MCQ/Quiz practice set on Delhi Sultanate with PYQs
[Q:1] Who was the first Muslim to invade India?
[A] Muhammad bin Quasim
[B] Ghazni from Mahmud
[C] Timur Long
[D] Muhammad Gori
[Q:2] When did the Arab conquest of Sindh take place?
[A] 756 AD
[B] 712 A.D
[C] 1012 A.D
[D] 1022 A.D
[Q:3] Which Sultan is known as the ‘Mixture of Opposites’?
[A] Qutub-ud-din-Aibek
[B] Alauddin Khilji
[C] Mahmud of Ghazni
[D] Muhammad bin Tughlaq
[Q:4] Why did Alauddin Khilji introduce market reforms?
[A] To increase tax
[B] To provide easy living for the people
[C] To maintain large army
[D] Better administration
[Q:5] The Barids of Delhi Sultanate was –
[A] Priest
[B] Accountant
[C] Spies and intelligence officers
[D] Police Officer
[Q:6] During which reign Al Beruni came to India?
[A] Firoz Sha Tughlaq
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Balban
[D] Mahmud of Ghazni
[Q:7] Who was the first Muslim ruler (Pre-Sultanate) of India?
[A] Qutubuddin Aibek
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Nasiruddin Mehmud
[D] Muhammad Ghori
[Q:8] The first and last woman ruler of India was –
[A] Noor Jahan
[B] Riziya Sultana
[C] Mumtaj Bibi
[D] Shaiba bibi
[Q:9] Who was the famous General of Alauddin Khilji ?
[A] Chengiz Khan
[B] Zafar Ali
[C] Malik Kafur
[D] Ghazi Malik
[Q:10] Which monument has one of the largest domes in the world?
[A] Tomb of Akbar
[B] Jama Masjid
[C] Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur
[D] Taj Mahal
[Q:11] Mohammad bin Tughlaq
- introduced measures to regulate markets
- introduced monetary reforms
- Increase taxes in Doab Region
- Conquer Deccan
[A] 1 and 2 are correct
[B] 2 and 3 are correct
[C] 1, 2, and 3 are correct
[D] All are correct
[Q:12] During which reign did Timur invade India?
[A] Nasiruddin Mahmud
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Harshavardhana
[D] Muhammad bin Quasim
[Q:13] Consider the following two statements.
- Statement I: Amir Khusru was contemporary to Alauddin Khilji.
- Statement II: He invented the great musical system called ‘Setar’.
[A] Only statement I is true
[B] Only statement II is true
[C] Both statements are true
[D] Neither I nor are true
[Q:14] The founder of the first independent Turkish kingdom in India was –
[A] Mohammad bin Quashim
[B] Mahmud of Ghazni
[C] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[D] Qutub-ud-din Aibek
[Q:15] Who introduced the ‘Iqtas’ system effectively during his reign?
[A] Riziya Sultana
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Qutubuddin Aibek
[D] Balban
[Q:16] What was the name of the military General of Alauddin Khilji who later established the Tughlaq dynasty?
[A] Malik Kafur
[B] Balban
[C] Ghazi Malik
[D] Timur
[Q:17] What did Delhi Sultans mainly learn from the Greeks?
[A] Sculptures
[B] Agriculture
[C] Technique of War
[D] Making of coin
[Q:18] Which Delhi sultanate died while playing ‘Chaugan’ – a kind of horse riding game (polo)?
[A] Mohammad bin Tughlaq
[B] Qutbuddin Aibek
[C] Sikandar Lodi
[D] Nasiruddin Shah
[Q:19] The first Delhi Sultanate who conquer Hindu kingdom of Deccan was –
[A] Firoz Shah Tughlaq
[B] Iltutmis
[C] Mahmud of Ghazni
[D] Ala-ud-din Khilji
[Q:20] Which taxation system was the major source of income during the Sultanate period of Delhi?
[A] Jaziya
[B] Kharaj
[C] Zakat
[D] Diwan-i-Kham
[Q:21] The coins ‘Tanka’ and ‘Jital’ were made from –
[A] Silver and copper
[B] Copper and silver
[C] Silver and bronze
[D] Bronze and Gold
[Q:22] Who led Alauddin Khilji’s Deccan conquest?
[A] Zafar Khan
[B] Ghazi Malik
[C] Malik Kafur
[D] None of these
[Q:23] Rana Kumbha built Kirti Stambha after victory over:
[A] Pratihar
[B] Pal
[C] Marwar
[D] Malwa
[Q:24] Which Sultan started the policy of “Blood and Iron”?
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Balban
[C] Alauddin Khilji
[D] Muhammad bin Tughlaq
[Q:25] The court language of the Delhi Sultanate was:
[A] Arabic
[B] Persian
[C] Turkish
[D] Urdu
[Q:26] The “Chalisa” nobles belonged to the reign of:
[A] Qutbuddin Aibak
[B] Iltutmish
[C] Balban
[D] Razia Sultana
[Q:27] The department “Diwan-i-Riyasat” was related to:
[A] Justice
[B] Military
[C] Market control
[D] Religious affairs
[Q:28] Mark the correct option –
[A] Both A and R are true, and R explains A
[B] Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A
[C] A is true, R is false
[D] A is false, R is true
[Q:29] Mark the correct option –
[A] Both A and R are true, and R explains A
[B] Both are true, but R does not explain A
[C] A is true, R is false
[D] Both are false
[Q:30] Mark the correct option –
[A] Both A and R are true, and R explains A
[B] Both are true, but R does not explain A
[C] A is true, R is false
[D] A is false, R is true
[Q:31] Consider the following statements about Alauddin Khilji:
- He abolished Iqta system
- He maintained a large standing army
- He introduced branding of horses
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 only
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
[Q:32] “Zawabit” refers to:
[A] Military code
[B] State laws framed by the Sultan
[C] Revenue rules
[D] Religious orders
[Q:33] The policy of “Paibos and Sijda” was started by:
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Balban
[C] Alauddin Khilji
[D] Firoz Shah
[Q:34] The last ruler of the Delhi Sultanate was:
[A] Sikandar Lodi
[B] Ibrahim Lodi
[C] Daulat Khan Lodi
[D] Alam Shah
[Q:35] The battle that ended the Delhi Sultanate was:
[A] Battle of Khanwa
[B] First Battle of Panipat
[C] Battle of Talikota
[D] Battle of Tarain
[Q:36] “Bandagan-i-Khas” were:
[A] Traders
[B] Soldiers
[C] Royal slaves and loyal servants
[D] Religious scholars