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Q11
Which of the following terms mentioned in early sources denoted land measure? (1)Nivartana (2)Kulyavapa (3)Dronavapa (4)Rathya
  • A 1, 2
  • B 2, 3
  • C 1, 2, 3
  • D 3, 4
Answer: Option C
Q12
Who among the following is credited with the authorship Maju-al-Bahrain?
  • A Akbar
  • B Dara Shikoh
  • C Jahangir
  • D Humayun
Answer: Option B
Q13
Akbar’s buildings at Fatehpur Sikri are famous for-
  • A Synthesis of trabeate and accurate styles
  • B Construction of the first bulbous dome in India
  • C The use of marble on an extensive scale
  • D Frequent employment of pietra dura
Answer: Option A
Q14
Which of the following were considered untouchable in early India? 1. Charamakara 2. Svarnakara 3. Paraiyar 4. Rathakara Select the correct answer given below -
  • A 1, 2
  • B 1, 3
  • C 1, 4
  • D 3, 4
Answer: Option C
Q15
Ibrahim Khan Gardi was an important military officers of-
  • A Haider Ali
  • B Ahamadshah Durrani
  • C Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao
  • D Raja Suraj Mal
Answer: Option C
Q16
Which one of the following was known as Manigramam?
  • A The quarters for jewellers
  • B The principal seat of the worship of Yaska manibhadra
  • C An association of traders
  • D Villages granted tax free to brahmanas in the Chola kingdom
Answer: Option C
Q17
 Which one of the following pairs are not correctly matched?
  • A Jaunpur: Atala Mosque
  • B Maiwa: Jahaz Mahal
  • C Ajmer: Quwwat-ul-Islam
  • D A Gulburga: Jama Masjid
Answer: Option C
Q18
Official stamping of weights and measures and their periodical inspection are prescribed by -
  • A Manu
  • B Narada
  • C Brihaspati
  • D Parasara
Answer: Option A
Q19
Which one of the following pairs of persons and events is correctly matched?
  • A Bukka I: Conquest of Madurai
  • B Rama Ray: Battle of Raichur
  • C Krishnadeva Battle of Rakkas Ray Tangadi
  • D Tirumala Ray: Transfer of capital to Vallore
Answer: Option A
Q20
Which one of the following denoted a series of coins?
  • A Gajasataka
  • B Gadhiya
  • C Hiranaydama
  • D Katisama
Answer: Option B
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