601: Assertion (A):
During the time of Akbar, for every ten cavalrymen, the mansabdars had to maintain twenty horses.
Reason (R):
Horses had to be rested while on march and replacements were necessary in times of war.
(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 a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Explanation:
This was started during Jahangir's period, who introduced 'Duh Aspa Sih Aspa' in Mansabdari.
602: Consider the following statements:
1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as Amil.
2. The lqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution.
3. The office of Mir Bakshi came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
In the Delhi Sultanate, the task of collecting revenue directly from peasant and measurement of land rested on Amils.
Iqta system evolved in West Asia significantly in Persia
Mir Bhakshi was the head of militiary department in Mughal India whereas in Delhi Sultanate, Ariz under Diwan-i-arz (set up by Balban) was improved by Alauddin Khalji as he introduced Dagh system which was aimed to improve Horse quality as well as eliminate fake numbering.
Source: Satish Chandra History of Medieval India (800-1700) pg 74, Medieval India old Ncert pg 96, 201, 83
603: Which of the following statements is incorrect?
(a) Chandragupta Vikramaditya killed the Saka
(b) Samudragupta is known as Indian Napolean
(c) Skandagupta defeated Huns
(d) Kumaragupta restored the embankment of Sundarsana Lake
604: The Lucknow Congress Session of 1916 refers to:
(a) Concession of separate electorates for the Muslims by the Congress Party
(b) Merger of Muslim League into Congress
(c) Selection of Muslim leader as the Congress President
(d) None of the above
605: Examine the following statements:
1. All colours are pleasant.
2. Some colours are pleasant.
3. No colour is pleasant.
4. Some colours are not pleasant.
Given that the statement 4 is true, what can be definitely concluded ?
(A) 1 and 2 are true
(B) 1 is false
(C) 2 is false
(D) 3 is true