221. The Sultan who described himself as 'The Second Alexander' (Sikander i-Sant) was
A. Balban
B. Alauddin Khilji
C. Muhammad bin Tughluq
D. Sikander Lodi
Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Alauddin Khilji
222. What was the name of the Hall of Worship constructed by Akbar?
A. Diwan-e-Khas
B. Diwan-e-Aam
C. Ibadat Khana
D. Buland Darwaza
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Ibadat Khana
223. Which is the tallest of all Medieval Indian temples ?
A. Kailasa Temple at Ellora
B. Sun Temple at Konark
C. Nilakantheswara Temple at Udaipur
D. Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjore
Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjore
224. A renowned Jain scholar who was greatly honoured by Akbar was
A. Hemachandra
B. Harivijaya
C. Vastupala
D. Bhadrabahu
Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Harivijaya
225. Multan was named by the Arabs as
A. City of beauty
B. City of wealth
C. City of gold
D. Pink city
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] City of gold
226. Shivaji ceded the forts to the Mughals by the treaty of
A. Chittor
B. Pune
C. Purandar
D. Torna
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Purandar
227. The writer of Ram Charit Manas, Tulsidas, was related to which ruler ?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Nawab Vajid Ali Sah
C. Harsha
D. Akbar
Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Akbar
228. Which of the following Mughal monarchs has vividly described Indian flora & fauna, seasons, fruits etc., in his diary?
A. Akbar
B. Jahngir
C. Babur
D. Aurangzeb
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Babur
229. Match the capitals of the ruling dynasties of early Medieval India :
2. Khajuraho B. Chandellas
3. Dhar C. Parmars
4. Anhilwad D. Chalukyas
A. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
B. A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
C. A-2, .B-4, C-1, D-3
D. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
Answer
Correct Answer: [A] A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
230. In which of the following towns is 'Moti Masjid' situated ? A. Agra
B. Jaipur
C. Lahore
D. Ahmedabad
Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Agra
