1. Which of the following statements about Muhammad bin Tughlaq are correct?
- He shifted the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad.
- He successfully introduced a bronze token currency.
- He organized a failed expedition to conquer Khurasan.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Statements 1 and 3 are correct.
- Statement 2 is incorrect – the token currency failed due to counterfeiting and lack of trust.
2. Who among the following rulers is credited with building the city of Siri and expanding the Qutub complex?
(a) Qutb-ud-din Aibak
(b) Iltutmish
(c) Alauddin Khilji
(d) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
- Alauddin Khilji built Siri Fort and expanded the Qutub complex, including Alai Darwaza and Alai Minar.
3. Which of the following Sufi saints are correctly matched with their orders?
- Moinuddin Chishti – Chishti Order
- Nizamuddin Auliya – Suhrawardi Order
- Bahauddin Zakariya – Suhrawardi Order
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- 1. Correct: Moinuddin Chishti founded the Chishti order in India.
- 2. Incorrect: Nizamuddin Auliya was Chishti, not Suhrawardi.
- 3. Correct: Bahauddin Zakariya was of the Suhrawardi order.
4. Consider the following features of the Bhakti Movement during the Sultanate period:
- Rejection of ritualism and caste hierarchy.
- Emphasis on personal devotion (bhakti) to a deity.
- Encouragement of vernacular languages.
How many of the above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
- Bhakti saints rejected Vedic orthodoxy, used local languages (e.g., Kabir, Tulsidas), and emphasized personal devotion over rituals.
5. With reference to the Battle of Talikota (1565), which of the following is correct?
(a) It marked the end of the Bahmani kingdom.
(b) It led to the decline of the Mughal Empire.
(c) It resulted in the downfall of the Vijayanagara Empire.
(d) It was fought between Mughals and Rajputs.
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
- The Battle of Talikota was fought between the Deccan Sultanates and Vijayanagara. After the defeat of Rama Raya, Vijayanagara declined sharply.
