Question 1

Match List-I with List-II: A. Land allotted to big feudal landlords B. Land allotted to revenue farmers of rent collectors C. Land allotted to each peasant with the right to sublet, mortgage transfer, gift or sell D. Revenue settlements made at village level with 1. Jagirdari System 2. Ryotwari System 3. Mahalwari System 4. Zamindari System

Accepted Answer

In the Mahalwari system, revenue settlements were conducted at the village or estate level with the landlords. The Ryotwari system involved a direct settlement between the government and the cultivator. In the Zamindari system, land was allocated to rent collectors known as revenue farmers.

Question 2

Battle of Dharmat was fought between:

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Dharmat took place in 1658 between Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh, both vying for the throne of Shahjahan. Aurangzeb emerged victorious in this conflict, defeating Dara Shikoh.

Question 3

Consider the following pairs: Medieval Indian State - Present Region 1. Champaka : Central India 2. Durgara : Jammu 3. Kuluta : Malabar Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

In the medieval period, certain Indian states like Champaka, Durgara, and Kuluta were associated with specific regions. The accurate pairings are Durgara with Jammu and Kuluta with Malabar. Champaka, on the other hand, is not correctly matched with Central India. Therefore, the correct answer is option (b) which is '2 only'. These states, including Champaka, Durgara, and Kuluta, were able to avoid significant conflicts in the northern plains during that time.

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

During the 13th century, Saint Nimbarka preached Vaishnavite Bhakti, making it unlikely for him to be a contemporary of Akbar in the 15th century. Similarly, Kabir Das lived from 1398 or 1440 to 1518, which means he passed away long before Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi was born. Hence, neither of the statements is correct.

Question 5

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

In the medieval period, which of the following pairs is correctly matched? 
(a) Guru Amar Das–Miri and Piri 
(b) Guru Arjun Dev–Adi Granth 
(c) Guru Ram Das–Dal Khalsa 
(d) Guru Gobind Singh– Manji

The correct matching pair is (b) Guru Arjun Dev–Adi Granth.

Medieval India - Delhi Sultanate — UPSC Previous Year Questions

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