Which of the following statements is/are correct for Yaduvanshi lineage?

(a) It is an offshoot of Chandravanshi. (b) The descendants of Lord Krishna belong to this clan.

With whom would you associate Sarak-i-Azam? (a) Babur (b) Sher Shah Suri (c) Akbar

Had the Rajputs pooled in the history of India would have been different. (a) Loyalty to the clan and not to the nation. (b) They dissipated their energy and resources in mutual squabbles on frivolous grounds. (c) Brahmins tried to exhort them but were ignored.

Select the incorrect one.

Although the Rajputs were strong and valiant yet they failed to accomplish much. Which of the following is/are suitable reason(s)? (a) They were given to clannish allegiance. (b) They either indulged in infighting or fought the invaders separately and were eventually defeated. (c) They never came together to stall the invaders.

Which of the following was/were not among the Navratnas at Akbar's court?

(a) Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana (b) Tansen (c) Raja Jai Singh (d) Birbal (e) Raja Man Singh

Mughal rulers were great lovers of nature. They created some of the beautiful and stylish gardens. This impressed the posterity as well and they rather emulated. (a) Seven stage garden at Pinjore. (b) The stage garden at Rashtrapati Bhavan. (c) Vrindavan Gardens at Mysore.

Which of the above is/are incorrect?

Akbar entered into matrimonial alliances with the Rajputs, what was he aiming at? (a) He exhibited his secularism. (b) He wanted to establish a govt. with uniform system of administration. (c) He wanted to fulfil his imperialist ambitions.

Consider the following statements: (a) Predominace of Brahmins could only be established with the disappearance of Buddhism. (b) Some of the earlier kings/emperors like Ashoka embraced Buddhism thereby thwarted Brahmin designs. (c) Brahmins were disillusioned and raised the Rajputs for the purpose.

With which of the above you do not agree?

Persecution of Buddhists was maximum during the Rajputs. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect regarding this context? (a) Monasteries were demolished. (b) Monks were banished and books burnt. (c) Buddhist edifies were pulled down and Hindu temples arose. (d) Muslims restored their dignity.

Rajput women practiced 'Jauhar' extensively. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect regarding Jauhar system?

(a) It was only synonymous to Sati. (b) In order to escape deflowering at the hands of invaders/victors, the women resorted to mass suicides by entering fire.

Rajput influence rose in the Mughal courts and culminated in Akbar's time.

(a) The Rajputs integrated with the Mughals and fought for them. (b) The Rajputs entered into marriage alliances with the Mughals.

Which of the above ensured Rajputs' position in ruling class?

During Akbar’s reign, matrimonial alliance with Rajputs was forged. Name the Mughal emperor(s) who was/were sibling(s) of Rajput princesses.

(a) Shahjahan (b) Jahangir (c) Aurangzeb

Rigidity of caste system is the legacy of the Rajputs. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

(a) Brahmans played a key role. (b) Certain sub castes viz. Carders, Carpenters, Brewers and Smiths sprang up. (c) Kayasthas, a new caste, emerged. They indulged in money lending.

They made ‘Calamity a whetstone to Courage’. Which of the following features/characteristics does not afford credence to it?

(a) They could withstand any outrage barbarity could inflict. (b) They emerged ebullient from the pressure. (c) But it did affect their allegiance to religion.

Rajput age was a dark age for India's masses. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect in this context?

(a) People were fleeced to raise resources for palaces and temples. (b) Slaves and prisoners were engaged for their construction. (c) Secret cells of temples were crammed with gold, silver and other treasures. (d) The kings indulged in all types of pomp and luxury, and quarrelled over wealth and women. (e) Only the Brahmins were the upright class.