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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to the administration of Palas and Pratihars, the term ‘Uparika’ refers to:
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Solution: a)
- The Pala empire’s lands that were managed directly were divided into many provincesknown as Bhuktis and governed by officials known as Uparika.
- Uparikacollected the levy and preserved the province’s law and order.
- These Bhuktis (Provinces)were further segmented into Vishaya (Divisions) and Mandala (Districts).
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Solution: a)
- The Pala empire’s lands that were managed directly were divided into many provincesknown as Bhuktis and governed by officials known as Uparika.
- Uparikacollected the levy and preserved the province’s law and order.
- These Bhuktis (Provinces)were further segmented into Vishaya (Divisions) and Mandala (Districts).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following three kingdoms (tripartite) were involved in struggle for Kannauj?
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Solution: d)
The Tripartite Struggle for control of northern India took place in the ninth century. The struggle was between the Pratihara Empire, the Pala Empire and the Rashtrakuta Empire. Towards the end of the successor of Nagabhata II of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, successfully attacked Kannauj and established control there.Incorrect
Solution: d)
The Tripartite Struggle for control of northern India took place in the ninth century. The struggle was between the Pratihara Empire, the Pala Empire and the Rashtrakuta Empire. Towards the end of the successor of Nagabhata II of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, successfully attacked Kannauj and established control there. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Chola administration.
- They levied duties on ceremonial occasions like marriages.
- Trade was exempted from tolls and customs to promote efficiency trade unlike other South Indian Kingdoms.
- Forests, mines and ports were taxed during the Chola administration to generate revenue.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Besides land revenue, there were tolls and customs on goods taken from one place to another, various kinds of professional taxes, dues levied on ceremonial occasions like marriages and judicial fines.
Taxes on mines, ports, forests and salt pans were collected. Professional tax and house tax were also collected.
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Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Besides land revenue, there were tolls and customs on goods taken from one place to another, various kinds of professional taxes, dues levied on ceremonial occasions like marriages and judicial fines.
Taxes on mines, ports, forests and salt pans were collected. Professional tax and house tax were also collected.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The Battle of Tarain is related to
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Solution: a)
The Hindu princes of north India formed a confederacy under the command of Prithiviraj Chauhan.
Prithviraj defeated Ghori in the battle of Tarain near Delhi in 1191 A.D.
In the ensuing Second Battle of Tarain in 1192, Muhammad Ghori thoroughly routed the army of Prithiviraj, who was captured and killed.
The second battle of Tarain was a decisive battle. It was a major disaster for the Rajputs. Their political prestige suffered a serious setback.
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Solution: a)
The Hindu princes of north India formed a confederacy under the command of Prithiviraj Chauhan.
Prithviraj defeated Ghori in the battle of Tarain near Delhi in 1191 A.D.
In the ensuing Second Battle of Tarain in 1192, Muhammad Ghori thoroughly routed the army of Prithiviraj, who was captured and killed.
The second battle of Tarain was a decisive battle. It was a major disaster for the Rajputs. Their political prestige suffered a serious setback.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Pandya kingdom.
- The Pandyas occupied the delta of the Kaveri River and the adjoining region.
- Under the Pandyas, the capital Madurai and port city Korkai were great centres of trade and commerce.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: a)
The Cholas occupied the delta of the Kaveri River and the adjoining region. Under the Pandyas, the capital Madurai and port city Korkai were great centres of trade and commerce.
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Solution: a)
The Cholas occupied the delta of the Kaveri River and the adjoining region. Under the Pandyas, the capital Madurai and port city Korkai were great centres of trade and commerce.
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