Medieval History Of India (Railway)

1. During whose time was the Iqta system popular? [RRB Muzaffarpur ASM Exam, 01.06.1997]

(1) During the time of Delhi Sultanate
(2) During the time of Mughals
(3) During the time of Chaluk- yas
(4) During the time of Vijaya nagar empire

Correct Answer: (1) During the time of Delhi Sultanate

Solution:The Iqta system was a practice of Tax farming that was introduced by Iltutmish in Delhi Sultanate. It was basically grant of revenue from a territory in lieu of salary. This grant was not hereditary and was subject to passing from officer to office.

2. In history, how is Zahir-ud-din Muhammad better known? [RRB Kolkata Ticket Collector (TC) Exam, 03.12.2006]

(1) Akbar
(2) Aurangzeb
(3) Babur
(4) Shahjehan

Correct Answer: (3) Babur

Solution:In history, Zahiruddin Muhammad is known as Babur. He was the eldest son of Umar Sheikh Mirza. He ascended the throne of Fergana in 1945 at the age of 12 and faced rebellion from his own relatives. He was defeated by Muhammad Shybani Khan.

3. During whose reign Islam was abolished as a State religion? [RRB Allahabad Junior Clerk Exam, 04.01.2009 (1st Sitting)]

(1) Babur
(2) Shershah
(3) Akbar
(4) Shahjehan

Correct Answer: (3) Akbar

Solution:During Akbar, Islam was abolished as a state religion. He was Mughal Emperor from 1556 until his death during his rule, the Mughal empire tripled in size and wealth. He created a powerful military system and instituted effective political and social reforms.

4. Todarmal was related to______ ? [RRB Allahabad Junior Clerk Exam, 04.01.2009 (1st Sitting)]

(1) land reforms
(2) education
(3) building works
(4) painting

Correct Answer: (1) land reforms

Solution:Todarmal was one of the navratna of Mughal empeгог Akbar, and was related to land reforms. He was the finance minister of the Mughal empire during Akbar's reign.

5. Market control system was started by_______ . [RRB Allahabad Junior Clerk Exam, 04.01.2009 (1st Sitting)]

(1) Aurangzeb
(2) Alauddin Khilji
(3) Chandragupta
(4) Shahjehan

Correct Answer: (2) Alauddin Khilji

Solution:Market control system was started by Alauddin Khilji. His reform was one of the most effective and a reaching economic regulations of the sultanate period. It did not remain confined to rural economy but extended to urban market as well. He issued a set a seven regulations which came to be known as market control measures.

The sultan fixed the prices of all commodities from grain to cloths slaves cattle etc. A controller of market (Shana-i- mandi) intelligence officers and secret spies were appointed.

6. Who propagated bhakti movement in north India from south India? [RRB Allahabad Junior Clerk Exam, 04.01.2009 (1st Sitting)]

(1) Ramanand
(2) Shankaracharya
(3) Vivekanand
(4) Kabir

Correct Answer: (1) Ramanand

Solution:Ramanand propagated bhakti movement in North India from South India. He was a 14th century varshnav Devotional poet saint in the Ganges river region of Northern India. The Hindu tradition recognizes him as the founder of the Ramanandi Sampradaya, the largest monastic Hindu renunciant community is modern times.

7. Who among the following was nowing the first woman Sultan of Delhi Sultanate? [RRC Hajipur Group 'D' Exam, 06.05.2012 (1st Sitting)]

(1) Ghazia
(2) Razia
(3) Sazia
(4) None of these

Correct Answer: (2) Razia

Solution:Razia Begum was the daughter of Iltutmish. She ruled from 1236 to 1240.

8. In which year Gyasuddin Tughlaq founded the rule of Tughlaq dynasty? [RRC Hajipur Group 'D' Exam, 06.05.2012 (1st Sitting)]

(1) 1230
(2) 1305
(3) 1320
(4) 1390

Correct Answer: (3) 1320

Solution:Ghyas-ud-din Tughlaq founded the rule of Tughlaq dynasty in 1320 AD. He built the city of Tughlakabad near Delhi.

9. Mughals, the descendants of Mongol, were originally inhabitants of [RRC Hajipur Group 'D' Exam. 06.05.2012 (1st Sitting)]

(1) Central India
(2) Central Europe
(3) Central Asia
(4) None of these

Correct Answer: (3) Central Asia

Solution:Mughals were inhabitants of Central Asia.

10. Humayun Tomb in Delhi was built by the great Mughal Emperor. [RRC Hajipur Group 'D' Exam, 06.05.2012 (1st Sitting)]

(1) Akbar
(2) Jehangir
(3) Shahjahan
(4) Aurangzeb

Correct Answer: (1) Akbar

Solution:Humayun Tomb was built by Akbar. It is the first of the Mughal style of tomb-gardens.