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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020: IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - HISTORY [Day 83]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Cholas inscriptions mention several categories of the Land. Consider the following statements in this regard
- Vellanvagai is the land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors
- Brahmadeya is the land gifted to Brahmanas
- Shalabhoga is the Land for the maintenance of a school
- Pallichchhandam is the Land donated to Jaina institutions
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
Chola inscriptions mention several categories of land.
- Vellanvagai is the land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors
- Brahmadeya is the land gifted to Brahmanas
- Shalabhoga is the Land for the maintenance of a school
- Pallichchhandam is the Land donated to Jaina institutions
Hence all the statements are correct.
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Solution (d)
Chola inscriptions mention several categories of land.
- Vellanvagai is the land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors
- Brahmadeya is the land gifted to Brahmanas
- Shalabhoga is the Land for the maintenance of a school
- Pallichchhandam is the Land donated to Jaina institutions
Hence all the statements are correct.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched:
Authors :: Books
- Ashvaghosha :: Buddha Charita
- Vatsyayana :: Kama sutra
- Nagasena :: Milinda Panha
Select the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution (d)
Ashvaghosha authored Buddha Charita.
Vatsyayana authored Kamasutra.
Nagasena authored Milinda Panha.
Hence all the pairs are correct.
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Solution (d)
Ashvaghosha authored Buddha Charita.
Vatsyayana authored Kamasutra.
Nagasena authored Milinda Panha.
Hence all the pairs are correct.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Rampa Rebellion 1922 – 1924
- It was lead by Alluri Sitaramaraju
- This Rebellion was against the British in the Visakha Agency area
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
It was lead by Alluri Sitaramaraju.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
This Rebellion was against the British in the Visakha Agency area.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (c)
It was lead by Alluri Sitaramaraju.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
This Rebellion was against the British in the Visakha Agency area.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Carnatic Wars
- The Austrian war of succession was triggered by the First Carnatic War.
- The battle of Wandiwash ended the French threat to British in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
The First Carnatic War (1744-48) was triggered by the War of the Austrian Succession.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
The battle of Wandiwash ended the French threat to British in India.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
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Solution (b)
The First Carnatic War (1744-48) was triggered by the War of the Austrian Succession.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
The battle of Wandiwash ended the French threat to British in India.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Treaty of Salbai 1782
- The second Anglo-Maratha war ended with the Treaty Of Salbai.
- Warren Hastings was the Governor Gerneral when the treaty was signed.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
The first Anglo-Maratha war ended with the Treaty Of Salbai.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
Warren Hastings was the Governor Gerneral when the treaty was signed.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Incorrect
Solution (b)
The first Anglo-Maratha war ended with the Treaty Of Salbai.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
Warren Hastings was the Governor Gerneral when the treaty was signed.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
The legend says that some of the Rajput clans were born from the Fire Altar (Agni kund). Which of the following clans are Agnikula?
- Chauhans
- Chalukyas
- Pratiharas
- Parmars
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution (d)
The four Rajput clans from Agnikunda are Chauhans, Chalukyas, Parmaras and Pratiharas.
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Solution (d)
The four Rajput clans from Agnikunda are Chauhans, Chalukyas, Parmaras and Pratiharas.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
The construction of Hanging Balcony is associated with which of the following style of architecture
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Solution (c)
A Jharokha (or jharoka) is a type of overhanging enclosed balcony used in Architecture of Rajput style in Rajasthan. Jharokhas jutting forward from the wall plane could be used both for adding to the architectural beauty of the building itself or for a specific purpose. One of the most important functions it served was to allow women to see the events outside without being seen themselves. Alternatively, these windows could also be used to position archers and spies.
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Solution (c)
A Jharokha (or jharoka) is a type of overhanging enclosed balcony used in Architecture of Rajput style in Rajasthan. Jharokhas jutting forward from the wall plane could be used both for adding to the architectural beauty of the building itself or for a specific purpose. One of the most important functions it served was to allow women to see the events outside without being seen themselves. Alternatively, these windows could also be used to position archers and spies.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Which of the following Sultanates of Delhi was the first to use Red Sandstone widely for construction
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Solution (b)
The architecture during Khilji dynasty was in the formative stage of building art that made a little progress in the last years of the thirteenth century in India. Khiljis were the second Muslim dynasty and ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1290 to 1320. Under the reign of Ala-ud-din Khilji, who ascended the throne of Delhi in 1296, a crucial development in the field of architecture took place. He was considered as a great patron of Islamic architecture. This ruler’s most important building projects were the extension of the Qutb mosque and the construction of Siri Fort in Delhi.
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Solution (b)
The architecture during Khilji dynasty was in the formative stage of building art that made a little progress in the last years of the thirteenth century in India. Khiljis were the second Muslim dynasty and ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1290 to 1320. Under the reign of Ala-ud-din Khilji, who ascended the throne of Delhi in 1296, a crucial development in the field of architecture took place. He was considered as a great patron of Islamic architecture. This ruler’s most important building projects were the extension of the Qutb mosque and the construction of Siri Fort in Delhi.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Qutub-ud- din Aibak:
- Qutub-ud- Din Aibak was the founder of first independent Turkish kingdom in Northern India.
- According to Minhaj-us- Siraj, Aibak has been given the title of ‘Lakh Baksh’ or ‘giver of lakhs’.
- Quwat-ul- Islam mosque was constructed by him.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Solution (d)
Qutub-ud- Din Aibak was the founder of the Mamluk dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, and was thus the first sultan of the sultanate.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
According to Minhaj-us- Siraj, Aibak has been given the title of ‘Lakh Baksh’ or ‘giver of lakhs’.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
He built the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque in Delhi and the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra in Ajmer. He started the construction of Qutb Minar in memory of sufi saint Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki, which was completed by his successor, Iltutmish.
Hence statement 3 is correct.
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Solution (d)
Qutub-ud- Din Aibak was the founder of the Mamluk dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, and was thus the first sultan of the sultanate.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
According to Minhaj-us- Siraj, Aibak has been given the title of ‘Lakh Baksh’ or ‘giver of lakhs’.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
He built the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque in Delhi and the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra in Ajmer. He started the construction of Qutb Minar in memory of sufi saint Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki, which was completed by his successor, Iltutmish.
Hence statement 3 is correct.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Which of the following sultans of Delhi Sultanate established a Famine Code to relieve the victims of Famine?
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Solution (a)
Mohammad Tughlaq created a department of Agriculture named as “Diwan-i-Koh”. He established a “Famine Code” to relive the victims of Famine.
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Solution (a)
Mohammad Tughlaq created a department of Agriculture named as “Diwan-i-Koh”. He established a “Famine Code” to relive the victims of Famine.
