahauri is genally considered to be the principal designer.
[13] Select the correct order-
A.
Nizamuddin Auliya, Kabin, Mirabai, Tulsidas
B.
Mirabai, Kabir, Niza-muddin Auliya, Tulsidas
C.
Kabír, Nizamuddin Auliya, Tulsidas, Mirabai
D.
Tulsidas, Mirabai, Kabir, Nizamuddin Auliya
Ans:
Nizamuddin Auliya, Kabin, Mirabai, Tulsidas
Explanation :
Nizamuddin Auliya (1238 -3 April 1325), also known as Hazrat Nizamuddin, was a famous Sufi saint of the Chishti Order in the Indian Subcontinent. Kabir (1440-1518) was a mystic poet and sant of India whose writings have greatly influenced the Bhakti movement. Meerabai (c. 1498- c. 1547 AD) was an aristocratic Hindu mystical singer and devotee of Lord Krishna from Rajasthan and one of the most significant figures of the Sant tradition of the Vaishnava bhakti movement. Tulsidas (1497/1532-1623) was a Hindu poet-saint, reformer and philosopher renowned for his devotion for the god Rama. - -
[14] Where did the traveler 'Ibn Batuta' come from?
A.
Morocco
B.
Persia
C.
Turkey
D.
Central Asia
Ans:
Morocco
Explanation :
Ibn Batuta was a Berber Muslim Moroccan explorer, known for his extensive travels, accounts of which were published in the Rihla ("Journey"). Over a period of thirty years, he visited most of the known Is lamic world as well as many non-Muslim lands; his ourneys including trips to North Africa, the Horn of Africa, West Africa, Southern Europe and Easte Europe in the West, and to the Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and China in the East, a distance surpassing threefold his near-con temporary Marco Polo. Ibn Batuta is considered one of the greatest travellers of all time.
[15] Who built the Khajuraho temples?
A.
Holkars
B.
Scindias
C.
Bundela Rajputs
D.
Chandela Rajputs
Ans:
Chandela Rajputs
Explanation :
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are located in Khajuraho, a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located in Chhatarpur District. Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculptures. The city was the cultural capital of Chandela Rajputs, a Hindu dynasty that ruled this part of India from the 10-12th centuries. The political capital of the Chandelas was Kalinjar. The Khajuraho temples were built over a span of 200 years, from 950 to 1150. The Chandela capital was moved to Mahoba after this time,but Khajuraho continued to flourish for some time. Khajuraho has no forts because the Chandel Kings never lived in their cultural capital.
[16] Who was the architect who designed 'Taj Mahal'?
A.
Mohammad Hussain
B.
Ustad-Isa
C.
Shah Abbas
D.
Ismail
Ans:
Ustad-Isa
Explanation :
Isa Muhammad Effendi or Ustad Isa was a Persian architect from Iran he and his colleague Ismail Effendi entered the service of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan after the Ottoman Sultan Murad IV and the Mughals exchanged ambassadors. Isa Muhammad Effendi is often described as the chief architect of the Taj Mahal. Recent research suggests the Pern architect, Ustad Ahmad Lahauri was the most likely candidate as the chief architect of the Taj, anassertion based on a claim made in writings by Lahauri's son Lutfullah Muhandis.
[17] The Assam State derives its name from that of a tribe that conquered the region. Where did the tribesmen come from?
A.
Tibet
B.
Mongolia
C.
Burma (now Myanmar)
D.
Siam (now Thailand)
Ans:
Siam (now Thailand)
Explanation :
The state of Assam derived its name from the word som' which means unequal or unrivalled. True to the meaning of its name, the state is unrivalled in terms of its natural beauty and the simplicity of the people. In the Mahabharata and the Puranas, Assam has been referred to as 'Kamarupa'. The inhabitants of the state are a mixture of the Mongol-Aryan culture. The Ahoms ventured into Assam somewhere around 1228 A.D. The present name Assam derives from the name of a Sino-Tibetan tribe, the Ahoms who came to Assam from China and Thailand, began their rule from 1228 AD and remained a force to reck on within the political arena till 1828 AD.
[18] Mughal presence in the Red Ford ceased with the fall of -
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Muhammad Shah
C.
Shah Alam
D.
Bahadur Shah 'Zafar
Ans:
Bahadur Shah 'Zafar
Explanation :
The Red Fort is a 17th century fort complex constructed by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in the walled city of Old Delhi (in present day Delhi, India) that served as the residence of the Mughal Empeors. It served as the capital of the Mughals until 1857, when Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled by the British Indian government.
[19] 'Khalsa' was founded by -
A.
Guru Gobind Singh
B.
Guru Ramdas
C.
Guru Nanak
D.
Arjun Dev
Ans:
Guru Gobind Singh
Explanation :
Khalsa is the collective body of Singhs and Kaurs represented by the five beloved-ones and is the final temporal Guru/leader of the Sikhs. The Khalsa was inaugurated on March 30, 1699, by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. The leadership was passed on by Guru Gobind Singh to the Khalsa and bestowed the title "Guru Panth" or Guru". The Khasa is also the nation of the Sikhs. The Khalsa is responsible for all executive, military and civil authority. The meaning of Khalsa translates to "Sovereign/ Free". Another interpretation is that of being 'Pure Guru Gobind Singh has declared the Khalsa as his true Guru and therefore as following described in the Sarbloh Granth the attributes of the Khals.
[20] The rulers of Vijayanagar promoted -
A.
Hindi, Marathi and Sanskrit
B.
Malayalam, Tamil and Sanskrit
C.
Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
D.
