[1] The Battle of Haldighati was fought between -
A.
Akbar and Rana Sangram Singh
B.
Akbar and Medini Rai
C.
Akbar and Rana Pratap Singh
D.
Akbar and Uday Singh FCI Assistant Grade-II
Ans:
Akbar and Rana Pratap Singh
Explanation :
The Battle of Haldighati was fought between the Mughal Empire and the forces of Mewar on June 21, 1576 at Haldighati. Remembered as the most important event in Rajput history, the battle of Haldighati was an "Indecisive Battle". It was fought between Akbar (Ruler of Mughals) and Maharana Pratap Singl I (Ruler of Rajputs). It was a short-span battle that lasted for only 4 hours. Abdul Qadir Badayuni was present at the Battle of Haldighati.
[2] The famous Peacock Throne of Shah Jahan was taken away in 1739 by -
A.
Afghan invader Ahmed Shah Abdali
B.
Persian invader Nadir Shah
C.
Mongol invader Chengiz Khan
D.
British East India Company
Ans:
Persian invader Nadir Shah
Explanation :
The Peacock Throne, called Takht-e Tavus in Persian, is the name originally given to a Mughal throne of India. Nader Shah invaded the Mughal Empire in 1738, and returned to Persia in 1739 with the original Peacock Throne as well as many other treasures, amounting to a very large reduction in Indian wealth taken from the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah.
[3] The Chalukyas established their empire in -
A.
The Far South
B.
Malwa
C.
The Deccan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
The Deccan
Explanation :
The Chalukya dynasty was an Indian royal dynaty that ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. During this period, they ruled as three related yet individual dynasties: "Badami Chalukyas", ruled from Vatapi (modern Badami) from the middle of the 6th century; Eastern Chalukyas, who ruled from Vengi until about the 11th century; and the Western Chalukyas who ruled from Kalyani until the end of the 12th century.
[4] Who got the monumental 'Rayagopurams' in front of the temples at Hampi, Tiruv-annamalai, Chidambaram, Srirangam, Tirupati, etc., constructed?
A.
Vidyaranya
B.
Krishnadevaraya
C.
Harihara
D.
Rajaraja
Ans:
Krishnadevaraya
Explanation :
Rajagopuram literally means Royal Tower, a trance that is fit for royalty but especially for the God in the Temples. Krishnadevaraya is credited with the building of thousand pillared mandapas and the raya gopurams which were spread out throughout the country-side in South India.
[5] Which of the following architec tural wonders was not constructed in the 12th A.D.?
A.
Sun-temple of Konark
B.
Temple of Khajuraho
C.
Ankorvat
D.
Notre Dam, the Paris
Ans:
Sun-temple of Konark
Explanation :
Konark Sun Temple is a 13th century Sun Temple (also known as the Black Pagoda), at Konark, in Orissa. It was constructed from oxidized and weathered ferruginous sandstone by King Narasimhadeva-I (1238- 1250 CE) of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The temple is an example of Orissan architecture of Ganga dynasty. The temple is one of the most renowned temples in India and is a World Heritage Site.
[6] Select the incorrectly matched pair of philosophers and their philosophies.
A.
Sankaracharya Advaita
B.
Ballabhacharya-Pure-Advaita
C.
Chaitanya-Vishistha-Advaita
D.
Charvak-Lokayat
Ans:
Chaitanya-Vishistha-Advaita
Explanation :
Vishishtadvaita is a sub-school of the Vedanta (literally, end or the goal of Knowledge, Sanskrit) school of Hindu philosophy, the other major sub-school of Vedanta being Advaita, Dvaita, and Achintya-Bheda Abheda. VishishtAdvaita (literally Advaita with unique ness/qualifications") is a non-dualistic school of Vedanta philosophy. Ramanuja, the main proponent of Visishtadvaita philosophy contends that the Prasthana Traya (The three courses") i.e. Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahma Sutras are to be interpreted in way that shows this unity in diversity, for any other way would violate their consistency.
[7] During Akbar's reign the Mahabharat was translated into Persian and is known as -
A.
Iqbal Namah
B.
Razm Namah
C.
Akbar Namah
D.
Sakinat-ul-Auliya
Ans:
Razm Namah
Explanation :
Razmnama is an abridged translation of the Mahabharata written in Persian at the behest of the Mughal Emperor Akbar and dates to around 1598-99. Razmnama is noted for its elaborate and exquisite illustrations.
[8] The greatness of Sher Shah lies in his -
A.
victories against Humayun
B.
superior generalship
C.
administrative reforms
D.
religious tolerance
Ans:
administrative reforms
Explanation :
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[9] The temple built in 1 100 A. D and dominating all other temples in Bhubaneshwar is -
A.
Raja Rani temple
B.
Kandariya Mahadev
C.
Tribhuvaneswara Lingaraja
D.
Mukhteswara
Ans:
Tribhuvaneswara Lingaraja
Explanation :
Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, another name for Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar. Shiva is here worshipped as Tribhuvaneshwara (Master of three worlds Heaven, Earth and Netherworld). The temple is more than 1100 years old, dating back in its present form to the last decade of the eleventh century, though there is evidence that parts of the temple have been there since sixth century CE as the temple has been emphasized in some of the seventh century Sanskrit texts.
[10] The second Battle of Panipat was fought between -
A.
Akbar and Hemu
B.
Rajputs and Mughals
C.
Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
D.
Sikander and Adilshah
Ans:
Akbar and Hemu
Explanation :
The Second Battle of Panipat was fought between the forces of Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya, popularly called Hemu, the Hindu king who was ruling North India from Delhi, and the army of Akbar, on November 5, 1556. It was a decisive victory for Alkbar's generals Khan Zaman I and Bairam Khan.
[11] The Sufi saint who maintained that devotional music was one way of moving closer to God was -
A.
Muin-ud-din-Chisti
B.
Baba Farid
C.
Saiyid Muhammed
D.
Shah Alam Bukhari
Ans:
Baba Farid
Explanation :
Farid-ud'din Mas'ud (1175-1265 AD). better known as Sheikh Farid, or Baba Farid, is one of the most revered and distinguished of medieval Sufi Mystic He found music as a way of reaching God. Baba Farid's mystic songs were intended to break the strain of his emotions, to quicken his emotional response, and to attune his heart to the infinite and the eternal. Sometimes he would himself recite couplets and supply fuel to his burning emotions.
[12] The founder of the Independent Sikh State was:
A.
Guru Nanak
B.
Guru Govind Singh
C.
Dalip Singh
D.
Ranjit Singh
Ans:
Ranjit Singh
Explanation :
Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the founder of the Sikh Empire, which came to power in the Indian subconti nent in the early half of the 19th century. The empire, based in the Punjab region, existed from 1799 to 1849. It was forged, on the foundations of the Khalsa, under the leadership of Maharaja Ranjit Singh from a collection of autonomous Sikh Misls.
[13] What was the official language of the Sultanate?
A.
Persian
B.
Urdu
C.
Arabic
D.
Hindi
Ans:
Persian
Explanation :
Persian was the official language during the period of the Delhi Sultanate. The rise of Persian spea people to the throne naturally resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India.
[14] What is meant by a 'pir' in the Sufi tradition?
A.
The Supreme God
B.
The Guru of the Sufis
C.
The greatest of all Sufi saints
D.
The orthodox teacher who
Ans:
The Guru of the Sufis
Explanation :
Pir is a title for a Sufi master equally used in the nath tradition. They are also referred to as a Hazrat or Shaikh, which is Arabic for Old Man. The title often translated into English as "saint" and could be interpreted as "Elder". In Sufism a Pir's role is to guide and instruct his disciples on the Sufi path. This is ften done by general lessons (called Suhbas) an individual guidance.
[15] Which one of the following monuments in Delhi is not included as a World Heritage Site?
A.
Red Fort
B.
Humayun's Tomb
C.
Qutab Minar
D.
Jantar Mantar
Ans:
Jantar Mantar
Explanation :
Red Fort (2007); Humayun's Tomb (1993); Qutab Minar (1993) Jantar Mantar of Jaipur was included as World Heritage Site in 2010.
[16] Who got the Gita translated into Persian?
A.
Shah Jahan
B.
Akbar
C.
Murad
D.
Dara Shikoh
Ans:
Dara Shikoh
Explanation :
So'aal o Jawaab bain-e-Laal Daas wa Dara Shikoh (also called Mukaalama-i Baba Laal Daas wa Dara Shikoh) Sirr-e-Akbar (The Great Secret, his translation of the Upanishads in Persian) Persian translations of the Yoga Vasishta and Bhagavad Gita.
[17] The first Mughal emperor of India was -
A.
Shahjahan
B.
Humayun
C.
Babar
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Babar
Explanation :
Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur was a conqueror from Central Asia who became the first Mughal emperor of India in 1526. The defeat of Ibrahim Lodi at the hands of Babur in the First Battle of Panipat (1526) led to the establishment of Mughal rule in India.
[18] Name the Indian king who warmly received the Portuguese traveller Vasco da Gama when helanded at Calicut.
A.
Asaf Jah Ismail Mulk
B.
Devaraya
C.
Zamorin
D.
Krishnadevaraya
Ans:
Zamorin
Explanation :
The Portuguese traveler Vasco da Gama reached the port of Calicut on 17 May 1498 and he was warmly received by Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut. He returned to Portugal in the next year to make a second trip in 1502. This led to the establishment of trading stations at Calicut, Cannanore and Cochin.
[19] Which is the holy book of the Sikh religion?
A.
Bhagwad Gita
B.
Baani
C.
Gurmukhi
D.
Guru Granth Sahib
Ans:
Guru Granth Sahib
Explanation :
Guru Granth Sahib is the central religious text of Sikhism, considered by Sikhs to be the final, sovereign guru among the lineage of 11 Sikh Gurus of the religion. It is a voluminous text of 1430 pages, compiled and composed during the period of Sikh gurus from 1469 to 1708.
[20] Which of the following forts was not built by Akbar?
A.
Gwalior Fort
B.
Agra Fort
C.
Lahore Fort
D.
Allahabad Fort
Ans:
Gwalior Fort
Explanation :
Gwalior Fort is an 8th-century hill fort near Gwalior Madhya Pradesh. The fort consists of a defensive structure and two main palaces, Gurjari Mahal and Man Mandir, built by Man Singh Tomar in the 8th century A.D.
[21] Who among the following rulers abolished Jaziya?
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Balban
C.
Akbar
D.
Jahangir
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
In 1564, Akbar abolished Jizya which was levied from the Hindus. It was a tax on non-Muslims and was seen as a way to encourage poor Hindus to convert to Islam. This was hated by the Hindus because it was a symbol of their inferiority and involved a lot of humiliation.
[22] Which of the following monuments is the oldest?
A.
QutabMinar
B.
Khajuraho
C.
Ajanta Caves
D.
Taj Mahal
Ans:
Ajanta Caves
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BC to abou 480 or 650 A.D. Most Khajuraho temples were buil between 950 and 1050 A.D by the Rajput Chandel dynasty. The Qutb Minar was built in the 13th century A.D, while the Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century.
[23] Who was the elder brother of Shah Shuja and Murad Baksh?
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Azam Shah
C.
