Medieval History UPSC PYQ 2020 — UPSC Practice Questions

Question 1

With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: Famous Place — Present State
1. Bhilsa — Madhya Pradesh
2. Dwarasamudra — Maharashtra
3. Girinagar — Gujarat
4. Sthanesvara — Uttar Pradesh
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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1 and 3 only

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1 and 4 only

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2 and 3 only

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2 and 4 only

Question 2

Consider the following events in the history of India:1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja2. Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman I3. Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka I4. Pala dynasty founded by GopalaWhat is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time?

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2 - 1 - 4 - 3

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3 - 1 - 4 - 2

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2 - 4 - 1 - 3

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3 - 4 - 1 - 2

Question 3

Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the 'Hundi' generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period ?

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An advisory issued by the king to his subordinates

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A diary to be maintained for daily accounts

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A bill of exchange

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An order from the feudal lord to his subordinates