Medieval History 2022 MCQs

The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple?

1. Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines.
2. A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni.
3. Pran Pratishtha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present day temple) was done by President S. Radhakrishnan.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A 1 and 2 only
• B 2 and 3 only
• C 1 and 3 only
• D 1, 2 and 3

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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 ?

• A The best means of salvation was devotion.
• B Vedas are eternal, self-existent and wholly authoritative.
• C Logical arguments were essential means for the highest bliss.
• D Salvation was to be obtained through meditation.

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'Yogavasistha" was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:

• A Akbar
• B Humayun
• C Shahjahan
• D Aurangzeb

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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?

• A Only one pair
• B Only two pairs
• C Only three pairs
• D All four pairs

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With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as "Kulah-Daran"?

• A Arab merchants
• B Qalandars
• C Persian calligraphists
• D Sayyids

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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-dih 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?

• A 1 and 2 only
• B 2 only
• C 1 and 3 only
• D 3 only

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In medieval India, the term "Fanam" referred to:

• A Clothing
• B Coins
• C Ornaments
• D Weapons

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