Emergence of new kingdom in North India 7th Social Science Lesson 25 Questions in English
7th Social Science Lesson 25 Questions in English
25] Emergence of new kingdom in North India
1. Which of these were collectively called as Rajputana?
a) Chittoor
b) Malwa
c) Gujarat
d) All the above
Explanation
Rajput states formed a collective entity that was called Rajputana. Chittor was prominent and had become the rallying point for all Rajput clans. It was small compared to Malwa and Gujarat. Yet the Rajputs ruled over these states.
2. Which of these was built for the victory of Rana of Chittoor over Malwa?
a) Jaya Stambha
b) Ashoka Stupi
c) Iron pillar
d) Fort of Chittoor
Explanation
In commemoration of the victory of Rana of Chittor over Malwa, the Jaya Stambha, the tower of victory, was built in Chittor.
3. Which of these was the Powerful kingdom in Eastern part of India of by 9th century?
a) Pratihara’s
b) Gupta’s
c) Pala’s
d) Sultan’s
Explanation
The Pratiharas and the Palas had established their powerful kingdoms in western India and in eastern India respectively.
4. In 9th century the Pratihara dynasty called itself as the sovereigns of ____ and _____.
a) Delhi and Agra
b) Rajasthan and Kanauj
c) Prayag and Jaipur
d) Bengal and Malwa
Explanation
By the 9th century, the Pratihara dynasty had progressed to such an extent that it called itself the sovereigns of Rajasthan and Kanauj.
5. Which of these Kingdom rise in North-western India due to the decline of Pratihara Kingdom?
a) Chauhans
b) Palas
c) Guptas
d) Mauryans
Explanation
The decline of Pratihara kingdom led to the rise of Palas in Bengal and Chauhans in north-western India.
6. In which place of northern India the Arab’s conquest happened at first in CE- 712?
a) Kanauj
b) Sind
c) Uchh
d) Multan
Explanation
India’s Islamic period might have begun in the immediate context of Arabs’ conquest of Sind (A.D. (CE)712) rather than in A.D. (CE)1200.
7. Which of this Kanauj king resisted the Arab forces in the northern India until the 10th century?
a) Harichandra
b) Dharmapala
c) Prithviraj Chauhan
d) Yasovarman
Explanation
The resistance shown by the kings of Kanauj, especially of Yasovarman (A.D. (CE)736) and later by the Rajput chiefs and kings who held Kanauj and most of northern India until the middle of the 10th century made it impossible.
8. What is the origin of the word Rajput?
a) Sanskrit
b) Prakrit
c) Pali
d) Dravida
Explanation
The word ‘Rajput’ is derived from the Sanskrit word Rajputra, which means ‘scion of the royal blood’.
9. After which of the following King’s demise Rajput clans established in northern and central India?
a) Rambhadra
b) Chandra Gupta
c) Harsha
d) Nanda
Explanation
After the death of Harsha in A.D. (CE) 647, various Rajput clans established kingdoms in different parts of northern and central India.
10. How many principal houses were there in the Rajput clans?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 9
d) 5
Explanation
The Rajputs trace their pedigree far back into the past. Their three principal houses are the Suryavanshi or the Race of the Sun, the Chandravanshi or the Race of the Moon and the Agnikula or the Race of Fire God.
11. Who were overthrown by the Chauhans in 12th century from the Haryana region?
a) Gopalas
b) Chandelas
c) Tomaras
d) Nandas
Explanation
Tomaras were ruling in the Haryana region. But they were overthrown by the Chauhans in the 12th century.
12. How many royal Rajput clans were listed by the scholar James Tod?
a) 36
b) 4
c) 50
d) 10
Explanation
Thirty-six royal Rajput clans were listed by the Oriental scholar James Tod in A.D. (CE) 1829. Among them four claimed a special status.: the Pratiharas, the Chauhans, the Chalukyas (different from the Deccan Chalukyas), known as Solankis, and the Paramaras of Pawars. All the four clans were of the Agnikula origin.
13. Which of the following does not fall under the Special category of Rajput clans?
a) Solankis
b) Prathihars
c) Pawars
d) Gopalas
Explanation
Among them four claimed a special status.: the Pratiharas, the Chauhans, the Chalukyas (different from the Deccan Chalukyas), known as Solankis, and the Paramaras of Pawars. All the four clans were of the Agnikula origin.
