Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Alauddin’s Deccan expeditions were financial ventures.
Reason (R) : He wanted to annex the Deccan States.
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(A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of
(A).
Correct Answer:
(C)
is true, but (R) is false.
(A) is true and Reason (R) is false. Therefore, option
(c) is the correct answer.
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2
Which Sultan demanded half the crops on land after measurement as revenue?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Alauddin Khalji
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Mohammad-Bin Tughluq (1325-51 C.E.) is considered an ill- fated idealist was owing to his ambitious schemes and novel experiments which ended in miserable failures because they were all far ahead of their time. In order to overcome financial difficulties, Muhammad-Bin Tughluq increased the land revenue to half the produce on the farmers of Doab (land between Ganges and Yamuna rivers) but Demand was based on expected production while Alauddin Khalji had fixed the land revenue on the half of the produce of the land-based on measurement.
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3
Who among the following did not contribute to the construction of Qutub Minar :
Correct Answer:
(C)
Alauddin Khalji
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Qutbuddin Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi, commenced the construction of Qutub Minar in 1193, but could complete only its basement. His successor, Iltutmish, added three more storeys and, in 1368 Firuz Shah Tughluq constructed the fourth and fifth story. Qutb Minar has been named after Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki, the famous Sufi saint. Sultan Alauddin Khalji did not contribute in building the Qutb Minar.
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4
During the regime of which Sultan was the Khalisa land developed on a large scale?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Alauddin Khalji
The main purpose of Alauddin behind the system of revenue and taxes system was to establish a powerful and autocratic state. He snatched all the lands from all those people who got the land as ‘Milq’ (Property given by the state, as prizes, Indarat, pension) and Waqf (land received in charity). Therefore, Khalisa land developed on a large scale.
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5
Who is regarded as the second Alexander?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Alauddin Khalji
Alauddin Khilji, a Khilji dynasty ruler of Delhi, is considered the "second Alexander" (Sikandar-i-Sani). He adopted this title in reference to Alexander the Great, highlighting his ambitious expansionist policies and desire to emulate the legendary conqueror. Alauddin Khilji's conquests, including annexing Gujarat, Ranthambore, and parts of South India, were aimed at achieving his goal of world domination.
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6
The Sultan of Delhi who was very concerned about charity and alms and established a department called ‘Diwan-i-Khairat’ for it, was:
Correct Answer:
(B)
Firoz Tughluq
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Firoz Shah Tughluq used to donate state and property to saints and religious people. He had established ‘Diwan-e- Khairat’ to provide financial help to poor Muslims, orphans women, and widows and also arranged marriages of poor Muslim girls.
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7
Which one of the following statements is not true about Balban?
Correct Answer:
(B)
He introduced the Iqtadari System.
The actual name of Balban was Baha-ud-din. Nasiruddin Mehmood had given him the title of ‘Ulugh Khan’. He assumed the title ‘Zil-e-Ilahi’. His tenure was from 1266 to 1286 century. Balban is famous for his reign theory. His royal principle of nature and essence was inspired by Persian reign. Balban described the king as ‘Niyamat-e-Khudai’ (representative of God). After attaining the power, he abolished the ‘Turkan-e-Chahalgani’, established by Iltutmish. The only revolt in the period of Balban was done by Subedar of Bihar, Tughril Khan in 1279 century, which was quelled by Balban and the rebels were hanged. The system of Iqtadari was introduced by Iltutmish.
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8
Which of the following Sultans has called himself the ‘Helper of a Caliph’ in his inscription on the walls of the Mosque at Garhmukteshwar?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Balban
Balban has called himself the ‘Helper of a Caliph’ in his inscription on the walls of the Mosque at Garhmukteshwar.
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9
Who was the grandson of Ghiyasuddin Balban and ruled after him?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Muiz ud din Kaiqubad
Ghiyasuddin Balban was succeeded by his grandson, Muiz ud din Qaiqabad. Qaiqabad was the son of Bughra Khan, who was also the second son of Balban. Balban had initially designated his other grandson, Kaikhasrau, as his heir, but the nobles ultimately chose Qaiqabad.
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10
Who was the father-in-law of Nasiruddin Mahumud and considered the most powerful ruler of the Slave Dyansty?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Ghiyas-ud-din Balban
Nasiruddin Mahmud's father-in-law was Ghiyas-ud-din Balban. Balban was also the Vizier (chief minister) of Nasiruddin Mahmud and played a significant role in his reign, according to historical accounts.