41. Which of this is true regarding various industries under the administration of the Delhi Sultanate?
- During the Delhi Sultanate, the silk and cotton textile industries diminished.
- India’s dependence on the import of raw silk from other countries increased.
- Paper Industry grew in India
- Other crafts such as carpet weaving, leather making, and metal crafts also flourished due to the growing demand.
[A] Both 1 and 4
[B] Both 3 and 4
[C] All except 4
[D] All of 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: B [Both 3 and 4]
Notes:
During the Delhi Sultanate, the silk and cotton textile industries thrived, reducing dependence on imported raw silk. The paper industry grew from the 14th century, alongside crafts like carpet weaving, leather making, and metalwork. Royal Karkhanas supplied luxurious goods for the sultan and nobles.
42. What title Muhammad Shah eventually conferred?
[A] Gorakshak of Delhi
[B] Baadshah
[C] Sultan of Sultans
[D] Sultanus-Sharq
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Correct Answer: D [Sultanus-Sharq]
Notes:
Muhammad Shah (1390-93) titled Malik Sarwar Sultanus-Sharq and appointed him Wazir. In 1394, Sarwar became governor of Jaunpur, suppressing uprisings in Avadh and Bihar. A former slave, he founded the Sharqi dynasty and contributed to architecture, notably the Atala Masjid, influencing medieval North India’s culture and politics.
43. Before Sarwar’s death, the boundary of Jaunpur has been extended to–
[A] Kol, Murbida, Rapri
[B] Kol, Sambhal, Rapri
[C] Murbida, Sitakama, Rapri
[D] Sambhal, Sitakama, Rapri
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Correct Answer: B [Kol, Sambhal, Rapri]
Notes:
After Taimur left Delhi, Sarwar declared himself the independent ruler of Jaunpur. By November 1399, his kingdom expanded to Kol, Sambhal, and Rapri, with eastern borders in Bihar and Tirhut. He promoted Persian culture and architecture, establishing Jaunpur as a cultural center known as the “Shiraz of India.”
44. Which was made the capital of the Kachhwaha dynasty of Dhundhar?
[A] Malan
[B] Kothari
[C] Champak
[D] Minas
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Correct Answer: D [Minas]
Notes:
The Kachhwaha dynasty of Dhundhar, who ruled over the principality of Jaipur and Shekawati, was founded by Dullah Rai. His son Kakildeva captured the fort of amber c. A.D. 1037 from the Minas and made it his capital. By establishing Matrimonial alliance with Akbar, the Kachhawahas became the closet allies of the Mughals, and one of the best known dynasties of Rajputana.
45. 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 contests the Sufi beliefs
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Correct Answer: B [The Guru of the Sufis]
Notes:
Pir is a title for a Sufi spiritual guide. They are also referred to as a Hazrat and Sheikh or Shaykh, which is literally the Arabic equivalent. The Guru of the Sufis A Pir is a Sufi saint, who guides and teaches disciples’ sufism.
46. Rajatarangini was written by _____:
[A] Kalhana
[B] Alberuni
[C] Harshavardhana
[D] Kautilya
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Correct Answer: A [Kalhana]
Notes:
Rajatarangini, (Sanskrit: “River of Kings”) historical chronicle of early India, is an epic poem (mahakavya/prabandha), written in Sanskrit verse by the Kashmiri Brahman, or member of the ancient Indian learned class, Kalhana in 1148, in Kashmir (part of the modern state of Jammu and Kashmir, India) that is justifiably considered to be the best and most authentic work of its kind.
47. When was the ‘Battle of Tukaroi’ fought?
[A] 1532
[B] 1546
[C] 1565
[D] 1575
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Correct Answer: D [1575]
Notes:
The Battle of Tukaroi, also known as the Battle of Bajhaura,was fought between the Mughal Empire and the Sultanate of Bangala and Biharon 3 March, 1575 near the village of Tukaroi now in Balasore District of Odisha.The battle led to the Treaty of Katak in which Daud Khan Karrani ceded the whole of Bengal and Bihar, retaining only Odisha.
48. In the seventeenth century Masulipatnam was a centre of intense activity. The annexation of which cities by Mughals ultimately resulted Masulipatnam losing its importance?
[A] Bijapur
[B] Cochin
[C] Golconda
[D] Kanchipuram
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Correct Answer: C [Golconda]
Notes:
Masulipatnam, on the Krishna river delta, was a key 17th-century port for the Dutch and English East India Companies. The Dutch built a fort there, and competition among local and foreign traders led to its prosperity. In 1686-1687, Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb annexed Golconda, prompting European traders to relocate to Bombay, Calcutta, and Madras, causing Masulipatnam’s decline in the 18th century. The city was also famous for its Kalamkari textiles.
49. Consider the following:
- The Brihadharma Purana, a thirteenth-century Sanskrit text from Bengal, allowed local Brahmins to eat certain types of fish.
- In the nineteenth century, the region that makes up most of present-day Rajasthan was called Rajputana by the Mughals.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
The Brihadharma Purana, a thirteenth-century Sanskrit text from Bengal did allow local Brahmins to eat certain types of fish due to its dietary popularity amongst locals. While it might be true that the region making up present-day Rajasthan was called Rajputana, this name was given by the British and not the Mughals. Rajputs inhabit many regions in northern and central India, so the assumption that all inhabitants of Rajputana were Rajputs isn’t fully accurate.
50. Terms ‘Moalijat’, ‘Ilmul Atfal’, ‘Ilmul Jarahat’, ‘Ilmul Qabalat Wa Amraze Niswan’ pertain to:
[A] Unani system of Medicines
[B] Arabic Numeral system
[C] Arabic Astrology System
[D] Tribal language
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Correct Answer: A [Unani system of Medicines]
Notes:
Moalijat is a specialty in Unani medicine focused on health and disease. Ilmul Atfal addresses pediatric growth, nutrition, immunization, and disease management. Ilmul Jarahat encompasses surgical procedures like thyroidectomy and tonsillectomy. Ilmul Qabalat Wa Amraze Niswan pertains to obstetrics and gynecology in Unani medicine.
