Cultural Development in India (1300 – 1500 CE)

Consider the following statements:
1. In India, the architectural technique of building \’arch\’ and \’dome\’ was used on a large scale by the Turks for the first time.
2. The architectural features of \’arch\’ and \’dome\’ are Arab inventions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to \’Alai Danwaza\’:
1. It was the first example of a dome being built on correct scientific lines.
2. It was built by Allauddin Khilji.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1. Batter is a striking feature of Tughlaq architecture.
2. Lodhis started the tradition of putting their tombs in the midst of gardens.
3. Balconies and kiosks were the characteristic features of Rajasthani – Gujarati style.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who of the following wrote \’Kitab – ul – Hind\’?

Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched with reference to Sufi movement?
A (term) B (Meaning)
1. Khanqah hospice
2. Murids disciples
3. Wali successor
4. Silsila order
Choose the correct answer from the

In the context of the culture of medieval India, the terms \’Ba – shara\’ and \’Be – shara\’
refer to which of the following?

Consider the following statements with respect to Nizamuddin Auliya:
1. He was the founder of Chishti order of Sufi saints.
2. His verses are quoted in the Adi – Granth of Sikhs.
3. He was called a \’sidh\’ or perfect by the Hindu yogis.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements with respect to the Suharwardi order of Sufi saints:
1. Hamid – ud – Din Nagori was the founder of this order.
2. The Sufi saints of Suharwardi order accepted the services of state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to Ramananda:
1. He was a Nirguna bhakti saint.
2. Ravidas and Kabir were among his disciples.
3. He was a bit of a social reformer.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of medieval culture, what is a \’rabab\’ ?

Consider the following statements with respect to Guru Nanak:
1. He strongly denounced idol-worship.
2. He advocated a middle path on which spiritual life and duties of the household could be combined.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?

Who of the following wrote the treatise \’Haqaiq – i – Hindi\’ ?

Consider the following statements with respect to the development of music during the medieval period:
1. \’Ragadarpan\’, an Indian classical music, was translated into Persian during the Sultanate period.
2. \’Man Kautuhal\’ was written during this period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?