Rajput Era: Dynasties, Administration & Trade: 19 MCQs with answers

A · Rani Udaymati

The source states directly that Rani Udaymati built Rani ki Vav.

A · Raj-Putra

The source gives the meaning as Raj-Putra, i.e. 'son of a king'.

A · Bhag

The source says land tax in the Rajput era was called Bhag, levied at one-sixth of production.

B · Pala dynasty

The source states the Pala dynasty ruled Bengal in the 8th century, and Gopal founded it.

B · Vanraj Chavda

The source says Vanraj Chavda founded Anhilwad Patan — not a Solanki ruler, even though Patan later became associated with the Solankis.

C · Nagurpati

The source names the head of the town council as the Nagurpati.

A · True

Rani ki Vav was built by Rani Udaymati during the Solanki dynasty.

D · Rani Udaymati built it, though it belongs to the Solanki period

The builder and the dynasty are two separate facts: Rani Udaymati built Rani ki Vav, and it was constructed during the Solanki dynasty.

C · A tax on Rajput promises

The source lists land revenue (Bhag), ports, check posts and irrigation as revenue sources. A tax on promises is invented and not supported.

B · Kumarpal

The source states Kumarpal is not a Parmar ruler of Malwa — he belongs to the Solanki list. Krishnaraj founded the Parmar dynasty in 820 A.D.

B · Fight on, since they would rather die than show their back

The source says Rajputs would rather die than show their back to the enemy and fought their foes even at the cost of their lives.

C · Pala dynasty — Gopal

The source pairs Pala with Gopal, Solanki with Kumarpal, Sen with Vijay Sen-I, Rashtrakuta with Govind-II and Pallava with Narshimanverman-II.

D · Stambhbtirth (Kambhal) and Bhrigukutch (Bharuch)

The source names Stambhbtirth (Kambhal) and Bhrigukutch (Bharuch) as the Gujarat ports famous for foreign trade at that time.

D · It collected foreign-trade tax, fixed values, and bought essentials for the state

The source describes a separate commerce department that collected tax on foreign trade, decided the value of things, and purchased essential commodities required in the state.

C · Both I and II are stated in the source

Both claims appear in the source: the ~500-year defence of India and the refusal to practise unrighteousness even in battle.

B · Both A and R are true, and R explains why land revenue mattered so much

The source says land revenue was the main source of tax collection and that it was one-sixth of production, called Bhag. R explains why the rate of Bhag was so significant.

B · 120 units

The land revenue 'Bhag' is one-sixth of the total production. For 600 units, the calculation is \( rac{600}{6} = 100 \) units.

D · Their bravery and protection of surrendered foes fostered loyalty and resilience in battle.

The Rajput code emphasized bravery and protection of the surrendered, which fostered loyalty and resilience, leading to effective military resistance.

D · Monitoring foreign trade and organizing tax collection on it.

The commerce department's main function was to monitor foreign trade and organize tax collection related to it, highlighting the structured administration of trade.