11th June Static Questions (HISTORY)

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2. 1. Question

   Which of the following Upanishads gives clear reference of the Ashrama
   System of individual’s life?

   •  (a) Mundaka Upanishad
   •  (b) Jabala Upanishad
   •  (c) Aitreya Upanishad
   •  (d) Kena Upanishad

3. 2. Question

   Consider the following statements:

   1.The ‘Kitab- ul- Hind’ is an account of India written by Albiruni.
   2. Amir Khusrau was the first writer to use Urdu as the medium of poetic
   expression.
   3. Abdur Razzaq Samarqandi visited Indian during the reign of Muhammad bin
   Tughluq.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   •  (a) 1 and 3 only
   •  (b) 2 and 3 only
   •  (c) 1 and 2 only
   •  (d) 1, 2 and 3

4. 3. Question

   Which among the following was the official language of the Satavahanas?

   •  (a) Telugu
   •  (b) Sanskrit
   •  (c) Prakrit
   •  (d) Kannada

5. 4. Question

   With reference to Hinayana and Mahayana sects of Buddhism, consider the
   following statements:

   1. Hinayana sect does not believe in idol worship whereas practice of image
      worship can be found in Mahayana sect.
   2. Hinayana believes in universal liberation whereas Mahayana believes in
      individual salvation.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   •  (a) 1 only
   •  (b) 2 only
   •  (c) Both 1 and 2
   •  (d) Neither 1 nor 2

6. 5. Question

   With reference to medieval India, what were ‘manigram’ and ‘nanadesi’?

   •  (a) Villages for revenue collection
   •  (b) Guilds of merchants
   •  (c) Village headmen
   •  (d) Religious priests

7. 1. 6. Question

      With reference to medieval history of India, which of the following statements
      is/are correct about Sher Shah Suri?

      1. He revived the system of Dagh and Chehra.
      2. He built a road to strengthen and consolidate his empire from the Indus Valley to the Sonar Valley in Bengal.
      3. He introduced a gold coin called “Dam”.

      Select the correct answer using the code given below.

      •  (a) 1 only
      •  (b) 1 and 2 only
      •  (c) 2 and 3 only
      •  (d) 1, 2 and 3

   2. 7. Question

      Akbar promulgated a new religion called Din-i- Ilahi or Divine Faith. With
      reference to this, which of the following statements is/are correct?

      1. It aimed at bringing harmony among all different religions.
      2. It promoted worship of multiple Gods in simple and practical ways

      Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

      •  (a) 1 only
      •  (b) 2 only
      •  (c) Both 1 and 2
      •  (d) Neither 1 nor 2

   3. 8. Question

      Consider the following pairs:

          Discipline                 Study of
      1. Numismatics-            Inscription
      2. Epigraphy –                  Coins
      3. Archaeology –          Manuscripts

      Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

      •  (a) 1 only
      •  (b) 2 and 3 only
      •  (c) 1 and 3 only
      •  (d) None

   4. 9. Question

      Which of the following is/are the salient characteristics of Indus valley
      civilization?

      1. Town planning
      2. Use of standard weights and measures
      3.  Domestication of animals
      4. Use of burnt bricks

      Select the correct answer using the code given below.

      •  (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
      •  (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
      •  (c) 3 and 4 only
      •  (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

   5. 10. Question

      Who led the Mughal forces in the Battle of Haldighati against Rana Pratap
      Singh of Mewar?

      •  (a) Akbar
      •  (b) Prince Salim
      •  (c) Pir Muhammad
      •  (d) Man Singh