Medieval History Art and Culture MCQs

Question 1

Moti Masjid is situated in which of these World Heritage Sites?

Accepted Answer

Red Fort Complex

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Humayun's Tomb

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Mahabodhi Temple Complex

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Qutub Minar

Question 2

Assertion (A): The Sultans of Delhi were appointed as Viceroys of the Caliph of Baghdad. Reason (R): The Caliph granted them recognition by way of khilat and khitab.

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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

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A is true but R is false

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A is false but R is true

Question 3

Why Simon commission was established?

Accepted Answer

To enquire into the working of the Government of India Act, 1919 and to suggest further reforms in the system of administration

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To enquire into the working of the Marley-Minto reforms

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To declare India as republic state

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None of these

Question 4

Assertion (A): The Mughals, particularly Akbar, established a uniform pattern of administration in all provinces. Reason (R): Akbar is greatly indebted to Sher Shah Sur not only in local administration but also in provincial administration

Accepted Answer

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

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A is true but R is false

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A is false but R is true

Question 5

Which world Heritage Monument has been acclaimed as the "Necropolis of the Mughal dynasty"?

Accepted Answer

Humayun's Tomb

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Mahabodhi Temple Complex

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Qutub Minar

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Red Fort Complex

Question 6

Who was the author of the book Kitab-i-Yamini?

Accepted Answer

Abu Nasr Utbi

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Abul Fazl

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Amir Khusro

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Firdausi

Question 7

Which of the following statement is not correct about Simon Commission?

Accepted Answer

Lala Lajpat Rai died during the protest of Simon commission

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The activities of Swaraj party had induced the British Government to review the working of the diarchy system introduced by the Montague- Chelmsford reforms

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The British Government appointed the Simon commission in Nov., 1927

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Simon commission was opposed because its all members were the English

Question 8

Who wrote famous book Kitab-ul-hind?

Accepted Answer

Al Biruni

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Abul Fazl

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Amir Khusrau

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Firdausi

Question 9

Which one is not situated at Fatehpur Sikri?

Accepted Answer

Moti Masjid

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The Panch Mahal

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Tomb of Salim Chishti

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The Moriam Palace