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Daily Static MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams- History & Culture 30 Sep 2024

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Daily Static MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams- History & Culture

Q1:

With reference to Medieval India, consider the following pairs:

Officer Name

Assignment

Mustaufi-i-Mumalik

To examine the expenditure of the state

Muhansib

To keep watch on the conduct of the people

Mufrati

Explaining Dharma

Ariz-e-Mumalik

Recruiting Soldiers

 How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

A: Only one pair

B: Only two pairs

C: Only three pairs

D: All four pairs

Answer: D

Explanation:

During the Sultanate period, an officer named Mustaufi-i-Mumalik used to check the expenses of the state. The muhtsib kept a watch on the conduct of the people. The task of the mufreti was to explain the religion. Ariz-i-Mumalik was the head of the military department, whose job was to recruit soldiers. Hence, all the above four pairs are correctly matched.


                            

Q2:

Consider the following statements:

1. The 'Public Distribution System' was started by Alauddin Khilji during the Sultanate period.

2. Sign currency was first introduced in India by Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 only

B: 2 only

C: Both 1 and 2

D: Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Explanation:

Alauddin Khilji started the 'Public Distribution System' during the Sultanate period. Hence, statement 1 is correct.


The reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq is known for his revolutionary plans, with his main plan being the monetary system. He issued copper and bronze coins mixed with it, whose value was equal to the silver coin of the time. That currency was called 'symbol currency'. Hence, statement 2 is correct.


                            

Q3:

Consider the following statements:

1. Balban was the first Muslim ruler, who propounded the principle of governance similar to the principle of divine authority of kings.

2. During the reign of Iltutmish, the Mongol invader Genghis Khan came to the north- west frontier of India. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A: 1 only

B: 2 only

C: Both 1 and 2

D: Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Explanation:

Ghiyasuddin Balban was the ruler of the slave dynasty of Delhi Sultanate. It ruled from 1266-1286 AD. By declaring the position of the emperor as divine, he concentrated all the power in his hands. Balban was the first Muslim ruler, who propounded the principle of governance similar to the principle of divine authority of kings. Hence, statement 1 is correct.


During the reign of Iltutmish, the Mongol invader Genghis Khan came to the north-west frontier of India. Genghis Khan had reached the Indus river following the Bhagore Khwarizm crown prince Jalaluddin Mangbarni. Hence, statement 2 is correct.


                            

Q4:

With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements:

1. During the time of Balban, an officer named Shikdar was appointed to look after the Khalsa land.

2. Iltutmish had issued a silver coin named 'Tanka'

3. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was called 'Amil'.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only Two

C: All three pairs

D: None

Answer: C

Explanation:

In the time of Balban, an officer named Shikdar was appointed to look after the Khalsa land. Hence, statement 1 is correct.


Iltutmish's contribution to the monetary system is the highest among the rulers of the Delhi Sultanate. He had introduced two major coins, the silver tanka and the copper jital. Hence, statement 2 is correct.


In the revenue administration of the Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was called 'Amil'. Hence, statement 3 is correct.


                            

Q5:

Consider the following pairs:

 

Department

Procedure

 

Diwan-i-Arz

Recruiting Soldiers

Diwan-i-Vizarat

Finance related work

Diwan-i-Insha

Official Correspondence

Diwan-i-Waquf

Maintenance of expenditure papers

 

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

A: Only one pair

B: Only two pairs

C: Only Three Pairs

D: All four pairs

Answer: D

Explanation:

Diwan-i-Ariz was the chief officer of the military department in the Sultanate period. The department of Diwan-i-Ariz was called Diwan-i-Arz. Its function was to recruit soldiers, organize military campaigns, fix the salaries of soldiers and conduct military inspections. During the Sultanate period, the department of the Wazir was called Diwan-i-Vizarat. It mainly controlled finance related work and every department of public administration. The Diwan-i-Insha was related to official correspondence during the Sultanate period. During the Sultanate period the department of 'Diwan-i-Waquf was established by Jalaluddin Khilji. Its function was to look after the expenditure papers. Hence, all the four pairs are correctly matched.