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Indian History Test 3

26-02-2026

Indian History Test 3

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1) Consider the following pairs regarding the Islamic invasions of India:

Invasion Stage Invader
1. First Islamic invasion Muhammad Ghori
2. Second Islamic invasion Mahmud of Ghazni
3. Third Islamic invasion Muhammad Bin Qasim

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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2) Match the following Rajput kingdoms with their prominent rulers:

List-I (Kingdom) List-II (Prominent Ruler)
A. Chauhan 1. Bhoja
B. Tomar 2. Anangpal Tomar II
C. Paramara 3. Jayachandra
D. Gahadavala 4. Vigraharaja and Prithviraj
E. Chandelas 5. Yasovarman and Kirti Varman

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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3) Consider the following statements:

  1. The Iqta system involved the assignment of land revenue to nobles and officers instead of salary.
  2. Iqtadars had hereditary rights over their assigned territories.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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4) Consider the following pairs of Delhi Sultans and their associated policies/administrative measures:

Sultan Policy / Measure
1. Balban Policy of Blood and Iron
2. Iltutmish Considered the real founder of the Delhi Sultanate
3. Alauddin Khalji Diwan-i-Riyasat

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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5) Consider the following statements regarding the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq:

  1. He transferred his capital from Delhi to Deogir (Daulatabad) to control South India better.
  2. He introduced a token currency using bronze/copper coins having the same value as silver coins.
  3. He established a new department of agriculture called Diwan-i-Kohi.
  4. The Moroccan traveller Ibn Battuta visited India during his reign.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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6) Consider the following pairs of administrative departments and their functions/founders:

Department Associated With
1. Diwan-i-Arz Military Department
2. Diwan-i-Bandagan Department of Slaves
3. Diwan-i-Mustakhraj Department of Arrears
4. Diwan-i-Khairat Department of Charity

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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7) Match the term (Column-I) with its meaning (Column-II) in the context of the Delhi Sultanate:

Column-I (Tax / Term) Column-II (Meaning)
A. Kharaj 1. Land tax, usually one-third of agricultural produce
B. Khams 2. War booty (state’s share)
C. Zakat 3. Religious tax paid by Muslims
D. Jizya 4. Tax levied on non-Muslim subjects

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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8) Which of the following architectural structures is/are correctly associated with the Khalji Dynasty?

  1. Alai Darwaza
  2. Siri Fort
  3. Jamat Khana Mosque

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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9) Consider the following pairs:

Sultan Major Contribution
1. Balban Theory of Kingship
2. Alauddin Khilji Market control
3. Firoz Shah Tughlaq Token currency
4. Iltutmish Introduction of Silver Tanka

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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10) Consider the following statements regarding Alauddin Khilji:

  1. He abolished the practice of Iqta assignments.
  2. He introduced branding of horses (Dagh system).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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11) Consider the following statements: (UPSC Prelims 2019)

  1. In the revenue administration of the Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as ‘Amil’.
  2. The Iqta system of the Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution.
  3. The office of ‘Mir Bakshi’ came into existence during the reign of the Khalji Sultans of Delhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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12) Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the dynasties that ruled the Vijayanagar Empire?

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13) Consider the following statements regarding the Nayankara System of the Vijayanagar administration:

  1. The Nayakas were military chiefs who were given territories called ‘Amaram’ to govern.
  2. In return for the territory, they had to maintain a fixed number of soldiers and horses for the King.
  3. The Nayakas had absolute ownership of the land and could not be transferred by the King.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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14) With reference to the foreign traveller Abdur Razzak, consider the following statements:

  1. Abdur Razzak visited the Vijayanagar Empire during the reign of Devaraya II.
  2. He described the city of Vijayanagar as “The eye has not seen nor the ear heard of any place resembling it upon the whole earth.”

