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IASbaba’s Daily Prelims Test [Day 55]
TOPIC: MEDIEVAL HISTORY & CULTURE
1. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Iqta’.
- Iqtas were hereditary assignments.
- Iqtas were personal properties of the nobles.
- Generally Iqtas were transferable revenue assignments.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 only
- 3 only
- All the above
2. Consider the following statements regarding Alauddin Khalji.
- Alauddin Khalji maintained a large permanent standing army and paid them in cash from the royal treasury.
- Regulations were issued to fix the price of all commodities, popularly called as Market Reforms.
- He was the first Sultan of Delhi who ordered for the measurement of land.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 and 3 only
- All the above
3. Nayaka and Ayagar systems of local administration under Vijayanagara Empire were the back bone of Vijayanagara power. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Nayaka’ and ‘Ayagar’.
- Ayagars were the military chiefs.
- Nayakas were the village functionaries who were given a portion of or plot in a village.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
4. Consider the following statements regarding Bhakti movement in South India from 7th to 10th century.
- South Indian Bhakti saints were critical of Buddhist and Jain monks.
- Poet saints resisted also authority of orthodox Brahmanas.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
5. Consider the following statements regarding the teachings of Shankarachrya.
- Shankarachrya advocated ‘Advaita’ (allowing no second).
- He preached Upanishad doctrine of salvation through knowledge.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
6. Consider the following statements regarding ‘monotheistic movement’ of medieval India.
- Most of the monotheists belonged to upper castes.
- They got influenced in one way or the other, by varying degree, by Vaishnava concept of Bhakti, Nathapanti movement, and Sufism.
- They criticized superstition and orthodox elements of both Hinduism and Islam.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 and 3 only
- All the above
7. Various mystical tendencies and movements in Islam are termed as ‘Sufism’. Consider the following statements regarding features of Sufism.
- Sufi path could be traversed only under the strict supervision of a spiritual director.
- Center of activities of Sufi order is known as ‘Kanqahs’.
- Kanqahs did not accept endowment and charity.
Which of the following statement is/are correct?
- 2 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
8. Rule of Delhi sultanates was the beginning of a new stage in the development of Indian architecture. Consider the following statements regarding architecture of Delhi sultanates.
- Lintel and beams and corbelling were replaced by true arches and vaults.
- Calligraphy, geometry and foliation were the main elements of decorations.
- Gypsum was commonly used as material for plastering buildings.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- 2 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- All the above
9. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Caurapanchasika style of painting’.
- Caurapanchasika is a manuscript written by Kashmiri poet Kalhana and all paintings are directly related to the text.
- All the paintings are in oblong format with the text written on reverse.
- Painting in a single plane with background in brilliant primary colours.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 and 3 only
- All the above
10. Mansabdars were integral part of Mughal Bureaucracy. ‘Mansab’ denoted,
- Status of its holder in the official hierarchy.
- Fixed the pay of holder.
- Obligation of maintaining a specified number of contingents with horses and equipment.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- 1 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 only
- All the above
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