Telugu, Urdu and Sanskrit
Ans:
Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
Explanation :
Telugu culture reached its zenith during the Vijayanagara rule under Sri Krishnadevaraya. The rulers patronized Kannada, Telugu and Sanskrit and Tamil scholars who wrote in the Jain, Virashaiva and Vaishnava traditions.The Vijayanagar period was the golden age of Telugu literature. Sanskrit literature was given patronage by the Vijayanagar kings. The early kings of the Sangama dynasty patronized the Sringeri saints while the Saluva and Tuluva kings patronised the Madhva saints of Udupi. Krishnadevaraya also patronised Tamil poet Harihara who wrote Irusamaya vilakkam (an exposition on saivism and Vaishnavism).
[21] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was -
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Mia Tansen (born as Ramtanu Pandey) was a prominent Hindustani classical music composer and musician. He was an extraordinarily gifted vocalist, known for a large number of compositions, and also an instrumentalist who popularized and improved the plucked rabab (of Central Asian origin). He was among the Navaratnas (nine jewels) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Akbar gave him the title Miyarn an honorific, meaning learned man).
[22] The Muslim adventurer who destroyed the Nalanda Univers was -
A.
Alla-ud-din Khilji
B.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlak
C.
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
D.
Muhammad-bin-Quasim
Ans:
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
Explanation :
Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khilji was a Turkic military general of Qutb-ud-din Aybak. It is alleged by some writers that he was responsible for the destruction of Nalanda, which was an ancient Buddhist University in Bihar, India, nearby to the stronghold Bihar. The main Persian source for this explains Khalii attacked the fortress unaware that it was a University.
[23] Painting reached its highest level of development during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Aurangzeb
C.
Jahangir
D.
Shah Jaharn
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal painting reached its zenith under Jahangir, a great connoisseur and outstanding patron of painting. As a young prince, Jahangir had founded his own atelier, under the supervision of Master Aqa Riza. His artists developed a new, naturalistic style distinctive for ist subdued palette, psychologically expressive portraiture, and outstanding natural history painting.
[24] The Mir Bakshi of the Mughal Emperors was the head of -
A.
Intelligence
B.
Foreign affairs
C.
Army organization
D.
Finance
Ans:
Army organization
Explanation :
During the Mughal rule, the Mir Bakshi Headed military department, nobility, information and intelligence agencies. In provincial administration, the Bakshi was the head of military department. Diwan used to be responsible for all income and expenditure and had control over Khalisa and Jagir land.
[25] Which among the following was the capital of Shivaji?
A.
Poona
B.
Raigarh
C.
(4) Panhala
D.
(3) Singhgarh
Ans:
Raigarh
Explanation :
Shivaji created an independent Maratha kingdom with Raigarh as its capital, and was crowned chhatrapati ("paramount sovereign") of the Marathas in 1674. Raigarh is a hill fortress situated in the modern day near Mahad, Raigarh district of Maharashtra It is located in the Sahyadri mountain range.
Explanation :
Hampi is a village in northern Karnataka state India. It is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Predating the city of Vijayanagara, it continues to be an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple, as well as several other monuments belonging to the old city. The ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed as the Group of Monuments at Hampi.
[12] Which of the undermentioned facts about Taj Mahal in not correct?
A.
It is a magnificent mausoleum
B.
It was built by Shah Jahan
C.
It is situated outside Agra Fort
D.
The names of artisans who built it are engraved on it
Ans:
The names of artisans who built it are engraved on it
Explanation :
The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra India, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in mem ory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal (also "the Taj") is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Indian and Persian architectural style Building began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, and employed thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision including Abd ul-Karim Mamur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. Lahauri is genally considered to be the principal designer.
[13] Select the correct order-
A.
Nizamuddin Auliya, Kabin, Mirabai, Tulsidas
B.
Mirabai, Kabir, Niza-muddin Auliya, Tulsidas
C.
Kabír, Nizamuddin Auliya, Tulsidas, Mirabai
D.
Tulsidas, Mirabai, Kabir, Nizamuddin Auliya
Ans:
Nizamuddin Auliya, Kabin, Mirabai, Tulsidas
Explanation :
Nizamuddin Auliya (1238 -3 April 1325), also known as Hazrat Nizamuddin, was a famous Sufi saint of the Chishti Order in the Indian Subcontinent. Kabir (1440-1518) was a mystic poet and sant of India whose writings have greatly influenced the Bhakti movement. Meerabai (c. 1498- c. 1547 AD) was an aristocratic Hindu mystical singer and devotee of Lord Krishna from Rajasthan and one of the most significant figures of the Sant tradition of the Vaishnava bhakti movement. Tulsidas (1497/1532-1623) was a Hindu poet-saint, reformer and philosopher renowned for his devotion for the god Rama. - -
[14] Where did the traveler 'Ibn Batuta' come from?
A.
Morocco
B.
Persia
C.
Turkey
D.
Central Asia
Ans:
Morocco
Explanation :
Ibn Batuta was a Berber Muslim Moroccan explorer, known for his extensive travels, accounts of which were published in the Rihla ("Journey"). Over a period of thirty years, he visited most of the known Is lamic world as well as many non-Muslim lands; his ourneys including trips to North Africa, the Horn of Africa, West Africa, Southern Europe and Easte Europe in the West, and to the Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and China in the East, a distance surpassing threefold his near-con temporary Marco Polo. Ibn Batuta is considered one of the greatest travellers of all time.
[15] Who built the Khajuraho temples?
A.
Holkars
B.
Scindias
C.
Bundela Rajputs
D.
