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Q1

Consider the following statements:

1. Babur introduced gunpowder in India.

2. The victory of Babur strengthened India's foreign trade.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q2

With reference to the reforms brought by Sher Shah, consider the following statements:

1. He introduced new gold coins called “Dam”.

2. He restored the old imperial road called the Grand Trunk Road.

3. He opened several centres for receiving customs duty on the imported from different places and outside.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3

With reference to the history of the medieval period, what were the 'Masnavis'?

Q4

The ‘Qanungos’ during medieval India were

Q5

Which of the following statements is incorrect about the Dahsala System?

1. It was a modified version of the Zabti system.

2. It was based on a uniform system of land measurement.

3. It was a ten-year revenue settlement between the state and the peasants.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q6

Which one of the following was a kind of loan or advance money given to peasants for seeds, implements, animals, etc. during the medieval period?

Q7

Which of the following was/were important events that took place during the reign of Sher Shah?

1. Discontinuation of the practice of Jarokhadarshan.

2. Building of Purana Qila.

3. Writing of Padmavat.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q8

Consider the following statements:

1. Akbar's Rajput policy proved beneficial to the Mughals only.

2. Akbar's Rajput policy was discontinued by his successors.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q9

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the new religion promulgated by Akbar?

1. It contained good points of all religions.

2. It promoted the worship of multiple Gods in simple and practical ways.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q10

In the book titled 'Kitab-i-Nauras' songs were set to various musical modes or ragas. It was composed by

Q11

With reference to the administration system of the Mughals, consider the following statements:

1. The term 'zat' means rank which indicated the number of cavalrymen a person was required to maintain.

2. All the mansabdars throughout the Mughal rule were paid in the form of a jagir only and not in the form of cash

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q12

With reference to the history of medieval India, the term 'qasbas' was used to denote

Q13

With reference to the Dashal System, Consider the following statements

  1. In this system, the average produce of different crops over the last ten years was derived.
  2. One-fourth of this average produce was fixed as a share of the state.
  3. Mughal Emperor Jahangir instituted the Dashala System.

Which of the statement given above is/are Incorrect?

Q14

With reference to the history of medieval India, the term ‘Taccavi’ refers to:

Q15

Which of the following is/are features of Mughal Nobility?

  1. A person belonging to aristocratic families were given preference.
  2. It represented different region and religions of the Mughal Empire.
  3. It was bureaucratic in function.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

Q16

Zabti, Kankut, Ghalla-Bakshi and Nasaq System prevailed during the reign of Mughal Empire refers to

Q17

With reference to sulh-i-kul, consider the following Statement

  1. It meant equal toleration and respect for all sections, irrespective of their religious beliefs.
  2. It was initiated by Emperor Akbar.

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

Q18

Consider the following statements regarding the functioning of the Mansabdari system during the Mughal period

  1. The functioning of the Mansabdari system depended upon a number of factors, including the proper functioning of the Dagh (branding) system and of the Jagirdari system.
  2. If the dagh system worked badly, the state would be cheated. If the Jama-Dami was inflated or the Jagirdar was not able to get the salary due to him, he would be disaffected or he would not maintain his due contingent.
  3. On balance, the Mansabdari system worked properly under Shah Jahan, on account of his meticulous attention to administration and men including the appointment of highly competent person wazirs.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

Q19

With reference to the salaries of Mansabdar which of the following is not correct?

Q20

Consider the following events

  1. Battle of Khanwa
  2. Construction of Ibadat Khana
  3. First Battle of Panipat

Correct chronological sequence of these events is:

Q1.

Consider the following statements:

1. Babur introduced gunpowder in India.

2. The victory of Babur strengthened India's foreign trade.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution : b)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Statement 1 is incorrect. Gunpowder was known in India earlier. He introduced a new mode of warfare in India. He showed what a skilled combination of artillery and cavalry could achieve. His victories led to the rapid popularization of gunpowder and artillery in India. 

Statement 2 is correct. With the victory of Babur, Kabul and Qandhar became integral parts of an empire comprising north India. The control of Kabul and Qandhar strengthened India's foreign trade since these two towns were the starting points for caravans meant for china in the east, and the Mediterranean seaports in the west. Thus, India could take a greater share in the great trans-Asian trade.

Source)

Satish Chandra

Chapter 12; page number 174

Q2.

With reference to the reforms brought by Sher Shah, consider the following statements:

1. He introduced new gold coins called “Dam”.

2. He restored the old imperial road called the Grand Trunk Road.

3. He opened several centres for receiving customs duty on the imported from different places and outside.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution : b)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Statement 1 is incorrect. Sher Shah introduced new silver coins called “Dam” and they were in circulation till 1835.