Muhammad Kam Baksh
D.
Dara Shikoh
Ans:
Dara Shikoh
Explanation :
Shah Shuja (1616-1661) and Murad Baksh (1624-1661) were the second and sixth sonsrespectively of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his Empress consort Mumtaz Mahal. Aurangzeb (1618-1707), the third son, was elder to Murad Baksh, but younger to Shah Shuja. Dara Shikoh (1615-1659) was the eldest among the six sons of Shahjahan.
[24] Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar empire?
A.
Battle of Takkolam
B.
Battle of Talikota
C.
Battle of Kanwah
D.
Battle of Panipat
Ans:
Battle of Talikota
Explanation :
The Battle of Talikota (26 January 1565) was a watershed battle fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan sultanatesof Ahmednagar, Bijapur, Golkonda, Berar and Bidar. It ended in the defeat of Vijayanagara, resulting in its subsequent weaking.
[25] Which of the following Sultans of Tughlaq dynasty issued copper coins instead of silver ones?
A.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
B.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D.
Mahmud Tughlaq
Ans:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Explanation :
In 1330 A.D, Delhi Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq issued token currency; that is coins of brass and copper were minted whose value was equal to that of gold and silver coins. However, these coins totally lacked the artistic design and perfection in finishing and even the administrators of the king took no mea sure to keep the design secured and protected. This resulted in mass forging of the coins, leading to the failure of the scheme.
Explanation :
The Battle of Haldighati was fought between the Mughal Empire and the forces of Mewar on June 21, 1576 at Haldighati. Remembered as the most important event in Rajput history, the battle of Haldighati was an "Indecisive Battle". It was fought between Akbar (Ruler of Mughals) and Maharana Pratap Singl I (Ruler of Rajputs). It was a short-span battle that lasted for only 4 hours. Abdul Qadir Badayuni was present at the Battle of Haldighati.
[2] The famous Peacock Throne of Shah Jahan was taken away in 1739 by -
A.
Afghan invader Ahmed Shah Abdali
B.
Persian invader Nadir Shah
C.
Mongol invader Chengiz Khan
D.
British East India Company
Ans:
Persian invader Nadir Shah
Explanation :
The Peacock Throne, called Takht-e Tavus in Persian, is the name originally given to a Mughal throne of India. Nader Shah invaded the Mughal Empire in 1738, and returned to Persia in 1739 with the original Peacock Throne as well as many other treasures, amounting to a very large reduction in Indian wealth taken from the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah.
[3] The Chalukyas established their empire in -
A.
The Far South
B.
Malwa
C.
The Deccan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
The Deccan
Explanation :
The Chalukya dynasty was an Indian royal dynaty that ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. During this period, they ruled as three related yet individual dynasties: "Badami Chalukyas", ruled from Vatapi (modern Badami) from the middle of the 6th century; Eastern Chalukyas, who ruled from Vengi until about the 11th century; and the Western Chalukyas who ruled from Kalyani until the end of the 12th century.
[4] Who got the monumental 'Rayagopurams' in front of the temples at Hampi, Tiruv-annamalai, Chidambaram, Srirangam, Tirupati, etc., constructed?
A.
Vidyaranya
B.
Krishnadevaraya
C.
Harihara
D.
Rajaraja
Ans:
Krishnadevaraya
Explanation :
Rajagopuram literally means Royal Tower, a trance that is fit for royalty but especially for the God in the Temples. Krishnadevaraya is credited with the building of thousand pillared mandapas and the raya gopurams which were spread out throughout the country-side in South India.
[5] Which of the following architec tural wonders was not constructed in the 12th A.D.?
A.
Sun-temple of Konark
B.
Temple of Khajuraho
C.
Ankorvat
D.
Notre Dam, the Paris
Ans:
Sun-temple of Konark
Explanation :
Konark Sun Temple is a 13th century Sun Temple (also known as the Black Pagoda), at Konark, in Orissa. It was constructed from oxidized and weathered ferruginous sandstone by King Narasimhadeva-I (1238- 1250 CE) of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The temple is an example of Orissan architecture of Ganga dynasty. The temple is one of the most renowned temples in India and is a World Heritage Site.
[6] Select the incorrectly matched pair of philosophers and their philosophies.
A.
Sankaracharya Advaita
B.
Ballabhacharya-Pure-Advaita
C.
Chaitanya-Vishistha-Advaita
D.
Charvak-Lokayat
Ans:
Chaitanya-Vishistha-Advaita
Explanation :
Vishishtadvaita is a sub-school of the Vedanta (literally, end or the goal of Knowledge, Sanskrit) school of Hindu philosophy, the other major sub-school of Vedanta being Advaita, Dvaita, and Achintya-Bheda Abheda. VishishtAdvaita (literally Advaita with unique ness/qualifications") is a non-dualistic school of Vedanta philosophy. Ramanuja, the main proponent of Visishtadvaita philosophy contends that the Prasthana Traya (The three courses") i.e. Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahma Sutras are to be interpreted in way that shows this unity in diversity, for any other way would violate their consistency.
[7] During Akbar's reign the Mahabharat was translated into Persian and is known as -
A.
Iqbal Namah
B.
Razm Namah
C.
Akbar Namah
D.
Sakinat-ul-Auliya
Ans:
Razm Namah
Explanation :
Razmnama is an abridged translation of the Mahabharata written in Persian at the behest of the Mughal Emperor Akbar and dates to around 1598-99. Razmnama is noted for its elaborate and exquisite illustrations.
[8] The greatness of Sher Shah lies in his -
A.
victories against Humayun
B.
superior generalship
C.
administrative reforms
D.
religious tolerance
Ans:
administrative reforms
Explanation :
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[9] The temple built in 1 100 A. D and dominating all other temples in Bhubaneshwar is -
A.
Raja Rani temple
B.
Kandariya Mahadev
C.
Tribhuvaneswara Lingaraja
D.
Mukhteswara
Ans:
Tribhuvaneswara Lingaraja
Explanation :
Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, another name for Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar. Shiva is here worshipped as Tribhuvaneshwara (Master of three worlds Heaven, Earth and Netherworld). The temple is more than 1100 years old, dating back in its present form to the last decade of the eleventh century, though there is evidence that parts of the temple have been there since sixth century CE as the temple has been emphasized in some of the seventh century Sanskrit texts.
[10] The second Battle of Panipat was fought between -
A.
Akbar and Hemu
B.
Rajputs and Mughals
C.
Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
D.
Sikander and Adilshah
Ans:
Akbar and Hemu
Explanation :
The Second Battle of Panipat was fought between the forces of Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya, popularly called Hemu, the Hindu king who was ruling North India from Delhi, and the army of Akbar, on November 5, 1556. It was a decisive victory for Alkbar's generals Khan Zaman I and Bairam Khan.
[11] The Sufi saint who maintained that devotional music was one way of moving closer to God was -
A.
Muin-ud-din-Chisti
B.
Baba Farid
C.
Saiyid Muhammed
D.
Shah Alam Bukhari
Ans:
Baba Farid
Explanation :
Farid-ud'din Mas'ud (1175-1265 AD). better known as Sheikh Farid, or Baba Farid, is one of the most revered and distinguished of medieval Sufi Mystic He found music as a way of reaching God. Baba Farid's mystic songs were intended to break the strain of his emotions, to quicken his emotional response, and to attune his heart to the infinite and the eternal. Sometimes he would himself recite couplets and supply fuel to his burning emotions.
[12] The founder of the Independent Sikh State was:
A.
Guru Nanak
B.
Guru Govind Singh
C.
Dalip Singh
D.
Ranjit Singh
Ans:
Ranjit Singh
Explanation :
Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the founder of the Sikh Empire, which came to power in the Indian subconti nent in the early half of the 19th century. The empire, based in the Punjab region, existed from 1799 to 1849. It was forged, on the foundations of the Khalsa, under the leadership of Maharaja Ranjit Singh from a collection of autonomous Sikh Misls.
[13] What was the official language of the Sultanate?
A.
Persian
B.
Urdu
C.
Arabic
D.
Hindi
Ans:
Persian
Explanation :
Persian was the official language during the period of the Delhi Sultanate. The rise of Persian spea people to the throne naturally resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India.
[14] What is meant by a 'pir' in the Sufi tradition?
A.
The Supreme God
B.
The Guru of the Sufis
C.
The greatest of all Sufi saints
D.
The orthodox teacher who
Ans:
The Guru of the Sufis
Explanation :
Pir is a title for a Sufi master equally used in the nath tradition. They are also referred to as a Hazrat or Shaikh, which is Arabic for Old Man. The title often translated into English as "saint" and could be interpreted as "Elder". In Sufism a Pir's role is to guide and instruct his disciples on the Sufi path. This is ften done by general lessons (called Suhbas) an individual guidance.
[15] Which one of the following monuments in Delhi is not included as a World Heritage Site?
A.
Red Fort
B.
Humayun's Tomb
C.
Qutab Minar
D.
Jantar Mantar
Ans:
Jantar Mantar
Explanation :
Red Fort (2007); Humayun's Tomb (1993); Qutab Minar (1993) Jantar Mantar of Jaipur was included as World Heritage Site in 2010.
[16] Who got the Gita translated into Persian?
A.
Shah Jahan
B.
Akbar
C.
Murad
D.
Dara Shikoh
Ans:
Dara Shikoh
Explanation :
So'aal o Jawaab bain-e-Laal Daas wa Dara Shikoh (also called Mukaalama-i Baba Laal Daas wa Dara Shikoh) Sirr-e-Akbar (The Great Secret, his translation of the Upanishads in Persian) Persian translations of the Yoga Vasishta and Bhagavad Gita.
[17] The first Mughal emperor of India was -
A.
Shahjahan
B.
Humayun
C.
Babar
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Babar
Explanation :
Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur was a conqueror from Central Asia who became the first Mughal emperor of India in 1526. The defeat of Ibrahim Lodi at the hands of Babur in the First Battle of Panipat (1526) led to the establishment of Mughal rule in India.
[18] Name the Indian king who warmly received the Portuguese traveller Vasco da Gama when helanded at Calicut.
A.
Asaf Jah Ismail Mulk
B.
Devaraya
C.
Zamorin
D.
Krishnadevaraya
Ans:
Zamorin
Explanation :
The Portuguese traveler Vasco da Gama reached the port of Calicut on 17 May 1498 and he was warmly received by Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut. He returned to Portugal in the next year to make a second trip in 1502. This led to the establishment of trading stations at Calicut, Cannanore and Cochin.
[19] Which is the holy book of the Sikh religion?
A.
Bhagwad Gita
B.
Baani
C.
Gurmukhi
D.
Guru Granth Sahib
Ans:
Guru Granth Sahib
Explanation :
Guru Granth Sahib is the central religious text of Sikhism, considered by Sikhs to be the final, sovereign guru among the lineage of 11 Sikh Gurus of the religion. It is a voluminous text of 1430 pages, compiled and composed during the period of Sikh gurus from 1469 to 1708.
[20] Which of the following forts was not built by Akbar?
A.
Gwalior Fort
B.
Agra Fort
C.
Lahore Fort
D.
