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1. Who among the following was the Sultan at Delhi when the Vijayanagar empire was founded?
[A] Firoz Tughlaq
[B] Sikandar Lodi
[C] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[D] Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: D [Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq]
Notes:
Vijayanagar was a South Indian Hindu empire, founded in 1336 by Harihara and Bukka during the region of Sultan of Delhi Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq.
2. Which of the following rulers earned the title of Purvapaschima Samudradhishavara?
[A] Samudragupta
[B] Karikala Chola
[C] Harihara I
[D] Parantaka-I
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Correct Answer: C [Harihara I]
Notes:
Harihara-I of Vijayanagara Kingdom gained control over most of the area south of the Tungabhadra River and earned the title of Purvapaschima Samudradhishavara (“master of the eastern and western seas”).
3. In the 17th century, Nayakas of which of the following states became independent from the Vijayanagar empire?
1) Tanjore
2) Madurai
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The top-grade officers of the army during the rule of the Vijayanagar kingdom were known as Nayaks. In the 17th century, several Nayakas such as those of Tanjore and Madurai became independent and established separate states.
4. Taj-ud-din Firoz Shah was succeeded by which of the following kings?
[A] Ahmah Shah Wali
[B] Humayun Shah
[C] Muhammad Shah I
[D] Muhammad Shah II
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Correct Answer: A [Ahmah Shah Wali]
Notes:
Firuz Shah was defeated in 1420 CE. After his defeat, he was forced to abdicate in favour of his brother Ahmad Shah I who is called a saint (wali) because of his association with the famous Sufi saint Gesu Daraz.
5. In March 2019, which state got defeated by Karnataka in the final match of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Karnataka
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra]
Notes:
2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy was the tenth edition of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, a Twenty20 competition in India. It took place between 21 February and 14 March 2019. Karnataka won the tournament, after beating Maharashtra by eight wickets in the final.
6. Who wrote the Girijakalyana in the old Jain Champu style which describes the marriage of Shiva and Parvati?
[A] Thimmanna
[B] Madhwacharya
[C] Vyasatirtha
[D] Harihara
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Correct Answer: D [Harihara]
Notes:
Harihara, who was patronised by Hoysala King Narasimha Iand wrote the Girijakalyana (1165) in the old champu style describing the marriage of Shiva and Parvati in ten sections.
7. Which of the following wars ended by signing of Treaty of Mangalore?
[A] 1st Anglo-Mysore war
[B] 2nd Anglo-Mysore war
[C] 3rd Anglo-Mysore war
[D] 4th Anglo-Mysore war
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Correct Answer: B [2nd Anglo-Mysore war]
Notes:
2nd Anglo-Mysore (1780-84) war ended by signing of Treaty of Mangalore in March, 1784.
8. In 1798, Tipu Sultan signed a secret agreement with the French leader ______?
[A] Robespierre
[B] Lafayette
[C] Napoleon
[D] Louis XVIII
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Correct Answer: C [Napoleon]
Notes:
In 1798, Tipu Sultan signed a secret agreement with Napoleon Bonaparte, the French commander-in-chief, who later became emperor. The aim of the agreement was to ally with the French in his struggle against the British,the Marathas and a few neighbouring kingdoms.
9. The Second Carnatic War started in the year:
[A] 1754
[B] 1752
[C] 1750
[D] 1749
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Correct Answer: D [1749]
Notes:
The Second Carnatic War (1749-54) was a struggle for power between various Indian claimants to power in southern India, each supported by the French or the British.
10. Who founded Mahila Sabha to help widows and poor women?
[A] N.S Hardikar
[B] K.G Gokhale
[C] Karnad Sadashiva Rao
[D] Hardekar Manjappa
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Correct Answer: C [Karnad Sadashiva Rao]
Notes:
Karnad Sadashiva Rao founded Mahila Sabha to help widows and poor women.
