Medieval-history / Medieval History / 2019

Prelims PYQ - 2019

Q1.   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 2. 2. perform any duty other than revenue collection. 3. Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and the revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary. 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

Q2.   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?
(a)   1 only
(b)   1 and 2 only
(c)   3 only
(d)   1, 2 and 3

Q3.   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?
(a)   1 only
(b)   2 only
(c)   Both 1 and 2
(d)   Neither 1 nor 2

Q4.   With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a)   Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar.
(b)   Tansen composed Dhrupads on Hindu gods and goddesses.
(c)   Tansen composed songs on his patrons.
(d)   Tansen invented many Ragas.

Q5.   Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portraits?
(a)   Humayun
(b)   Akbar
(c)   Jahangir
(d)   Shah Jahan