Practice Quiz set 4 - indian history mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   Which crops were not cultivated in India during the Sultanate period?
  1. Potato
  2. Barley
  3. Sesame
  4. Maize
Select your answer using the codes given below codes:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:


Q-2)   Which among the following commodities was exported on a large scale from Vijayanagar empire?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Pepper was exported on a large scale from Vijayanagar empire. Spicessuch asturmeric, pepper, cardamom and ginger grew in the remote Malnad hill region and were transported to the city for trade.


Q-3)   Which type of work was looked after by the department of Diwan-i-Kohi under Muhammad Tughlaq?

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(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Agriculture waslooked after by the department of Diwan-i-Kohi under Muhammad Tughlaq.


Q-4)   Consider the following statements:
  1. The ministers during the Sultanate period were appointed and dismissed by the Sultan.
  2. Khajain-ul-Futuh dealt with the military expeditions of Alauddin Khilji.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

All important officers of the state were appointed by him in the name of the Sultan.

He used to hear complaints against all officials of the administration. During the illness or absence of the Sultan or when he was a minor, the Wazir acted for the king. Khusro in his book "Khazinatul-Futuh" (the treasures of victory) recorded Alauddin’s construction works, wars, peace and security, administrative services.

Further in another poetical work Masnavi "Matta-ul-Anwaar" (Fountain of light) consisted of 3310 verses (completed in 15 days) had the theme of "Love of God". The second masnavi, "Shireen" consisted of 4000 verses. The third Masnavi "Laila Majnu" story of Laila and Majnu and their romance.


Q-5)  
List I List II
A. Amir Khusro 1. Futuh-us-Salatin
B. Ziauddin Barani 2. Rehla
C. Ibnabatuta 3. Ashika
D. Isami 4. Tarikh-i-Firozshahi
Codes: A B C D

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(b)

(c)

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Explanation:


Q-6)  
List I List II
A. Qazi-ul-Quzat 1. Revenue and Finance
B. Muhatsib 2. Army Organization
C. Diwan-i-kul 3. Custodian of Public Morals
D. Mir Bakshi 4. Administration of Justice
Codes: A B C D

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(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:


Q-7)  
List I List II
A. Baba Farid 1. Qadiriya order
B. Shaikh 2. Chishtiya order Hamiduddin Nagauri
C. Miyan Mir 3. Suhrawardiya order
D. Shah Waliullah 4. Naqshbandiya order
Codes: A B C D

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:


Q-8)   Which sects of Sufis adopted Yoga?

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(b)

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Q-9)   Gita Govinda was written by

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Jayadeva is most known for his composition, the epic poem Gita Govinda, which depictsthe divine love of Krishna, and his consort, Radha. This poem, which presents the view that Radha is greater than Hari, is considered an important text in the Bhakti movement of Hinduism.


Q-10)  
List I List II
A. Alberuni 1. Tarikh-i-Fakhruddi
B. Ainul Mulk 2. Khazan-ul-Futuh Multani
C. Amir Khusro 3. Insha-i-Mahru
D. Fakhre Mudabbir 4. Tarikh-i-Hind
Codes: A B C D

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation: