South Indian and Deccan Region

1

Which of the following is incorrect?

A
Kanauj became prominent due to its strategic and geographical potentiality.
B
Rashtrakutas primarily centered in Eastern India.
C
Verman rulers gave impetes to irrigational works.
D
Famous sun temple at Konark was constructed in 12th century.

2

Given below are two statements — One labelled as Assertion (A): and the other labelled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A): There are instances of rural resistance in early medieval Deccan and South India.

Reason (R): Grants of agrahara and devadana rights to brahmanas and temples respectively undermined the rights of villagers.

In the context of the above, which one of the following is correct?

A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (k) are true but R is not the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is true but (R) is false
D
(A) is false but (R) is true

3

Which of the following is not correct with respect to Char Minar-

A
Constructed by Ali Adil Shah
B
It has four lofty arches, facing in four directions
C
It`s chief beauty is four minarets, which are four storeyed and are 48 meters high
D
It is located at centre of Hyderabad City

4

Consider the following statements about Rashtrakuta kingdom:

  1. Amoghavarsha was the founder of Rashtrakuta kingdom
  2. Malkhed was the capital of this kingdom
  3. Svayambhu was a Sanskrit poet at the Rashtrakuta court

Choose the correct statements:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
3 only
D
All of the above

5

Consider the following statements:

  1. Chola rulers had relations with China
  2. Tirumurais are considered as the Fifth Vedas

Choose the incorrect statements:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both
D
None

6

Which of the following is the reason that brought an end to the rule Nizam Shahis of Ahmadnagar?

A
Destruction of territories due to natural disasters
B
Death of all legal heirs
C
Annexation by Mughal empire
D
Annexation by Maratha empire

7

Arrange the following administrative units of Chola period in the ascending order of size:

  1. Velanadus
  2. Mandalams
  3. Nadus
  4. Kurrams

Choose the correct match:

A
1-4-2-3
B
3-2-1-4
C
4-3-1-2
D
2-1-4-3

8

Consider the following statements:

  1. Battle of Takkolam was fought between Chola King Parantaka I and Rashtrakuta King Krishna III
  2. Buffalo was the emblem of the Imperial Cholas
  3. The famous Jaina scholar Jinasena was courtier of the Rashtrakuta ruler Amoghavarsha

Choose the incorrect statement/s:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
3 only
D
None of the above

9

Which of the following statements is correct?

A
King's position was generally hereditary in Rashtrakuta empire
B
During period 800-1200 (A)(D) there was ban on overseas travel as it was considered polluting
C
Marco Polo provided an account of body-guards burning themselves in the funeral pyre of the monarch when he die
D
All of the above

10

Which of the following is correct about Krishna Deva?

  1. He authored Amuktamalyada.
  2. He authored Jambavati Kalyanam.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 & 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

11

Consider the following statements:

  1. After decline of Bahmani kingdom, many small states came up. One of which was of Bijapur under Adilshahi Dynasty.
  2. Kitab-e-Nauras was authored by Ibrahim Adil Shah.

Which of the statement(s) above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Neither 1 nor 2
D
Both 1 & 2

12

Between 750 AD and 1000 AD, there were three empires in northern India and the Deccan, with reference to this consider following pairs:

  1. Rashtrakuta Empire: Dominated western India and the upper Gangetic valley till the middle of tenth century.
  2. Pala Empire: Dominated eastern India till the middle of the ninth century.
  3. Pratihara Empire: Dominated western India and the upper Gangetic valley till the middle of tenth century.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
1 and 2 only
D
2 and 3 only.

13

With to Ruler Mihira Bhoja, consider the following statements:

  1. He was real founder of the Pala Dynasty.
  2. He took the title of ‘adivaraha.’
  3. Some of coins during his reign have picture of the varaha (boar) – an incarnation of Vishnu.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3

14

With reference to Rashtrakuta rulers, consider the following statements:

  1. They were tolerant in their religious views and patronized not only Shaivism and Vaishnavism but Jainism as well.
  2. The famous rock cut temples of Shiva at Ajanta was built by one of their ruler.
  3. They allowed Muslims traders to settle and permitted Islam to be preached and built Jumma Masjids.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3

15

Consider the following Administrative Divisions of Pala Dynasty?

  1. Bhutki - District
  2. Visaya - Provices
  3. Samantas - Small Village

Which of the above matching is/are not correct?

A
1 and 2 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3

16

Which empire had conquered Sri Lanka and Maldives Islands in between 950-1100AD through their powerful navy?

A
Pratihara
B
Palas
C
Rashtrakuta
D
Chola

17

Consider the following foreign travellers who visited India and their respective native places:

Traveller Place
1. Marco Polo a. Baghdad
2. Al Masudi b. Italy
3. Ibn-e-batuta c. Morocco
4. Abdul Razzak d. Iran
Select the correct code?
A
1-b 2-a 3-c 4-d
B
1-b 2-d 3-a 4-c
C
1-c 2-a 3-d 4-b
D
1-c 2-d 3-a 4-b

18

With reference to Rajatarangini ("The River of Kings"), a metrical legendary and historical chronicle, consider the following statements:

  1. It talks about the north-western Indian subcontinent, particularly the kings of Kashmir.
  2. It was written in Dongri.
  3. Kashmiri historian Kalhana had written it.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3

19

With reference to Bahmani Kingdom, consider the following statements:

  1. The Bahmani kingdom was founded by Alauddin Hasan in 1347.
  2. The Bahamani Sultans were patrons of the Persian language, culture and literature.
  3. Nikitin, a Central Asia traveller explained about Bahamani Kingdom in his work.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3

20

With reference to provincial Governors under Bahamani Kingdom, which of the following statement is correct?

A
They enjoyed vast powers-collected the revenue, raised and commanded the army and made all appointments both civil and military in their provinces.
B
They have only revenue power.
C
They have civil and military power only.
D
As such they don’t have any administrative powers.

21

Bahamani kingdom after breakup formed three powerful kingdoms, select the option which was not the part of it.

A
Ahmadnagar
B
Berar
C
Bijapur
D
Golconda