Daily Current Affairs (MCQ's) | 03-08-2022

Q1. Consider the following statements

1. The conquests of Mahmud of Ghazni immediately paved way for Delhi Sultanate
2. Mohamad Ghori appointed Aibak his representative in India

Which of the above is/are correct?

1. 1. 1 only
   2. 2 only
   3. Both 1 and 2
   4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer (b)

Explanation:

His actual name was Moizuddin, the Sultan of Ghori in Afghanistan. His titles were Jahan-i-Soaz (one who sets the world on fire). He was also known as Burshikhan (Idol Breaker). His main objective was to make Islam popular in India. He was very much troubled by a tribe called Khokaras. He appointed Aibak as his representative in India. His conquests paved the way for the Delhi sultanate.

Q2. Consider the following statements about Mahmud of Ghazni

1. In 1025, he looted the Somnath temple which was the richest in India
2. He brought polymath Al-Beruni with him

Which of the above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer (c)

Explanation:

His actual name was Abu Qasim and he belonged to the Yamini dynasty that ruled Ghazni in Afghanistan. He attacked India as many as 17 times during the winter seasons. He defeated Jaipal of Kashmir, Daud of Sind, Rajyapala of Pratihars and Bhima-I of Solankis. In 1025, he looted the Somnath temple which was the richest in India. The Jats of Haryana always created problems for Ghazni while on his journey back.

The Arab historians- Al-Beruni, Al-Masudi and Utbi visited India along with him. Al-beruni stayed at Varanasi and learnt Sanskrit for 10 years. He wrote the most authoritative source on early medieval India called Kitab-ul-hind

Q3. The interaction between Hinduism and Islam led to

1. Sufism in Islam and the Bhakti movement in Hinduism
2. Indian adoption of the Arabic game of Chess.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer (a)

Explanation:

Arab Conquest Of Sind:

It was Caliph Walid who declared ‘Jihad’ on Sind on the complaint of Al- Hazaz, the Sultan of Persia. Dahir, the king of Sind, was a Brahmin and the majority of the people were Buddhists. Mohd bin Qasim led the Arab army, destroyed the golden city

Results:

1. The interaction between Hinduism and Islam led to the emergence of Sufism in Islam and the Bhakti movement in Hinduism.
2. The Arabs translated Ganitha Shastra, and Charak Samhita into Arabic languages and also adopted the popular play, Shatranj.
3. Jizya, a religious tax on all non-muslims in the Islamic state was levied for the first time in Sind. However, Women, children, slaves and Brahmins were exempted from paying this tax.

Q4. He stayed in Varanasi and learnt Sanskrit for 10 years. He wrote the most authoritative source on early medieval India called Kitab-ul-hind.

The above Passage is talking about

1. Al-Masudi
2. Al-Beruni
3. Utbi
4. Sulaiman

Answer (b)

Explanation:

The Arab historians- Al-Beruni, Al-Masudi and Utbi visited India along with him. Al-beruni stayed at Varanasi and learnt Sanskrit for 10 years. He wrote the most authoritative source on early medieval India called Kitab-ul-hind.

Q5. Which one of the following sequences indicates the correct chronological order?

1. Shankaracharya- Ramanuja- Chaitanya
2. Ramanuja- Shankaracharya- Chaitanya
3. Ramanuja- Chaitanya- Shankaracharya
4. Shankaracharya- Chaitanya- Ramanuja

Answer (a)

Explanation:

The correct chronological order is Shankaracharya (9th Century CE) - Ramanuja (1017- 1137 CE) - Chaitanya (1436-1533 CE).