Chandela Rajputs
Ans:
Chandela Rajputs
Explanation :
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are located in Khajuraho, a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located in Chhatarpur District. Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculptures. The city was the cultural capital of Chandela Rajputs, a Hindu dynasty that ruled this part of India from the 10-12th centuries. The political capital of the Chandelas was Kalinjar. The Khajuraho temples were built over a span of 200 years, from 950 to 1150. The Chandela capital was moved to Mahoba after this time,but Khajuraho continued to flourish for some time. Khajuraho has no forts because the Chandel Kings never lived in their cultural capital.
[16] Who was the architect who designed 'Taj Mahal'?
A.
Mohammad Hussain
B.
Ustad-Isa
C.
Shah Abbas
D.
Ismail
Ans:
Ustad-Isa
Explanation :
Isa Muhammad Effendi or Ustad Isa was a Persian architect from Iran he and his colleague Ismail Effendi entered the service of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan after the Ottoman Sultan Murad IV and the Mughals exchanged ambassadors. Isa Muhammad Effendi is often described as the chief architect of the Taj Mahal. Recent research suggests the Pern architect, Ustad Ahmad Lahauri was the most likely candidate as the chief architect of the Taj, anassertion based on a claim made in writings by Lahauri's son Lutfullah Muhandis.
[17] The Assam State derives its name from that of a tribe that conquered the region. Where did the tribesmen come from?
A.
Tibet
B.
Mongolia
C.
Burma (now Myanmar)
D.
Siam (now Thailand)
Ans:
Siam (now Thailand)
Explanation :
The state of Assam derived its name from the word som' which means unequal or unrivalled. True to the meaning of its name, the state is unrivalled in terms of its natural beauty and the simplicity of the people. In the Mahabharata and the Puranas, Assam has been referred to as 'Kamarupa'. The inhabitants of the state are a mixture of the Mongol-Aryan culture. The Ahoms ventured into Assam somewhere around 1228 A.D. The present name Assam derives from the name of a Sino-Tibetan tribe, the Ahoms who came to Assam from China and Thailand, began their rule from 1228 AD and remained a force to reck on within the political arena till 1828 AD.
[18] Mughal presence in the Red Ford ceased with the fall of -
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Muhammad Shah
C.
Shah Alam
D.
Bahadur Shah 'Zafar
Ans:
Bahadur Shah 'Zafar
Explanation :
The Red Fort is a 17th century fort complex constructed by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in the walled city of Old Delhi (in present day Delhi, India) that served as the residence of the Mughal Empeors. It served as the capital of the Mughals until 1857, when Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled by the British Indian government.
[19] 'Khalsa' was founded by -
A.
Guru Gobind Singh
B.
Guru Ramdas
C.
Guru Nanak
D.
Arjun Dev
Ans:
Guru Gobind Singh
Explanation :
Khalsa is the collective body of Singhs and Kaurs represented by the five beloved-ones and is the final temporal Guru/leader of the Sikhs. The Khalsa was inaugurated on March 30, 1699, by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. The leadership was passed on by Guru Gobind Singh to the Khalsa and bestowed the title "Guru Panth" or Guru". The Khasa is also the nation of the Sikhs. The Khalsa is responsible for all executive, military and civil authority. The meaning of Khalsa translates to "Sovereign/ Free". Another interpretation is that of being 'Pure Guru Gobind Singh has declared the Khalsa as his true Guru and therefore as following described in the Sarbloh Granth the attributes of the Khals.
[20] The rulers of Vijayanagar promoted -
A.
Hindi, Marathi and Sanskrit
B.
Malayalam, Tamil and Sanskrit
C.
Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
D.
Telugu, Urdu and Sanskrit
Ans:
Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
Explanation :
Telugu culture reached its zenith during the Vijayanagara rule under Sri Krishnadevaraya. The rulers patronized Kannada, Telugu and Sanskrit and Tamil scholars who wrote in the Jain, Virashaiva and Vaishnava traditions.The Vijayanagar period was the golden age of Telugu literature. Sanskrit literature was given patronage by the Vijayanagar kings. The early kings of the Sangama dynasty patronized the Sringeri saints while the Saluva and Tuluva kings patronised the Madhva saints of Udupi. Krishnadevaraya also patronised Tamil poet Harihara who wrote Irusamaya vilakkam (an exposition on saivism and Vaishnavism).
[21] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was -
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Mia Tansen (born as Ramtanu Pandey) was a prominent Hindustani classical music composer and musician. He was an extraordinarily gifted vocalist, known for a large number of compositions, and also an instrumentalist who popularized and improved the plucked rabab (of Central Asian origin). He was among the Navaratnas (nine jewels) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Akbar gave him the title Miyarn an honorific, meaning learned man).
[22] The Muslim adventurer who destroyed the Nalanda Univers was -
A.
Alla-ud-din Khilji
B.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlak
C.
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
D.
Muhammad-bin-Quasim
Ans:
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
Explanation :
Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khilji was a Turkic military general of Qutb-ud-din Aybak. It is alleged by some writers that he was responsible for the destruction of Nalanda, which was an ancient Buddhist University in Bihar, India, nearby to the stronghold Bihar. The main Persian source for this explains Khalii attacked the fortress unaware that it was a University.
[23] Painting reached its highest level of development during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Aurangzeb
C.
Jahangir
D.
Shah Jaharn
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal painting reached its zenith under Jahangir, a great connoisseur and outstanding patron of painting. As a young prince, Jahangir had founded his own atelier, under the supervision of Master Aqa Riza. His artists developed a new, naturalistic style distinctive for ist subdued palette, psychologically expressive portraiture, and outstanding natural history painting.
[24] The Mir Bakshi of the Mughal Emperors was the head of -
A.
