AN IMPERIAL CAPITAL: VIJAYNAGARA
THEMES IN INDIAN HISTORY PART-I
THEME-7, AN
IMPERIAL CAPITAL: VIJAYNAGARA
STAND
ALONE MCQs (1 Mark each)
Q. 1. Arrange the following dynasties of
Vijayanagara Empire in Chronological order:
(1)
Sangama (2) Aravidu (3) Tuluva (4) Saluva
Choose the correct option:
(A)
(1), (3), (4) and (2)
(B) (2), (1), (3) and (4)
(C)
(1), (4), (3) and (2)
(D) (4), (1), (2) and (3)
Ans. Option (C) is correct.
Q. 2. The military chiefs were called as:
(A)
Iqta (B) Rayas
(C) Nayaks (D) Chief
Minister
Ans.
Option (C) is correct.
Q. 3. Till when did Sangama dynasty rule
over Vijayanagara?
(A)
1455 CE (B) 1485 CE (C) 1495 CE (D) 1512 CE
Ans.
Option (B) is correct.
Q.
4. When was the city of Vijayanagara founded?
(A)
1336 (B) 1565 (C) 1800
(D) 1498
Ans. Option
(A) is correct
Q. 5.
Which European company arrived in India 1498 A.D?
(A)
The Portuguese (B) The British (C) The East India Company (D) None of the Above
Ans.
Option (A) is correct.
Q. 6.
Who among the following was sent by the ruler of Persia to Calicut?
(A) Colin Mackenzie
(B) Alexander Greenlaw
(C) John Marshall
(D) Abdur Razzaq
Ans. Option (D) is correct.
Q. 7. Which was the most important tank
built in the early years of the fifteenth century?
(A) Hiriya canal
(B) Kamalapuram tank
(C) Tungabhadra Tank
(D)
Both (A) and (B)
Ans.
Option (B) is correct.
Q. 8. Who among the following was the
sixteenth century Portuguese traveler in Vijayanagara?
(A) Barbosa
(B) Ibn Battuta (C) Harihara (D) Abdur Razzaq
Ans. Option (A) is correct.
Q. 9. The Delhi Sultanate was established
in c.
(A) 1155
(B) 1206 (C) 1596 (D) 1655
Ans.
Option (B) is correct.
Q.
10. When was Hampi declared a World Heritage Site?
(A)
1986 (B) 1998 (C) 2001
(D) 1899
Ans.
Option (A) is correct.
Q. 11. The halls in the temple were used
for:
(A) As venue for a marriage (B) Political Meetings
(C) Celebrate the marriages of deities
(D)
None of these
Ans.
Option (C) is correct.
Q. 12. Who founded the Empire of
Vijayanagara?
(A) Harihara
(B) Bukka
(C) Colin Mackenzie
(D) Both (A) and (B)
Ans. Option (D) is correct.
Q. 13. Which of the following statement(s)
is/are correct according to the rules of Vijayanagara Empire?
(a)
The Vijayanagara kings competed with contemporary rulers on their northern
frontier including the sultans of the Deccan and Gajapati rulers of Orissa for
fertile river valleys and resources.
(b)
The rulers of Vijayanagara borrowed concepts and building techniques which they
then developed further.
(c) Ruling elites in these areas had
extended patronage to elaborate temples such as the Brihadishvara temple at
Thanjavur and the Chennakeshava temple at Belur.
(d) The rulers of Vijayanagara, who called
themselves piyadassi, built on these traditions and carried them, as we will
see, literally to new heights.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are
correct?
(A) a, b, d (B) a, b, c
(C) b, c, d (D) All of the above.
Ans.
Option (B) is correct.
Q. 14. Which famous ruler found a suburban
township of Nagalapuram, near Vijayanagara, after his mother’s name?
(A) Harihara
(B) Bukka
(C) Krishnadeva Raya
(D) Achyuta Deva Raya
Ans.
Option (C) is correct.
