Self Studies
Self Studies
Self Studies
Self Studies
Selfstudy
Selfstudy

Medieval Indian History Test 17

Result Self Studies

Medieval Indian History Test 17
  • Score

    -

    out of -
  • Rank

    -

    out of -
TIME Taken - -
Self Studies

SHARING IS CARING

If our Website helped you a little, then kindly spread our voice using Social Networks. Spread our word to your readers, friends, teachers, students & all those close ones who deserve to know what you know now.

Self Studies Self Studies
Weekly Quiz Competition
  • Question 1
    1 / -0
    'Badami' which was known in ancient times as 'Vatapi' is a town located in the Bijapur district of Karnataka and is famous for its rock-cut temples constructed by the Chalukyas .These are mainly ______.
    Solution
    The Badami is known for its beautiful carved cave temples, artificial lake, museum of the 6th & 7th Centuries. These cave temples are a complex of four Hindu, a Jain and Buddhist cave temples. They were built by Kirthivarman and his brother Mangalesha I. The building material they used was a reddish-golden Sandstone found locally. 
  • Question 2
    1 / -0
    Which of the following temples represents prestigious Nagara temple architecture?
    1) Khajuraho Temple                      2) Parsvanatha Temple 
    3) Kandariya Mahadev Temple      4) Visvanatha Temple 
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
    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. Some of the examples of Nagara style of temples are Konark Temple, Khajuraho Temple, Parsvanatha Temple, Jagannath temple, Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Visvanatha Temple, etc.
  • Question 3
    1 / -0
    Consider the following statements:
    1. 'Kitab-i-Nauras' a collection of songs in praise of Hindu deities and Muslim saints, was written by Ibrahim Adil Shah II.
    2. Amir-Khusrau was the originator in India of the early form of the musical style known as Qawwali.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    Solution
    Ibrahim Adil Shah II, a member of the Adil Shahi dynasty, was a king of the Bijapur Sultanate. He wrote the book 'Kitab-i-Navras' on the theory of nine Ragas, which plays an important role in Indian aesthetics. Amir Khusrau was a great Sufi poet, musician and scholar. He is widely regarded as the 'Father of Qawwali music', a devotional music form of the Sufis in the Indian subcontinent. So both the given statements are true. 
  • Question 4
    1 / -0
     Which one of the following statements about the teachings of Kabir is not correct?
    Solution
    Kabir, who is generally placed in the fifteenth century, emphasised the unity of God whom he calls by several names, such as Rama, Hari, Govinda, Allah, Sail, Sahib etc. He strongly denounced idol worship, pilgrimages, bathing in holy rivers or taking part in formal worship, such as Namaz. Nor did he consider it necessary to abandon the life of a normal householder for the sake of a saintly life. He believed in universal love.
  • Question 5
    1 / -0
    Which of the following is considered to be one of the finest and most elaborate examples of the Dravida style of temple architecture?
    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. Dravida style temples are found between Godavari and Krishna rivers. Some of the examples of this type are  Brihadeshvara Temple, the Airavatesvara Temple, Munneswaram temple, etc. 
  • Question 6
    1 / -0
    The entire fourth book of Kautilya's 'Arthashastra' deals with Kantaka Shodhana, which means _______.
    Solution
    Arthashastra is an important Indian manual on the art of politics written by Kautilya. It contains books on the way the state’s economy is organized, how ministers should be chosen, how war should be conducted, and how taxation should be arranged and distributed. The fourth book deals with Kantaka Shodhana which means suppression of criminals and other anti-social elements and deals with criminal courts.
  • Question 7
    1 / -0
    Match List I with List I with List II.
    List I
    (Sect)    		List II
    (Founder)
    A. Shri sect1. Ramanujacharya
    B. Brahma sect2. Madhavacharya  
    C. Rudra sect3. Vishnuswami
    D. Sankanik sect4. Nimbarkacharya
  • Question 8
    1 / -0
    Who among the following Rajput kings defeated Muhammad Ghori for the first time?
    Solution
    A fierce battle between Ghori and Prithviraj took place at Tarain in 1191. Mohammed Ghori captured the fortress of Bhatinda in East Punjab, which was on the frontier of Prithiviraj Chauhan's domains. Prithviraj was able to unite some Rajput states to present a united front against the common enemy. Ghori was badly injured and fled from the battleground. 
  • Question 9
    1 / -0
    Who built the Khajuraho temples?
    Solution
    The temples of Khajuraho were commissioned by the Rajput rulers of Chandella Dynasty who ruled over central India from the 10th to the 13th Century CE. The temples are known for their elaborate and intricate carvings and sculpture. After fall of Chandella dynasty (after AD 1150), Khajuraho Temples suffered destruction & disfigurement by Muslim invaders.
  • Question 10
    1 / -0
    Who constructed the world famous Jagannath temple at Puri ?
    Solution
    The majestic Jagannath Temple in Puri is a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus and is a part of the “Char Dham” pilgrimages. The construction of the temple was begun by King Anantavarman Deva, first of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. in the tenth cent. The temple is famous for its annual Rath Yatra which is witnessed by millions as the three colossal chariots carry the deities.
Self Studies
User
Question Analysis

  • Correct -

  • Wrong -

  • Skipped -

My Perfomance
  • Score

    -

    out of -
  • Rank

    -

    out of -
Re-Attempt Weekly Quiz Competition
Self Studies Get latest Exam Updates
& Study Material Alerts!
No, Thanks
Self Studies
Click on Allow to receive notifications
Allow Notification
Self Studies
Self Studies Self Studies
To enable notifications follow this 2 steps:
  • First Click on Secure Icon Self Studies
  • Second click on the toggle icon
Allow Notification
Get latest Exam Updates & FREE Study Material Alerts!
Self Studies ×
Open Now