UPSC 2016 › Medieval History
5 questions · 2016 · answers as per the UPSC key
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Topics: Medieval Administration & Socio-Economic Institutions (2)Bhakti Movement (1)South Indian Dynasties (1)Vijayanagara Empire (1)
UPSC 2016 · Q9 · Medieval History › Vijayanagara Empire · Save
Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements :
- The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.
- Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
UPSC 2016 · Q17 · Medieval History › Bhakti Movement · Save
With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements :
- Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry.
- Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
UPSC 2016 · Q38 · Medieval History › Medieval Administration & Socio-Economic Institutions · Save
Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally
(a) agriculturists
(b) warriors
(c) weavers
(d) traders
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Answer: (a) agriculturists
UPSC 2016 · Q80 · Medieval History › South Indian Dynasties · Save
In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs : Term
- Eripatti : Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank
- Taniyurs : Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins
- Ghatikas : Colleges generally attached to the temples
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1 and 3
UPSC 2016 · Q88 · Medieval History › Medieval Administration & Socio-Economic Institutions · Save
With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term 'Araghatta' refers to
(a) bonded labour
(b) land grants made to military officers
(c) waterwheel used in the irrigation of land
(d) wasteland converted to cultivated land
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Answer: (c) waterwheel used in the irrigation of land