Allahabad Fort
Ans:
Gwalior Fort
Explanation :
Gwalior Fort is an 8th-century hill fort near Gwalior Madhya Pradesh. The fort consists of a defensive structure and two main palaces, Gurjari Mahal and Man Mandir, built by Man Singh Tomar in the 8th century A.D.
[21] Who among the following rulers abolished Jaziya?
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Balban
C.
Akbar
D.
Jahangir
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
In 1564, Akbar abolished Jizya which was levied from the Hindus. It was a tax on non-Muslims and was seen as a way to encourage poor Hindus to convert to Islam. This was hated by the Hindus because it was a symbol of their inferiority and involved a lot of humiliation.
[22] Which of the following monuments is the oldest?
A.
QutabMinar
B.
Khajuraho
C.
Ajanta Caves
D.
Taj Mahal
Ans:
Ajanta Caves
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BC to abou 480 or 650 A.D. Most Khajuraho temples were buil between 950 and 1050 A.D by the Rajput Chandel dynasty. The Qutb Minar was built in the 13th century A.D, while the Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century.
[23] Who was the elder brother of Shah Shuja and Murad Baksh?
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Azam Shah
C.
Muhammad Kam Baksh
D.
Dara Shikoh
Ans:
Dara Shikoh
Explanation :
Shah Shuja (1616-1661) and Murad Baksh (1624-1661) were the second and sixth sonsrespectively of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his Empress consort Mumtaz Mahal. Aurangzeb (1618-1707), the third son, was elder to Murad Baksh, but younger to Shah Shuja. Dara Shikoh (1615-1659) was the eldest among the six sons of Shahjahan.
[24] Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar empire?
A.
Battle of Takkolam
B.
Battle of Talikota
C.
Battle of Kanwah
D.
Battle of Panipat
Ans:
Battle of Talikota
Explanation :
The Battle of Talikota (26 January 1565) was a watershed battle fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan sultanatesof Ahmednagar, Bijapur, Golkonda, Berar and Bidar. It ended in the defeat of Vijayanagara, resulting in its subsequent weaking.
[25] Which of the following Sultans of Tughlaq dynasty issued copper coins instead of silver ones?
A.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
B.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D.
Mahmud Tughlaq
Ans:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Explanation :
In 1330 A.D, Delhi Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq issued token currency; that is coins of brass and copper were minted whose value was equal to that of gold and silver coins. However, these coins totally lacked the artistic design and perfection in finishing and even the administrators of the king took no mea sure to keep the design secured and protected. This resulted in mass forging of the coins, leading to the failure of the scheme.
Explanation :
The Chalukya dynasty was an Indian royal dynaty that ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. During this period, they ruled as three related yet individual dynasties: "Badami Chalukyas", ruled from Vatapi (modern Badami) from the middle of the 6th century; Eastern Chalukyas, who ruled from Vengi until about the 11th century; and the Western Chalukyas who ruled from Kalyani until the end of the 12th century.
[4] Who got the monumental 'Rayagopurams' in front of the temples at Hampi, Tiruv-annamalai, Chidambaram, Srirangam, Tirupati, etc., constructed?
A.
Vidyaranya
B.
Krishnadevaraya
C.
Harihara
D.
Rajaraja
Ans:
Krishnadevaraya
Explanation :
Rajagopuram literally means Royal Tower, a trance that is fit for royalty but especially for the God in the Temples. Krishnadevaraya is credited with the building of thousand pillared mandapas and the raya gopurams which were spread out throughout the country-side in South India.
[5] Which of the following architec tural wonders was not constructed in the 12th A.D.?
A.
Sun-temple of Konark
B.
Temple of Khajuraho
C.
Ankorvat
D.
Notre Dam, the Paris
Ans:
Sun-temple of Konark
Explanation :
Konark Sun Temple is a 13th century Sun Temple (also known as the Black Pagoda), at Konark, in Orissa. It was constructed from oxidized and weathered ferruginous sandstone by King Narasimhadeva-I (1238- 1250 CE) of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The temple is an example of Orissan architecture of Ganga dynasty. The temple is one of the most renowned temples in India and is a World Heritage Site.
[6] Select the incorrectly matched pair of philosophers and their philosophies.
A.
Sankaracharya Advaita
B.
Ballabhacharya-Pure-Advaita
C.
Chaitanya-Vishistha-Advaita
D.
Charvak-Lokayat
Ans:
Chaitanya-Vishistha-Advaita
Explanation :
Vishishtadvaita is a sub-school of the Vedanta (literally, end or the goal of Knowledge, Sanskrit) school of Hindu philosophy, the other major sub-school of Vedanta being Advaita, Dvaita, and Achintya-Bheda Abheda. VishishtAdvaita (literally Advaita with unique ness/qualifications") is a non-dualistic school of Vedanta philosophy. Ramanuja, the main proponent of Visishtadvaita philosophy contends that the Prasthana Traya (The three courses") i.e. Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahma Sutras are to be interpreted in way that shows this unity in diversity, for any other way would violate their consistency.
[7] During Akbar's reign the Mahabharat was translated into Persian and is known as -
A.
Iqbal Namah
B.
Razm Namah
C.
Akbar Namah
D.
Sakinat-ul-Auliya
Ans:
Razm Namah
Explanation :
Razmnama is an abridged translation of the Mahabharata written in Persian at the behest of the Mughal Emperor Akbar and dates to around 1598-99. Razmnama is noted for its elaborate and exquisite illustrations.
[8] The greatness of Sher Shah lies in his -
A.
victories against Humayun
B.
superior generalship
C.
administrative reforms
D.
religious tolerance
Ans:
administrative reforms
Explanation :
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[9] The temple built in 1 100 A. D and dominating all other temples in Bhubaneshwar is -
A.
Raja Rani temple
B.
Kandariya Mahadev
C.
Tribhuvaneswara Lingaraja
D.
Mukhteswara
Ans:
Tribhuvaneswara Lingaraja
Explanation :
Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, another name for Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar. Shiva is here worshipped as Tribhuvaneshwara (Master of three worlds Heaven, Earth and Netherworld). The temple is more than 1100 years old, dating back in its present form to the last decade of the eleventh century, though there is evidence that parts of the temple have been there since sixth century CE as the temple has been emphasized in some of the seventh century Sanskrit texts.
[10] The second Battle of Panipat was fought between -
A.
Akbar and Hemu
B.
Rajputs and Mughals
C.
Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
D.
Sikander and Adilshah
Ans:
Akbar and Hemu
Explanation :
The Second Battle of Panipat was fought between the forces of Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya, popularly called Hemu, the Hindu king who was ruling North India from Delhi, and the army of Akbar, on November 5, 1556. It was a decisive victory for Alkbar's generals Khan Zaman I and Bairam Khan.
[11] The Sufi saint who maintained that devotional music was one way of moving closer to God was -
A.
Muin-ud-din-Chisti
B.
Baba Farid
C.
Saiyid Muhammed
D.
Shah Alam Bukhari
Ans:
Baba Farid
Explanation :
Farid-ud'din Mas'ud (1175-1265 AD). better known as Sheikh Farid, or Baba Farid, is one of the most revered and distinguished of medieval Sufi Mystic He found music as a way of reaching God. Baba Farid's mystic songs were intended to break the strain of his emotions, to quicken his emotional response, and to attune his heart to the infinite and the eternal. Sometimes he would himself recite couplets and supply fuel to his burning emotions.
[12] The founder of the Independent Sikh State was:
A.
Guru Nanak
B.
Guru Govind Singh
C.
Dalip Singh
D.
Ranjit Singh
Ans:
Ranjit Singh
Explanation :
Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the founder of the Sikh Empire, which came to power in the Indian subconti nent in the early half of the 19th century. The empire, based in the Punjab region, existed from 1799 to 1849. It was forged, on the foundations of the Khalsa, under the leadership of Maharaja Ranjit Singh from a collection of autonomous Sikh Misls.
[13] What was the official language of the Sultanate?
A.
Persian
B.
Urdu
C.
Arabic
D.
Hindi
Ans:
Persian
Explanation :
Persian was the official language during the period of the Delhi Sultanate. The rise of Persian spea people to the throne naturally resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India.
[14] What is meant by a 'pir' in the Sufi tradition?
A.
The Supreme God
B.
The Guru of the Sufis
C.
The greatest of all Sufi saints
D.
The orthodox teacher who
Ans:
The Guru of the Sufis
Explanation :
Pir is a title for a Sufi master equally used in the nath tradition. They are also referred to as a Hazrat or Shaikh, which is Arabic for Old Man. The title often translated into English as "saint" and could be interpreted as "Elder". In Sufism a Pir's role is to guide and instruct his disciples on the Sufi path. This is ften done by general lessons (called Suhbas) an individual guidance.
[15] Which one of the following monuments in Delhi is not included as a World Heritage Site?
A.
Red Fort
B.
Humayun's Tomb
C.
Qutab Minar
D.
Jantar Mantar
Ans:
Jantar Mantar
Explanation :
Red Fort (2007); Humayun's Tomb (1993); Qutab Minar (1993) Jantar Mantar of Jaipur was included as World Heritage Site in 2010.
[16] Who got the Gita translated into Persian?
A.
Shah Jahan
B.
Akbar
C.
Murad
D.
Dara Shikoh
Ans:
Dara Shikoh
Explanation :
So'aal o Jawaab bain-e-Laal Daas wa Dara Shikoh (also called Mukaalama-i Baba Laal Daas wa Dara Shikoh) Sirr-e-Akbar (The Great Secret, his translation of the Upanishads in Persian) Persian translations of the Yoga Vasishta and Bhagavad Gita.
[17] The first Mughal emperor of India was -
A.
Shahjahan
B.
Humayun
C.
Babar
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Babar
Explanation :
Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur was a conqueror from Central Asia who became the first Mughal emperor of India in 1526. The defeat of Ibrahim Lodi at the hands of Babur in the First Battle of Panipat (1526) led to the establishment of Mughal rule in India.
[18] Name the Indian king who warmly received the Portuguese traveller Vasco da Gama when helanded at Calicut.
A.
Asaf Jah Ismail Mulk
B.
Devaraya
C.
Zamorin
D.
Krishnadevaraya
Ans:
Zamorin
Explanation :
The Portuguese traveler Vasco da Gama reached the port of Calicut on 17 May 1498 and he was warmly received by Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut. He returned to Portugal in the next year to make a second trip in 1502. This led to the establishment of trading stations at Calicut, Cannanore and Cochin.
[19] Which is the holy book of the Sikh religion?
A.
Bhagwad Gita
B.
Baani
C.
Gurmukhi
D.
Guru Granth Sahib
Ans:
Guru Granth Sahib
Explanation :
Guru Granth Sahib is the central religious text of Sikhism, considered by Sikhs to be the final, sovereign guru among the lineage of 11 Sikh Gurus of the religion. It is a voluminous text of 1430 pages, compiled and composed during the period of Sikh gurus from 1469 to 1708.
[20] Which of the following forts was not built by Akbar?
A.
Gwalior Fort
B.
Agra Fort
C.
Lahore Fort
D.
Allahabad Fort
Ans:
Gwalior Fort
Explanation :
Gwalior Fort is an 8th-century hill fort near Gwalior Madhya Pradesh. The fort consists of a defensive structure and two main palaces, Gurjari Mahal and Man Mandir, built by Man Singh Tomar in the 8th century A.D.
