Medieval History - MOST IMPORTANT IB ACIO Previous Year Questions
Practice real questions from previous year exams of IB ACIO.
📘 Delhi Sultanate- Slave Dynasty📚 Iltutmish
Q1
Which Sufi saint lived during the reign of Iltutmish?
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📘 The Mughals- II (Akbar)📚 Akbar's Religious Policy (Din-i-Ilahi)
Q2
What was Akbar's policy of religious tolerance called?
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📘 The Mughals- III (Post-Akbar)📚 Jahangir - Art and Architecture
Q3
Who built the tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, often called the ‘Baby Taj' of India?
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📘 The Later Mughals and Decline of the Empire📚 Misc
Q4
Arrange the following Mughal Rulers in chronological order of their reign.
1. Akbar Shah II
2. Bahadur Shah II
3. Shah Alam II
4. Muhammad Shah Rangila
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📘 Delhi Sultanate- Sayyid Dynasty📚 Khizr Khan
Q5
Sayyid Dynasty was founded by which of the following rulers in Delhi?
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📘 The Mughals- II (Akbar)📚 Akbar - Military Campaigns
Q6
Who was the Mughal ruler during the Battle of Haldighati?
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📘 The Afghan Interlude (Suri Dynasty)📚 Sher Shah Suri - Coins and Currency
Q7
Who among the following was the first ruler to introduce the silver coin known as the 'Rupiya'?
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📘 The Mughals- II (Akbar)📚 Akbar - Art and Architecture
Q8
Which of the following monuments is known for its 'Buland Darwaza', the highest gateway in the world?
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📘 The Mughals- I (Babur & Humayun)📚 Art and Architecture during Humayun's Reign
Q9
Consider the following statements:
1. Humayun's Tomb was built by Jahangir as a tribute to his grandfather.
2. A liberal religion named Din-i-Ilahi was propounded by Akbar.
3. Jahangir is known for installing the "Chain of Justice" in Agra Fort.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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📘 Delhi Sultanate- Khilji Dynasty📚 Jalal-ud-din Khilji
Q10
Who was the founder of the Khilji Dynasty?
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📘 The Rajput Clans📚 The Tomaras
Q11
Under whom did Delhi first become the capital of a kingdom?
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📘 Delhi Sultanate- Khilji Dynasty📚 Misc
Q12
In which order did the following dynasties rule over Delhi?
1. Sayyid Dynasty
2. Lodi Dynasty
3. Tughluq Dynasty
4. Khilji Dynasty
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📘 The Mughals- I (Babur & Humayun)📚 Art and Architecture during Humayun's Reign
Q13
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Humayun's Tomb?
I. Built in 1570, this tomb is of special cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent.
II. It inspired several major architectural innovations that culminated in the construction of the Taj Mahal.
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📘 Mughal Architecture📚 Mughal Architecture
Q14
Arrange the following monuments in the chronological order of their construction.
1. Humayun's Tomb, New Delhi
2. Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah, Agra
3. Salim Chishti's Tomb, Fatehpur Sikri
4. Rabia Daurani's Tomb, Aurangabad
🎯 IB ACIO–II/Exe Examination–18-01 2024 (Tier–I) Shift-II
📘 The Sikh Movement📚 Misc
Q15
Consider the following pairs and identify which of the following pairs of religious texts and associated religions are matched correctly.
1. Aranyakas – Hinduism
2. Janamsakhis – Sikhism
3. Agam Sutras – Buddhism
4. Tripitaka – Jainism
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📘 The Mughals- I (Babur & Humayun)📚 Babur - Military Campaigns
Q16
In 1526 who defeated the Sultan of Delhi, Ibrahim Lodi, at Panipat and captured Delhi and Agra?
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📘 List of Administrative and Agrarian Terms in Sultanate Period📚 Keywords
Q17
What is the meaning of Zakat in Islam?
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📘 Philosophical and Religious Background📚 Heterodox Schools of Indian Philosophy
Q18
Consider the following statements regarding Jainism:
1. The origin and spread of Jain religion and philosophy was done by 24 Tirthankaras.
2. Jains do not believe in Vedas, but accept the existence of Soul.
3. Parshvanath was the 22nd Tirthankara. Followers of Parshvanath wore white clothes.
4. Vardhamana Mahavira was the 24th Tirthankara.
Which of the statement/s is/are correct?
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📘 Philosophical and Religious Background📚 Heterodox Schools of Indian Philosophy
Q19
In the context of Panchavrata in Jainism, which of the following means 'not to steal'?
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📘 Other Important Dynasties📚 Misc
Q20
_________, a Rashtrakuta chief, overthrew his Chalukya overlord and performed a ritual called Hiranya-garbha (literally, the golden womb).
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