UPSC Prelims Marathon 10 November - Early Medieval North India-IV

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Question No. 1

With reference to the Paramara ruler Bhoja (c. 1010–1055 CE), who ruled from Dhar, consider the following statements:
1.He was a formidable scholar and writer, known for works on Poetics (Saraswati Kanthabharana) and Architecture (Samarangana Sutradhara).
2.He established a college for Sanskrit studies, the Bhoj Shala, which was dedicated to the Goddess Saraswati.
3.His kingdom was simultaneously threatened by the Kalachuris of Tripuri and the Solankis of Gujarat, resulting in a tripartite war.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 2

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Solanki (or Chalukya) dynasty of Gujarat?
1.The Modhera Sun Temple was built during the reign of Bhima I to commemorate his victory over Mahmud of Ghazni at Somnath.
2.The Solankis were devoted patrons of Jainism, and the scholar Hemachandra was patronized by Siddharaja Jayasimha.
3.Mularaja was the founder of the dynasty and established his capital at Anhilwara.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

A1 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 3

The historical narrative regarding the Tomaras of Delhi and Haryana is primarily known through which of the following accounts?

AKalhana's Rajatarangini, which mentions the Tomara control over Indraprastha.

BPrithviraj Raso by Chand Bardai, which describes the Tomaras as the original founders of Dhillika (Delhi) and its transfer to the Chauhans.

CAlberuni's Kitab-ul-Hind, which details the Tomara administration and revenue system.

DMerutunga's Prabandha-Chintamani, which chronicles the Tomara-Solanki rivalry over the Gurjara region.

Question No. 4

With reference to the Gahadavala dynasty of Kannauj (c. 1089–1194 CE), consider the following statements:
1.The founder, Chandradeva, capitalized on the decline of the Pratiharas and established the capital at Kanyakubja.
2.The Gahadavala rulers were the only North Indian dynasty to impose a special tax called Turushka Danda to fund defense against Islamic invaders.
3.The dynasty was finally defeated and ended by Muhammad Ghori in the Battle of Chandawar against the ruler Jayachandra.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 5

Which of the following statements correctly describe the Hindu Shahi dynasty of Ohind (Waihand)?

AThey were the first major dynasty to move their capital from Peshawar to Waihand due to pressure from the Ghaznavids.

BThey were originally a Buddhist dynasty but converted to Shaivism under Jayapala to unite the Kabul region against the Turkish invaders.

CThe most determined resistance to Subuktigin and Mahmud of Ghazni was offered by the kings Jayapala and Anandapala.

DTheir greatest victory was at the Battle of Waihand (1001 CE), where they decisively defeated Mahmud of Ghazni.

Question No. 6

The decline of the Pala Empire after the reign of Devapala led to a temporary revival under which ruler, often regarded as the last great Pala king, and what was his primary achievement?

AMahipala I: Re-established authority over Bengal and Bihar and successfully resisted the Chola invasion under Rajendra I.

BVigrahapala III: Signed a crucial peace treaty with the Kalachuris and restored Nalanda university.

CRamapala: Suppressed the internal Kaivarta revolt and brought the Pala kingdom to its last period of military strength.

DGopala: United the Pala feudatories to defeat the Sena king Vijaya Sena and restore Buddhist rule.

Question No. 7

With reference to the development of Science and Technology in Ancient and Early Medieval India, consider the following pairs: FieldScholarMajor Contribution/Work
1. AstronomyBrahmaguptaCalculation of the length of the Solar Year at 365.258 days (Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta).
2. MathematicsBhaskaracharyaPostulated the concept of differential calculus in Siddhanta Shiromani.
3. MedicineVagbhataAuthored the Ashtanga Hridaya Samhita, summarizing Ayurvedic principles.

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 8

With reference to the two main Schools of Hindu Law (Mitakshara and Dayabhaga) that governed property rights during the Early Medieval period, the fundamental difference lies in the concept of Coparcenary. This is best summarized as:

AMitakshara recognized daughter's right to property by birth, while Dayabhaga denied this right.

BMitakshara applies the rule of Survivorship, where a son acquires an interest in the Ancestral property by birth, whereas Dayabhaga requires partition upon the father's death.

CDayabhaga permitted the alienation (sale/gift) of joint property by the coparcener during the father's lifetime, which Mitakshara strictly prohibited.

DMitakshara allowed for the partition of property only when the widow consented, while Dayabhaga allowed it unilaterally.

Question No. 9

Consider the following differences between the Mitakshara and Dayabhaga schools:
FeatureMitakshara SchoolDayabhaga School
1. Widow’s InheritanceInherits the property in default of a close heir but cannot alienate it.Does not inherit property but gets maintenance.
2. Basis of SuccessionBased on Propinquity (nearness of blood).Based on the right to offer Pinda (funeral cakes) to the deceased.
3. Geographical AreaPrevalent in Bihar and Orissa (except Assam).Prevalent in Bengal and Assam.
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 10

The Khajuraho group of temples, built by the Chandelas, is a unique example of Central Indian temple architecture. Which of the following statements correctly highlights its specific architectural distinction?

AThe temples are built of sandstone and stand on a massive, flat Jagati (platform), providing a functional Pradakshinapatha (circumambulatory path).

BThe temples are characterized by single-towered Shikhara (Nagara style) and lack the mandapas found in Western Indian temples.

CThe complex features a rare blend of Hindu (Shaiva and Vaishnava), Jain, and Buddhist shrines built by the same rulers.

DThe main Shikhara is surrounded by several smaller replica towers (Urusringas), giving the effect of a mountain range, such as in the Kandariya Mahadeva temple.

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