Economic Life-Patterns and Prospects UPSC Questions

History-Medieval History

Economic Life-Patterns and Prospects MCQ Questions


1.
The Mughal empire reached the zenith of its economic, social, and cultural development during the first half of the _____ century.
A.
12th
B.
15th
C.
17th
D.
14th
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ANSWER :
C. 17th
2.
With reference to the guilds (Shrank) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country's economy, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Every guild was registered with the central authority of the State and the king was the chief administrative authority on them.
2. The wages, rules of work, standards and prices were fixed by the guild.
3. The guild had judicial powers over its own members.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
UPSC - 2012
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
3 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
C. 2 and 3 only
3.
Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally
UPSC - 2016
A.
Agriculturists
B.
Warriors
C.
Weaves
D.
Traders
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ANSWER :
D. Traders
4.
Who said the quote? "Here the women be so bedecked with silver and copper that it is strange to see, they use no shoes by reason of the rings of silver and copper they wear on their toes."
A.
Ralph Fitch
B.
Nikitin
C.
Babur
D.
None of the above
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ANSWER :
A. Ralph Fitch
5.
With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential element/elements of the feudal system?
1. A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority
2. Emergency of administrative structure based on control and possession of land
3. Creation of lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overlord
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
UPSC - 2015
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
B. 2 and 3 only
6.
A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their
UPSC - 2014
A.
martial arts in North-East India
B.
musical tradition in North-West Inida
C.
classical vocal music in South India
D.
pietra dura tradition in Central India
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ANSWER :
B. musical tradition in North-West Inida