14. What was the principal origin for the special Rajput clans?
a) Chandravanshi
b) Agnikula
c) Suryavanshi
d) None of the above
Explanation
Among them four claimed a special status.: the Pratiharas, the Chauhans, the Chalukyas (different from the Deccan Chalukyas), known as Solankis, and the Paramaras of Pawars. All the four clans were of the Agnikula origin.
15. Who laid the foundation for the Gurjara dynasty in the 6th century?
a) Harichandra
b) Prithviraj Chauhan
c) Yasovarma
d) Dharmapala
Explanation
The Pratiharas or Gurjara Pratiharas, one of the four prominent clans of the Rajputs, ruled from Gurjaratra (in Jodhpur). In the 6th century A.D. (CE), Harichandra laid the foundation of the Gurjara dynasty.
16. Choose the Incorrect statements.
i. Nagabhatta I was the first and prominent ruler of Pratiharas.
ii. In the 10th century Nagabhatta I ruled the Kanauj and extended his rule up to Gwalior.
iii. Nagabhatta I repulsed the invasion of Arabs of Sind from the east.
a) i only
b) ii only
c) iii only
d) All the above
Explanation
Nagabhatta I was the first and prominent ruler of Pratiharas. In the 8th century, he ruled over Broach and Jodhpur and extended his dominion up to Gwalior. He repulsed the invasion of the Arabs of Sind from the east and checked their expansion.
17. Assertion: Vatsaraja attempt to control Kanauj brought a conflict with Dharmapala.
Reasoning: Vatsaraja succeeded Nagabhatta I and desired to dominate the whole of North India.
a) Both A and R is True and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R is True and R does not explain the A.
c) A is False and R is true.
d) Both A and R is False.
Explanation
Nagabhatta I was succeeded by Vatsaraja, who desired to dominate the whole of North India. His attempt to control over Kanauj brought him into conflict with the Pala ruler Dharmapala.
18. Which of the following rulers did not involve in the struggle to take the supremacy over Kanauj?
a) Palas of Bengal
b) Gurjara Pratiharas of Malwa
c) Chandelas of Bundelkhand
d) Rashtrakutas of Deccan
Explanation
There was a prolonged tripartite struggle between the Gurjara Pratiharas of Malwa, the Rashtrakutas of Deccan and the Palas of Bengal, as each one of them wanted to establish their supremacy over the fertile region of Kanauj. In the process, all the three powers were weakened.
19. After whose succession the Prathiharas continued its full glory for a century?
a) Rambhadra
b) Vatsaraja
c) Mihirabhoja or Bhoja
d) Harsha
Explanation
Mihirabhoja or Bhoja, son of Rambhadra, within a few years of his accession, succeeded in consolidating the power of the Pratiharas. As a strong ruler, Bhoja was able to maintain peace in his kingdom. The Arab menace was firmly tackled by him. After Bhoja, the Pratihara Empire continued its full glory for nearly a century.
20. In which of these centuries the Rajput had an endless fight with each other?
a) 9th and 10th Century
b) 11th and 12th Century
c) 13th and 14th Century
d) 10th and 11th Century
Explanation
Having successfully resisted the Arabs, the Pratiharas turned their attention towards the east and by the end of millennium, they ruled over a large part of Rajasthan and Malwa. They also held Kanauj for some time. The Rajputs fought each other endlessly in the 11th and 12th centuries. Taking advantage of these internecine quarrels, many local kings succeeded in making themselves independent.
21. Choose the incorrect statements.
i. Gopala founder of the Pala dynasty belonged to the Royal clan.
ii. Gopala’s reign was from 750 to 770 CE.
iii. Gopala laid the foundations for the greatness of Pala dynasty in Bengal.
a) i only
b) ii only
c) iii only
d) All the above
Explanation
Gopala, who founded the Pala dynasty, did not have royal antecedents. He was elected by the people for his superior capabilities. During his reign from 750 to 770, Gopala laid the foundations for the future greatness of this dynasty in Bengal.
22. Who was the son of Gopala the founder of Pala dynasty?
a) Mahipala
b) Devapala
c) Dharmapala
d) Madhanapala
Explanation
Dharmapala, his son, made the Pala kingdom a powerful force in northern Indian politics. He led a successful campaign against Kanauj.
