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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points1. Consider the following statements in the context of Chola rulers:
1. Vijayalaya confederated with the Pallavas to defeat the Pandyas in the battle at Shripurambiyam and acquired Tanjore areas.
2. In the battle of Vellur, Aditya I defeated the combined armies of the Pandyas and the king of Sri Lanka, assuming the title of Madurantaka.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
The political history of the far south during the early medieval period was dominated by the Pallavas, Pandyas, Cheras, and Cholas. The founder of the early medieval Chola dynasty of Tanjore was Vijayalaya.
● Aditya I (871–907), the successor of Vijayalaya, achieved significant military successes and expanded the Chola kingdom. He confederated with the Pallavas to defeat the Pandyas in the battle at Shripurambiyam and obtained some territories in the Tanjore area as recompense.
● Parantaka I (907–953), who succeeded Aditya I, won several victories with the help of his allies such as the Western Gangas, the Kodumbalur chiefs, and the ruler of Kerala. He succeeded in conquering Madurai, after which he took the title of Madurantaka (destroyer of Madura) and Maduraikonda (capturer of Madurai). He defeated the combined armies of the Pandyas and the king of Sri Lanka at the battle of Vellur, and the Pandya territories fell into Chola hands.Incorrect
Answer: D
Explanation:
The political history of the far south during the early medieval period was dominated by the Pallavas, Pandyas, Cheras, and Cholas. The founder of the early medieval Chola dynasty of Tanjore was Vijayalaya.
● Aditya I (871–907), the successor of Vijayalaya, achieved significant military successes and expanded the Chola kingdom. He confederated with the Pallavas to defeat the Pandyas in the battle at Shripurambiyam and obtained some territories in the Tanjore area as recompense.
● Parantaka I (907–953), who succeeded Aditya I, won several victories with the help of his allies such as the Western Gangas, the Kodumbalur chiefs, and the ruler of Kerala. He succeeded in conquering Madurai, after which he took the title of Madurantaka (destroyer of Madura) and Maduraikonda (capturer of Madurai). He defeated the combined armies of the Pandyas and the king of Sri Lanka at the battle of Vellur, and the Pandya territories fell into Chola hands. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points2. With reference to the cultural history of India, ‘Miyan ki Malhar, Miyan ki Todi and Darbari’ is associated with:
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
● The development of music in North India was largely inspired and sustained by the bhakti movement. Tansen is considered one of the great exponents of the North Indian system of music. He is given credit for introducing some famous ragas viz., Miyan ki Malhar, Miyan ki Todi and Darbari. Hence, option b is correct.Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
● The development of music in North India was largely inspired and sustained by the bhakti movement. Tansen is considered one of the great exponents of the North Indian system of music. He is given credit for introducing some famous ragas viz., Miyan ki Malhar, Miyan ki Todi and Darbari. Hence, option b is correct. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points3. With reference to the history of medieval India, the terms ‘balutedars’ and ‘alutedars’ refer to:
Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
● The artisans in rural areas, who produced articles of daily use, formed a regular part of the village establishment called jajmani system. The most crucial services were those of the blacksmiths, carpenters, potters and shoemakers. Generally, they were paid in kind for providing the basic tools, agricultural implements and their maintenance needs. The system was much more organised in Deccan and Maharashtra where village artisans and servants were called balutedars. There was one more group of workers in Deccan called alutedars which were also included in some regions.Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
● The artisans in rural areas, who produced articles of daily use, formed a regular part of the village establishment called jajmani system. The most crucial services were those of the blacksmiths, carpenters, potters and shoemakers. Generally, they were paid in kind for providing the basic tools, agricultural implements and their maintenance needs. The system was much more organised in Deccan and Maharashtra where village artisans and servants were called balutedars. There was one more group of workers in Deccan called alutedars which were also included in some regions. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points4. Consider the following statements in the context of foreign policy of the Mughals:
1. Qandahar and Khurasan were the areas which had been the bone of contention between the Mughals and Uzbeks and of continuous clash.
2. It was during one of the clashes at Attock generated by Uzbeks, that Akbar lost his friend Raja Birbal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
● Qandahar, Kabul and Badakhshan were the areas in which the interests of Mughals and Uzbeks clashed. Khurasan was contested between Uzbeks and the Safavids. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
● In order to forestall a Mughal invasion of Badakhshan, Abdullah Uzbek fomented trouble among the tribesmen of the north-west frontier through his agent, Jalala, who was a religious fanatic. The situation became so serious that Akbar had to move to Attock. It was during these operations that Akbar lost one of his best friends, Raja Birbal. Hence, statement 2 is correct.Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
● Qandahar, Kabul and Badakhshan were the areas in which the interests of Mughals and Uzbeks clashed. Khurasan was contested between Uzbeks and the Safavids. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
● In order to forestall a Mughal invasion of Badakhshan, Abdullah Uzbek fomented trouble among the tribesmen of the north-west frontier through his agent, Jalala, who was a religious fanatic. The situation became so serious that Akbar had to move to Attock. It was during these operations that Akbar lost one of his best friends, Raja Birbal. Hence, statement 2 is correct. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points5. With reference to the history of India, the term ‘karna-kutas’ is associated with:
Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
All forms of civil engineering from drainage system to huge temples, both rock cut and structural were conceived and built in ancient India.
● Karna-kutas (miniature square shrine at the corner of the roof)Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
All forms of civil engineering from drainage system to huge temples, both rock cut and structural were conceived and built in ancient India.
● Karna-kutas (miniature square shrine at the corner of the roof)
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