[21] Who among the following rulers abolished Jaziya?
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Balban
C.
Akbar
D.
Jahangir
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
In 1564, Akbar abolished Jizya which was levied from the Hindus. It was a tax on non-Muslims and was seen as a way to encourage poor Hindus to convert to Islam. This was hated by the Hindus because it was a symbol of their inferiority and involved a lot of humiliation.
[22] Which of the following monuments is the oldest?
A.
QutabMinar
B.
Khajuraho
C.
Ajanta Caves
D.
Taj Mahal
Ans:
Ajanta Caves
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BC to abou 480 or 650 A.D. Most Khajuraho temples were buil between 950 and 1050 A.D by the Rajput Chandel dynasty. The Qutb Minar was built in the 13th century A.D, while the Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century.
[23] Who was the elder brother of Shah Shuja and Murad Baksh?
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Azam Shah
C.
Muhammad Kam Baksh
D.
Dara Shikoh
Ans:
Dara Shikoh
Explanation :
Shah Shuja (1616-1661) and Murad Baksh (1624-1661) were the second and sixth sonsrespectively of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his Empress consort Mumtaz Mahal. Aurangzeb (1618-1707), the third son, was elder to Murad Baksh, but younger to Shah Shuja. Dara Shikoh (1615-1659) was the eldest among the six sons of Shahjahan.
[24] Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar empire?
A.
Battle of Takkolam
B.
Battle of Talikota
C.
Battle of Kanwah
D.
Battle of Panipat
Ans:
Battle of Talikota
Explanation :
The Battle of Talikota (26 January 1565) was a watershed battle fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan sultanatesof Ahmednagar, Bijapur, Golkonda, Berar and Bidar. It ended in the defeat of Vijayanagara, resulting in its subsequent weaking.
[25] Which of the following Sultans of Tughlaq dynasty issued copper coins instead of silver ones?
A.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
B.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D.
Mahmud Tughlaq
Ans:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Explanation :
In 1330 A.D, Delhi Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq issued token currency; that is coins of brass and copper were minted whose value was equal to that of gold and silver coins. However, these coins totally lacked the artistic design and perfection in finishing and even the administrators of the king took no mea sure to keep the design secured and protected. This resulted in mass forging of the coins, leading to the failure of the scheme.
Explanation :
Konark Sun Temple is a 13th century Sun Temple (also known as the Black Pagoda), at Konark, in Orissa. It was constructed from oxidized and weathered ferruginous sandstone by King Narasimhadeva-I (1238- 1250 CE) of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The temple is an example of Orissan architecture of Ganga dynasty. The temple is one of the most renowned temples in India and is a World Heritage Site.
[6] Select the incorrectly matched pair of philosophers and their philosophies.
A.
Sankaracharya Advaita
B.
Ballabhacharya-Pure-Advaita
C.
Chaitanya-Vishistha-Advaita
D.
Charvak-Lokayat
Ans:
Chaitanya-Vishistha-Advaita
Explanation :
Vishishtadvaita is a sub-school of the Vedanta (literally, end or the goal of Knowledge, Sanskrit) school of Hindu philosophy, the other major sub-school of Vedanta being Advaita, Dvaita, and Achintya-Bheda Abheda. VishishtAdvaita (literally Advaita with unique ness/qualifications") is a non-dualistic school of Vedanta philosophy. Ramanuja, the main proponent of Visishtadvaita philosophy contends that the Prasthana Traya (The three courses") i.e. Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahma Sutras are to be interpreted in way that shows this unity in diversity, for any other way would violate their consistency.
[7] During Akbar's reign the Mahabharat was translated into Persian and is known as -
A.
Iqbal Namah
B.
Razm Namah
C.
Akbar Namah
D.
Sakinat-ul-Auliya
Ans:
Razm Namah
Explanation :
Razmnama is an abridged translation of the Mahabharata written in Persian at the behest of the Mughal Emperor Akbar and dates to around 1598-99. Razmnama is noted for its elaborate and exquisite illustrations.
[8] The greatness of Sher Shah lies in his -
A.
victories against Humayun
B.
superior generalship
C.
administrative reforms
D.
religious tolerance
Ans:
administrative reforms
Explanation :
0
[9] The temple built in 1 100 A. D and dominating all other temples in Bhubaneshwar is -
A.
Raja Rani temple
B.
Kandariya Mahadev
C.
Tribhuvaneswara Lingaraja
D.
Mukhteswara
Ans:
Tribhuvaneswara Lingaraja
Explanation :
Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, another name for Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar. Shiva is here worshipped as Tribhuvaneshwara (Master of three worlds Heaven, Earth and Netherworld). The temple is more than 1100 years old, dating back in its present form to the last decade of the eleventh century, though there is evidence that parts of the temple have been there since sixth century CE as the temple has been emphasized in some of the seventh century Sanskrit texts.
[10] The second Battle of Panipat was fought between -
A.
Akbar and Hemu
B.
Rajputs and Mughals
C.
Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
D.
Sikander and Adilshah
Ans:
Akbar and Hemu
Explanation :
The Second Battle of Panipat was fought between the forces of Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya, popularly called Hemu, the Hindu king who was ruling North India from Delhi, and the army of Akbar, on November 5, 1556. It was a decisive victory for Alkbar's generals Khan Zaman I and Bairam Khan.
[11] The Sufi saint who maintained that devotional music was one way of moving closer to God was -
A.
Muin-ud-din-Chisti
B.
Baba Farid
C.
Saiyid Muhammed
D.
Shah Alam Bukhari
Ans:
Baba Farid
Explanation :
Farid-ud'din Mas'ud (1175-1265 AD). better known as Sheikh Farid, or Baba Farid, is one of the most revered and distinguished of medieval Sufi Mystic He found music as a way of reaching God. Baba Farid's mystic songs were intended to break the strain of his emotions, to quicken his emotional response, and to attune his heart to the infinite and the eternal. Sometimes he would himself recite couplets and supply fuel to his burning emotions.
[12] The founder of the Independent Sikh State was:
A.
Guru Nanak
B.
Guru Govind Singh
C.
Dalip Singh
D.
Ranjit Singh
Ans:
Ranjit Singh
Explanation :
Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the founder of the Sikh Empire, which came to power in the Indian subconti nent in the early half of the 19th century. The empire, based in the Punjab region, existed from 1799 to 1849. It was forged, on the foundations of the Khalsa, under the leadership of Maharaja Ranjit Singh from a collection of autonomous Sikh Misls.
[13] What was the official language of the Sultanate?
A.
Persian
B.
Urdu
C.
Arabic
D.
Hindi
Ans:
Persian
Explanation :
Persian was the official language during the period of the Delhi Sultanate. The rise of Persian spea people to the throne naturally resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India.
[14] What is meant by a 'pir' in the Sufi tradition?
A.
The Supreme God
B.
The Guru of the Sufis
C.
The greatest of all Sufi saints
D.
The orthodox teacher who
Ans:
The Guru of the Sufis
Explanation :
Pir is a title for a Sufi master equally used in the nath tradition. They are also referred to as a Hazrat or Shaikh, which is Arabic for Old Man. The title often translated into English as "saint" and could be interpreted as "Elder". In Sufism a Pir's role is to guide and instruct his disciples on the Sufi path. This is ften done by general lessons (called Suhbas) an individual guidance.
[15] Which one of the following monuments in Delhi is not included as a World Heritage Site?
A.
Red Fort
B.
Humayun's Tomb
C.
Qutab Minar
D.
Jantar Mantar
Ans:
Jantar Mantar
Explanation :
Red Fort (2007); Humayun's Tomb (1993); Qutab Minar (1993) Jantar Mantar of Jaipur was included as World Heritage Site in 2010.
[16] Who got the Gita translated into Persian?
A.
Shah Jahan
B.
Akbar
C.
Murad
D.
Dara Shikoh
Ans:
Dara Shikoh
Explanation :
So'aal o Jawaab bain-e-Laal Daas wa Dara Shikoh (also called Mukaalama-i Baba Laal Daas wa Dara Shikoh) Sirr-e-Akbar (The Great Secret, his translation of the Upanishads in Persian) Persian translations of the Yoga Vasishta and Bhagavad Gita.
[17] The first Mughal emperor of India was -
A.
Shahjahan
B.
Humayun
C.
Babar
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Babar
Explanation :
Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur was a conqueror from Central Asia who became the first Mughal emperor of India in 1526. The defeat of Ibrahim Lodi at the hands of Babur in the First Battle of Panipat (1526) led to the establishment of Mughal rule in India.
[18] Name the Indian king who warmly received the Portuguese traveller Vasco da Gama when helanded at Calicut.
A.
Asaf Jah Ismail Mulk
B.
Devaraya
C.
Zamorin
D.
Krishnadevaraya
Ans:
Zamorin
Explanation :
The Portuguese traveler Vasco da Gama reached the port of Calicut on 17 May 1498 and he was warmly received by Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut. He returned to Portugal in the next year to make a second trip in 1502. This led to the establishment of trading stations at Calicut, Cannanore and Cochin.
[19] Which is the holy book of the Sikh religion?
A.
Bhagwad Gita
B.
Baani
C.
Gurmukhi
D.
Guru Granth Sahib
Ans:
Guru Granth Sahib
Explanation :
Guru Granth Sahib is the central religious text of Sikhism, considered by Sikhs to be the final, sovereign guru among the lineage of 11 Sikh Gurus of the religion. It is a voluminous text of 1430 pages, compiled and composed during the period of Sikh gurus from 1469 to 1708.
[20] Which of the following forts was not built by Akbar?
A.
Gwalior Fort
B.
Agra Fort
C.
Lahore Fort
D.
Allahabad Fort
Ans:
Gwalior Fort
Explanation :
Gwalior Fort is an 8th-century hill fort near Gwalior Madhya Pradesh. The fort consists of a defensive structure and two main palaces, Gurjari Mahal and Man Mandir, built by Man Singh Tomar in the 8th century A.D.
[21] Who among the following rulers abolished Jaziya?
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Balban
C.
Akbar
D.
Jahangir
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
In 1564, Akbar abolished Jizya which was levied from the Hindus. It was a tax on non-Muslims and was seen as a way to encourage poor Hindus to convert to Islam. This was hated by the Hindus because it was a symbol of their inferiority and involved a lot of humiliation.
[22] Which of the following monuments is the oldest?
A.
QutabMinar
B.
Khajuraho
C.
Ajanta Caves
D.
Taj Mahal
Ans:
Ajanta Caves
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BC to abou 480 or 650 A.D. Most Khajuraho temples were buil between 950 and 1050 A.D by the Rajput Chandel dynasty. The Qutb Minar was built in the 13th century A.D, while the Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century.
[23] Who was the elder brother of Shah Shuja and Murad Baksh?
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Azam Shah
C.
Muhammad Kam Baksh
D.
Dara Shikoh
Ans:
Dara Shikoh
Explanation :
Shah Shuja (1616-1661) and Murad Baksh (1624-1661) were the second and sixth sonsrespectively of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his Empress consort Mumtaz Mahal. Aurangzeb (1618-1707), the third son, was elder to Murad Baksh, but younger to Shah Shuja. Dara Shikoh (1615-1659) was the eldest among the six sons of Shahjahan.