Q. 15. Which of the following statement is
correct regarding Mahnavami Dibba?
(A) Mahnavami Dibba was an “audience hall”
in which the entire complex is surrounded by high double walls with a street
running between them.
(B)
Mahnavami Dibba was a “prayer hall” in which the entire complex is surrounded
by high double walls with a street running between them.
(C)
Mahnavami Dibba was a hall for performing special rituals in which the entire
complex is surrounded by high double walls with a street running between them.
(D)
Mahnavami Dibba was a “bathing hall” in which the entire complex is surrounded
by high double walls with a street running between them.
Ans.
Option (A) is correct.
Q. 16. The Portuguese traveller who jointly called the Audience hall and
‘Mahanavami Dibba’ as ‘the house of victory’ was
(A) Duarte Barbosa
(B) Fernao Nuniz
(C) Afanasi Nikitin
(D) Domingo Paes
Ans.
Option (D) is correct.
Q. 17. Consider the following statements
regarding the Lotus Mahal:
1. Lotus Mahal of the most beautiful
buildings in the royal centre is the Lotus Mahal, so named by British
travellers in the nineteenth century.
2. One suggestion, found in a map drawn by
Mackenzie, is that Lotus mahal may have been a council chamber, a place where
the king met his advisers.
3.
Lotus Mahal had nine towers – a high central one, and eight along the sides.
4. The Lotus Mahal is otherwise called the
Kamal Mahal or Chitragani Mahal. It is one of only a handful few astonishing
building in Hampi that had not been damaged or destroyed amid the attack on the
city.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are
correct?
(A) 1, 2
(B) 1, 2, 3
(C) 1, 2, 4
(D) All of the above.
Ans. Option (D) is correct.
Q. 18. Which of these rivers are the major
source of water for Vijayanagara?
(A) Kaveri (B) Krishna
(C) Tungabhadra (D) Mahanadi
Ans.
Option (C) is correct.
Q. 19. Which of the following ceremonies were performed at Mahanavami Dibba?
(A) Worship of the state horse (B) Marriage of the king
(C) Victory over the enemy (D) All of the above
Ans.
Option (A) is correct.
Q. 20. Which of the following
statement(s)is/are correct regarding Virupaksha Temple?
(i)
Virupaksha Temple is located in Hampi in the Ballari district of Karnataka,
India. It is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, designated as a UNESCO
World Heritage Site.
(ii)
Virupaksha Temple is the main center of pilgrimage at Hampi and had been
considered the most sacred sanctuary over the centuries.
(iii) The temple is dedicated to Lord
Vishnu, known here as Virupaksha/Pampa pathi.
(iv) The front hall of the shrine was built
by Krishnadeva Raya .
Which of the following statement(s) is/are
correct?
(A) (i), (ii), (iii)
(B) (i), (ii), (iv)
(C) (i), (iii), (iv)
(D) All of the above
Ans. Option (B) is correct.
Q. 21. Find out which of the following is
not correctly matched?
(A)
Virupaksha Temple: Lord Shiva/Pampa path
(B)
Hazara Rama Temple: Mathura
(C) Vitthala Temple : Lord Vishnu
(D) Mahanavami Dibba: King’s palace
Ans. Option (B) is correct.
Q. 22. The ruins of Hampi were brought to
light in 1800 by
(A) Alexander Greenlaw.
(B) Colonel Colin Mackenzie.
(C) Fernao Nuniz.
(D) J.F. Fleet.
Ans.
Option (B) is correct.
Q. 23. Which goddess is called Pampadevi?
(A) Goddess Parvati.
(B) Goddess Saraswati. (C) Goddess Lakshmi.
(D) Goddess Kali
Ans. Option (A) is correct.
ASSERTION
AND REASON BASED MCQs (1 Mark each)
Directions : In the following questions, a
statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the
correct choice as:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the
correct explanation of A.
(B)
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D)
A is false and R is true.
Q. 1. Assertion (A): As warfare during
these times depended upon effective cavalry, the import of horses from Arabia
and Central Asia was very important for rival kingdoms.