23. Choose the correct statements.
i. Dharmapala was a great patron of Jainism.
ii. Dharmapala founded Vikramashila Monastery.
a) i only
b) ii only
c) Both i and ii
d) None of the above
Explanation
Dharmapala was a great patron of Buddhism. He founded Vikramashila Monastery, which became a great centre of Buddhist learning.
24. Who extended the Pala dynasty in eastwards up to Kamarupa?
a) Dharmapala
b) Mahipala
c) Gopala
d) Devapala
Explanation
Dharmapala was succeeded by his son, Devapala, who extended Pala control eastwards into Kamarupa (Assam). Devapala was also a great patron of Buddhism. He gifted five villages to Buddhists. He also constructed many temples along with monasteries in Magadha.
25. The Historian R.C. Majumdar says that “The reigns of Dharmapala and Devapala constitute the most brilliant chapter in the history of _____?
a) Delhi
b) Bengal
c) Rajasthan
d) Deccan
Explanation
According to the historian R.C. Majumdar, ‘The reigns of Dharmapala and Devapala constitute the most brilliant chapter in the history of Bengal.
26. When Mahipala ascended the throne?
a) 988
b) 765
c) 823
d) 1020
Explanation
After Devapala, five rulers ruled the region insignificantly. The kingdom attained unprecedented glory when Mahipala ascended the throne in 988.
27. Who is called as the founder of the second Pala dynasty?
a) Devapala
b) Dharmapala
c) Mahipala I
d) Gopala II
Explanation
Mahipala I was the most powerful ruler of the Pala dynasty. He is called the founder of the second Pala dynasty. The decline of Pratiharas gave the Palas an opportunity to take a leading role in north Indian affairs.
28. Who was the reason for Mahipala I could not domain beyond Banaras?
a) Rajendra Chola
b) Vikramaditya
c) Hoysalas
d) Vijayalaya Chola
Explanation
Mahipala I could not extend his domain beyond Banaras because of the impressive campaigns of the Chola king from the South, Rajendra Chola.
29. In which of these places the religious buildings were not restored by Mahipala?
a) Banaras
b) Sarnath
c) Nalanda
d) Chitoor
Explanation
Mahipala restored the old glory of the Palas. He constructed and repaired a large number of religious buildings at Banaras, Sarnath and Nalanda.
30. Which of this dynasty came after the decline of Pala dynasty?
a) Paramara Dynasty
b) Sena Dynasty
c) Rathore Dynasty
d) Sisodia Dynasty
Explanation
The Pala dynasty declined soon after the death of Mahipala and gave way to the Sena dynasty.
31. Which was the capital of the Chauhans?
a) Kanauj
b) Banaras
c) Sind
d) Sakambari
Explanation
The Chauhans ruled between A.D. (CE) 956 and 1192 over the eastern parts of the present-day Rajasthan, establishing their capital at Sakambari.
32. Who was known as the founder of the city Ajmer?
a) Prithiviraj Chauhan
b) Simharaji
c) Dharmapala
d) Mahipala
Explanation
This Rajput dynasty was founded by Simharaji, who was popularly known as the founder of the city of Ajmer.
33. Choose the correct statements.
i. The Chauhans were the feudatories of the Pratiharas and staunchly stood by them to check the Arab invasions.
ii. The last of Chauhan kings, Prithiviraj Chauhan, was considered the greatest of all Chauhan rulers.
iii. Prithiviraj Chauhan defeated Muhammad Ghori in the first battle of Tarain and he was defeated and killed in the second battle of Tarain.
a) i only
b) ii only
c) iii only
d) All the above
Explanation
The Chauhans were the feudatories of the Pratiharas and staunchly stood by them to check the Arab invasions. The last of Chauhan kings, Prithiviraj Chauhan, was considered the greatest of all Chauhan rulers. He defeated Muhammad Ghori in the first battle of Tarain fought in 1191. However, he was defeated and killed in the second battle of Tarain in 1192.
34. Whose style of painting was called as “Rajasthani”?
a) Rajputs
b) Slave Dynasty
c) Deccan’s
d) Sultans
Explanation
Rajput courts were centres of culture where literature, music, dance, paintings, fine arts and sculpture flourished. A specific style of Rajput painting—often focusing on religious themes emerged at Rajput courts. Their style of painting is called ‘Rajasthani’.
35. In which of these places Rajasthani style of painting cannot be founded?
a) Bikaner
b) Jaisalmer
c) Ellora
d) Mewar
Explanation
The Rajasthani style of painting can be seen at Bikaner, Jodhpur, Mewar, Jaisalmer (all in Rajasthan).