Intelligence
B.
Foreign affairs
C.
Army organization
D.
Finance
Ans:
Army organization
Explanation :
During the Mughal rule, the Mir Bakshi Headed military department, nobility, information and intelligence agencies. In provincial administration, the Bakshi was the head of military department. Diwan used to be responsible for all income and expenditure and had control over Khalisa and Jagir land.
[25] Which among the following was the capital of Shivaji?
A.
Poona
B.
Raigarh
C.
(4) Panhala
D.
(3) Singhgarh
Ans:
Raigarh
Explanation :
Shivaji created an independent Maratha kingdom with Raigarh as its capital, and was crowned chhatrapati ("paramount sovereign") of the Marathas in 1674. Raigarh is a hill fortress situated in the modern day near Mahad, Raigarh district of Maharashtra It is located in the Sahyadri mountain range.
Explanation :
Nizamuddin Auliya (1238 -3 April 1325), also known as Hazrat Nizamuddin, was a famous Sufi saint of the Chishti Order in the Indian Subcontinent. Kabir (1440-1518) was a mystic poet and sant of India whose writings have greatly influenced the Bhakti movement. Meerabai (c. 1498- c. 1547 AD) was an aristocratic Hindu mystical singer and devotee of Lord Krishna from Rajasthan and one of the most significant figures of the Sant tradition of the Vaishnava bhakti movement. Tulsidas (1497/1532-1623) was a Hindu poet-saint, reformer and philosopher renowned for his devotion for the god Rama. - -
[14] Where did the traveler 'Ibn Batuta' come from?
A.
Morocco
B.
Persia
C.
Turkey
D.
Central Asia
Ans:
Morocco
Explanation :
Ibn Batuta was a Berber Muslim Moroccan explorer, known for his extensive travels, accounts of which were published in the Rihla ("Journey"). Over a period of thirty years, he visited most of the known Is lamic world as well as many non-Muslim lands; his ourneys including trips to North Africa, the Horn of Africa, West Africa, Southern Europe and Easte Europe in the West, and to the Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and China in the East, a distance surpassing threefold his near-con temporary Marco Polo. Ibn Batuta is considered one of the greatest travellers of all time.
[15] Who built the Khajuraho temples?
A.
Holkars
B.
Scindias
C.
Bundela Rajputs
D.
Chandela Rajputs
Ans:
Chandela Rajputs
Explanation :
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are located in Khajuraho, a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located in Chhatarpur District. Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculptures. The city was the cultural capital of Chandela Rajputs, a Hindu dynasty that ruled this part of India from the 10-12th centuries. The political capital of the Chandelas was Kalinjar. The Khajuraho temples were built over a span of 200 years, from 950 to 1150. The Chandela capital was moved to Mahoba after this time,but Khajuraho continued to flourish for some time. Khajuraho has no forts because the Chandel Kings never lived in their cultural capital.
[16] Who was the architect who designed 'Taj Mahal'?
A.
Mohammad Hussain
B.
Ustad-Isa
C.
Shah Abbas
D.
Ismail
Ans:
Ustad-Isa
Explanation :
Isa Muhammad Effendi or Ustad Isa was a Persian architect from Iran he and his colleague Ismail Effendi entered the service of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan after the Ottoman Sultan Murad IV and the Mughals exchanged ambassadors. Isa Muhammad Effendi is often described as the chief architect of the Taj Mahal. Recent research suggests the Pern architect, Ustad Ahmad Lahauri was the most likely candidate as the chief architect of the Taj, anassertion based on a claim made in writings by Lahauri's son Lutfullah Muhandis.
[17] The Assam State derives its name from that of a tribe that conquered the region. Where did the tribesmen come from?
A.
Tibet
B.
Mongolia
C.
Burma (now Myanmar)
D.
Siam (now Thailand)
Ans:
Siam (now Thailand)
Explanation :
The state of Assam derived its name from the word som' which means unequal or unrivalled. True to the meaning of its name, the state is unrivalled in terms of its natural beauty and the simplicity of the people. In the Mahabharata and the Puranas, Assam has been referred to as 'Kamarupa'. The inhabitants of the state are a mixture of the Mongol-Aryan culture. The Ahoms ventured into Assam somewhere around 1228 A.D. The present name Assam derives from the name of a Sino-Tibetan tribe, the Ahoms who came to Assam from China and Thailand, began their rule from 1228 AD and remained a force to reck on within the political arena till 1828 AD.
[18] Mughal presence in the Red Ford ceased with the fall of -
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Muhammad Shah
C.
Shah Alam
D.
Bahadur Shah 'Zafar
Ans:
Bahadur Shah 'Zafar
Explanation :
The Red Fort is a 17th century fort complex constructed by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in the walled city of Old Delhi (in present day Delhi, India) that served as the residence of the Mughal Empeors. It served as the capital of the Mughals until 1857, when Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled by the British Indian government.
[19] 'Khalsa' was founded by -
A.
Guru Gobind Singh
B.
Guru Ramdas
C.
Guru Nanak
D.
Arjun Dev
Ans:
Guru Gobind Singh
Explanation :
Khalsa is the collective body of Singhs and Kaurs represented by the five beloved-ones and is the final temporal Guru/leader of the Sikhs. The Khalsa was inaugurated on March 30, 1699, by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. The leadership was passed on by Guru Gobind Singh to the Khalsa and bestowed the title "Guru Panth" or Guru". The Khasa is also the nation of the Sikhs. The Khalsa is responsible for all executive, military and civil authority. The meaning of Khalsa translates to "Sovereign/ Free". Another interpretation is that of being 'Pure Guru Gobind Singh has declared the Khalsa as his true Guru and therefore as following described in the Sarbloh Granth the attributes of the Khals.
