1. With reference to the Delhi Sultanate, consider the following statements:
- The Iqta system was introduced by Iltutmish.
- Alauddin Khilji abolished the hereditary rights of nobles over their Iqtas.
- The Sultanate army was entirely made up of slaves.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. Iltutmish institutionalized the Iqta system.
- Statement 2: Correct. Alauddin Khilji curbed feudal privileges.
- Statement 3: Incorrect. The army had slaves, but also recruited Afghan-Turkic soldiers and locals.
2. Which Sultan is correctly matched with his reform or policy?
(a) Balban – Market Control Measures
(b) Alauddin Khilji – Theory of Kingship based on divine right
(c) Muhammad bin Tughlaq – Transfer of capital and token currency
(d) Firoz Shah Tughlaq – Abolition of Jizya tax
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
- Muhammad bin Tughlaq was known for both moving capital to Daulatabad and introducing token currency, both of which failed.
- Others are mismatched.
3. Consider the following pairs:
| Regional Kingdom |
| 1. Bahmani – Gulbarga |
| 2. Vijayanagara – Hampi |
| 3. Madurai Sultanate – Arcot |
How many pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- 1. Correct: Gulbarga was the first capital of the Bahmani kingdom.
- 2. Correct: Hampi was the capital of Vijayanagara.
- 3. Incorrect: Madurai Sultanate’s capital was Madurai, not Arcot.
4. Assertion (A): Alauddin Khilji maintained a large standing army.
Reason (R): He wanted to avoid dependence on feudal lords for military needs.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Alauddin wanted central control. So, he paid a salaried standing army directly from the treasury, reducing noble influence.
5. Arrange the following dynasties in chronological order of their establishment:
- Slave Dynasty
- Khilji Dynasty
- Tughlaq Dynasty
- Lodi Dynasty
Select the correct code:
(a) 1-2-3-4
(b) 2-1-4-3
(c) 1-3-2-4
(d) 2-3-1-4
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Chronology: Slave (1206) → Khilji (1290) → Tughlaq (1320) → Lodi (1451)
