Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2021
Consider the following statements
- It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince
- It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Taimur occupied Multan and crossed the Indus
- It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only ✓
- B 1 and 2
- C 3 only
- D 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (A)
History › Medieval India
CSE
Match the columns: List 1 List 2 A. Qutub Minar 1.Mohamed Adil Shah B. Gol Gumbaj 2.Itutmish C. Buland Darwaza 3. Aurangzeb D. Moti Masjid 4 Jahangir 5. Akbar
- A 5134
- B 2451
- C 4321
- D 2153 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Art & Culture › Architecture & Sculpture
CSE
The Mongols under Chengez Khan invaded India during the reign of
- A Balban
- B Feroze Tughlaq
- C Iltutmish ✓
- D Muhammad bin Tughlaq
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Medieval India
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