Static Quiz 21 March 2026 (Medieval History)

Q1. Which of the following practices is/are associated with Sufi traditions in India?

1. Sama
2. Ziyarat 

Select the correct answer:
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both are correct
D. None of the above

Q1. (C)

Explanation:

• Statement 1 – Correct: Sama (including qawwali) was widely practiced, especially by Chishti Sufis, as a means of spiritual elevation.
• Statement 2 – Correct: Ziyarat (dargah pilgrimage) became an important devotional practice across Sufi traditions.
• While some orders like Naqshbandis opposed music, it was not a universal rejection across all Sufis.

Q2.Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?

A. Baba Farid – Punjab region
B. Nizamuddin Auliya – Delhi
C. Bahauddin Zakariya – Ajmer
D. Miyan Mir – Qadri order

Q2. (C)

Explanation:

• Option A – Correct: Baba Farid → Punjab (Ajodhan/Pakpattan).
• Option B – Correct: Nizamuddin Auliya → Delhi (major Chishti centre).
• Option C – Incorrect: Bahauddin Zakariya → Multan, not Ajmer.
• Option D – Correct: Miyan Mir → Qadri order, linked with Mughal elites.

Q3.Consider the following statements regarding the Naqshbandi order:

1. It emphasised strict adherence to Shariat.
2. It supported practices like sama and shrine worship.
3. Ahmad Sirhindi opposed Akbar’s religious policies.

How many of the above statements are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None

Q3. (B)

Explanation:

• Statement 1 – Correct: Naqshbandis were orthodox, stressing strict Shariat compliance.
• Statement 2 – Incorrect: They opposed sama (music) and shrine practices, unlike Chishtis.
• Statement 3 – Correct: Ahmad Sirhindi criticised Akbar’s liberal religious policies (Din-i-Ilahi, Sulh-i-Kul).

Q4.The doctrine of Wahdat-al-Wujud is associated with:

A. Strict legalism
B. Unity between God and creation
C. Rejection of mysticism
D. Political authority

Q4. (B)

Explanation:

• Wahdat-al-Wujud → God and creation are fundamentally one (associated with Ibn Arabi, followed by many Sufis).
• Rejects dualism → emphasises divine presence in all beings.

Q5.Consider the following pairs:

1. Rishi Order – Kashmir
2. Firdausi Order – Bihar
3. Chishti Order – Mostly urban centres

Which of the above are correctly matched?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None

Q5. (B)

Explanation:

• Pair 1 – Correct: Rishi order → indigenous Kashmir movement (Shaikh Nuruddin Wali).
• Pair 2 – Correct: Firdausi order → Bihar (Maneri tradition).
• Pair 3 – Incorrect: Chishti order spread across both rural and urban areas, not limited to cities.