[24] Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar empire?
A.
Battle of Takkolam
B.
Battle of Talikota
C.
Battle of Kanwah
D.
Battle of Panipat
Ans:
Battle of Talikota
Explanation :
The Battle of Talikota (26 January 1565) was a watershed battle fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan sultanatesof Ahmednagar, Bijapur, Golkonda, Berar and Bidar. It ended in the defeat of Vijayanagara, resulting in its subsequent weaking.
[25] Which of the following Sultans of Tughlaq dynasty issued copper coins instead of silver ones?
A.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
B.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D.
Mahmud Tughlaq
Ans:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Explanation :
In 1330 A.D, Delhi Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq issued token currency; that is coins of brass and copper were minted whose value was equal to that of gold and silver coins. However, these coins totally lacked the artistic design and perfection in finishing and even the administrators of the king took no mea sure to keep the design secured and protected. This resulted in mass forging of the coins, leading to the failure of the scheme.
Explanation :
Razmnama is an abridged translation of the Mahabharata written in Persian at the behest of the Mughal Emperor Akbar and dates to around 1598-99. Razmnama is noted for its elaborate and exquisite illustrations.
[8] The greatness of Sher Shah lies in his -
A.
victories against Humayun
B.
superior generalship
C.
administrative reforms
D.
religious tolerance
Ans:
administrative reforms
Explanation :
0
[9] The temple built in 1 100 A. D and dominating all other temples in Bhubaneshwar is -
A.
Raja Rani temple
B.
Kandariya Mahadev
C.
Tribhuvaneswara Lingaraja
D.
Mukhteswara
Ans:
Tribhuvaneswara Lingaraja
Explanation :
Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, another name for Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar. Shiva is here worshipped as Tribhuvaneshwara (Master of three worlds Heaven, Earth and Netherworld). The temple is more than 1100 years old, dating back in its present form to the last decade of the eleventh century, though there is evidence that parts of the temple have been there since sixth century CE as the temple has been emphasized in some of the seventh century Sanskrit texts.
[10] The second Battle of Panipat was fought between -
A.
Akbar and Hemu
B.
Rajputs and Mughals
C.
Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
D.
Sikander and Adilshah
Ans:
Akbar and Hemu
Explanation :
The Second Battle of Panipat was fought between the forces of Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya, popularly called Hemu, the Hindu king who was ruling North India from Delhi, and the army of Akbar, on November 5, 1556. It was a decisive victory for Alkbar's generals Khan Zaman I and Bairam Khan.
[11] The Sufi saint who maintained that devotional music was one way of moving closer to God was -
A.
Muin-ud-din-Chisti
B.
Baba Farid
C.
Saiyid Muhammed
D.
Shah Alam Bukhari
Ans:
Baba Farid
Explanation :
Farid-ud'din Mas'ud (1175-1265 AD). better known as Sheikh Farid, or Baba Farid, is one of the most revered and distinguished of medieval Sufi Mystic He found music as a way of reaching God. Baba Farid's mystic songs were intended to break the strain of his emotions, to quicken his emotional response, and to attune his heart to the infinite and the eternal. Sometimes he would himself recite couplets and supply fuel to his burning emotions.
[12] The founder of the Independent Sikh State was:
A.
Guru Nanak
B.
Guru Govind Singh
C.
Dalip Singh
D.
Ranjit Singh
Ans:
Ranjit Singh
Explanation :
Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the founder of the Sikh Empire, which came to power in the Indian subconti nent in the early half of the 19th century. The empire, based in the Punjab region, existed from 1799 to 1849. It was forged, on the foundations of the Khalsa, under the leadership of Maharaja Ranjit Singh from a collection of autonomous Sikh Misls.
[13] What was the official language of the Sultanate?
A.
Persian
B.
Urdu
C.
Arabic
D.
Hindi
Ans:
Persian
Explanation :
Persian was the official language during the period of the Delhi Sultanate. The rise of Persian spea people to the throne naturally resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India.
[14] What is meant by a 'pir' in the Sufi tradition?
A.
The Supreme God
B.
The Guru of the Sufis
C.
The greatest of all Sufi saints
D.
The orthodox teacher who
Ans:
The Guru of the Sufis
Explanation :
Pir is a title for a Sufi master equally used in the nath tradition. They are also referred to as a Hazrat or Shaikh, which is Arabic for Old Man. The title often translated into English as "saint" and could be interpreted as "Elder". In Sufism a Pir's role is to guide and instruct his disciples on the Sufi path. This is ften done by general lessons (called Suhbas) an individual guidance.
[15] Which one of the following monuments in Delhi is not included as a World Heritage Site?
A.
Red Fort
B.
Humayun's Tomb
C.
Qutab Minar
D.
Jantar Mantar
Ans:
Jantar Mantar
Explanation :
Red Fort (2007); Humayun's Tomb (1993); Qutab Minar (1993) Jantar Mantar of Jaipur was included as World Heritage Site in 2010.
[16] Who got the Gita translated into Persian?
A.
Shah Jahan
B.
Akbar
C.
Murad
D.
Dara Shikoh
Ans:
Dara Shikoh
Explanation :
So'aal o Jawaab bain-e-Laal Daas wa Dara Shikoh (also called Mukaalama-i Baba Laal Daas wa Dara Shikoh) Sirr-e-Akbar (The Great Secret, his translation of the Upanishads in Persian) Persian translations of the Yoga Vasishta and Bhagavad Gita.
[17] The first Mughal emperor of India was -
A.
Shahjahan
B.
Humayun
C.
Babar
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Babar
Explanation :
Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur was a conqueror from Central Asia who became the first Mughal emperor of India in 1526. The defeat of Ibrahim Lodi at the hands of Babur in the First Battle of Panipat (1526) led to the establishment of Mughal rule in India.
[18] Name the Indian king who warmly received the Portuguese traveller Vasco da Gama when helanded at Calicut.
A.
Asaf Jah Ismail Mulk
B.
Devaraya
C.
Zamorin
D.
Krishnadevaraya
Ans:
Zamorin
Explanation :
The Portuguese traveler Vasco da Gama reached the port of Calicut on 17 May 1498 and he was warmly received by Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut. He returned to Portugal in the next year to make a second trip in 1502. This led to the establishment of trading stations at Calicut, Cannanore and Cochin.
[19] Which is the holy book of the Sikh religion?
A.
Bhagwad Gita
B.
Baani
C.
Gurmukhi
D.
Guru Granth Sahib
Ans:
Guru Granth Sahib
Explanation :
Guru Granth Sahib is the central religious text of Sikhism, considered by Sikhs to be the final, sovereign guru among the lineage of 11 Sikh Gurus of the religion. It is a voluminous text of 1430 pages, compiled and composed during the period of Sikh gurus from 1469 to 1708.
[20] Which of the following forts was not built by Akbar?
A.
Gwalior Fort
B.
Agra Fort
C.
Lahore Fort
D.
Allahabad Fort
Ans:
Gwalior Fort
Explanation :
Gwalior Fort is an 8th-century hill fort near Gwalior Madhya Pradesh. The fort consists of a defensive structure and two main palaces, Gurjari Mahal and Man Mandir, built by Man Singh Tomar in the 8th century A.D.
[21] Who among the following rulers abolished Jaziya?
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Balban
C.
Akbar
D.
Jahangir
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
In 1564, Akbar abolished Jizya which was levied from the Hindus. It was a tax on non-Muslims and was seen as a way to encourage poor Hindus to convert to Islam. This was hated by the Hindus because it was a symbol of their inferiority and involved a lot of humiliation.
[22] Which of the following monuments is the oldest?
A.
QutabMinar
B.
Khajuraho
C.
Ajanta Caves
D.
Taj Mahal
Ans:
Ajanta Caves
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BC to abou 480 or 650 A.D. Most Khajuraho temples were buil between 950 and 1050 A.D by the Rajput Chandel dynasty. The Qutb Minar was built in the 13th century A.D, while the Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century.
[23] Who was the elder brother of Shah Shuja and Murad Baksh?
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Azam Shah
C.
Muhammad Kam Baksh
D.
Dara Shikoh
Ans:
Dara Shikoh
Explanation :
Shah Shuja (1616-1661) and Murad Baksh (1624-1661) were the second and sixth sonsrespectively of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his Empress consort Mumtaz Mahal. Aurangzeb (1618-1707), the third son, was elder to Murad Baksh, but younger to Shah Shuja. Dara Shikoh (1615-1659) was the eldest among the six sons of Shahjahan.
[24] Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar empire?
A.
Battle of Takkolam
B.
Battle of Talikota
C.
Battle of Kanwah
D.
Battle of Panipat
Ans:
Battle of Talikota
Explanation :
The Battle of Talikota (26 January 1565) was a watershed battle fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan sultanatesof Ahmednagar, Bijapur, Golkonda, Berar and Bidar. It ended in the defeat of Vijayanagara, resulting in its subsequent weaking.
[25] Which of the following Sultans of Tughlaq dynasty issued copper coins instead of silver ones?
A.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
B.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D.
Mahmud Tughlaq
Ans:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Explanation :
In 1330 A.D, Delhi Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq issued token currency; that is coins of brass and copper were minted whose value was equal to that of gold and silver coins. However, these coins totally lacked the artistic design and perfection in finishing and even the administrators of the king took no mea sure to keep the design secured and protected. This resulted in mass forging of the coins, leading to the failure of the scheme.
Explanation :
Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, another name for Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar. Shiva is here worshipped as Tribhuvaneshwara (Master of three worlds Heaven, Earth and Netherworld). The temple is more than 1100 years old, dating back in its present form to the last decade of the eleventh century, though there is evidence that parts of the temple have been there since sixth century CE as the temple has been emphasized in some of the seventh century Sanskrit texts.
[10] The second Battle of Panipat was fought between -
A.
Akbar and Hemu
B.
Rajputs and Mughals
C.
Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
D.
Sikander and Adilshah
Ans:
Akbar and Hemu
Explanation :
The Second Battle of Panipat was fought between the forces of Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya, popularly called Hemu, the Hindu king who was ruling North India from Delhi, and the army of Akbar, on November 5, 1556. It was a decisive victory for Alkbar's generals Khan Zaman I and Bairam Khan.
[11] The Sufi saint who maintained that devotional music was one way of moving closer to God was -
A.
Muin-ud-din-Chisti
B.
Baba Farid
C.
Saiyid Muhammed
D.
Shah Alam Bukhari
Ans:
Baba Farid
Explanation :
Farid-ud'din Mas'ud (1175-1265 AD). better known as Sheikh Farid, or Baba Farid, is one of the most revered and distinguished of medieval Sufi Mystic He found music as a way of reaching God. Baba Farid's mystic songs were intended to break the strain of his emotions, to quicken his emotional response, and to attune his heart to the infinite and the eternal. Sometimes he would himself recite couplets and supply fuel to his burning emotions.
[12] The founder of the Independent Sikh State was:
A.
Guru Nanak
B.
Guru Govind Singh
C.
Dalip Singh
D.
