The Delhi Sultanate (1200-1400 CE) PYQs — 24 UPSC CSE Previous Year Questions

Question 1

The irrigation device called 'Araghatta' was

Accepted Answer

B. a large wheel with earthen pots tied to the outer ends of its spokes

Question 2

With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements : The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Khalji. During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the city. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq temporarily lost portions of north-west of his kingdom to Mongols. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Accepted Answer

B. 2 only

Question 3

Consider the following statements: It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince. It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Taimur occupied Multan and crossed the Indus. It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

A. 1 only

Question 4

Consider the following statements : In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as 'Amil'. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution. The office of 'Mir Bakshi' came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

A. 1 only

Question 5

With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term 'Araghatta' refers to

Accepted Answer

C. waterwheel used in the irrigation of land

Question 6

Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally

Accepted Answer

D. traders

Question 7

With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential element/elements of the feudal system? A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority Emergence of administrative structure based on control and possession of land Creation of lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overlord Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Accepted Answer

B. 2 and 3 only

Question 8

Assertion (A): Muhammad bin Tughlaq issued a new gold coin which was called Dinar by Ibn Batutah. Reason (R): Muhammad bin Tughlaq wanted to issue token currency in gold coins to promote trade with West Asian and North African countries.

Accepted Answer

C. A is true but R is false

Question 9

Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the Afghan rulers to the throne of Delhi?

Accepted Answer

C. Bahlol Khan Lodi-Sikandar Shah -Ibráhim Lodi

Question 10

Who was the last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate?

Accepted Answer

C. Nasir-ud-din Mahmud

Question 11

How did Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak die?

Accepted Answer

D. He died after a fall from his horse while playing Chaugan

Question 12

The following item consists of two statements, one labelled as ‘Assertion A’ and the other as 'Reason R'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if ‘Assertion A’ and 'Reason R’ are individually true and if so, whether the 'Reason R’ is the correct explanation for the given ‘Assertion A’. Select your answers to these items using the codes given below and mark your answer sheet accordingly.

Assertion (A): Muhammad Bin Tughlaq left Delhi, and for two years lived in a camp called Swarga-Dwari.
Reason (R): At that time, Delhi was ravaged by plague and many people died.

Accepted Answer

A. Both A and R are individually true but R is the correct explanation of A

Question 13

With reference to medieval Indian rulers, which one of the following statements is correct?

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D. Firoz Tughlaq set up a separate department of slaves.

Question 14

Historian Barani refused to consider the state in India under Delhi Sultans as truly Islamic because:

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C. Sultan supplemented the Muslim law by framing his own regulations

Question 15

Mongols under Chengiz Khan invaded India during the reign of:

Accepted Answer

C. Iltutmish

Question 16

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

A. Dewan-i-Bandagani-Tughlaq

Question 17

Consider the following events: Reign of Krishna Deva Raya of Vijayanagara. Construction of Qutab Minar. Arrival of Portuguese in India. Death of Firoz Tughlaq.

Accepted Answer

A. II, IV, III, I

Question 18

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

List I	List II
I. Iqta	A) Marathas
II. Jagir	B) Delhi Sultans
III. Amaram	C) Mughals
IV. Mokasa	D) Vijayanagara

Codes:

Accepted Answer

B. I­B, II­C, III­D, IV­A

Question 19

‘The king was freed from his people and they from their king.’ On whose death did Badauni comment thus?

Accepted Answer

C. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq

Question 20

To which Lodi Sultan does the given map relate and what town does the site marked 'A' represent?

Accepted Answer

A. Bahlol Lodi-Jaunpur

Question 21

Fawazil in the Sultanate period meant:

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C. excess amount paid to the exchequer by the Iqtadars

Question 22

Assertion (A): At first, the Turkish administration in India was essentially military. Reason (R): The country was parceled out as 'Iqtas' among leading military leaders.

Accepted Answer

A. Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A

Question 23

Sultan of Delhi who is reputed to have built the biggest network of canals in India was:

Accepted Answer

C. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Question 24

After consolidating his power, Balban assumed the grand title of:

Accepted Answer

C. Zil-I-Ilahi