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Daily Static MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams - History 29 Jan 2024

Daily Static MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams - History

Q1:

With reference to medieval Indian history, consider the following statements:

1. Alauddin was the first Sultan who started collecting revenue by measuring the land.

2. During the reign of Alauddin Khilji, an officer named Diwan-e Mustakhraj was entrusted with the responsibility of collecting the arrears of revenue.

3. Firoz Shah Tughlaq had established 'Employment Office' to help the unemployed.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Alauddin was the first Sultan who started collecting revenue by measuring the land. During the reign of Alauddin Khilji, an officer named Diwan-e Mustakhraj was entrusted with the responsibility of collecting the arrears of revenue.

Firoz Shah Tughlaq had done some charitable works for the welfare of the people. He had established 'Employment Office' to help the unemployed. Firoz Shah Tughlaq had tried to solve the problem of unemployment by appointing as many people as possible after thoroughly investigating the qualities and qualifications of every person. Hence, all the three statements are correct.

Q2:

In the context of medieval Indian history, consider the following pairs:

(Foreign Traveller)

(Related Country)

1. Ibn Battuta

Morocco

2. Marco Polo

Italy

3. Abdur Razzaq

Iran

4. Nuniz

Portugal

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: Only three

D: All four

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Ibn Battuta was a Moroccan traveller. Ibn Battuta came to India during the tenure of Muhammad bin Tughlaq (1325-51 AD).

Marco Polo was a famous traveler of Italy. He came to India during the time of Pandya ruler Maravarman Kulashekhar (1268-1310 AD).

Abdur Razzaq was an Iranian ambassador who came to Vijayanagara during the reign of Devaraya II (1422-46 AD).

Nuniz was a traveler from Portugal. Nuniz also traveled to Vijayanagara. Hence all the above mentioned four statements are correct.

Q3:

With reference to medieval Indian history, consider the following statements:

1. After the fall of the Mamluk dynasty, the power of Delhi passed into the hands of the Khiljis.

2. The founder of Khilji dynasty in India was Jalaluddin Firoz.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Both 1 and 2

D: Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer: C

Explanation:

After the fall of the Mamluk dynasty, the power of Delhi passed into the hands of the Khiljis. The Khiljis ended the power of the Ilbari Turks through a bloody revolution and captured the kingdom by capturing the Kayumars. The Delhi Sultanate reached its peak during the reign of the Khiljis.

The founder of the Khilji dynasty in India was Jalaluddin Firoz. He started his life as a soldier, but progressing on the basis of his ability, he became a commander and a subedar respectively.

Q4:

Which of the following Sultans of Delhi built the maximum number of canals?

A: Iltutmish

B: Firoz Shah Tughlaq

C: Balban

D: Sikandar Lodi

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Answer: B

Explanation:

The reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq was famous for building the largest network of canals in India. To facilitate irrigation, Firoz Tughlaq built five big canals. Also, Firoz Tughlaq was the first Sultan of Delhi to impose an irrigation tax called ‘Haque-i-Sharb’ after the approval of the Ulema class.

Q5:

With reference to medieval Indian history, consider the following statements:

1. Alai Darwaza was built by Alauddin Khilji.

2. The real form of the arch is visible for the first time in the tomb of Balban.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Both 1 and 2

D: Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Alai Darwaza was built by Alauddin Khilji near Qutub Minar. It was completed in 1311 AD. Red stones and marble were used in its construction. Hence statement 1 is correct.

The original form of the arch is visible for the first time in the tomb of Balban. Hence statement 2 is correct.