Chapter 7 Human Environment–Settlement, Transport and Communication

1. Consider the following statements: (UPSC / IAS 2003)

1) Kitab-I-Nauras, a collection of songs in praise of Hindu deities and Muslim saints, was writen by Ibrahim Adil Shah II

2) Amir Khusrau was the originator in India the early form of the musical style known Qawali.

Which of the statements is are correct?

2. How did the dynasty of Nizam Shahis of Ahmadnagar come to an end? (UPSC / IAS 2004)

3. Which one of the following Muslim ruler was hailed as the ‘Jagadguru’ by his Muslim

subjects because of his belief in secularism? (UPSC / IAS 2000)

4. Consider the following events: (UPSC / IAS 2000)

1) Reign of Krishna Deva Raya of Vijayanagara

2) Construction of Qutab Minar

3) Arrival of Portugese in India

4) Death of Feroze Tughlaq

The Correct chronological sequence of these events is:

5. Consider the following statements: (UPSC / IAS 2004)

1) Narasimha Saluva ended the Sangama dynasty and seized the throne for himself and started the Saluva dynasty

2) Vira Narasimha deposed the last Saluva ruler and seized the throne for himself

3) Vira Narasimha was succeeded by his younger brother, Krishnadeva Raya

4) Krishnadeva Raya was succeeded by his half-brother, Achyuta Raya

Which of the statements given above are correct?

6. When Raja Wodeyar founded the Kingdom of Mysore, who was the ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire? (UPSC / IAS 2006)

7. Where is the famous Vijaya Vittala temple having its 56 carved pillars emitting musical notes located? (UPSC / IAS 2007)

8. Where is the famous Virupaksha temple located? (UPSC / IAS 2009)

9. Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements: (UPSC / IAS 2016)

1) The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.

2) Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

10. Building ‘Kalyaana Mandapas’ was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of (UPSC / IAS 2019)

11. A: Saluva Narsimha put an end to the old dynasty and assumed the royal title.

R: He wanted to save the kingdom from further degeneration and disintegration. (UPSC / IAS 2003)

12. To which Lodi Sultan does the given map relate and whattown does the site marked A on the map represent? (UPSC / IAS 1999)

13. Which one of the following is the correct chronologicalorder of the Afghan rulers to the throne of Delhi? (UPSC / IAS 2004)

14. Consider the following statements: The striking feature of the Jama Masjid in Kashmir, completed by Zain-ul-Abidin, include (s)  (UPSC / IAS 1999)

1. Turret
2. Similarity with Buddhist pagodas
3. Persian style

Which of the above statements is/are correct?