Ranjit Singh
Ans:
Ranjit Singh
Explanation :
Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the founder of the Sikh Empire, which came to power in the Indian subconti nent in the early half of the 19th century. The empire, based in the Punjab region, existed from 1799 to 1849. It was forged, on the foundations of the Khalsa, under the leadership of Maharaja Ranjit Singh from a collection of autonomous Sikh Misls.
[13] What was the official language of the Sultanate?
A.
Persian
B.
Urdu
C.
Arabic
D.
Hindi
Ans:
Persian
Explanation :
Persian was the official language during the period of the Delhi Sultanate. The rise of Persian spea people to the throne naturally resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India.
[14] What is meant by a 'pir' in the Sufi tradition?
A.
The Supreme God
B.
The Guru of the Sufis
C.
The greatest of all Sufi saints
D.
The orthodox teacher who
Ans:
The Guru of the Sufis
Explanation :
Pir is a title for a Sufi master equally used in the nath tradition. They are also referred to as a Hazrat or Shaikh, which is Arabic for Old Man. The title often translated into English as "saint" and could be interpreted as "Elder". In Sufism a Pir's role is to guide and instruct his disciples on the Sufi path. This is ften done by general lessons (called Suhbas) an individual guidance.
[15] Which one of the following monuments in Delhi is not included as a World Heritage Site?
A.
Red Fort
B.
Humayun's Tomb
C.
Qutab Minar
D.
Jantar Mantar
Ans:
Jantar Mantar
Explanation :
Red Fort (2007); Humayun's Tomb (1993); Qutab Minar (1993) Jantar Mantar of Jaipur was included as World Heritage Site in 2010.
[16] Who got the Gita translated into Persian?
A.
Shah Jahan
B.
Akbar
C.
Murad
D.
Dara Shikoh
Ans:
Dara Shikoh
Explanation :
So'aal o Jawaab bain-e-Laal Daas wa Dara Shikoh (also called Mukaalama-i Baba Laal Daas wa Dara Shikoh) Sirr-e-Akbar (The Great Secret, his translation of the Upanishads in Persian) Persian translations of the Yoga Vasishta and Bhagavad Gita.
[17] The first Mughal emperor of India was -
A.
Shahjahan
B.
Humayun
C.
Babar
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Babar
Explanation :
Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur was a conqueror from Central Asia who became the first Mughal emperor of India in 1526. The defeat of Ibrahim Lodi at the hands of Babur in the First Battle of Panipat (1526) led to the establishment of Mughal rule in India.
[18] Name the Indian king who warmly received the Portuguese traveller Vasco da Gama when helanded at Calicut.
A.
Asaf Jah Ismail Mulk
B.
Devaraya
C.
Zamorin
D.
Krishnadevaraya
Ans:
Zamorin
Explanation :
The Portuguese traveler Vasco da Gama reached the port of Calicut on 17 May 1498 and he was warmly received by Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut. He returned to Portugal in the next year to make a second trip in 1502. This led to the establishment of trading stations at Calicut, Cannanore and Cochin.
[19] Which is the holy book of the Sikh religion?
A.
Bhagwad Gita
B.
Baani
C.
Gurmukhi
D.
Guru Granth Sahib
Ans:
Guru Granth Sahib
Explanation :
Guru Granth Sahib is the central religious text of Sikhism, considered by Sikhs to be the final, sovereign guru among the lineage of 11 Sikh Gurus of the religion. It is a voluminous text of 1430 pages, compiled and composed during the period of Sikh gurus from 1469 to 1708.
[20] Which of the following forts was not built by Akbar?
A.
Gwalior Fort
B.
Agra Fort
C.
Lahore Fort
D.
Allahabad Fort
Ans:
Gwalior Fort
Explanation :
Gwalior Fort is an 8th-century hill fort near Gwalior Madhya Pradesh. The fort consists of a defensive structure and two main palaces, Gurjari Mahal and Man Mandir, built by Man Singh Tomar in the 8th century A.D.
[21] Who among the following rulers abolished Jaziya?
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Balban
C.
Akbar
D.
Jahangir
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
In 1564, Akbar abolished Jizya which was levied from the Hindus. It was a tax on non-Muslims and was seen as a way to encourage poor Hindus to convert to Islam. This was hated by the Hindus because it was a symbol of their inferiority and involved a lot of humiliation.
[22] Which of the following monuments is the oldest?
A.
QutabMinar
B.
Khajuraho
C.
Ajanta Caves
D.
Taj Mahal
Ans:
Ajanta Caves
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BC to abou 480 or 650 A.D. Most Khajuraho temples were buil between 950 and 1050 A.D by the Rajput Chandel dynasty. The Qutb Minar was built in the 13th century A.D, while the Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century.
[23] Who was the elder brother of Shah Shuja and Murad Baksh?
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Azam Shah
C.
Muhammad Kam Baksh
D.
Dara Shikoh
Ans:
Dara Shikoh
Explanation :
Shah Shuja (1616-1661) and Murad Baksh (1624-1661) were the second and sixth sonsrespectively of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his Empress consort Mumtaz Mahal. Aurangzeb (1618-1707), the third son, was elder to Murad Baksh, but younger to Shah Shuja. Dara Shikoh (1615-1659) was the eldest among the six sons of Shahjahan.
[24] Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar empire?
A.
Battle of Takkolam
B.
Battle of Talikota
C.
Battle of Kanwah
D.
Battle of Panipat
Ans:
Battle of Talikota
Explanation :
The Battle of Talikota (26 January 1565) was a watershed battle fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan sultanatesof Ahmednagar, Bijapur, Golkonda, Berar and Bidar. It ended in the defeat of Vijayanagara, resulting in its subsequent weaking.
[25] Which of the following Sultans of Tughlaq dynasty issued copper coins instead of silver ones?
A.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
B.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D.
Mahmud Tughlaq
Ans:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Explanation :
In 1330 A.D, Delhi Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq issued token currency; that is coins of brass and copper were minted whose value was equal to that of gold and silver coins. However, these coins totally lacked the artistic design and perfection in finishing and even the administrators of the king took no mea sure to keep the design secured and protected. This resulted in mass forging of the coins, leading to the failure of the scheme.
Explanation :
Farid-ud'din Mas'ud (1175-1265 AD). better known as Sheikh Farid, or Baba Farid, is one of the most revered and distinguished of medieval Sufi Mystic He found music as a way of reaching God. Baba Farid's mystic songs were intended to break the strain of his emotions, to quicken his emotional response, and to attune his heart to the infinite and the eternal. Sometimes he would himself recite couplets and supply fuel to his burning emotions.
[12] The founder of the Independent Sikh State was:
A.
Guru Nanak
B.
Guru Govind Singh
C.
Dalip Singh
D.
Ranjit Singh
Ans:
Ranjit Singh
Explanation :
Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the founder of the Sikh Empire, which came to power in the Indian subconti nent in the early half of the 19th century. The empire, based in the Punjab region, existed from 1799 to 1849. It was forged, on the foundations of the Khalsa, under the leadership of Maharaja Ranjit Singh from a collection of autonomous Sikh Misls.
[13] What was the official language of the Sultanate?
A.
Persian
B.
Urdu
C.
Arabic
D.
Hindi
Ans:
Persian
Explanation :
Persian was the official language during the period of the Delhi Sultanate. The rise of Persian spea people to the throne naturally resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India.
[14] What is meant by a 'pir' in the Sufi tradition?
A.
The Supreme God
B.
The Guru of the Sufis
C.
The greatest of all Sufi saints
D.
The orthodox teacher who
Ans:
The Guru of the Sufis
Explanation :
Pir is a title for a Sufi master equally used in the nath tradition. They are also referred to as a Hazrat or Shaikh, which is Arabic for Old Man. The title often translated into English as "saint" and could be interpreted as "Elder". In Sufism a Pir's role is to guide and instruct his disciples on the Sufi path. This is ften done by general lessons (called Suhbas) an individual guidance.
[15] Which one of the following monuments in Delhi is not included as a World Heritage Site?
A.
Red Fort
B.
Humayun's Tomb
C.
Qutab Minar
D.
Jantar Mantar
Ans:
Jantar Mantar
Explanation :
Red Fort (2007); Humayun's Tomb (1993); Qutab Minar (1993) Jantar Mantar of Jaipur was included as World Heritage Site in 2010.
[16] Who got the Gita translated into Persian?
A.
Shah Jahan
B.
Akbar
C.
Murad
D.
Dara Shikoh
Ans:
Dara Shikoh
Explanation :
So'aal o Jawaab bain-e-Laal Daas wa Dara Shikoh (also called Mukaalama-i Baba Laal Daas wa Dara Shikoh) Sirr-e-Akbar (The Great Secret, his translation of the Upanishads in Persian) Persian translations of the Yoga Vasishta and Bhagavad Gita.
[17] The first Mughal emperor of India was -
A.
Shahjahan
B.
Humayun
C.
Babar
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Babar
Explanation :
Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur was a conqueror from Central Asia who became the first Mughal emperor of India in 1526. The defeat of Ibrahim Lodi at the hands of Babur in the First Battle of Panipat (1526) led to the establishment of Mughal rule in India.
[18] Name the Indian king who warmly received the Portuguese traveller Vasco da Gama when helanded at Calicut.
A.
Asaf Jah Ismail Mulk
B.
Devaraya
C.
Zamorin
D.
Krishnadevaraya
Ans:
Zamorin
Explanation :
The Portuguese traveler Vasco da Gama reached the port of Calicut on 17 May 1498 and he was warmly received by Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut. He returned to Portugal in the next year to make a second trip in 1502. This led to the establishment of trading stations at Calicut, Cannanore and Cochin.
[19] Which is the holy book of the Sikh religion?
A.
Bhagwad Gita
B.
Baani
C.
Gurmukhi
D.
Guru Granth Sahib
Ans:
Guru Granth Sahib
Explanation :
Guru Granth Sahib is the central religious text of Sikhism, considered by Sikhs to be the final, sovereign guru among the lineage of 11 Sikh Gurus of the religion. It is a voluminous text of 1430 pages, compiled and composed during the period of Sikh gurus from 1469 to 1708.
[20] Which of the following forts was not built by Akbar?
A.
Gwalior Fort
B.
Agra Fort
C.
Lahore Fort
D.
Allahabad Fort
Ans:
Gwalior Fort
Explanation :
Gwalior Fort is an 8th-century hill fort near Gwalior Madhya Pradesh. The fort consists of a defensive structure and two main palaces, Gurjari Mahal and Man Mandir, built by Man Singh Tomar in the 8th century A.D.
[21] Who among the following rulers abolished Jaziya?
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Balban
C.
Akbar
D.
Jahangir
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
In 1564, Akbar abolished Jizya which was levied from the Hindus. It was a tax on non-Muslims and was seen as a way to encourage poor Hindus to convert to Islam. This was hated by the Hindus because it was a symbol of their inferiority and involved a lot of humiliation.
[22] Which of the following monuments is the oldest?
A.
QutabMinar
B.
Khajuraho
C.
Ajanta Caves
D.
Taj Mahal
Ans:
Ajanta Caves
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BC to abou 480 or 650 A.D. Most Khajuraho temples were buil between 950 and 1050 A.D by the Rajput Chandel dynasty. The Qutb Minar was built in the 13th century A.D, while the Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century.
