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2025 · Question 13 · Medieval India
The irrigation device called ‘Araghatta’ was
Choose your answer(a)a water bag made of leather pulled over a pulley(b)a large wheel with earthen pots tied to the outer ends of its spokes(c)a larger earthen pot driven by bullocks(d)a large water bucket pulled up by rope directly by hand
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2025 · Question 16 · Medieval India
Who among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime State, which ruled the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and the neighbouring islands?
Choose your answer(a)Amoghavarsha (Rashtrakuta)(b)Prataparudra (Kakatiya)(c)Rajendra I (Chola)(d)Vishnuvardhana (Hoysala)
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2025 · Question 75 · Medieval India
Consider the following fruits : I. Papaya II. Pineapple III. Guava How many of the above were introduced in India by the Portuguese in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?
Choose your answer(a)Only one(b)Only two(c)All the three(d)None
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2024 · Question 56 · Medieval India
Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal ?
Choose your answer(a)Krishnadevaraya(b)Narasimha Saluva(c)Muhammad Shah III(d)Yusuf Adil Shah
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2023 · Question 45 · Medieval India
Consider the following dynasties : 1. Hoysala 2. Gahadavala 3. Kakatiya 4. Yadava How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?
Choose your answer(a)Only one(b)Only two(c)Only three(d)None
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2023 · Question 48 · Medieval India
Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?
Choose your answer(a)Devaraya I(b)Mallikarjuna(c)Vira Vijaya(d)Virupaksha
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2023 · Question 49 · Medieval India
Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese?
Choose your answer(a)Ahmad Shah(b)Mahmud Begarha(c)Bahadur Shah(d)Muhammad Shah
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2022 · Question 52 · Medieval India
In medieval India, the term “Fanam” referred to :
Choose your answer(a)Clothing(b)Coins(c)Ornaments(d)Weapons
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2022 · Question 57 · Medieval India
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-din 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 ?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2(b)2 only(c)1 and 3(d)3 only
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2022 · Question 58 · Medieval India
With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as “Kulah-Daran” ?
Choose your answer(a)Arab merchants(b)Qalandars(c)Persian calligraphists(d)Sayyids
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2022 · Question 92 · Medieval India
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 ?
Choose your answer(a)Only one pair(b)Only two pairs(c)Only three pairs(d)All four pairs
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2022 · Question 94 · Medieval India
“Yogavāsistha” was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of :
Choose your answer(a)Akbar(b)Humayun(c)Shahjahan(d)Aurangzeb
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2021 · Question 35 · Medieval India
According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the following areas? 1. Wrestling 2. Astrology 3. Accounting 4. Soothsaying Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Choose your answer(a)1, 2 and 3 only(b)1, 3 and 4 only(c)2 and 4 only(d)1, 2, 3 and 4
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2021 · Question 38 · Medieval India
Consider the following statements : 1. It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince. 2. It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Taimur occupied Multan and crossed the Indus. 3. It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)1 and 2(c)3 only(d)2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2021 · Question 45 · Medieval India
With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?
Choose your answer(a)Paragana—Sarkar—Suba(b)Sarkar—Paragana—Suba(c)Suba—Sarkar—Paragana(d)Paragana—Suba—Sarkar
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 21 · Medieval India
With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs : 1. Aurang | In-charge of treasury of the State 2. Banian | Indian agent of the East India Company 3. Mirasidar | Designated revenue payer to the State Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 24 · Medieval India
Consider the following events in the history of India : 1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja 2. Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman – I 3. Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka – I 4. Pala dynasty founded by Gopala What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time ?
Choose your answer(a)2 – 1 – 4 – 3(b)3 – 1 – 4 – 2(c)2 – 4 – 1 – 3(d)3 – 4 – 1 – 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 25 · Medieval India
Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the ‘Hundi’ generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period ?
Choose your answer(a)An advisory issued by the king to his subordinates(b)A diary to be maintained for daily accounts(c)A bill of exchange(d)An order from the feudal lord to his subordinates
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 97 · Medieval India
With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs : Famous Place | Present State 1. Bhilsa | Madhya Pradesh 2. Dwarasamudra | Maharashtra 3. Girinagar | Gujarat 4. Sthanesvara | Uttar Pradesh Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 3 only(b)1 and 4 only(c)2 and 3 only(d)2 and 4 only
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 1 · Medieval India
With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar? 1. Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection. 2. Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 12 · Medieval India
Consider the following statements : 1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as ‘Amil’. 2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution. 3. The office of ‘Mir Bakshi’ came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)1 and 2 only(c)3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 13 · Medieval India
Consider the following statements : 1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar. 2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2018 · Question 73 · Medieval India
Which one of the following foreign travellers elaborately discussed about diamonds and diamond mines of India ?
Choose your answer(a)Francois Bernier(b)Jean-Baptiste Tavernier(c)Jean de Thevenot(d)Abbe Barthelemy Carre
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 51 · Medieval India
Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom ?
Choose your answer(a)Kakinada(b)Motupalli(c)Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)(d)Nelluru
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 9 · Medieval India
Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements : 1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land. 2. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 17 · Medieval India
With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements : 1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry. 2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 38 · Medieval India
Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally
Choose your answer(a)agriculturists(b)warriors(c)weavers(d)traders
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 88 · Medieval India
With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term ‘Araghatta’ refers to
Choose your answer(a)bonded labour(b)land grants made to military officers(c)waterwheel used in the irrigation of land(d)wasteland converted to cultivated land
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

The irrigation device called ‘Araghatta’ was

Who among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime State, which ruled the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and the neighbouring islands?

Consider the following fruits : I. Papaya II. Pineapple III. Guava How many of the above were introduced in India by the Portuguese in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?

Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal ?

Consider the following dynasties : 1. Hoysala 2. Gahadavala 3. Kakatiya 4. Yadava How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?

Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?

Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese?

In medieval India, the term “Fanam” referred to :

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

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 ?

“Yogavāsistha” was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of :

According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the following areas? 1. Wrestling 2. Astrology 3. Accounting 4. Soothsaying Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?

With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs : 1. Aurang | In-charge of treasury of the State 2. Banian | Indian agent of the East India Company 3. Mirasidar | Designated revenue payer to the State Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?

Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the ‘Hundi’ generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period ?

With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs : Famous Place | Present State 1. Bhilsa | Madhya Pradesh 2. Dwarasamudra | Maharashtra 3. Girinagar | Gujarat 4. Sthanesvara | Uttar Pradesh Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?

Consider the following statements : 1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar. 2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following foreign travellers elaborately discussed about diamonds and diamond mines of India ?

Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom ?

Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements : 1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land. 2. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally

With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term ‘Araghatta’ refers to