Reason (R): The Portuguese possessed superior
military technology that enabled them to become important players during this
period.
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the
correct explanation of A.
(B)
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D)
A is false and R is true.
Ans.
Option (A) is correct.
Q. 2. Assertion (A): Although the kingdom
of Vijayanagara remained in a constant state of military preparedness, it
flourished under conditions of unparalleled peace and prosperity.
Reason (R): Krishnadeva Raya’s successors
were troubled by rebellious nayakas or military chiefs.
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the
correct explanation of A.
(B)
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D)
A is false and R is true.
Ans.
Option (B) is correct.
Q. 3. Assertion (A): The rulers took
initiative in constructing, repairing and maintaining temples.
Reason (R): It, however, did not help in winning public support.
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the
correct explanation of A.
(B)
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D)
A is false and R is true.
Ans. Option (C) is correct.
Q. 4. Assertion (A): Some of the most
spectacular gopurams were built by the local nayakas.
Reason (R): The nayakas believed in elaborated traditions of temple
building.
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the
correct explanation of A.
(B)
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D)
A is false and R is true.
Ans. Option (A) is correct.
Q. 5. Assertion (A): The Amara-Nayaka
system was a major political innovation of the Vijayanagara empire.
Reason (R): Many features of this system
were derived from the iqta system of the Delhi Sultanate. The Amara-Nayakas
were military commanders who were given territories to govern by the Rayas or
the rulers of Vijayanagara.
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the
correct explanation of A.
(B)
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D)
A is false and R is true.
Ans. Option (A) is correct.
Q. 6. Assertion (A): After the death of
Krishnadeva Raya, the relation between Sultans and Rayas became bitter.
Reason (R): The adventurous policy of Rama
Raya who tried to play off one Sultan against another, made the Sultans angry
and they combinedly defeated him. In this way, Vijayanagara empire was
gradually destructed.
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the
correct explanation of A.
(B)
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D)
A is false and R is true.
Ans. Option (A) is correct.
Q. 7. Assertion (A): The rulers of the
Vijayanagara got built large embankments to store water. They also constructed
reservoirs of varying sizes.
Reason (R): They make arrangements to store
the rainwater as this was the most arid
zone of the peninsula. A very large tank was found built in the fifteenth
century to store water. The water of this tank was used for several Royal
centre purposes.
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the
correct explanation of A.
(B)
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D)
A is false and R is true.
Ans. Option (A) is correct.
Q. 8. Assertion (A): Many rituals were
associated with the Mahanavami Dibba. Hindu Festival Mahanavami or Navaratri
were celebrated with great pomp and show in the months of September October.
Reason (R): All these ceremonies were
presented before the king and his guests. On the last day of the festival, the
king inspected his army as well as the Nayaks of the army. Through the
festival, the rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire displayed their power,
prestige, and suzerainty.
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the
correct explanation of A.
(B)
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D)
A is false and R is true.
Ans. Option (A) is correct.
Q.
9. Assertion (A): The famous lotus building is constructed in Indo-Islamic
style of architecture. Reason (R): The
rulers of Vijayanagara were fond of Islamic architecture more than Indian
architecture.
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the
correct explanation of A.
(B)
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D)
A is false and R is true.
Ans.
Option (C) is correct.
Q. 10. Assertion (A): The engineer and
antiquarian Colonel Colin Mackenzie brought the ruins of Hampi to light in
1800. He worked for many years in East India Company and prepared the first
Survey maps of this site.
Reason (R): Dozens of inscription were
collected from Virupaksha temples and other temples situated around temples.
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the
correct explanation of A.
(B)
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D)
A is false and R is true.
Ans. Option (B) is correct.
Q. 11. Assertion (A): Temple building in
India region had a long history. Pallavas, Chalukyas, Hoysalas, Cholas, all the
rulers encouraged temple building.