[23] Who was the elder brother of Shah Shuja and Murad Baksh?
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Azam Shah
C.
Muhammad Kam Baksh
D.
Dara Shikoh
Ans:
Dara Shikoh
Explanation :
Shah Shuja (1616-1661) and Murad Baksh (1624-1661) were the second and sixth sonsrespectively of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his Empress consort Mumtaz Mahal. Aurangzeb (1618-1707), the third son, was elder to Murad Baksh, but younger to Shah Shuja. Dara Shikoh (1615-1659) was the eldest among the six sons of Shahjahan.
[24] Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar empire?
A.
Battle of Takkolam
B.
Battle of Talikota
C.
Battle of Kanwah
D.
Battle of Panipat
Ans:
Battle of Talikota
Explanation :
The Battle of Talikota (26 January 1565) was a watershed battle fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan sultanatesof Ahmednagar, Bijapur, Golkonda, Berar and Bidar. It ended in the defeat of Vijayanagara, resulting in its subsequent weaking.
[25] Which of the following Sultans of Tughlaq dynasty issued copper coins instead of silver ones?
A.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
B.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D.
Mahmud Tughlaq
Ans:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Explanation :
In 1330 A.D, Delhi Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq issued token currency; that is coins of brass and copper were minted whose value was equal to that of gold and silver coins. However, these coins totally lacked the artistic design and perfection in finishing and even the administrators of the king took no mea sure to keep the design secured and protected. This resulted in mass forging of the coins, leading to the failure of the scheme.
Explanation :
Persian was the official language during the period of the Delhi Sultanate. The rise of Persian spea people to the throne naturally resulted in the spread of the Persian language in India.
[14] What is meant by a 'pir' in the Sufi tradition?
A.
The Supreme God
B.
The Guru of the Sufis
C.
The greatest of all Sufi saints
D.
The orthodox teacher who
Ans:
The Guru of the Sufis
Explanation :
Pir is a title for a Sufi master equally used in the nath tradition. They are also referred to as a Hazrat or Shaikh, which is Arabic for Old Man. The title often translated into English as "saint" and could be interpreted as "Elder". In Sufism a Pir's role is to guide and instruct his disciples on the Sufi path. This is ften done by general lessons (called Suhbas) an individual guidance.
[15] Which one of the following monuments in Delhi is not included as a World Heritage Site?
A.
Red Fort
B.
Humayun's Tomb
C.
Qutab Minar
D.
Jantar Mantar
Ans:
Jantar Mantar
Explanation :
Red Fort (2007); Humayun's Tomb (1993); Qutab Minar (1993) Jantar Mantar of Jaipur was included as World Heritage Site in 2010.
[16] Who got the Gita translated into Persian?
A.
Shah Jahan
B.
Akbar
C.
Murad
D.
Dara Shikoh
Ans:
Dara Shikoh
Explanation :
So'aal o Jawaab bain-e-Laal Daas wa Dara Shikoh (also called Mukaalama-i Baba Laal Daas wa Dara Shikoh) Sirr-e-Akbar (The Great Secret, his translation of the Upanishads in Persian) Persian translations of the Yoga Vasishta and Bhagavad Gita.
[17] The first Mughal emperor of India was -
A.
Shahjahan
B.
Humayun
C.
Babar
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Babar
Explanation :
Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur was a conqueror from Central Asia who became the first Mughal emperor of India in 1526. The defeat of Ibrahim Lodi at the hands of Babur in the First Battle of Panipat (1526) led to the establishment of Mughal rule in India.
[18] Name the Indian king who warmly received the Portuguese traveller Vasco da Gama when helanded at Calicut.
A.
Asaf Jah Ismail Mulk
B.
Devaraya
C.
Zamorin
D.
Krishnadevaraya
Ans:
Zamorin
Explanation :
The Portuguese traveler Vasco da Gama reached the port of Calicut on 17 May 1498 and he was warmly received by Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut. He returned to Portugal in the next year to make a second trip in 1502. This led to the establishment of trading stations at Calicut, Cannanore and Cochin.
[19] Which is the holy book of the Sikh religion?
A.
Bhagwad Gita
B.
Baani
C.
Gurmukhi
D.
Guru Granth Sahib
Ans:
Guru Granth Sahib
Explanation :
Guru Granth Sahib is the central religious text of Sikhism, considered by Sikhs to be the final, sovereign guru among the lineage of 11 Sikh Gurus of the religion. It is a voluminous text of 1430 pages, compiled and composed during the period of Sikh gurus from 1469 to 1708.
[20] Which of the following forts was not built by Akbar?
A.
Gwalior Fort
B.
Agra Fort
C.
Lahore Fort
D.
Allahabad Fort
Ans:
Gwalior Fort
Explanation :
Gwalior Fort is an 8th-century hill fort near Gwalior Madhya Pradesh. The fort consists of a defensive structure and two main palaces, Gurjari Mahal and Man Mandir, built by Man Singh Tomar in the 8th century A.D.
[21] Who among the following rulers abolished Jaziya?
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Balban
C.
Akbar
D.
Jahangir
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
In 1564, Akbar abolished Jizya which was levied from the Hindus. It was a tax on non-Muslims and was seen as a way to encourage poor Hindus to convert to Islam. This was hated by the Hindus because it was a symbol of their inferiority and involved a lot of humiliation.
[22] Which of the following monuments is the oldest?
A.
QutabMinar
B.
Khajuraho
C.
Ajanta Caves
D.
Taj Mahal
Ans:
Ajanta Caves
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BC to abou 480 or 650 A.D. Most Khajuraho temples were buil between 950 and 1050 A.D by the Rajput Chandel dynasty. The Qutb Minar was built in the 13th century A.D, while the Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century.
[23] Who was the elder brother of Shah Shuja and Murad Baksh?
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Azam Shah
C.
Muhammad Kam Baksh
D.
Dara Shikoh
Ans:
Dara Shikoh
Explanation :
Shah Shuja (1616-1661) and Murad Baksh (1624-1661) were the second and sixth sonsrespectively of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his Empress consort Mumtaz Mahal. Aurangzeb (1618-1707), the third son, was elder to Murad Baksh, but younger to Shah Shuja. Dara Shikoh (1615-1659) was the eldest among the six sons of Shahjahan.
[24] Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar empire?
A.
Battle of Takkolam
B.
Battle of Talikota
C.
Battle of Kanwah
D.
Battle of Panipat
Ans:
Battle of Talikota
Explanation :
The Battle of Talikota (26 January 1565) was a watershed battle fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan sultanatesof Ahmednagar, Bijapur, Golkonda, Berar and Bidar. It ended in the defeat of Vijayanagara, resulting in its subsequent weaking.
[25] Which of the following Sultans of Tughlaq dynasty issued copper coins instead of silver ones?
A.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
B.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D.
Mahmud Tughlaq
Ans:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Explanation :
In 1330 A.D, Delhi Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq issued token currency; that is coins of brass and copper were minted whose value was equal to that of gold and silver coins. However, these coins totally lacked the artistic design and perfection in finishing and even the administrators of the king took no mea sure to keep the design secured and protected. This resulted in mass forging of the coins, leading to the failure of the scheme.
Explanation :
Red Fort (2007); Humayun's Tomb (1993); Qutab Minar (1993) Jantar Mantar of Jaipur was included as World Heritage Site in 2010.
[16] Who got the Gita translated into Persian?
A.
Shah Jahan
B.
Akbar
C.
Murad
D.
Dara Shikoh
Ans:
Dara Shikoh
Explanation :
So'aal o Jawaab bain-e-Laal Daas wa Dara Shikoh (also called Mukaalama-i Baba Laal Daas wa Dara Shikoh) Sirr-e-Akbar (The Great Secret, his translation of the Upanishads in Persian) Persian translations of the Yoga Vasishta and Bhagavad Gita.
[17] The first Mughal emperor of India was -
A.
Shahjahan
B.
Humayun
C.
Babar
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Babar
Explanation :
Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur was a conqueror from Central Asia who became the first Mughal emperor of India in 1526. The defeat of Ibrahim Lodi at the hands of Babur in the First Battle of Panipat (1526) led to the establishment of Mughal rule in India.
[18] Name the Indian king who warmly received the Portuguese traveller Vasco da Gama when helanded at Calicut.
A.
Asaf Jah Ismail Mulk
B.
Devaraya
C.
Zamorin
D.
Krishnadevaraya
Ans:
Zamorin
Explanation :
The Portuguese traveler Vasco da Gama reached the port of Calicut on 17 May 1498 and he was warmly received by Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut. He returned to Portugal in the next year to make a second trip in 1502. This led to the establishment of trading stations at Calicut, Cannanore and Cochin.
[19] Which is the holy book of the Sikh religion?
A.
Bhagwad Gita
B.
Baani
C.
Gurmukhi
D.
Guru Granth Sahib
Ans:
Guru Granth Sahib
Explanation :
Guru Granth Sahib is the central religious text of Sikhism, considered by Sikhs to be the final, sovereign guru among the lineage of 11 Sikh Gurus of the religion. It is a voluminous text of 1430 pages, compiled and composed during the period of Sikh gurus from 1469 to 1708.
[20] Which of the following forts was not built by Akbar?
A.
Gwalior Fort
B.
Agra Fort
C.
Lahore Fort
D.
Allahabad Fort
Ans:
Gwalior Fort
Explanation :
Gwalior Fort is an 8th-century hill fort near Gwalior Madhya Pradesh. The fort consists of a defensive structure and two main palaces, Gurjari Mahal and Man Mandir, built by Man Singh Tomar in the 8th century A.D.
[21] Who among the following rulers abolished Jaziya?
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Balban
C.
Akbar
D.
Jahangir
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
In 1564, Akbar abolished Jizya which was levied from the Hindus. It was a tax on non-Muslims and was seen as a way to encourage poor Hindus to convert to Islam. This was hated by the Hindus because it was a symbol of their inferiority and involved a lot of humiliation.
[22] Which of the following monuments is the oldest?
A.
QutabMinar
B.
Khajuraho
C.
Ajanta Caves
D.
Taj Mahal
Ans:
Ajanta Caves
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BC to abou 480 or 650 A.D. Most Khajuraho temples were buil between 950 and 1050 A.D by the Rajput Chandel dynasty. The Qutb Minar was built in the 13th century A.D, while the Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century.
[23] Who was the elder brother of Shah Shuja and Murad Baksh?
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Azam Shah
C.
Muhammad Kam Baksh
D.
Dara Shikoh
Ans:
Dara Shikoh
Explanation :
Shah Shuja (1616-1661) and Murad Baksh (1624-1661) were the second and sixth sonsrespectively of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his Empress consort Mumtaz Mahal. Aurangzeb (1618-1707), the third son, was elder to Murad Baksh, but younger to Shah Shuja. Dara Shikoh (1615-1659) was the eldest among the six sons of Shahjahan.
[24] Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar empire?
A.
Battle of Takkolam
B.
Battle of Talikota
C.
Battle of Kanwah
D.
Battle of Panipat
Ans:
Battle of Talikota
Explanation :
The Battle of Talikota (26 January 1565) was a watershed battle fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan sultanatesof Ahmednagar, Bijapur, Golkonda, Berar and Bidar. It ended in the defeat of Vijayanagara, resulting in its subsequent weaking.
