Medieval-history / Medieval History / 2022

Prelims PYQ - 2022

Q1.   In medieval India, the term “Fanam” referred to:
(a)   Clothing
(b)   Coins
(c)   Ornaments
(d)   Weapons

Q2.   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 the northwest of his kingdom to the Mongols. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)   1 and 2
(b)   2 only
(c)   1 and 3
(d)   3 only

Q3.   With reference to Indian history, which of the following were known as “Kulah-Daran”?
(a)   Arab merchants
(b)   Qalandars
(c)   Persian calligraphists
(d)   Sayyids

Q4.   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?
(a)   Only one pair
(b)   Only two pairs
(c)   Only three pairs
(d)   All four pairs