36. Who composed Prithvirajraso?
a) Chand Bardai
b) Rajasekhara
c) Bhaskara Charya
d) Somadeva
Explanation
There is a long epic poem Prithvirajraso, composed by the bard Chand Bardai, a few centuries later. The story tells about the daughter of the King of Kanauj suyamwara (the bride choosing the bridegroom of her choice).
37. Which of these Rajput style building does not belong to Madhya Pradesh?
a) Mandu
b) Ranathambhor
c) Chanderi
d) Asirgarh
Explanation
The Rajputs were great builders. Some of the important examples of the Rajput buildings are the strong fortresses of Chittorgarh. Ranathambhor and Kumbahlgarh (all in Rajasthan), Mandu, Gwalior, Chanderi and Asirgarh (all in Madhya Pradesh).
38. Choose the correct statements.
i. The palaces of Mansingh at Gwalior and the buildings at Amber (Jaipur) are examples of Rajputs style.
ii. The castle of Jodhpur is in Rajasthan and lake palaces are situated in Udaipur.
iii. Many of the Rajput cities and palaces stand among the hills in forts or by the side of beautiful artificial lakes.
a) i only
b) ii only
c) iii only
d) All the above
Explanation
The examples of domestic architecture of the Rajputs are the palaces of Mansingh at Gwalior, the buildings at Amber (Jaipur) and lake palaces at Udaipur. Many of the Rajput cities and palaces stand among the hills in forts or by the side of beautiful artificial lakes. The castle of Jodhpur in Rajasthan is perched upon a lofty rock overlooking the town.
39. Identify the Incorrect Match
A. Sun temple i. Konark
B. Khandarya temple ii. Uttar Pradesh
C. Dhilwara Jain temple iii. Mount Abu
a) i only
b) ii only
c) iii only
d) None of the above
Explanation
The temples the Rajput rulers built have won the admiration of art critics. The temples in Khajuraho, the Sun temple in Konark, the Dhilwara Jain temple constructed in Mount Abu and Khandarya temple at Madhya Pradesh are illustrious examples of their architecture.
40. Choose the correct statements.
i. The Khajuraho in Bundelkhand has 30 temples
ii. These Khajuraho temples are dedicated to Hindu deities like Shiva and Vishnu alone.
a) i only
b) ii only
c) Both i and ii
d) None of the above
Explanation
The Khajuraho in Bundelkhand has 30 temples. The shikharas of the Khajuraho temples are most elegant. The exterior and interior parts of the temples are adorned with very fine sculptures. These temples are dedicated to Jain Tirthankaras and Hindu deities like Shiva and Vishnu.
41. Which of this tradition attributes the Rajputs that celebrates brotherhood and love?
a) Durga Puja
b) Karva Chauth
c) Maha Sivaratri
d) Raksha Bandan
Explanation
The Raksha Bandan (Rakhi) tradition is attributed to Rajputs. Raksha (protection) Bandhan (to tie) is a festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. It is believed that if a woman ties a rakhi around the wrists of male members, it means they are treating them like brothers. Such men are placed under an obligation to protect them.
42. Who started a mass Raksha Bandhan festival during the partition of Bengal in 1905?
a) Bhagat Singh
b) Khudiram Bose
c) Rabindranath Tagore
d) Bala Gangadhara Tilak
Explanation
Rabindranath Tagore started a mass Raksha Bandhan festival during the Partition of Bengal (1905), in which he encouraged Hindu and Muslim women to tie a rakhi on men from the other community and make them their brothers. The exercise was designed to counter British efforts to create a divide between Hindus and Muslims.
43. Choose the Incorrect statements.
i. Osian has 16 Hindu and Jain temples situated near Jodhpur.
ii. The Buddhist temple at Mount Abu has a white marble hall and a central dome of 11 concentric rings.
a) i only
b) ii only
c) Both i and ii
d) None of the above
Explanation
There are sixteen Hindu and Jain temples at Osian, which is 32 miles away from Jodhpur. The Jain temple at Mount Abu has a white marble hall and a central dome of 11 concentric rings and richly carved vaulted ceiling and pillars.
44. In which of these places the Palas missionaries established Buddhism?
a) China
b) Srilanka
c) Tibet
d) Sumatra
Explanation
The Palas were adherents to the Mahayana school of Buddhism. They were generous patrons of Buddhist temples and the famous universities of Nalanda and Vikramashila. It was through their missionaries that Buddhism was established in Tibet.