Statement 2 is correct. Sher Shah restored the old imperial road called the Grand Trunk Road, from the river Indus in the west to Sonargaon in Bengal.

Statement 3 is incorrect. In Sher shah's empire, goods paid customs duty only at two places; goods produced in Bengal or imported from outside paid customs duty at the border of Bengal and Bihar at Sikrigali, and goods coming from West and Central Asia paid customs duty at the Indus. No one was allowed to levy customs at roads, ferries or towns anywhere else. The duty was paid a second time at the time of sale of goods.

Source)

Chapter 12; page number 184

Q3.

With reference to the history of the medieval period, what were the 'Masnavis'?

a) A king of wall painting
b) Letters written by the emperor to governors
c) Royal correspondence
d) Long poems
Solution : d)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Masnavis were long poems written to express ideas of divine love using human love as an allegory. For example, the prem-akhyan (love story) Padmavat composed by Malik Muhammad Jayasi revolved around the romance of Padmini and Ratansen, the king of Chittor. Their trials were symbolic of the soul’s journey to the divine. Such poetic compositions were often recited in hospices, usually during sama.

Source)

Chapter 12; page number 15

Q4.

The ‘Qanungos’ during medieval India were

a) Agriculturists
b) Hereditary holders of land
c) Guilds of traders and weavers
d) People familiar with the state of agriculture
Solution : b)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

During the medieval period, the qanungos, who were hereditary holders of land.

Akbar reverted to a system of an annual assessment of land. The qanungos as well as local officials conversant with local conditions, were ordered to report on the actual produce, state of cultivation, local prices etc. But, in many areas, the qanungos were dishonest and concealed the real produce.

Source)

Medieval India by Satish Chandra

Chapter 13, page number 196

Q5.

Which of the following statements is incorrect about the Dahsala System?

1. It was a modified version of the Zabti system.

2. It was based on a uniform system of land measurement.

3. It was a ten-year revenue settlement between the state and the peasants.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 only
d) None of the above
Solution : b)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The land revenue system of Akbar was called Zabti or Bandobast system. It was further improved by Raja Todar Mal. It was known as Dahsala System which was completed in 1580. By this system, Todar Mal introduced a uniform system of land measurement.

The revenue was fixed on the average yield of land assessed based on the past ten years.

The dahsala was not a ten-year settlement. Now was it a permanent one, the state retained the right to modify it. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.

Akbar introduced this system in the area from Lahore to Allahabad, and in Malwa and Gujarat.

Source)

Medieval India by Satish Chandra

Chapter 12; page number 19

Q6.

Which one of the following was a kind of loan or advance money given to peasants for seeds, implements, animals, etc. during the medieval period?

a) Kankut
b) Nasaq
c) Taccavi
d) Batai
Solution : c)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Taccavi was a short term loan given to farmers.

Akbar was deeply interested in the improvement and extension of cultivation. He asked the amil to act like a father to the peasants. He was to advance money by way of loans (taccavi) to the peasants for seeds, implements, animals etc., in times of need, and to recover them in easy installments.

Source)

Medieval India

Chapter 13; page number 197

Q7.

Which of the following was/were important events that took place during the reign of Sher Shah?

1. Discontinuation of the practice of Jarokhadarshan.

2. Building of Purana Qila.

3. Writing of Padmavat.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1 only
Solution : c)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Jharokha Darshan was a daily practice of addressing the public audience (darshan) at the balcony (jharokha) at the forts and palaces of medieval kings in India. Aurangazeb discontinued the practice of Jarokhadarshan.

Sher Shah built a new city on the banks of the river Yamuna near Delhi. Now the old fort called PuranaQila and its mosque is alone surviving. He also built a Mausoleum at Sasaram, which is considered as one of the masterpieces of Indian architecture. Sher Shah also patronized the learned men. Malik Muhammad Jayasi wrote the famous Hindi work Padmavat during his reign.

Source)

Medieval India by Satish Chandra

Chapter 12; Page number 188

TN Board Textbook

Q8.

