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Q1. Who among the following led a successful millitary campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime State, which ruled the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and the neighbouring islands? UPSC Prelims 2025
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Q2. Consider the following fruits :
I. Papaya
II. Pineapple
III. Guava
How many of the above were introduced in India by the Portuguese in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries? UPSC Prelims 2025
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Q3. Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal ? UPSC Prelims 2024
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Q4. Consider the following dynasties :
1. Hoysala
2. Gahadavala
3. Kakatiya
4. Yadava
How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD? UPSC Prelims 2023
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Q5. Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city? UPSC Prelims 2023
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Q6. Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese? UPSC Prelims 2023
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Q7. In medieval India, the term "Fanam" referred to: UPSC Prelims 2022
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Q8. With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements :
1. The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Khalji.
2. During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the city.
3. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq temporarily lost portions of north-west of his kingdom to Mongols.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? UPSC Prelims 2022
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Q9. With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as "Kulah-Daran"? UPSC Prelims 2022
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Q10. Consider the following pairs:
King — Dynasty
1. Nannuka — Chandela
2. Jayashakti — Paramara
3. Nagabhata II — Gurjara-Pratihara
4. Bhoja — Rashtrakuta
How many pairs given above are correctly matched? UPSC Prelims 2022
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Q11. “Yogavāsistha” was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of : UPSC Prelims 2022
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Q12. The world's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja ? UPSC Prelims 2022
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Q13. According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the following areas?
1. Wrestling
2. Astrology
3. Accounting
4. Soothsaying
Select the correct answer using the code given below. UPSC Prelims 2021
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Q14. Consider the following statements :
1. It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince.
2. It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Taimur occupied Multan and crossed the Indus.
3. It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? UPSC Prelims 2021
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Q15. With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size? UPSC Prelims 2021
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Q16. With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs :
Famous Place — Present State
1. Bhilsa — Madhya Pradesh
2. Dwarasamudra — Maharashtra
3. Girinagar — Gujarat
4. Sthanesvara — Uttar Pradesh
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched ? UPSC Prelims 2020
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Q17. With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar?
1. Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection.
2. Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary.
Select the correct answer using the code given below. UPSC Prelims 2019
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Q18. Consider the following statements :
1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as 'Amil'.
2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution.
3. The office of 'Mir Bakshi' came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? UPSC Prelims 2019
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Q19. Consider the following statements :
1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar.
2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? UPSC Prelims 2019