Question 1 of 5
Match the following inscriptions with their locations:
A. Hathibada Inscription
B. Bairath Inscription
C. Ghosundi Inscription
D. Manmori Inscription
(i) Manmori, Chittor
(ii) Ghosundi, Chittor
(iii) Bairath, Jaipur
(iv) Hathibada, Chittor
A
A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(i)
B
A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv)
C
A-(ii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(iii)
D
A-(iii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(ii)
Why: The correct matching is A-(iv) Hathibada, Chittor; B-(iii) Bairath, Jaipur; C-(ii) Ghosundi, Chittor; D-(i) Manmori, Chittor. These are key archaeological inscriptions serving as primary sources for Rajasthan history, providing information on ancient religious practices, rulers, and scripts like Brahmi and Sanskrit.[7]
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following are important archaeological sources of Rajasthan history?
(i) Ghosundi Inscription
(ii) Ghantiyala Inscription
(iii) Kanaswan Inscription
(iv) Rajasthan Kesari Newspaper
A
(i), (ii), (iii) only
B
(i), (ii), (iv) only
C
(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
D
(iv) only
Why: Archaeological sources include inscriptions like Ghosundi (2nd century BC, Chittor), Ghantiyala (861 AD, Jodhpur), and Kanaswan (738 AD, Kota), which provide epigraphic evidence in Sanskrit/Brahmi scripts about ancient rulers, religion, and society. Rajasthan Kesari is a literary/newspaper source, not archaeological.[7][2]
Question 3 of 5
Match List-I with List-II:
List-I
(A) The Battle of Gagron
(B) The Battle of Sarangpur
(C) The Battle of Summel
(D) The Battle of Saheba
List-II
(i) 1519 AD
(ii) 1544 AD
(iii) 1437 AD
(iv) 1541-42 AD
A
A-i, B-iii, C-ii, D-iv
B
A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii
C
A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii
D
A-iv, B-ii, C-iii, D-i
Why: The Battle of Gagron was fought in 1519 AD between the Combined Muslim forces of Gujarat and Malwa against the Rajput Confederacy led by Rana Sanga of Mewar near Gagron in Rajasthan. The Battle of Sarangpur was fought in 1437 AD between Rana Kumbha and Sultan Mahmud Khilji in Sarangpur, Madhya Pradesh. Thus, A matches i (1519 AD) and B matches iii (1437 AD), with the correct matching being A-i, B-iii, C-ii, D-iv as per option A.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following temples were built in the 8th century?
1. Harshat Mata Temple of Abhaneri
2. Harihar temple of Osian
3. Neelkanth Temple of Rajorgarh
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Why: Harshat Mata Temple of Abhaneri was built in the 8th century and is located in the Dausa district. Harihar temple of Osian was built in the 8th century, located in Jodhpur district, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu. Neelkanth Temple of Rajorgarh was built between the 6th and 9th centuries by Maharajadhiraja Mathanadeva, a local Pratihara feudatory, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Thus, 1 and 2 are definitely 8th century, making option A correct.
Question 5 of 5
Who was the most powerful ruler of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty?
A
Nagabhata I
B
Nagabhata II
C
Mihira Bhoja
D
Bhoja I
Why: The Gurjar-Pratihara dynasty ruled northern India from the 8th to 11th century. Nagabhata II was the most powerful ruler of the Gurjara-Pratiharas dynasty. Option B is Nagabhata II, so correctAnswer is B.
