Welcome to the fifth and final part of the MCQs on medieval Indian history.
In this part, we will present the last 30 questions on various topics related to medieval Indian history. These questions are based on the latest syllabus and previous year’s papers of various competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, and state PSCs.
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This is your chance to test your knowledge and understanding of medieval Indian history and prepare yourself for the upcoming exams.
MCQ on Medieval Indian History (Part 5)
Question 1: Which term is used by some historians to describe the political fragmentation and decentralization of power in India during the early medieval period?
Question 2: Which institution is considered as the principal agent of change that brought about social and economic transformation in early medieval India?
Question 3: Which religious movement emerged in the medieval period and aimed to reform Hinduism by emphasizing devotion to a personal god and rejecting caste distinctions and ritualism?
Question 4: Which mystic poet-saint of the Bhakti movement composed devotional songs in Hindi and was a disciple of Ramananda?
Question 5: Which movement originated in the medieval period and represented the mystical dimension of Islam that focused on love, tolerance and personal experience of God?
Question 6: Which Sufi order was founded by Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in India and became popular among the masses for its liberal and humanistic approach?
Question 7: Which social group emerged as a powerful force in medieval India and played an important role in trade, commerce, banking and urbanization?
Question 8: Which institution served as a center of religious, social, educational and economic activities in medieval India and often received land-grants from the rulers?
Question 9: Which system of revenue collection was introduced by Alauddin Khalji in the 14th century and involved direct assessment and collection of land revenue by the state officials?
Question 10: Which Mughal emperor is credited with compiling a detailed account of the social, cultural and economic conditions of India in his memoir called Ain-i-Akbari?
Question 11: Which ancient civilization of India is known for its urban planning, drainage system, standardized weights and measures, and extensive trade network with Mesopotamia and Central Asia?
Question 12: Which empire of early medieval India is credited with issuing the largest number of gold coins and promoting trade and commerce with the Roman empire and Southeast Asia?
Question 13: Which guild of merchants and bankers emerged as a powerful economic force in medieval India and financed many temples, irrigation works and educational institutions?
Question 14: Which port city on the west coast of India was a major center of trade and commerce in medieval India and was visited by many foreign travelers and merchants such as Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta?
Question 15: Which commodity was the most important item of export from India to the Middle East and Europe in medieval times and was known by various names such as indigo, nil, neel and al-nil?
Question 16: Which term is used to describe the network of trade routes that connected China, India, Central Asia, Persia, Arabia, Africa and Europe in medieval times and facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas and culture?
Question 17: Which Muslim traveler and scholar visited India during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq and wrote a detailed account of his observations on the social, economic and political conditions of India in his book Rihla?
Question 18: Which Mughal emperor is regarded as the pioneer of land revenue reforms in India and introduced the system of zabt (assessment), bandobast (settlement), daftar (record keeping), and halqua (circle)?
Question 19: Which European trading company was the first to establish its presence in India in 1600 and obtained many privileges and concessions from the Mughal emperors such as the farman (royal decree) and the dastak (pass)?
Question 20: Which Indian ruler is known for his economic policies such as abolishing taxes on agriculture and trade, promoting free trade, minting new coins, establishing a stable currency system, and encouraging industries and crafts?
Question 21: Which genre of Sanskrit literature consists of poetical narratives that often depict the lives and deeds of gods, goddesses, kings, and heroes?
Question 22: Which Sanskrit poet and dramatist of the 12th century is known for his works like Prabodhachandrodaya (a philosophical allegory), Karpuramanjari (a romantic drama), and Naisadhacharita (an epic poem)?
Question 23: Which school of Hindu law was founded by Vijnaneshwara in his commentary Mitakshara and was based on the principle of inheritance by birth rather than by appointment?
Question 24: Which Jain scholar and polymath of the 12th century wrote many works in Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Apabhramsha on various subjects such as grammar, poetics, history, philosophy, and religion?
Question 25: Which Arabic term is used to describe the mystical branch of Islam that seeks a direct and personal experience of God through love, devotion, and self-discipline?
Question 26: Which Persian poet and scholar of the 13th century is regarded as one of the greatest poets of the Persian language and wrote influential works such as Masnavi (a spiritual epic) and Diwan-e Shams-e Tabrizi (a collection of mystical poems)?
Question 27: Which term is used to describe the regional languages of India that developed from the Prakrit languages and became literary mediums from the medieval period onwards?
Question 28: Which vernacular language of medieval India is considered the oldest among the modern Indian languages and has a rich literary tradition dating back to the 10th century?
Question 29: Which style of temple architecture originated in South India and is characterized by a pyramidal tower (vimana or shikhara) over the sanctum, a pillared hall (mandapa), a barrel-vaulted roof (gopuram), and elaborate sculptures and carvings?
Question 30: Which style of painting flourished in India from the 15th to the 19th century and was patronized by various rulers such as the Mughals, Rajputs, Deccan sultanates, and Pahari kingdoms?
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