Solution: (c)
Gandhi called the Gita his ‘mother,’ and his ‘spiritual reference book.’ It has seemed contradictory to many that a scripture that affirms the duty to kill is the basis for nonviolence. Gandhi explained that the story is not meant to be taken literally. Its meaning is that in order to reach self-actualization, we must “kill” what is most dear to us; i.e., shed our personal attachments.
Who succeeded Guru Nanak?
(a) Guru Angad
(b) Guru Ramdas
(c) Guru Arjan
(d) Guru Hargobind
Solution: (a)
Guru Angad (31 March 1504 – 28 March 1552) was the second of the ten Sikh Gurus. He popular ized the present form of the Gurumukhi script which became the medium of writing the Punjabi language in which the hymns of the Gurus are expressed.
Sher Shah defeated Humayun and captured Gaur in the battle of
(a) Ghaghra in 1529 A.D.
(b) Chausa in 1539 A.D.
(c) Panipat in 1526 A.D.
(d) Khanwa in 1527 A.D.
Solution: (b)
The Battle of Chausa (June 26, 1539) took place between Mughal Emperor Humayun and Sher Shah Suri. The whole of the Mughal army was defeated in this battle. Humayun himself, attended by a few men, fled away.
When did the reign of Delhi Sultanate came to an end?
(a) 1498 A.D.
(b) 1526 A.D.
(c) 1565 A.D.
(d) 1600 A.D.
Solution: (b)
The Delhi Sultanate ruled over large parts of India for 320 years from 1206 to 1526 A.D. The last ruler, Ibrahim Lodi, was defeated in the first Battle of Panipat (1526 A.D.) by Babur who laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire in India.
Which of the following forts was not built by Akbar?
(a) Gwalior Fort
(b) Agra Fort
(c) Lahore Fort
(d) Allahabad Fort
Solution: (a)
Gwalior Fort is an 8th-century hill fort near Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The fort consists of a defensive structure and two main palaces, Gurjari Mahal and Man Mandir, built by Man Singh Tomar in the 8th century A.D.
Multan was named by the Arabs as
(a) City of beauty
(b) City of wealth
(c) City of gold
(d) Pink city
Solution: (c)
The author of ‘Jawahar-al-Bahoor’ (famous Arabic History) writes in his book that Multan was known as the House of Gold in the medieval times. Even Ibn Khurdaba as described Multan as the city of gold in his book, “The book of Roads and Kingdoms.”
Who among the following Mughal rulers banned music and dancing?
(a) Babar
(b) Humayun
(c) Aurangzeb
(d) Jehangir
Solution: (c)
Aurangzeb disliked music and banned any form of music or dance in his kingdom in 1668. He was a simple man and devout Muslim who led a simple life. Officials were empowered to break musical instruments if anywhere they heard the sound of music. Musicians and dancers who gave up their profession were given allowances by the Emperor.
How many times Shivaji plundered Surat?
(a) Four Times
(b) Once
(c) Thrice
(d) Twice
Solution: (d)
Attracted by the prosperity of Surat, Shivaji plundered it twice in January 1664 and October 1670. By attacking Surat twice he sent a strong message to Aurangzeb. Being an important commercial city, it enjoyed great prosperity between the 16th and 18th centuries.
Who of the following became a member of the “Din–i–Ilahi”?
(a) Todarmal
(b) Raja Birbal
(c) Raja Man Singh
(d) Tansen
Solution: (b)
According to Badaoni, Birbal (Mahesh Das), Abul Fazl and Faizi joined the Din-i-Ilahi. Many leading nobles, including all the great Hindu nobles except Birbal declined to join Din-i-Ilahi that was promulgated in 1582.
The greatness of Shershah lies in his:
(a) Secular attitude
(b) Victories against Humayun
(c) Superior generalship
(d) Administrative reforms
Solution: (d)
Sher Shah Suri is mainly remembered for his ad ministrative reforms which was modified and expanded by later rulers. He established a sound and strong administrative system by dividing his empire into 42 Sarkars each of which was subdivided into Parganas. Besides he introduced proper land revenue system and carried out currency reforms. His was an enlightened despotism.