Consider the following statements:

1. Akbar's Rajput policy proved beneficial to the Mughals only.

2. Akbar's Rajput policy was discontinued by his successors.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution : d)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Statement 1 is incorrect. Akbar's Rajput policy was combined with a policy of broad religious toleration. The Rajput policy of Akbar proved beneficial to the Mughal state as well as to the Rajputs. The alliance secured the Mughal empire the services of the bravest warriors in India. The steadfast loyalty of the Rajputs became an important factor in the consolidation and expansion of the empire. On the other hand, the alliance ensured peace in Rajasthan.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Akbar's Rajput policy was continued by his successors, Jahangir and Shah Jahan. Jahangir was able to settle the outstanding disputes with the Mewar.

Source)

Page number 207

Q9.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the new religion promulgated by Akbar?

1. It contained good points of all religions.

2. It promoted the worship of multiple Gods in simple and practical ways.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution : a)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Statement 1 is correct. The new religion promulgated by Akbar contained good points of all religions. Its basis was rational. It upholds no dogma. It was aimed at bridging the gulf that separated different religions.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Din-Ilahi or Tauhid-illahi believed in one God.

Source)

Chapter 13; page number 214

Q10.

In the book titled 'Kitab-i-Nauras' songs were set to various musical modes or ragas. It was composed by

a) Ibrahim Adil Shah II
b) Abdul Fazl
c) Ali Adil Shah
d) Abdul Qadir Badayuni
Solution : a)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Kitab-i-Nauras was composed by Ibrahim Adil Shah II. He was the successor of Ali Adil Shah.

Source)

Chapter 14; page number 229

Q11.

With reference to the administration system of the Mughals, consider the following statements:

1. The term 'zat' means rank which indicated the number of cavalrymen a person was required to maintain.

2. All the mansabdars throughout the Mughal rule were paid in the form of a jagir only and not in the form of cash

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution : d)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Statement 1 is incorrect. The term 'zat' means personal. It fixed the personal status of a person, and also the salary due to him.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Those who joined Mughal service were enrolled as mansabdars.  They were paid in the form of a jagir as well as in the form of cash.                                                                 

Based upon the details given in the Ain-i-Akbari of the salaries and other emoluments of the various categories of government officials, we can get a good idea of the salary structure of the mansabdars. The mansabdars received cash salaries and these were fairly high.

Each mansabdar received a fixed rate of pay according to his mansab. Even after meeting the cost of maintaing his establishment, including horses and beasts of burden, the mansabdar was left with a substantial amount of money to ensure for himself a rather luxurious life-style.

Source)

Chapter 13; page number 198

Q12.

With reference to the history of medieval India, the term 'qasbas' was used to denote

a) Small villages
b) Goods produced inside the country
c) Group of villages
d) Market-towns
Solution : d)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Exp) During the medieval period, market-towns were called Qasbas.

Source) Chapter 13; page number 184

 

 

 

Q13.

With reference to the Dashal System, Consider the following statements

  1. In this system, the average produce of different crops over the last ten years was derived.
  2. One-fourth of this average produce was fixed as a share of the state.
  3. Mughal Emperor Jahangir instituted the Dashala System.

Which of the statement given above is/are Incorrect?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) All of the above
Solution : c)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is Correct and Statement 2 is Incorrect: In this system, the average produce of ten years was derived. One-third of this average produce was fixed in Rupees per Bigha and fixed as a share of the state(Mal). Rest two-third share was left to the cultivators (Kharaj).
  • Statement 3 is Incorrect: Akbar introduced the Dahasala or Zabati system of land revenue collection in 1580-82 to alleviate the problems arising due to fixing prices every year.
Q14.

With reference to the history of medieval India, the term ‘Taccavi’ refers to:

a) The land grants are given to scholars by Mughal emperor
b) The number of horses and elephants given to mansabdars by Akbar
c) The special Farman issued by the emperor to trade with West Asia.
d) The agricultural loan issued by Mughal State for improving cultivation.
Solution : d)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Explanation:

  • The Mughal State provided incentives and loans called taccavi to the peasant for expansion and improvement of cultivation. However, it was started by Mohammed bin Tughlaq.

 

Q15.

Which of the following is/are features of Mughal Nobility?

  1. A person belonging to aristocratic families were given preference.
  2. It represented different region and religions of the Mughal Empire.
  3. It was bureaucratic in function.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) All of the above
Solution : d)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Explanation:

  • All of the statement given above is correct:
    • Mughal Nobility was open to everyone but in practice, a person belonging to aristocratic families had a decided advantage.
    • The Mughal Nobility had a number of unusual features. Though often divided into ethnic lines, it formed a composite ruling class representing different regions as well as different religions and tried to promote a composite culture.
    • Though feudal in character, since the land was the main source of income, the Nobility had developed many characteristics of a bureaucracy. It was also becoming more commerce and money minded.

