Medieval Indian History Test 12

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Question 1
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The capital of Maukhari dynasty was ________.

A
Thaneswar

B
Kannauj

C
Purushpur

D
None of these

Solution

The Maukhari dynasty were Northern Indian rulers of the 6th century CE who ruled over most of what is now Uttar Pradesh, and had some control over Magadha. Their capital was Kannauj. Their existence is verified by the Nagarjuni cave inscriptions.
Question 2
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The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the ________.

A
three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent

B
three main linguistic divisions into which the languages of India can be classified

C
three main styles of Indian temple architecture

D
three main musical gharanas prevalant in India

Solution

Ancient Indian temples are classified in three broad types. This classification is based on different architectural styles, employed in the construction of these temples. The three types are- Nagara, Vesara and Dravida. Nagara style temples are found in Northern India, Vesara style temples in region between Vindhyas and the river Krishna and Dravida style temples are found between Godavari and Krishna rivers.
Question 3
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Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A
Vasudeva was the last Kushana king

B
Vasudeva was the first Kanva king

C
Devabhuti was the last Sunga king

D
Agnimitra was a prominent Kanva king

Question 4

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Match the following.

List-I	List-II
A. Sakas	$$1$$. Parmbhagvat
B. Heliodorus	$$2$$. Coins bear the image of Buddha and Shiva
C. Wima Kadphises	$$3$$. Was defeated by Pushyamitra Sunga
D. Demetrives	$$4$$. Capital was Purushpur(Peshawar)

A-$$1$$, B-$$2$$, C-$$3$$, D-$$4$$

A-$$2$$, B-$$4$$, C-$$1$$, D-$$3$$

A-$$2$$, B-$$1$$, C-$$4$$, D-$$3$$

A-$$4$$, B-$$3$$, C-$$2$$, D-$$1$$

Question 5
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Who is the author of 'Prithviraja Vijaya' ?

A
Chand Bardai

B
Prithviraj Chauhan

C
Jayanak

D
Nayachand Suri

Solution

Prithviraja Vijaya is a Sanskrit epic poem on the life of the Indian Chahamana king Prithviraja III. It is believed to have been composed around 1191-1192 CE by Jayanaka, a Kashmiri poet-historian in the court of Prithviraja. The book is the only surviving literary text from the reign of Prithviraj Chauhan.
Question 6
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Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
List-I List-II
$$1$$. Bharuch Barygaza
$$2$$. Korkai Colchai
$$3$$. Arikamedu Poduca
$$4$$. Uraiyur Argaru
$$5$$. Tyndis Ponnai
$$6$$. Muzins Cranganore

A
$$1, 4, 5, 6$$

B
$$2, 3, 5, 6$$

C
All of these

D
$$1, 2, 3, 6$$
Question 7
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Which ruler of Bengal found the ancient university called 'Vikramshila'?

A
Dharmapala

B
Gopala

C
Devpala

D
Mahipala

Solution

Vikramshila was founded by the ruler of Pala dynasty, Dharmapala in 8th–9th century CE. Besides Nalanda, it was the most important centres of learning in India. Dharmapal established it in response to a supposed decline in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda. Its remains are located near Antichak in Bhagalpur district of Bihar.
Question 8
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Kalhan's 'Rajatarangini' _______.

A
written in 12th century under the patronage of Sriharsha and Jaisingh

B
is an account of history of Kashmir upto 12th century

C
was written in Sanskrit

D
All of the above

Solution

Rajatarangini is a historical chronicle of early India, written in Sanskrit verse by the Kashmiri Brahman Kalhana in the 12th century. It covers the entire span of history in the Kashmir region from the earliest times to the date of its composition. It was written under the patronage of Sriharsha and Jaisingh.
Question 9
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The features of the temples built by Chandelas in Bundelkhand are _______.

A
built in Nagara style with use of red sandstone

B
great shikaras and mandapas

C
temples also known for Uru-Srinagar

D
All of the above
Question 10
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Who was the 'Mandala Mudali' in the Chola administration set-up?

A
Provincial Governor

B
District Head

C
Head of Judiciary

D
Intelligence Head

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List-I	List-II
$$1$$. Bharuch	Barygaza
$$2$$. Korkai	Colchai
$$3$$. Arikamedu	Poduca
$$4$$. Uraiyur	Argaru
$$5$$. Tyndis	Ponnai
$$6$$. Muzins	Cranganore

Medieval Indian History Test 12

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Question 1

Thaneswar

Kannauj

Purushpur

None of these

Solution

Question 2

three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent

three main linguistic divisions into which the languages of India can be classified

three main styles of Indian temple architecture

three main musical gharanas prevalant in India

Solution

Question 3

Vasudeva was the last Kushana king

Vasudeva was the first Kanva king

Devabhuti was the last Sunga king

Agnimitra was a prominent Kanva king

Question 4

A-$$1$$, B-$$2$$, C-$$3$$, D-$$4$$

A-$$2$$, B-$$4$$, C-$$1$$, D-$$3$$

A-$$2$$, B-$$1$$, C-$$4$$, D-$$3$$

A-$$4$$, B-$$3$$, C-$$2$$, D-$$1$$

Question 5

Chand Bardai

Prithviraj Chauhan

Jayanak

Nayachand Suri

Solution

Question 6

$$1, 4, 5, 6$$

$$2, 3, 5, 6$$

All of these

$$1, 2, 3, 6$$

Question 7

Dharmapala

Gopala

Devpala

Mahipala

Solution

Question 8

written in 12th century under the patronage of Sriharsha and Jaisingh

is an account of history of Kashmir upto 12th century

was written in Sanskrit

All of the above

Solution

Question 9

built in Nagara style with use of red sandstone

great shikaras and mandapas

temples also known for Uru-Srinagar

All of the above

Question 10

Provincial Governor

District Head

Head of Judiciary

Intelligence Head

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