Karnataka PSI test series 2018 is the one of the popular initiative of StudyVillae. In this section we provide the key answers and explanations for each of the questions in the tests. Aspirants should check their answers with the keys provided and should revise accordingly.
PSI-104 Key Answers
Q.1) The ritual Hiranya -Garbha performed by Rashtrakuta chief is for?
- To enlarge kingdom
- To rebirth as kshatriya
- For the birth of son
- all of the above
Q.1) solution (2)
Dantidurga, a Rashtrakuta chief, overthrew his chalukya overlord and performed a ritual called Hiranya-Garbha (literally means the golden womb). When this performed with the help of brahmanas, it was thought to lead to the “rebirth” of the sacrifice as a “Kshatriya” even if he was not one by birth.
Q.2) Vetti in Cholas administration is/are?
- Land revenue
- Village head
- Forced labor
- Samantha
Q.2) solution (3)
The inscription of the Cholas who ruled in Tamil Nadu refer to more than 400 terms for different kinds of taxes. The most frequently mentioned tax is “Vetti” taken not in cash but in the form of “forced labor” and Kadamai, or land revenue.
Q.3) Al Biruni who has written kitab-ul-hind is appointed by?
- Mohammad Ghori
- Mohammad Ghazni
- Babur
- Iltutmish
Q.3) solution (2)
Mohammad Ghazni was also interested in finding out more about people he conquered, and entrusted a scholar named “Al-Biruni “ to write an account of the subcontinent. This Arabic work, known as the kitab-ul-hind, remains an important source for historians.
Q.4) Who is considered the most powerful ruler of Cholas?
- Vijayalaya
- Aditya Chola
- Rajaraja I
- Rajendra I
Q.4) solution (3)
Rajaraja-I considered the most powerful chola ruler, became king in 985 AD and expanded control over most of the areas. He also reorganised the administration of the empire. He himself built the ”rajarajeshwara temple ( saive temple) at Tanjore. He is known as Rajaraja– the great in history.
Q.5) land given for maintenance of school during chola period is named as?
- Vellanvagai
- Brahmadeya
- Shalabhoga
- pallichchandam
Q.5) solution (3)
Chola inscription mention several categories of land, “vellanvagai – land of non- brahmana peasant proprietors, “brahmadeya” – land gifted to brahmanas, “shalabhoga”- land for the maintenance of a school, “pallichchhandam”- land donated to jaina institutions.
Q.6) Who defeated Muhammad Ghori in the first battle of Tarain?
- Jai chand
- Prithviraj chauhan
- Bhoja Parmar
- None of the above
Q.6) solution (2)
Both Prithviraj and Mohammad Ghori’s attention towards the Panjab and ganga valley brought the two ambitious rulers into conflict. In the “first battle of tarain” (1191) the Ghori forces were completely rooted out by Prithviraj. And in “second battle of tarain“(1192) prithviraj was defeated and killed by Muhammad ghori.
Q.7) who built Alai Darwaja?
- Jalaluddin khalji
- Alauddin khalji
- Iltutmish
- Muhammad-bin-tughlaq
Q.7) solution (2)
Alauddin is credited to have built many forts, and the most important of them is Alai fort. He also built the alai Darwaja, the entrance gate of the Qutub Minar.
Q.8) Who transfer capital from Delhi to Daulatabad?
- Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
- Firoz shah Tughlaq
- Muhammad-bin-tughlaq
- Iltutmish
Q.8) solution (3)
The most controversial step of Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq was the transfer of capital from Delhi to Deogiri. He renamed deogiri as daulatabad.
Q.9) Who defeated Ibrahim lodi in first Panipat battle?
- Babur
- Akbar
- Jahangir
- Shahajahan
Q.9) solution (1)
Babur was invited to attack India by Daulat khan Lodhi, subedar of Panjab, Alam Khan Lodhi, uncle of Ibrahim Lodhi and rana sanga. Babur was successfully in his fifth expedition. In the “First battle of Panipat” in AD 1526 he finally defeated Ibrahim Lodhi.
Q.10) The Battle of Chausa was fought between?
- Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi
- Babur and rana sanga
- Humayun and Sher shah
- Akbar and Baz bahadur
Q.10) solution (3)
The battle of Chausa (1539) was fought between Sher shah and Humayun’s army. Humayun was badly defeated and escaped. He was saved by Nizam.
Q.11) Who built Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur sikri?
- Akbar
- Babur
- Humayun
- Jahangir
Q.11) solution (1)
Akbar built an Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur sikri to discuss religious matters. He invited many distinguished persons, such as Purshottam Das (hindu) Maharaj Rana (parsi), Harivijaya sui (jain), monserate and aquaviva (Christian).
Q.12) Mansabdar is an individual who holds a position or rank. It is grading system used by Mughals to fix?
- Rank
- Salary
- Military responsibility
- All of the above
Q.12) solution (4)
The term mansabdar refers to an individual who holds a mansab, meaning a position or rank. It was a grading system used by the Mughals to fix (1) rank, (2) salary and (3) military responsibilities. Rank and salary were determined by a numerical value called zat. The higher the zat, the more prestigious was the noble’s position in court and the larger his salary. The mansabdar’s military responsibilities required him to maintain a specified number of sawar or cavalrymen. The mansabdar brought his cavalrymen for review, got them registered, their horses branded and then received money to pay them as salary.
Mansabdars received their salaries as revenue assignments called jagirs which were somewhat like iqtas. But unlike muqtis, most mansabdars did not actually reside in or administer their jagirs.
Q.13) Sulh-i-Kul associated with Akbar was?
- Ideal of religious tolerance
- Idea of revenue system
- Idea of military governance
- His own religion
Q.13) solution (1)
Sulh-i-kul introduced by Akbar is a secular policy intending to promote universal peace. Based on sufi principle of religious tolerance. The new religion developed by Akbar known as Din-i-Ilahi has its genesis in Sulh-i-kul doctrine.
Q.14) Lord in Kandariya Mahadev temple is?
- Shiva
- Vishnu
- Durga
- Ram
Q.14) solution (1)
The Kandariya Mahadeva temple dedicated to Shiva was constructed in 999 by King Dhangadeva of the Chandela dynasty. is the plan of the temple. The image of the chief deity was kept in the main shrine (garbhagriha). This was the place for ritual worship where only the king, his immediate family and priests gathered. The Khajuraho complex contained royal temples where commoners were not allowed entry.
Q.15) Banjaras in medieval India were?
- Weavers
- Traders
- Warriors
- Agriculturist
Q.15) solution (2)
The Banjaras were the most important tradernomads. Their caravan was called tanda. Sultan Alauddin Khalji used the Banjaras to transport grain to the city markets. Emperor Jahangir wrote in his memoirs that the Banjaras carried grain on their bullocks from different areas and sold it in towns. They transported food grain for the Mughal army during military campaigns. With a large army there could be 100,000 bullocks carrying grain.
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