They were also called ‘Muzarian’ in the Indo- Persian sources of the Mughal period. They were of two types Khud-Kashta and Pahi-Kashta. They were:
Peasants
Artists
Labourers
Soldiers
With reference to the Vijaynagar Empire, consider the following statements:
Shrines of Pampadevi and Virupaksha inspired the rulers to choose Vijayanagara as their capital.
The Vijayanagara rulers claimed to rule on behalf of the god Virupaksha.
All the royal orders were usually signed in Telugu script.
Which of the statements given above is/are not
correct?
1) 2 only
1 and 3 only
3 only
2 and 3 only
With reference to Token currency used during the Delhi sultanate, which of the following statements is/are correct?
It was introduced during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq.
It couldn’t be counterfeited as it was made of gold and silver.
It was used by people to pay all their taxes to the state.
�Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
“Hydrazine" often seen in the news is related to?
A chemical compound made of Nitrogen and Hydrogen.
An organism that is found at the bottom of the ocean resulting in loss of diversity.
A bacterial agent used in purification of water.
A magazine released by the International Seabed Authority on conservation of ocean resources.
Consider the following statements regarding the presence of agricultural tracts within the fortified areas of the Vijayanagara empire:
They helped to address the issue of food scarcity during sieges, which were aimed to starve the defenders to submission.
These agricultural tracts between the sacred centre and urban core of the fortified area were irrigated by an elaborate canal system drawing water from Tungabhadra.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
The ‘Special Purpose Trust Fund’ (SPTF) is associated with which of the following international organisations?
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
World Bank (WB)
United Nations (UN)
Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Imperial Cholas’:
Vijayalaya Chola captured the Kaveri delta from Mutharaiyar and built the town of Thanjavur.
Rajaraja I led an expedition to the Ganga valley.
Rajendra I developed the navy for expedition to Sri Lanka and Southeast Asian countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Ok (Okjokull) glacier, the first glacier lost to climate change lies in which of the following countries?
Denmark
Netherland
Iceland
Russia
In the context of Indian history, which of the following best describes the term “Antyaja”?
A category of people born outside the caste system and expected to provide inexpensive labor to peasants and zamindars.
�A category of soldiers who were to attack last in the course of a battle.
A category of ships deployed to guard merchant ships from the Portuguese in the Arabian sea.
A category of people born out of pratiloma marriages who were considered untouchables and were not included in economic networks.
NISHTHA programme, recently seen in the news, refers to?
A scheme to provide skill training to tribal people.
A scheme to reach out to people of Jammu and Kashmir to inculcate confidence in them.
An education program to boost character building in students.
An integrated program to train teachers.
With reference to the “Amara-Nayaka" system during the medieval period, consider the following statements:
It was a major political innovation of the Bahamani kingdom.
The features of this system are said to be similar to the Iqta system of the Delhi Sultanate.
The Amara-Nayakas were military commanders.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
‘Bharat craft’ an e-commerce portal recently seen in the news, was launched by?
Ministry of Commerce
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
Niti Aayog
Consider the following statements regarding Panchayats in 16th-17th century:
In mixed-caste villages, the panchayat was usually a homogenous body.
The panchayat was headed by a muqaddam or mandal.
Patwari was the accountant of the panchayat who assisted the village headman in preparation of village accounts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements:
The Chola rulers supported Brahmanical and Bhakti traditions and were known to make grants and construct temples for the same.
Shiva temples at Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram have been constructed under the patronage of Chola rulers.
The Chola kings proclaimed their own power and status by building splendid temples.
�Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2 and 3 only
3 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements about the Comprehensive Water Management Index:
It is prepared by the ministry of Jal Shakti.
Madhya Pradesh has topped the index for the year 2019.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements:
‘Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms’ is a nuclear arms reduction treaty between the USA and Russia.
It was signed in 2018.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements regarding revenue system of the Mughal empire:
The “jama” was the amount collected and
“hasil” was the amount assessed.
Cultivators could pay revenue in cash only.
The revenue collector was known as Amil- guzar.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
Consider the following statements about Oxytocin:
It is an enzyme that plays a role in social bonding and childbirth.
It helps in production of milk in women post childbirth.
Retail sale of oxytocin is banned in India. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
1 only.
2 only.
3 only.
Neither 1 nor 2
World’s first floating nuclear reactor in Arctic was launched by which of the following countries?
China
Russia
USA
France
�Consider the following statements regarding trade during the Mughal Empire:
Expansion of trade brought in huge amounts of silver bullion into Asia.
A large part of the bullion trade moved towards India as it had vibrant trade networks with other empires in the world.
There was large scale availability of metal currency or rupya.
India did not have natural resources of silver to mint coins.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1, 2 and 3 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Consider following statements regarding PAiSA portal:
It is a centralized electronic platform for disbursal of RBI reserves to Government of India.
The web platform has been designed and developed by National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI)
It is under Ministry of Finance.
Which of the statements given above is/are not
correct?
1 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements:
Mughal court chroniclers wrote in Turkish as it was their mother tongue.
Mughals were Chaghtai Turks by origin. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements:
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has set a target of 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2025.
100 GW out of the 175 GW of renewable energy is expected to come from Wind energy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
In the context of Mughal rule, which of the following ‘ranks’ is/are correctly matched?
Mir Bakshi Paymaster general
Diwan-i ala Minister of grants
Sadr-us sudur Finance minister
Tainat-i rakab Nobles sanctioned
at the court
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1, 2 and 3 only
�2 and 3 only
1 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
With reference to TRAFFIC, consider the following statements:
It is a leading inter-governmental organisation working globally on trade in wild animals and plants in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
It is a strategic alliance of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements regarding women in the Mughal household:
There was no difference between wives who came from royal families and other wives who did not belong to affluent families.
Higher “mahr” ensured higher status and greater attention to a begam from her husband.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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