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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15) Consider the following pairs of literary works and their authors/languages from the Vijayanagar period:

Work Author / Language
1. Amuktamalyada Krishnadevaraya (Telugu)
2. Jambavati Kalyanam Krishnadevaraya (Sanskrit)
3. Madura Vijayam Gangadevi (Sanskrit)
4. Manucharitam Allasani Peddana (Telugu)

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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16) The Battle of Talikota (1565) was fought between the Vijayanagar forces led by Aliya Rama Raya and the combined forces of:

  1. Ahmednagar
  2. Bijapur
  3. Golconda
  4. Bidar

How many of the above forces participated in the Battle of Talikota?

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17) Consider the following statements regarding the architecture of the Vijayanagar Empire:

  1. They introduced the concept of Kalyana Mandapas with elaborately carved pillars.
  2. The Rayagopurams (monumental gateway towers) were a distinctive feature added to temples.
  3. The Virupaksha Temple at Hampi was built entirely by Krishnadevaraya from scratch.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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18) The ‘Ayagar System’ in the Vijayanagar village administration referred to:

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19) Match the traveler (Column-I) with the ruler they visited (Column-II):

Column-I (Traveler) Column-II (Ruler)
A. Nicolo Conti 1. Devaraya I / Devaraya II
B. Domingo Paes 2. Krishnadevaraya
C. Fernao Nuniz 3. Achyuta Raya
D. Abdur Razzak 4. Devaraya II

Select the correct option:

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20) Match the following revenue terms of the Vijayanagara Empire with their correct meanings:

List-I (Revenue Term) List-II (Meaning)
A. Mahsul 1. Tax-free village
B. Kismat 2. Surplus extracted from an area
C. Devadana 3. Collected revenue
D. Fawazil 4. Subsidiary tax

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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21) Consider the following statements regarding the Vijayanagar currency system:

  1. The standard gold coin was known as ‘Varaha’ or ‘Pagoda’.
  2. The coins often bore the images of deities like Venkateswara or the Bull (Nandi).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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22) Consider the following pairs regarding Sangam Literature and South Indian epics:

Work Author
1. Silappadikaram Ilango Adigal
2. Manimekalai Sattanar
3. Tolkappiyam Tolkappiyar
4. Tirukkural Tiruvalluvar

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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23) Consider the following statements regarding the Chola administration:

  1. The Chola Empire had a well-organized system of local self-government.
  2. Village assemblies were known as Sabha, Ur, and Nagaram.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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24) Consider the following statements regarding the Chola ruler Rajendra I:

Statement-I: He assumed the title of ‘Gangaikonda Chola’.

Statement-II: He successfully led a military expedition to the banks of the river Ganga in North India and brought holy water to his new capital.

Which one of the following is correct?

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25) Consider the following statements regarding the Vesara style of temple architecture:

  1. It is a hybrid style combining features of both Nagara (North Indian) and Dravida (South Indian) styles.
  2. It flourished primarily under the patronage of the Chalukyas of Badami and Kalyani.
  3. The Virupaksha Temple at Pattadakal is a classic example of pure Nagara style.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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26) Who was the Chola king who famously abolished tolls and customs duties, earning the title ‘Sungamtavirtha Chola’?

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27) The term ‘Eripatti’ in the Chola inscriptions refers to:

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28) Consider the following statements regarding South Indian kingdoms:

  1. The Cheras were associated with the western coastal region.
  2. The Pandyas ruled mainly from Madurai.
  3. Hoysalas are known for soapstone temples.
  4. Chalukyas developed Vesara style architecture.
  5. Rashtrakutas ruled primarily from Kanchipuram.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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29) Consider the following statements regarding the Velaikkarar troops of the Cholas:

  1. They were a standing army of mercenaries.
  2. They took a vow to protect the King with their lives and committed suicide if the King died.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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30) With reference to the Aihole Inscription, consider the following statements:

  1. It was composed by Ravikirti, the court poet of Pulakeshin II.
  2. The inscription glorifies the military achievements and administration of Pulakeshin II.
  3. It is written in Sanskrit.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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