45. Which of these Buddhist monk reformed Tibetan Buddhism?
a) Atisha
b) Vasubandhu
c) Kosthila
d) Anuruddha
Explanation
The celebrated Buddhist monk, Atisha (981-1054), who reformed Tibetan Buddhism, was the president of the Vikramashila monastery.
46. Which of these were the Hindu Buddhist state of Sumatra and Java?
a) The Khmer’s
b) The Shang’s
c) The Shailendra’s
d) The Toungoo’s
Explanation
The Palas also maintained cordial relations with the Hindu Buddhist state of the Shailendras of Sumatra and Java.
47. Pala art form was also called as _____ art.
a) Western Art
b) Rajput
c) Eastern India
d) Hindusthani
Explanation
Under Pala patronage, a distinctive school of art arose, called Pala art or Eastern Indian art.
48. In which of these places Pala arts flourished?
a) Bihar
b) West Bengal
c) Bangladesh
d) All the above
Explanation
Pala artistic style flourished in presentday states of Bihar and West Bengal, and also in present-day Bangladesh.
49. What was the main art form of Pala artistic style?
a) Marble paintings
b) Bronze sculptures
c) Temple styles
d) Silk paintings
Explanation
Pala artistic style was chiefly represented by bronze sculptures and palm-leaf paintings, celebrating the Buddha and other divinities. The Pala bronze sculptures from this area played an important part in the spread of Indian culture in Southeast Asia.
50. Choose the correct statements.
i. Islam as a religious faith originated at Mecca in Arabia.
ii. The founder of Islam was Prophet Muhammad
iii. The followers of Islam are called Muslims
a) i only
b) ii only
c) iii only
d) All the above
Explanation
Islam as a religious faith originated at Mecca in Arabia. The founder of Islam was Prophet Muhammad. The followers of Islam are called Muslims.
51. What does the word Caliph means?
a) Ultimate God
b) Representative of Prophet Muhammad
c) Followers of Islam
d) Codes of Islam
Explanation
An Islamic state, especially the one ruled by a single religious and political leader, was known as ‘Caliphate’. Caliph means a representative of the Prophet Muhammad.
52. Choose the correct statements.
i. Two early Caliphates in the Islamic religion were ‘Umayyads’ and the ‘Abbasids’
ii. The Umayyads and the Abbasids only preached the principles of Islam.
a) i only
b) ii only
c) Both i and ii
d) None of the above
Explanation
Two early Caliphates were ‘Umayyads’ and the ‘Abbasids’. Both the Umayyads and the Abbasids expanded their rule separately by their conquests and by preaching the principles of Islam.
53. When the Arab appeared in India as a Army to conquer Sind?
a) 12th century
b) 10th century
c) 8th century
d) 9th century
Explanation
In the 8th century India, the Arab presence appeared in the form of a Muslim army that conquered the Sind. But their further expansion was made impossible by the kings of Gangetic plains and the Deccan.
54. What was the reason for the Arab garrisons in India and elsewhere to rule independently?
a) Rise of Islamic religion
b) Decline of the Abbasid Caliphate
c) Abundant wealth and resources
d) Support of Umayyads Caliphate
Explanation
By the end of the 9th century, with the decline of the Abbasid Caliphate, the Arab garrisons in India and elsewhere threw off Caliph’s control and began to rule independently.
55. Choose the incorrect statements.
i) The Turkish governor, Alp-Tegin, capital was Ghazni (Afghanistan).
ii) Alp-Tegin son Sabuktigin wanted to conquer India from the north-west.
iii) Mahmud succeeded Alp-Tegin in his endeavor.
a) i only
b) ii only
c) iii only
d) All the above
Explanation
The Turkish governor, Alp-Tegin, was one among them whose capital was Ghazni (Afghanistan). His successor and son-in-law Sabuktigin wanted to conquer India from the north-west. But only his son Mahmud succeeded in this endeavour.
56. Which of this Indian kingdom extended from Punjab to Kabul during Mahmud of Ghazni raids?
a) Pala Dynasty
b) Chauhans
c) Shahi kingdom
d) Deccan kingdom
Explanation
Mahmud of Ghazni is said to have conducted 17 raids into India. At that time, North India was divided into number of small kingdoms. One of them was Shahi kingdom, which extended from Punjab to Kabul.
