Q1. Arrange the following inscriptions in the chronological order:
(a) Allahabad Pillar Inscription
(b) Aihole Inscription
(c) Halmidi Inscription
(d) Hathigumpha Inscription
Options:
(1) (a), (b), (d), (c)
(2) (d), (a), (c), (b)
(3) (c), (d), (b), (a)
(4) (d), (a), (b), (c)
Correct Answer: (4) (d), (a), (b), (c)
Explanation:
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Hathigumpha (Kharavela) – 1st century BCE
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Allahabad Pillar (Samudragupta) – 4th century CE
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Aihole (Pulakesin II by Ravikirti) – 634 CE
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Halmidi (Earliest Kannada inscription) – 7th century CE
Q2. In the Early Medieval period, which model was used to explain the process of state formation in South India?
(1) Feudal Model
(2) Segmentary Model
(3) Integrative Model
(4) Oriental Despotism
Correct Answer: (2) Segmentary Model
Explanation:
Burton Stein applied the segmentary state model to describe Chola rule, arguing multiple layers of authority and ritual sovereignty.
Q3. Match the artisans engaged in construction with their modern work field
| List – I (Artisans) | List – II (Modern meaning) |
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| (a) Ahakpuzan | (i) Bricklayer |
| (b) Khishtmalan | (ii) Engraver |
| (c) Parchinkar | (iii) Pounder |
| (d) Surkhikob | (iv) Lime burners |
Options:
(1) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
(2) (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
(3) (iii), (iv), (i), (ii)
(4) (iv), (i), (ii), (iii)
Correct Answer: (4)
Explanation:
These artisan roles reflect specialization in medieval building activities.
Q4. Who among the following historians questioned the centralized nature of medieval Indian state?
(a) Burton Stein
(b) Douglas Streusand
(c) J.F. Richards
(d) Frank Perlin
Options:
(1) (a), (b) and (c)
(2) (a), (c) and (d)
(3) (a), (b) and (d)
(4) All of the above
Correct Answer: (4) All of the above
Explanation:
All these historians challenged the view of an all-powerful medieval Indian state and argued for distributed power.
Referenced in uploaded question
Q5. Which one of the following inscriptions praises the justice of Aurangzeb?
(1) Akbar
(2) Jahangir
(3) Shahjahan
(4) Aurangzeb
Correct Answer: (4) Aurangzeb
Explanation:
Khafi Khan commended Aurangzeb for justice and personal conduct.
Q6. Which of the following kingdoms belonged to Eastern India in the Early Medieval period?
(1) Maitrakas
(2) Palas
(3) Gurjara-Pratiharas
(4) Paramaras
Correct Answer: (2) Palas
Explanation:
Palas ruled eastern India (Bengal and Bihar).
Q7. The earliest known manuscript written on paper was:
(1) Shatapatha Brahmana – 1089 CE – Kashmir
(2) Chachnama – 11th century – Sind
(3) Kalhan’s Rajatarangini – 1149 CE – Kashmir
(4) Tarikh-i-Baihaqi – Ghazni
Correct Answer: (2) Chachnama – 11th century – Sind
Explanation:
Recognized as earliest paper manuscript in India.
UNIT 3 REVISION POINTS (SYLLABUS)
Based on official syllabus material uploaded:
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Rise of regional states (Deccan, South, North, East, West)
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Political features of early medieval India
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Segmentary / Feudal / Integrative models
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Trade, agriculture & social hierarchy