[20] The rulers of Vijayanagar promoted -
A.
Hindi, Marathi and Sanskrit
B.
Malayalam, Tamil and Sanskrit
C.
Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
D.
Telugu, Urdu and Sanskrit
Ans:
Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
Explanation :
Telugu culture reached its zenith during the Vijayanagara rule under Sri Krishnadevaraya. The rulers patronized Kannada, Telugu and Sanskrit and Tamil scholars who wrote in the Jain, Virashaiva and Vaishnava traditions.The Vijayanagar period was the golden age of Telugu literature. Sanskrit literature was given patronage by the Vijayanagar kings. The early kings of the Sangama dynasty patronized the Sringeri saints while the Saluva and Tuluva kings patronised the Madhva saints of Udupi. Krishnadevaraya also patronised Tamil poet Harihara who wrote Irusamaya vilakkam (an exposition on saivism and Vaishnavism).
[21] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was -
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Mia Tansen (born as Ramtanu Pandey) was a prominent Hindustani classical music composer and musician. He was an extraordinarily gifted vocalist, known for a large number of compositions, and also an instrumentalist who popularized and improved the plucked rabab (of Central Asian origin). He was among the Navaratnas (nine jewels) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Akbar gave him the title Miyarn an honorific, meaning learned man).
[22] The Muslim adventurer who destroyed the Nalanda Univers was -
A.
Alla-ud-din Khilji
B.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlak
C.
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
D.
Muhammad-bin-Quasim
Ans:
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
Explanation :
Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khilji was a Turkic military general of Qutb-ud-din Aybak. It is alleged by some writers that he was responsible for the destruction of Nalanda, which was an ancient Buddhist University in Bihar, India, nearby to the stronghold Bihar. The main Persian source for this explains Khalii attacked the fortress unaware that it was a University.
[23] Painting reached its highest level of development during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Aurangzeb
C.
Jahangir
D.
Shah Jaharn
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal painting reached its zenith under Jahangir, a great connoisseur and outstanding patron of painting. As a young prince, Jahangir had founded his own atelier, under the supervision of Master Aqa Riza. His artists developed a new, naturalistic style distinctive for ist subdued palette, psychologically expressive portraiture, and outstanding natural history painting.
[24] The Mir Bakshi of the Mughal Emperors was the head of -
A.
Intelligence
B.
Foreign affairs
C.
Army organization
D.
Finance
Ans:
Army organization
Explanation :
During the Mughal rule, the Mir Bakshi Headed military department, nobility, information and intelligence agencies. In provincial administration, the Bakshi was the head of military department. Diwan used to be responsible for all income and expenditure and had control over Khalisa and Jagir land.
[25] Which among the following was the capital of Shivaji?
A.
Poona
B.
Raigarh
C.
(4) Panhala
D.
(3) Singhgarh
Ans:
Raigarh
Explanation :
Shivaji created an independent Maratha kingdom with Raigarh as its capital, and was crowned chhatrapati ("paramount sovereign") of the Marathas in 1674. Raigarh is a hill fortress situated in the modern day near Mahad, Raigarh district of Maharashtra It is located in the Sahyadri mountain range.
Explanation :
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are located in Khajuraho, a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located in Chhatarpur District. Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculptures. The city was the cultural capital of Chandela Rajputs, a Hindu dynasty that ruled this part of India from the 10-12th centuries. The political capital of the Chandelas was Kalinjar. The Khajuraho temples were built over a span of 200 years, from 950 to 1150. The Chandela capital was moved to Mahoba after this time,but Khajuraho continued to flourish for some time. Khajuraho has no forts because the Chandel Kings never lived in their cultural capital.
[16] Who was the architect who designed 'Taj Mahal'?
A.
Mohammad Hussain
B.
Ustad-Isa
C.
Shah Abbas
D.
Ismail
Ans:
Ustad-Isa
Explanation :
Isa Muhammad Effendi or Ustad Isa was a Persian architect from Iran he and his colleague Ismail Effendi entered the service of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan after the Ottoman Sultan Murad IV and the Mughals exchanged ambassadors. Isa Muhammad Effendi is often described as the chief architect of the Taj Mahal. Recent research suggests the Pern architect, Ustad Ahmad Lahauri was the most likely candidate as the chief architect of the Taj, anassertion based on a claim made in writings by Lahauri's son Lutfullah Muhandis.
[17] The Assam State derives its name from that of a tribe that conquered the region. Where did the tribesmen come from?
A.
Tibet
B.
Mongolia
C.
Burma (now Myanmar)
D.
Siam (now Thailand)
Ans:
Siam (now Thailand)
Explanation :
The state of Assam derived its name from the word som' which means unequal or unrivalled. True to the meaning of its name, the state is unrivalled in terms of its natural beauty and the simplicity of the people. In the Mahabharata and the Puranas, Assam has been referred to as 'Kamarupa'. The inhabitants of the state are a mixture of the Mongol-Aryan culture. The Ahoms ventured into Assam somewhere around 1228 A.D. The present name Assam derives from the name of a Sino-Tibetan tribe, the Ahoms who came to Assam from China and Thailand, began their rule from 1228 AD and remained a force to reck on within the political arena till 1828 AD.
[18] Mughal presence in the Red Ford ceased with the fall of -
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Muhammad Shah
C.
Shah Alam
D.
