Static Quiz 20 December 2024 (Medieval History)
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Static Quiz 20 December 2024 (Medieval History) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Identify the key items exported during the Vijayanagara Kingdom from the options below:
1. Silk
2. Cotton
3. Sugar
4. HorsesCorrectAnswer: (c) Three
Solution: The key items exported during the Vijayanagara Kingdom included cotton , silk and sugar. Horses, however, were imported, not exported.IncorrectAnswer: (c) Three
Solution: The key items exported during the Vijayanagara Kingdom included cotton , silk and sugar. Horses, however, were imported, not exported. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 Consider the following statements regarding the Vijayanagara school of architecture:
1. Temple walls were adorned with intricate geometric patterns.
2. Gopurams were invariably constructed on all four sides of each temple.
3. The use of multiple shrines laid out in a stellate (star-shaped) plan was a unique feature.
Which of the statements above are incorrect?CorrectAnswer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Solution:
• Statement 1 is correct; intricate geometric patterns were a hallmark of Vijayanagara architecture.
• Statement 2 is Incorrect; While gopurams (towering gateways) are a prominent feature, they are not invariably constructed on all four sides of every temple.
• Statement 3 is Incorrect; the stellate layout of shrines was a unique feature of the Hoysalas not Vijayanahgar style.IncorrectAnswer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Solution:
• Statement 1 is correct; intricate geometric patterns were a hallmark of Vijayanagara architecture.
• Statement 2 is Incorrect; While gopurams (towering gateways) are a prominent feature, they are not invariably constructed on all four sides of every temple.
• Statement 3 is Incorrect; the stellate layout of shrines was a unique feature of the Hoysalas not Vijayanahgar style. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Match the following books with their authors under Vijayanagara rule:
A.Madhura Vijayam – 1. Allasani Peddana
B.Manucharitam – 2. Krishna Deva Raya
C.Amuktamalyada – 3. GangadeviCorrectAnswer: (c) A-3, B-1, C-2
Solution:
• Madhura Vijayam was written by C. Gangadevi.
• Manucharitam was written by A. Allasani Peddana.
• Amuktamalyada was written by B. Krishna Deva Raya.IncorrectAnswer: (c) A-3, B-1, C-2
Solution:
• Madhura Vijayam was written by C. Gangadevi.
• Manucharitam was written by A. Allasani Peddana.
• Amuktamalyada was written by B. Krishna Deva Raya. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Krishna Deva Raya of the Vijayanagara Empire, consider the following statements:
1. He strengthened his empire after defeating the combined forces of Bijapur, Ahmednagar, and Golconda in the Battle of Rakkasa Tangadi.
2. He implemented fortifications for the city, agricultural hinterlands, and forests to safeguard agricultural regions.
3. The use of muskets as a military innovation was introduced under his reign.CorrectAnswer: (a) Only one
Solution:
• Statement 1 is incorrect; the Battle of Rakkasa Tangadi occurred after Krishna Deva Raya’s reign.
• Statement 2 is correct; he implemented fortifications to protect agricultural regions.
• Statement 3 is incorrect; Muskets were used for the first time by Portuguese not during his reign.IncorrectAnswer: (a) Only one
Solution:
• Statement 1 is incorrect; the Battle of Rakkasa Tangadi occurred after Krishna Deva Raya’s reign.
• Statement 2 is correct; he implemented fortifications to protect agricultural regions.
• Statement 3 is incorrect; Muskets were used for the first time by Portuguese not during his reign. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Regarding the medieval history of India, consider the following statements:
1. The Vijayanagara Kingdom was established during the rule of the Tughlaq Dynasty.
2. Krishna Deva Raya was a contemporary of Humayun.CorrectAnswer: (a) 1 only
Solution:
• Statement 1 is correct; the Vijayanagara Kingdom was established during the decline of the Tughlaq Dynasty in the 14th century.
• Statement 2 is incorrect; Krishna Deva Raya was a contemporary of Babur, not Humayun.IncorrectAnswer: (a) 1 only
Solution:
• Statement 1 is correct; the Vijayanagara Kingdom was established during the decline of the Tughlaq Dynasty in the 14th century.
• Statement 2 is incorrect; Krishna Deva Raya was a contemporary of Babur, not Humayun.