Reason (R): Temples were developed as
religious, social, cultural, economic and learning centre. Shrines of
Virupaksha and Pampadevi were very significant sacred centre.
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the
correct explanation of A.
(B)
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D)
A is false and R is true.
Ans. Option (B) is correct.
Q. 12. Assertion (A): The Battle of
Talikota (23 January 1565) was a watershed battle fought between the
Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan Sultanates.
Reason (R): Various causes such as weak
central government, weak successors of Krishnadeva Raya, different dynasties
struggles against the Bahamani Empire, weak empire, etc. contributed in the
downfall of the empire.
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the
correct explanation of A.
(B)
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D)
A is false and R is true.
Ans.
Option (B) is correct.
CASE-BASED
MCQs (1 Mark each)
I. Observe the picture and answer the following questions by choosing
the correct option.
Q.
1. To which historical empire does this stone wall belong to as a boundary to
the empire?
(A) Mughal (B)
Mauryan (C) Vijayanagara (D) None of these
Ans.
Option (C) is correct.
Q. 2. When was the empire found?
(A) 12th century
(B) 14th century
(C) 16th century
(D) 19th century
Ans.
Option (B) is correct.
Q. 3. What is the other name by which the
empire is remembered as?
(A) Stupa (B) Kalinga
(C) Hampi (D) Agra
Ans.
Option (C) is correct.
Q.
4. Which of these rivers acts as the natural boundary of this ancient kingdom?
(A) Krishna (B) Ganga
(C)
Mahanadi (D) Sutlej
Ans.
Option (A) is correct.
II.
Observe the picture and answer the following questions by choosing the correct
option.
Q. 1. Which temple is shown in the picture?
(A) Virupaksha temple
(B) Pampadevi temple
(C) Hazara Ram temple (D) Vitthala temple
Ans. Option (A) is
correct.
Q. 2. Which script was used for signing
royal orders by the rulers in the name of Lord Virupaksha?
(A)
Tamil (B) Kannada (C) Telugu. (D) Malayalam
Ans.
Option (B) is correct.
Q.
3. What were Raya Gopurams used to exemplify?
(A) Supremacy of god
(B) Imperial authority
(C) Huge amounts
spent on temples
(D) Guide to the travellers
Ans.
Option (B) is correct.
Q. 4. What was the name given to pavilions
in the Virupaksha temple?
(A) Mandapa (B) Dibba
(C) Gopuram (D) Nayaka
Ans. Option (A) is correct.
III. Read the passage titled ‘Kings and Traders’ and answer the following
questions by choosing the correct option.
Krishnadeva Raya (reigned
1509-29), the famous ruler of Vijayanagara, composed a work on state craft in
Telugu known as the Amuktamalyada. About traders, in his words: A king should improve the harbours of his
country and encourage its commerce that horses, elephants, precious gems,
sandalwood, pearls and other articles are freely imported...... He should
arrange that the foreign sailors who land in his country on account of storms,
illness and exhaustion are looked after in a suitable manner..... Make the
merchants of distant foreign countries who import elephants and good horses to
be attached to yourself by providing them with daily audience, gifts and
allowing decent profits. These articles will never go to your enemies.
Q. 1. Krishnadeva Raya belonged to the
................. dynasty.
(A) Saluva (B) Tuluva
(C) Chola
(D) Sangama
Ans. Option (A) is correct.
Q. 2. What is the title of the Telugu work
on statecraft?
(A) Amuktamalyada
(B) Tutranmalay
(C) Samarqandi
(D)
Muktivahini
Ans. Option (A) is correct.
Q. 3. Which two rivers served as source of
water for the Vijayanagara kingdom?
(A) Krishna, Ganga
(B)
Tungabhadra, Mahanadi (C)
Ganga, Mahanadi
(D) Krishna, Tungabhadra
Ans.
Option (D) is correct.
Q. 4. The term used for Deccan Sultan was
(A) Nayaka (B)
Amar-nayaka (C) Narapati (D) Ashvapati
Ans.
Option (D) is correct.
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