Bahadur Shah 'Zafar
Ans:
Bahadur Shah 'Zafar
Explanation :
The Red Fort is a 17th century fort complex constructed by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in the walled city of Old Delhi (in present day Delhi, India) that served as the residence of the Mughal Empeors. It served as the capital of the Mughals until 1857, when Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled by the British Indian government.
[19] 'Khalsa' was founded by -
A.
Guru Gobind Singh
B.
Guru Ramdas
C.
Guru Nanak
D.
Arjun Dev
Ans:
Guru Gobind Singh
Explanation :
Khalsa is the collective body of Singhs and Kaurs represented by the five beloved-ones and is the final temporal Guru/leader of the Sikhs. The Khalsa was inaugurated on March 30, 1699, by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. The leadership was passed on by Guru Gobind Singh to the Khalsa and bestowed the title "Guru Panth" or Guru". The Khasa is also the nation of the Sikhs. The Khalsa is responsible for all executive, military and civil authority. The meaning of Khalsa translates to "Sovereign/ Free". Another interpretation is that of being 'Pure Guru Gobind Singh has declared the Khalsa as his true Guru and therefore as following described in the Sarbloh Granth the attributes of the Khals.
[20] The rulers of Vijayanagar promoted -
A.
Hindi, Marathi and Sanskrit
B.
Malayalam, Tamil and Sanskrit
C.
Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
D.
Telugu, Urdu and Sanskrit
Ans:
Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
Explanation :
Telugu culture reached its zenith during the Vijayanagara rule under Sri Krishnadevaraya. The rulers patronized Kannada, Telugu and Sanskrit and Tamil scholars who wrote in the Jain, Virashaiva and Vaishnava traditions.The Vijayanagar period was the golden age of Telugu literature. Sanskrit literature was given patronage by the Vijayanagar kings. The early kings of the Sangama dynasty patronized the Sringeri saints while the Saluva and Tuluva kings patronised the Madhva saints of Udupi. Krishnadevaraya also patronised Tamil poet Harihara who wrote Irusamaya vilakkam (an exposition on saivism and Vaishnavism).
[21] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was -
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Mia Tansen (born as Ramtanu Pandey) was a prominent Hindustani classical music composer and musician. He was an extraordinarily gifted vocalist, known for a large number of compositions, and also an instrumentalist who popularized and improved the plucked rabab (of Central Asian origin). He was among the Navaratnas (nine jewels) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Akbar gave him the title Miyarn an honorific, meaning learned man).
[22] The Muslim adventurer who destroyed the Nalanda Univers was -
A.
Alla-ud-din Khilji
B.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlak
C.
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
D.
Muhammad-bin-Quasim
Ans:
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
Explanation :
Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khilji was a Turkic military general of Qutb-ud-din Aybak. It is alleged by some writers that he was responsible for the destruction of Nalanda, which was an ancient Buddhist University in Bihar, India, nearby to the stronghold Bihar. The main Persian source for this explains Khalii attacked the fortress unaware that it was a University.
[23] Painting reached its highest level of development during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Aurangzeb
C.
Jahangir
D.
Shah Jaharn
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal painting reached its zenith under Jahangir, a great connoisseur and outstanding patron of painting. As a young prince, Jahangir had founded his own atelier, under the supervision of Master Aqa Riza. His artists developed a new, naturalistic style distinctive for ist subdued palette, psychologically expressive portraiture, and outstanding natural history painting.
[24] The Mir Bakshi of the Mughal Emperors was the head of -
A.
Intelligence
B.
Foreign affairs
C.
Army organization
D.
Finance
Ans:
Army organization
Explanation :
During the Mughal rule, the Mir Bakshi Headed military department, nobility, information and intelligence agencies. In provincial administration, the Bakshi was the head of military department. Diwan used to be responsible for all income and expenditure and had control over Khalisa and Jagir land.
[25] Which among the following was the capital of Shivaji?
A.
Poona
B.
Raigarh
C.
(4) Panhala
D.
(3) Singhgarh
Ans:
Raigarh
Explanation :
Shivaji created an independent Maratha kingdom with Raigarh as its capital, and was crowned chhatrapati ("paramount sovereign") of the Marathas in 1674. Raigarh is a hill fortress situated in the modern day near Mahad, Raigarh district of Maharashtra It is located in the Sahyadri mountain range.
Explanation :
The state of Assam derived its name from the word som' which means unequal or unrivalled. True to the meaning of its name, the state is unrivalled in terms of its natural beauty and the simplicity of the people. In the Mahabharata and the Puranas, Assam has been referred to as 'Kamarupa'. The inhabitants of the state are a mixture of the Mongol-Aryan culture. The Ahoms ventured into Assam somewhere around 1228 A.D. The present name Assam derives from the name of a Sino-Tibetan tribe, the Ahoms who came to Assam from China and Thailand, began their rule from 1228 AD and remained a force to reck on within the political arena till 1828 AD.
[18] Mughal presence in the Red Ford ceased with the fall of -
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Muhammad Shah
C.
Shah Alam
D.
Bahadur Shah 'Zafar
Ans:
Bahadur Shah 'Zafar
Explanation :
The Red Fort is a 17th century fort complex constructed by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in the walled city of Old Delhi (in present day Delhi, India) that served as the residence of the Mughal Empeors. It served as the capital of the Mughals until 1857, when Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled by the British Indian government.
[19] 'Khalsa' was founded by -
A.
Guru Gobind Singh
B.
Guru Ramdas
C.
Guru Nanak
D.