57. Who was defeated by Mahmud of Ghazni in the year 1001?
a) Jayapala
b) Devapala
c) Gopala II
d) Anandapala
Explanation
The other important kingdoms were Kanauj, Gujarat, Kashmir, Nepal, Malwa and Bundelkhand. The initial raids were against the Shahi kingdom in which its king Jayapala was defeated in 1001.
58. In which of this battle Anandapala was defeated by Muhamd of Ghazni in the year 1008?
a) Battle of Kanauj
b) Battle of Tarain
c) Battle of Sindh
d) Battle of Waihind
Explanation
After his defeat, Jayapala immolated himself because he thought that this defeat was a disgrace. His successor Anandapala fought against Mahmud of Ghazni but was defeated in the battle of Waihind, near Peshawar, in 1008. As a result of his victory at Waihind, Mahmud extended his rule over Punjab.
59. In which year Mahmud of Ghazni raided Punjab hills and Thaneswar?
a) 1011
b) 780
c) 923
d) 1200
Explanation
The subsequent raids of Mahmud of Ghazni into India were aimed at plundering the rich temples and cities of North India. In 1011 he raided Nagarkot in Punjab hills and Thaneshwar near Delhi.
60. Which of these ruler left Kanauj at the attack of Mahmud of Ghazni?
a) Jayapala
b) Prithviraj Chauhan
c) Rajyapala
d) Anandapala
Explanation
In 1018 Mahmud plundered the holy city of Mathura. He also attacked Kanauj. The ruler of Kanauj, Rajyapala, abandoned Kanauj and later died. Mahmud returned with enormous riches. His next important raid took place in Gujarat.
61. Which of this place was plundered by Mahmud of Ghazni in defeating the Solanki Kingdom?
a) Punjab
b) Anhilwad
c) Chitoor
d) Malwa
Explanation
In 1024 A.D. (CE) Mahmud marched from Multan across Rajaputana and defeated the Solanki king Bhimadeva I and plundered Anhilwad.
62. Which of these places was the last campaign of Muhamad of Ghazni in India?
a) Anhilwad
b) Punjab
c) Thaneswar
d) Somnath Temple
Explanation
Mahmud is said to have sacked the famous temple of Somnath, breaking the idol. Then he returned through the Sind desert. That was his last campaign in India.
63. Which of this following place was not included in the Ghaznavid Empire?
a) Persia
b) Bengal
c) Afghanistan
d) Trans-Oxyana
Explanation
Mahmud died in 1030 A.D. (CE) The Ghaznavid Empire roughly included Persia, Trans-Oxyana, Afghanistan and Punjab.
64. Which of this Empire declined in Ghazni after Muhammad ghazni?
a) Ghaznavid Empire
b) Yamini Empire
c) Umayyads Kingdom
d) Abbasids Empire
Explanation
Muhammad of Ghor or Muhammad Ghori started as a vassal of Ghazni but became independent after the death of Mahmud. Taking advantage of the decline of the Ghaznavid Empire, Muhammad Ghori brought Ghazni under his control.
65. Assertion: The decline of Ghaznavid Empire in Ghazni made Muhammad Ghori position weak, so he turned his attention to India.
Reasoning: Following the principles of Mahmud of Ghazni, Ghori also wanted to extend his empire by conquering India.
a) Both A and R is True and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R is True and R does not explain the A.
c) A is True and R is False.
d) Both A and R is False.
Explanation
Having made his position strong and secure at Ghazni, Muhammad turned his attention to India. Unlike Mahmud of Ghazni, he wanted to extend his empire by conquering India.
66. Which of these places were captured by Muhammad Ghori in his early visit to India?
i. Bidar
ii. Multan
iii. Punjab
iv. Delhi
a) i, iii, iv
b) ii, iii
c) iv only
d) None of the above
Explanation
In 1175 Muhammad captured Multan and occupied whole of it in his subsequent expeditions. In 1186 he attacked Punjab and captured it.
67. Choose the correct statements.
i. Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Muhammad in the battle of Tarain near Delhi in 1191.
ii. The Hindu princes of North India did not cooperate with Prithviraj Chauhan in the first battle of Tarain.
a) i only
b) ii only
c) Both i and ii
d) None of the above
Explanation
The Battle of Tarain (1191 – 1192). Realising the grave situation in which they were caught, the Hindu princes of North India formed a confederacy under the command of Prithiviraj Chauhan. Prithiviraj rose to the occasion and defeated Muhammad in the battle of Tarain near Delhi in 1191. This was called the first battle of Tarain.