 

Q16.

Zabti, Kankut, Ghalla-Bakshi and Nasaq System prevailed during the reign of Mughal Empire refers to

a) System of bonded labour
b) System of Irrigation of land
c) System of Military administration
d) System of land revenue assessment
Solution : d)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Explanation:

  • Under the Mughals, four different methods of revenue-assessment existed, namely: Zabt (or Zabti), Kankut, Ghalla-Bakshi (or Batai) and Nasaq. The Zabt system was widely prevalent and it formed the core of Todarmal’s bandobast. Under this system, the land was measured annually, and after an average calculation of the annual yield, one- third was assessed as the state-demand. Kankut was the most summary meteor of assessment. In Ghalla-Bakshi (or batai) a simple sharing of the harvested grain took place.
Q17.

With reference to sulh-i-kul, consider the following Statement

  1. It meant equal toleration and respect for all sections, irrespective of their religious beliefs.
  2. It was initiated by Emperor Akbar.

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution : c)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Explanation:

  • Sulh-i-kul means equal toleration of and respect of all sections, irrespective their religious beliefs. The policy started by emperor Akbar and supported by Tauhid-I-Illahi. It paved the way of induction of many native rulers to become Ally of Akbar including Rajputs, Hats and so on. Hence it helped in the consolidation of the Mughal empire.
Q18.

Consider the following statements regarding the functioning of the Mansabdari system during the Mughal period

  1. The functioning of the Mansabdari system depended upon a number of factors, including the proper functioning of the Dagh (branding) system and of the Jagirdari system.
  2. If the dagh system worked badly, the state would be cheated. If the Jama-Dami was inflated or the Jagirdar was not able to get the salary due to him, he would be disaffected or he would not maintain his due contingent.
  3. On balance, the Mansabdari system worked properly under Shah Jahan, on account of his meticulous attention to administration and men including the appointment of highly competent person wazirs.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
Solution : d)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Explanation:

  • The mansabdari system of the Mughals was a complex system. Its efficient functioning depended upon a number of factors, including the proper functioning of the dagh (branding) system and of the Jagirdari system. If the dagh system worked badly, the state would be cheated. If the Jama-Dami was inflated or the Jagirdar was not able to get the salary due to him, he would be disaffected or he would not maintain his due contingent. On balance, the mansabdari system worked properly under Shah Jahan, on account of his meticulous attention to administration and men including the appointment of highly competent person wazirs.
Q19.

With reference to the salaries of Mansabdar which of the following is not correct?

a) The salaries of mansabdars were stated in rupees, they were generally not paid in cash, but by assigning them a jagir.
b) The salaries of mansabdars were stated in rupees, they were generally paid in cash not by assigning them a jagir.
c) Mansabdars preferred a jagir because cash payments were likely to be delayed and sometimes entailed a lot of harassment.
d) For purposes of assigning jagirs, the revenue department had to maintain a register indicating the assessed income (Jama) or various areas.
Solution : b)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Explanation:  

  • Option B is the Correct answer: The salaries of mansabdars were stated in rupees, they were generally not paid in cash, but by assigning them a jagir. The working of the Jagirdari system under Akbar has been already discussed. Mansabdars preferred a jagir because cash payments were likely to be delayed and sometimes entailed a lot of harassment. For purposes of assigning jagirs, the revenue department had to maintain a register indicating the assessed income (Jama) or various areas. The account, however, was not, indicated in rupees but in dams which were calculated at the rate of 40 damns to n rupee. This document was called the Jama-Dami or assessed income based on damns.

 

Q20.

Consider the following events

  1. Battle of Khanwa
  2. Construction of Ibadat Khana
  3. First Battle of Panipat

Correct chronological sequence of these events is:

a) 2-1-3
b) 1-3-2
c) 2-3-1
d) 3-1-2
Solution : d)
Unattempted. Explanation :-

Explanation:

  • The First Battle of Panipat, on 21 April 1526, was fought between the invading forces of Babur and the Lodi Kingdom.
  • The Battle of Khanwa was fought near the village of Khanwa, in Bharatpur District of Rajasthan, on March 16, 1527. It was fought between the invading forces of the first Mughal Emperor Babur and the Rajput forces led by Rana Sanga of Mewar, after the Battle of Panipat.
  • The Ibadat Khana (House of Worship) was a meeting house built in 1575 CE by the Mughal Emperor Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri to gather spiritual leaders of different religious grounds so as to conduct a discussion on the teachings of the respective religious leaders.