Arjun Dev
Ans:
Guru Gobind Singh
Explanation :
Khalsa is the collective body of Singhs and Kaurs represented by the five beloved-ones and is the final temporal Guru/leader of the Sikhs. The Khalsa was inaugurated on March 30, 1699, by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. The leadership was passed on by Guru Gobind Singh to the Khalsa and bestowed the title "Guru Panth" or Guru". The Khasa is also the nation of the Sikhs. The Khalsa is responsible for all executive, military and civil authority. The meaning of Khalsa translates to "Sovereign/ Free". Another interpretation is that of being 'Pure Guru Gobind Singh has declared the Khalsa as his true Guru and therefore as following described in the Sarbloh Granth the attributes of the Khals.
[20] The rulers of Vijayanagar promoted -
A.
Hindi, Marathi and Sanskrit
B.
Malayalam, Tamil and Sanskrit
C.
Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
D.
Telugu, Urdu and Sanskrit
Ans:
Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
Explanation :
Telugu culture reached its zenith during the Vijayanagara rule under Sri Krishnadevaraya. The rulers patronized Kannada, Telugu and Sanskrit and Tamil scholars who wrote in the Jain, Virashaiva and Vaishnava traditions.The Vijayanagar period was the golden age of Telugu literature. Sanskrit literature was given patronage by the Vijayanagar kings. The early kings of the Sangama dynasty patronized the Sringeri saints while the Saluva and Tuluva kings patronised the Madhva saints of Udupi. Krishnadevaraya also patronised Tamil poet Harihara who wrote Irusamaya vilakkam (an exposition on saivism and Vaishnavism).
[21] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was -
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Mia Tansen (born as Ramtanu Pandey) was a prominent Hindustani classical music composer and musician. He was an extraordinarily gifted vocalist, known for a large number of compositions, and also an instrumentalist who popularized and improved the plucked rabab (of Central Asian origin). He was among the Navaratnas (nine jewels) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Akbar gave him the title Miyarn an honorific, meaning learned man).
[22] The Muslim adventurer who destroyed the Nalanda Univers was -
A.
Alla-ud-din Khilji
B.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlak
C.
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
D.
Muhammad-bin-Quasim
Ans:
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
Explanation :
Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khilji was a Turkic military general of Qutb-ud-din Aybak. It is alleged by some writers that he was responsible for the destruction of Nalanda, which was an ancient Buddhist University in Bihar, India, nearby to the stronghold Bihar. The main Persian source for this explains Khalii attacked the fortress unaware that it was a University.
[23] Painting reached its highest level of development during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Aurangzeb
C.
Jahangir
D.
Shah Jaharn
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal painting reached its zenith under Jahangir, a great connoisseur and outstanding patron of painting. As a young prince, Jahangir had founded his own atelier, under the supervision of Master Aqa Riza. His artists developed a new, naturalistic style distinctive for ist subdued palette, psychologically expressive portraiture, and outstanding natural history painting.
[24] The Mir Bakshi of the Mughal Emperors was the head of -
A.
Intelligence
B.
Foreign affairs
C.
Army organization
D.
Finance
Ans:
Army organization
Explanation :
During the Mughal rule, the Mir Bakshi Headed military department, nobility, information and intelligence agencies. In provincial administration, the Bakshi was the head of military department. Diwan used to be responsible for all income and expenditure and had control over Khalisa and Jagir land.
[25] Which among the following was the capital of Shivaji?
A.
Poona
B.
Raigarh
C.
(4) Panhala
D.
(3) Singhgarh
Ans:
Raigarh
Explanation :
Shivaji created an independent Maratha kingdom with Raigarh as its capital, and was crowned chhatrapati ("paramount sovereign") of the Marathas in 1674. Raigarh is a hill fortress situated in the modern day near Mahad, Raigarh district of Maharashtra It is located in the Sahyadri mountain range.
Explanation :
Khalsa is the collective body of Singhs and Kaurs represented by the five beloved-ones and is the final temporal Guru/leader of the Sikhs. The Khalsa was inaugurated on March 30, 1699, by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. The leadership was passed on by Guru Gobind Singh to the Khalsa and bestowed the title "Guru Panth" or Guru". The Khasa is also the nation of the Sikhs. The Khalsa is responsible for all executive, military and civil authority. The meaning of Khalsa translates to "Sovereign/ Free". Another interpretation is that of being 'Pure Guru Gobind Singh has declared the Khalsa as his true Guru and therefore as following described in the Sarbloh Granth the attributes of the Khals.
[20] The rulers of Vijayanagar promoted -
A.
Hindi, Marathi and Sanskrit
B.
Malayalam, Tamil and Sanskrit
C.
Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
D.
Telugu, Urdu and Sanskrit
Ans:
Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
Explanation :
Telugu culture reached its zenith during the Vijayanagara rule under Sri Krishnadevaraya. The rulers patronized Kannada, Telugu and Sanskrit and Tamil scholars who wrote in the Jain, Virashaiva and Vaishnava traditions.The Vijayanagar period was the golden age of Telugu literature. Sanskrit literature was given patronage by the Vijayanagar kings. The early kings of the Sangama dynasty patronized the Sringeri saints while the Saluva and Tuluva kings patronised the Madhva saints of Udupi. Krishnadevaraya also patronised Tamil poet Harihara who wrote Irusamaya vilakkam (an exposition on saivism and Vaishnavism).
[21] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was -
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Mia Tansen (born as Ramtanu Pandey) was a prominent Hindustani classical music composer and musician. He was an extraordinarily gifted vocalist, known for a large number of compositions, and also an instrumentalist who popularized and improved the plucked rabab (of Central Asian origin). He was among the Navaratnas (nine jewels) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Akbar gave him the title Miyarn an honorific, meaning learned man).
[22] The Muslim adventurer who destroyed the Nalanda Univers was -
A.