68. When was the second battle of Tarain end?
a) 1191
b) 1193
c) 1192
d) 1190
Explanation
In the ensuing second battle of Tarain in 1192, Muhammad thoroughly routed the army of Prithiviraj who was captured and killed. The second battle of Tarain was a major disaster for the Rajputs. Their political prestige suffered a serious setback.
69. Assertion: Muhammad thoroughly routed the army of Prithiviraj in the end of second battle of Tarain.
Reasoning: Muhammad killed Prithviraj Chauhan and let other Rajput kings to rule freely.
a) Both A and R is True and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R is True and R does not explain the A.
c) A is True and R is False.
d) Both A and R is False.
Explanation
In the ensuing second battle of Tarain in 1192, Muhammad thoroughly routed the army of Prithiviraj who was captured and killed. The second battle of Tarain was a major disaster for the Rajputs. Their political prestige suffered a serious setback.
70. Where the first Muslim Kingdom was firmly established in India?
a) Sind
b) Ajmer
c) Bengal
d) Deccan
Explanation
The whole Chauhan kingdom now lay at the feet of the invader after the Tarain –II defeat. The first Muslim kingdom was thus firmly established in India at Ajmer and a new era in the history of India began.
71. To which place Muhammad returned after the victory of Tarain to deal with Turks and Mongols threat?
a) Damascus
b) Ghazni
c) Persia
d) Sind
Explanation
After his victory over Prithiviraj at Tarain, Muhammad returned to Ghazni to deal with the threat from the Turks and the Mongols.
72. When Muhammad Ghori died?
a) 1302
b) 1120
c) 1206
d) 780
Explanation
After the death of Muhammad in 1206, his most capable general Qutb-ud-din Aibak who had been left behind in India took control of Muhammad’s territories in India
73. Who declared himself as the first sultan of Delhi?
a) Qutb-ud-din Aibak
b) Muhammad Ghori
c) Aram Shah
d) Shams-ud-din Iltutmish
Explanation
After the death of Muhammad in 1206, his most capable general Qutb-ud-din Aibak who had been left behind in India took control of Muhammad’s territories in India and declared himself as the First Sultan of Delhi.
74. Which of this Umayyad commander invaded Sind in 712 CE?
a) Muhammad bin Qasim
b) Muhammad Ghori
c) Muhammad Ghazni
d) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Explanation
In A.D. (CE) 712, Muhammad bin Qasim who was the commander of the Umayyad kingdom invaded Sind.
75. Whom did Muhammad bin Qasim killed in the conquest of Sind?
a) Devapala
b) Prithviraj Chauhan
c) Dahir
d) Harsha
Explanation
Qasim defeated Dahir, the ruler of Sind, and killed him in the battle. The capital of Sind, Aror, was captured. Qasim extended his conquest further into Multan. He organised the administration of Sind.
76. Assertion: The People of Sind were ill-treated by Muhammad Bin Qasim and his troops.
Reasoning: Qasim was asked to stay in Sindh region by the Cailph’s to spread the Islamic rule.
a) Both A and R is True and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R is True and R does not explain the A.
c) A is False and R is true.
d) Both A and R is False.
Explanation
The people of Sind were given the status of ‘protected subjects’. There was no interference in the lives and religions of the people. But soon Qasim was recalled by the Caliph.
77. From which language the Arab scholars translated Indian literary works to Arabic in the Qasim period?
a) Brahmi
b) Prakrit
c) Sanskrit
d) Pali
Explanation
The Arab scholars visited Sind and studied many Indian literary works. They translated many Sanskrit books on astronomy, philosophy, mathematics and medicine into Arabic.
78. Choose the Incorrect Statements.
i. Arab scholars learned the numerals 0 to 9 from India.
ii. People in the west were aware of the use of zero before Indians.
iii. The game of chess was believed to be originated in India.
a) i only
b) ii only
c) iii only
d) None of the above
Explanation
The Arab scholars learnt the numerals 0 to 9 from India. Until then, the people in the West did not know the use of zero. Through the Arabs, Europe gained more knowledge in mathematics. The importance of zero was learnt by them from India. It is believed that the people in the West and the Arabs learnt the game of chess only from the Indians.