[25] Which of the following Sultans of Tughlaq dynasty issued copper coins instead of silver ones?
A.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
B.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D.
Mahmud Tughlaq
Ans:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Explanation :
In 1330 A.D, Delhi Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq issued token currency; that is coins of brass and copper were minted whose value was equal to that of gold and silver coins. However, these coins totally lacked the artistic design and perfection in finishing and even the administrators of the king took no mea sure to keep the design secured and protected. This resulted in mass forging of the coins, leading to the failure of the scheme.
Explanation :
Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur was a conqueror from Central Asia who became the first Mughal emperor of India in 1526. The defeat of Ibrahim Lodi at the hands of Babur in the First Battle of Panipat (1526) led to the establishment of Mughal rule in India.
[18] Name the Indian king who warmly received the Portuguese traveller Vasco da Gama when helanded at Calicut.
A.
Asaf Jah Ismail Mulk
B.
Devaraya
C.
Zamorin
D.
Krishnadevaraya
Ans:
Zamorin
Explanation :
The Portuguese traveler Vasco da Gama reached the port of Calicut on 17 May 1498 and he was warmly received by Zamorin, the ruler of Calicut. He returned to Portugal in the next year to make a second trip in 1502. This led to the establishment of trading stations at Calicut, Cannanore and Cochin.
[19] Which is the holy book of the Sikh religion?
A.
Bhagwad Gita
B.
Baani
C.
Gurmukhi
D.
Guru Granth Sahib
Ans:
Guru Granth Sahib
Explanation :
Guru Granth Sahib is the central religious text of Sikhism, considered by Sikhs to be the final, sovereign guru among the lineage of 11 Sikh Gurus of the religion. It is a voluminous text of 1430 pages, compiled and composed during the period of Sikh gurus from 1469 to 1708.
[20] Which of the following forts was not built by Akbar?
A.
Gwalior Fort
B.
Agra Fort
C.
Lahore Fort
D.
Allahabad Fort
Ans:
Gwalior Fort
Explanation :
Gwalior Fort is an 8th-century hill fort near Gwalior Madhya Pradesh. The fort consists of a defensive structure and two main palaces, Gurjari Mahal and Man Mandir, built by Man Singh Tomar in the 8th century A.D.
[21] Who among the following rulers abolished Jaziya?
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Balban
C.
Akbar
D.
Jahangir
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
In 1564, Akbar abolished Jizya which was levied from the Hindus. It was a tax on non-Muslims and was seen as a way to encourage poor Hindus to convert to Islam. This was hated by the Hindus because it was a symbol of their inferiority and involved a lot of humiliation.
[22] Which of the following monuments is the oldest?
A.
QutabMinar
B.
Khajuraho
C.
Ajanta Caves
D.
Taj Mahal
Ans:
Ajanta Caves
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BC to abou 480 or 650 A.D. Most Khajuraho temples were buil between 950 and 1050 A.D by the Rajput Chandel dynasty. The Qutb Minar was built in the 13th century A.D, while the Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century.
[23] Who was the elder brother of Shah Shuja and Murad Baksh?
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Azam Shah
C.
Muhammad Kam Baksh
D.
Dara Shikoh
Ans:
Dara Shikoh
Explanation :
Shah Shuja (1616-1661) and Murad Baksh (1624-1661) were the second and sixth sonsrespectively of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his Empress consort Mumtaz Mahal. Aurangzeb (1618-1707), the third son, was elder to Murad Baksh, but younger to Shah Shuja. Dara Shikoh (1615-1659) was the eldest among the six sons of Shahjahan.
[24] Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar empire?
A.
Battle of Takkolam
B.
Battle of Talikota
C.
Battle of Kanwah
D.
Battle of Panipat
Ans:
Battle of Talikota
Explanation :
The Battle of Talikota (26 January 1565) was a watershed battle fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan sultanatesof Ahmednagar, Bijapur, Golkonda, Berar and Bidar. It ended in the defeat of Vijayanagara, resulting in its subsequent weaking.
[25] Which of the following Sultans of Tughlaq dynasty issued copper coins instead of silver ones?
A.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
B.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D.
Mahmud Tughlaq
Ans:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Explanation :
In 1330 A.D, Delhi Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq issued token currency; that is coins of brass and copper were minted whose value was equal to that of gold and silver coins. However, these coins totally lacked the artistic design and perfection in finishing and even the administrators of the king took no mea sure to keep the design secured and protected. This resulted in mass forging of the coins, leading to the failure of the scheme.
Explanation :
Guru Granth Sahib is the central religious text of Sikhism, considered by Sikhs to be the final, sovereign guru among the lineage of 11 Sikh Gurus of the religion. It is a voluminous text of 1430 pages, compiled and composed during the period of Sikh gurus from 1469 to 1708.
[20] Which of the following forts was not built by Akbar?
A.
Gwalior Fort
B.
Agra Fort
C.
Lahore Fort
D.
Allahabad Fort
Ans:
Gwalior Fort
Explanation :
Gwalior Fort is an 8th-century hill fort near Gwalior Madhya Pradesh. The fort consists of a defensive structure and two main palaces, Gurjari Mahal and Man Mandir, built by Man Singh Tomar in the 8th century A.D.
[21] Who among the following rulers abolished Jaziya?
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Balban
C.
Akbar
D.
Jahangir
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
In 1564, Akbar abolished Jizya which was levied from the Hindus. It was a tax on non-Muslims and was seen as a way to encourage poor Hindus to convert to Islam. This was hated by the Hindus because it was a symbol of their inferiority and involved a lot of humiliation.
[22] Which of the following monuments is the oldest?
A.
QutabMinar
B.
Khajuraho
C.
Ajanta Caves
D.
Taj Mahal
Ans:
Ajanta Caves
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BC to abou 480 or 650 A.D. Most Khajuraho temples were buil between 950 and 1050 A.D by the Rajput Chandel dynasty. The Qutb Minar was built in the 13th century A.D, while the Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century.
[23] Who was the elder brother of Shah Shuja and Murad Baksh?
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Azam Shah
C.
Muhammad Kam Baksh
D.
Dara Shikoh
Ans:
Dara Shikoh
Explanation :
Shah Shuja (1616-1661) and Murad Baksh (1624-1661) were the second and sixth sonsrespectively of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his Empress consort Mumtaz Mahal. Aurangzeb (1618-1707), the third son, was elder to Murad Baksh, but younger to Shah Shuja. Dara Shikoh (1615-1659) was the eldest among the six sons of Shahjahan.
[24] Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar empire?
A.
Battle of Takkolam
B.
Battle of Talikota
C.
Battle of Kanwah
D.
Battle of Panipat
Ans:
Battle of Talikota
Explanation :
The Battle of Talikota (26 January 1565) was a watershed battle fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan sultanatesof Ahmednagar, Bijapur, Golkonda, Berar and Bidar. It ended in the defeat of Vijayanagara, resulting in its subsequent weaking.
[25] Which of the following Sultans of Tughlaq dynasty issued copper coins instead of silver ones?
A.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
B.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D.
Mahmud Tughlaq
Ans:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Explanation :
In 1330 A.D, Delhi Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq issued token currency; that is coins of brass and copper were minted whose value was equal to that of gold and silver coins. However, these coins totally lacked the artistic design and perfection in finishing and even the administrators of the king took no mea sure to keep the design secured and protected. This resulted in mass forging of the coins, leading to the failure of the scheme.
Explanation :
In 1564, Akbar abolished Jizya which was levied from the Hindus. It was a tax on non-Muslims and was seen as a way to encourage poor Hindus to convert to Islam. This was hated by the Hindus because it was a symbol of their inferiority and involved a lot of humiliation.
[22] Which of the following monuments is the oldest?
A.
QutabMinar
B.
Khajuraho
C.
Ajanta Caves
D.
Taj Mahal
Ans:
Ajanta Caves
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BC to abou 480 or 650 A.D. Most Khajuraho temples were buil between 950 and 1050 A.D by the Rajput Chandel dynasty. The Qutb Minar was built in the 13th century A.D, while the Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century.
[23] Who was the elder brother of Shah Shuja and Murad Baksh?
A.
Aurangzeb
B.
Azam Shah
C.
Muhammad Kam Baksh
D.
Dara Shikoh
Ans:
Dara Shikoh
Explanation :
Shah Shuja (1616-1661) and Murad Baksh (1624-1661) were the second and sixth sonsrespectively of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his Empress consort Mumtaz Mahal. Aurangzeb (1618-1707), the third son, was elder to Murad Baksh, but younger to Shah Shuja. Dara Shikoh (1615-1659) was the eldest among the six sons of Shahjahan.
[24] Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar empire?
A.
Battle of Takkolam
B.
Battle of Talikota
C.
Battle of Kanwah
D.
Battle of Panipat
Ans:
Battle of Talikota
Explanation :
The Battle of Talikota (26 January 1565) was a watershed battle fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan sultanatesof Ahmednagar, Bijapur, Golkonda, Berar and Bidar. It ended in the defeat of Vijayanagara, resulting in its subsequent weaking.
[25] Which of the following Sultans of Tughlaq dynasty issued copper coins instead of silver ones?
A.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
B.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D.
Mahmud Tughlaq
Ans:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Explanation :
In 1330 A.D, Delhi Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq issued token currency; that is coins of brass and copper were minted whose value was equal to that of gold and silver coins. However, these coins totally lacked the artistic design and perfection in finishing and even the administrators of the king took no mea sure to keep the design secured and protected. This resulted in mass forging of the coins, leading to the failure of the scheme.
Explanation :
Shah Shuja (1616-1661) and Murad Baksh (1624-1661) were the second and sixth sonsrespectively of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his Empress consort Mumtaz Mahal. Aurangzeb (1618-1707), the third son, was elder to Murad Baksh, but younger to Shah Shuja. Dara Shikoh (1615-1659) was the eldest among the six sons of Shahjahan.
[24] Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar empire?
A.
Battle of Takkolam
B.
Battle of Talikota
C.
Battle of Kanwah
D.
Battle of Panipat
Ans:
Battle of Talikota
Explanation :
The Battle of Talikota (26 January 1565) was a watershed battle fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan sultanatesof Ahmednagar, Bijapur, Golkonda, Berar and Bidar. It ended in the defeat of Vijayanagara, resulting in its subsequent weaking.
[25] Which of the following Sultans of Tughlaq dynasty issued copper coins instead of silver ones?
A.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
B.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
C.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D.
Mahmud Tughlaq
Ans:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Explanation :
In 1330 A.D, Delhi Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq issued token currency; that is coins of brass and copper were minted whose value was equal to that of gold and silver coins. However, these coins totally lacked the artistic design and perfection in finishing and even the administrators of the king took no mea sure to keep the design secured and protected. This resulted in mass forging of the coins, leading to the failure of the scheme.
Explanation :
In 1330 A.D, Delhi Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq issued token currency; that is coins of brass and copper were minted whose value was equal to that of gold and silver coins. However, these coins totally lacked the artistic design and perfection in finishing and even the administrators of the king took no mea sure to keep the design secured and protected. This resulted in mass forging of the coins, leading to the failure of the scheme.