Alla-ud-din Khilji
B.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlak
C.
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
D.
Muhammad-bin-Quasim
Ans:
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
Explanation :
Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khilji was a Turkic military general of Qutb-ud-din Aybak. It is alleged by some writers that he was responsible for the destruction of Nalanda, which was an ancient Buddhist University in Bihar, India, nearby to the stronghold Bihar. The main Persian source for this explains Khalii attacked the fortress unaware that it was a University.
[23] Painting reached its highest level of development during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Aurangzeb
C.
Jahangir
D.
Shah Jaharn
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal painting reached its zenith under Jahangir, a great connoisseur and outstanding patron of painting. As a young prince, Jahangir had founded his own atelier, under the supervision of Master Aqa Riza. His artists developed a new, naturalistic style distinctive for ist subdued palette, psychologically expressive portraiture, and outstanding natural history painting.
[24] The Mir Bakshi of the Mughal Emperors was the head of -
A.
Intelligence
B.
Foreign affairs
C.
Army organization
D.
Finance
Ans:
Army organization
Explanation :
During the Mughal rule, the Mir Bakshi Headed military department, nobility, information and intelligence agencies. In provincial administration, the Bakshi was the head of military department. Diwan used to be responsible for all income and expenditure and had control over Khalisa and Jagir land.
[25] Which among the following was the capital of Shivaji?
A.
Poona
B.
Raigarh
C.
(4) Panhala
D.
(3) Singhgarh
Ans:
Raigarh
Explanation :
Shivaji created an independent Maratha kingdom with Raigarh as its capital, and was crowned chhatrapati ("paramount sovereign") of the Marathas in 1674. Raigarh is a hill fortress situated in the modern day near Mahad, Raigarh district of Maharashtra It is located in the Sahyadri mountain range.
Explanation :
Mia Tansen (born as Ramtanu Pandey) was a prominent Hindustani classical music composer and musician. He was an extraordinarily gifted vocalist, known for a large number of compositions, and also an instrumentalist who popularized and improved the plucked rabab (of Central Asian origin). He was among the Navaratnas (nine jewels) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Akbar gave him the title Miyarn an honorific, meaning learned man).
[22] The Muslim adventurer who destroyed the Nalanda Univers was -
A.
Alla-ud-din Khilji
B.
Muhammad-bin-Tughlak
C.
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
D.
Muhammad-bin-Quasim
Ans:
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
Explanation :
Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khilji was a Turkic military general of Qutb-ud-din Aybak. It is alleged by some writers that he was responsible for the destruction of Nalanda, which was an ancient Buddhist University in Bihar, India, nearby to the stronghold Bihar. The main Persian source for this explains Khalii attacked the fortress unaware that it was a University.
[23] Painting reached its highest level of development during the reign of -
A.
Akbar
B.
Aurangzeb
C.
Jahangir
D.
Shah Jaharn
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Mughal painting reached its zenith under Jahangir, a great connoisseur and outstanding patron of painting. As a young prince, Jahangir had founded his own atelier, under the supervision of Master Aqa Riza. His artists developed a new, naturalistic style distinctive for ist subdued palette, psychologically expressive portraiture, and outstanding natural history painting.
[24] The Mir Bakshi of the Mughal Emperors was the head of -
A.
Intelligence
B.
Foreign affairs
C.
Army organization
D.
Finance
Ans:
Army organization
Explanation :
During the Mughal rule, the Mir Bakshi Headed military department, nobility, information and intelligence agencies. In provincial administration, the Bakshi was the head of military department. Diwan used to be responsible for all income and expenditure and had control over Khalisa and Jagir land.
[25] Which among the following was the capital of Shivaji?
A.
Poona
B.
Raigarh
C.
(4) Panhala
D.
(3) Singhgarh
Ans:
Raigarh
Explanation :
Shivaji created an independent Maratha kingdom with Raigarh as its capital, and was crowned chhatrapati ("paramount sovereign") of the Marathas in 1674. Raigarh is a hill fortress situated in the modern day near Mahad, Raigarh district of Maharashtra It is located in the Sahyadri mountain range.
Explanation :
Mughal painting reached its zenith under Jahangir, a great connoisseur and outstanding patron of painting. As a young prince, Jahangir had founded his own atelier, under the supervision of Master Aqa Riza. His artists developed a new, naturalistic style distinctive for ist subdued palette, psychologically expressive portraiture, and outstanding natural history painting.
[24] The Mir Bakshi of the Mughal Emperors was the head of -
A.
Intelligence
B.
Foreign affairs
C.
Army organization
D.
Finance
Ans:
Army organization
Explanation :
During the Mughal rule, the Mir Bakshi Headed military department, nobility, information and intelligence agencies. In provincial administration, the Bakshi was the head of military department. Diwan used to be responsible for all income and expenditure and had control over Khalisa and Jagir land.
[25] Which among the following was the capital of Shivaji?
A.
Poona
B.
Raigarh
C.
(4) Panhala
D.
(3) Singhgarh
Ans:
Raigarh
Explanation :
Shivaji created an independent Maratha kingdom with Raigarh as its capital, and was crowned chhatrapati ("paramount sovereign") of the Marathas in 1674. Raigarh is a hill fortress situated in the modern day near Mahad, Raigarh district of Maharashtra It is located in the Sahyadri mountain range.
Explanation :
Shivaji created an independent Maratha kingdom with Raigarh as its capital, and was crowned chhatrapati ("paramount sovereign") of the Marathas in 1674. Raigarh is a hill fortress situated in the modern day near Mahad, Raigarh district of Maharashtra It is located in the Sahyadri mountain range.