Quiz on Medieval Indian History – GK GS Quiz for All Competitive Exams
6.Mahmud of Ghazni invaded India for how many times?
[A] 13
[B] 15
[C] 17
[D] 19
[C] 17
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Notes:
To accumulate the vast amount of wealth that existed in India and to spread Islam, Mahmud of Ghazni attacked and looted India 17 times. [collapse]
7.The Sanskrit poetry of 11th century poet Jayadeva became the basis of which among the following dance forms?
[A] Odissi
[B] Bharatnatyam
[C] Kathak
[D] Manipuri
[A] Odissi
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Notes:
Jayadeva was a 12th century poet. He was famous for his writings on love between radha and Krishna. Odissi was inspired from this poetry.[collapse]
8.Which of the following pairs is incorrect?
[A] Kiwi — Bird
[B] Alligator — Crocodile
[C] Bat — Mammal
[D] Fish — Pisces
[B] Alligator — Crocodile
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Notes:
Alligators are large reptiles, members of the order Crocodylia. Alligators and crocodiles are therefore closely related, and people often confuse one with the other however, these two reptiles are very different. An alligator is distinguished by its wide, rounded snout and black color.[collapse]
9.Which of the following is not the work of Abdul Qadir Badauni?
[A] Tarikh-i-Alfi
[B] Muntakhab-ul-Tawarikh
[C] Waqi-at-i-Mushtaqi
[D] All of them are his works
[C] Waqi-at-i-Mushtaqi 10.Which of the following conquest of Mahmud occurred chronologically later than other three?
[C] Invasion on Somnath
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Notes:
Waqi-at-i-Mushtaqi is the work of Shaikh Rizq Ullah Mushtaqui. Abdul Qadir Badauni has composed the following:
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[A] Invasion on Kalinjar
[B] Invasion on Kannauj
[C] Invasion on Somnath
[D] Invasion on Thaneshwar
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Notes: The attack on Somnath temple was carried out in 1024. The other three were done prior to that.[collapse]