Vividha (Medieval India)

1.Match List-I with List-II : List-I (Places) A. Elephanta B. Shravanabelagola C. Khajuraho D. Sanchi List-II (Monuments) 1. Stupa 2. Temple 3. Cave 4. Statue
 
A. A → 2, B → 4, C → 3, D → 1
 
B.  A → 3, B → 4, C → 2, D → 1
 
C. A → 2, B → 4, C → 1, D → 3
 
D.  A → 3, B → 2, C → 4, D → 1
 
Option “B” is correct.
2.Who among the following is particularly known for his contribution in the field of Algebra?
 
A. Aryabhata
 
B. Brahmagupta
 
C. Bhaskar
 
D. Lall
 
Option “C” is correct.
3.Which of the following is the oldest musical instrument?
 
A. Sitar
 
B. Tabla
 
C. Sarod
 
D. Harp
 
Option “D” is correct.
4.Arrange the following four external invasions in chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below- 1. Ahmad Shah Abdali 2. Genghis Khan 3. Nadir Shah 4. Taimur Lang
 
A. 1,2,3,4
 
B. 4, 3, 2,1
 
C. 2, 4, 3, 1
 
D. 2, 4, 1, 3
 
Option “C” is correct.
5.Which great temple was initially designed and built during the reign of Suryavarman II?
 
A. Sri Mariamman Temple
 
B. Angkor Wat Temple
 
C. Vaadu Guha Temple
 
D. Kamakhya Temple
 
Option “B” is correct.
6.Match List-I with List-II : List-I (Archaeological Monument Site) A. Shushupalgarh B. Piprahwa C. Goalpara D. Vishnupur List-II 1. Assam 2. Manipur 3. Orissa 4. Uttar Pradesh
 
A. A → 2, B → 4, C → 1, D → 3
 
B. A → 2, B → 1, C → 4, D → 3
 
C. A → 3, B → 4, C → 1, D → 2
 
D. A → 3, B → 1, C → 4, D → 2
 
Option “C” is correct.
7.Consider the following statements 1, Ikshvaku ruler of South India was against Buddhism. 2. The Pala rulers of eastern India were supporters of Buddhism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
 
A. only 1
 
B. only 2
 
C. both 1 and 2
 
D. neither 1 nor 2
 
Option “C” is correct.
8.Consider the following statements 1. Kitab-i-Naurs, a collection of songs composed in praise of Hindu deities and Muslim saints, was written by Ibrahim Adilshah II. 2. Amir Khusrau was the originator of the early form of musical style known as Qawwali in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
 
A. only 1
 
B. only 2
 
C. both 1 and 2
 
D. not either
 
Option “C” is correct.
9.Which one of the following statements is not correct?
 
A. Ali Mardan Khan introduced revenue farming system in Bengal.
 
B. Maharaja Ranjit Singh established modern foundries for the manufacture of cannons in Lahore.
 
C. In Amber, Sawai Jai Singh translated Euclid’s Elements of Geometry into Sanskrit.
 
D. Sultan Tipu in Mysore funded the construction of the idol of goddess Sharada in the Sringeri temple.
 
Option “A” is correct.
10.Consider the following events 1. The reign of Krishnadeva Raya of Vijayanagara 2. Construction of Qutub Minar 3. Arrival of Portuguese in India 4. Death of Firoz Tughlaq
 
A. 2, 4, 3, 1
 
B. 2, 4,1,3
 
C. 4, 2, 1,3
 
D. 4, 2, 3,1
 
Option “A” is correct.