In the current scenario, most of the questions were asked from the general knowledge section in the competitive exams. In the exams like SSC CGL, LIC, RAILWAY, and BANKING questions were asked in the general knowledge section. . Here we are providing a practice set on the administration of the Vijayanagar Empire from the Medieval History Section. These questions will help the candidates prepare for the competitive exams.
Que 1. Which of the following was the official language of the Vijayanagara Empire?
(a) Telugu
(b) Sanskrit
(c) Hindi
(d) Malayalam
Ans. (a) Telugu
Explanation – The official language of the Vijayanagara Empire was Telugu.
Que 2. Which god was worshipped by the rulers of Vijayanagara?
(a) Brahma
(b) Vishnu
(c) Shiv
(d) Virupaksha
Ans. (d) Virupaksha
Explanation – The rulers of Vijayanagara believed in the deity Virupaksha. It was a form of Shiva.
Que 3. What was the coronation of the crown prince in the Vijayanagara Empire called?
(a) Pattabhishekam
(b) Polliger
(c) Iyengar
(d) none of these
Ans. (a) Pattabhishekam
Explanation – In the Vijayanagara Empire, the coronation of the crown prince was called Pattabhishekam.
Que 4. Which institution was not a part of central administration in the Vijayanagara Empire?
(a) Royal council
(b) General council
(c) Council of Ministers
(d) Iyengar system
Ans. (d) Iyengar system
Explanation – Iyengar system was not a part of central administration in the Vijayanagara Empire, it was part of village administration.
Que 5. How many officers were there in the Iyengar system?
(a) 5
(b) 7
(c) 10
(d) 12
Ans. (d) 12
Explanation – Iyengar system was a group of 12 officers. This system was the main feature of the village administration of Vijayanagara.
Que 6. By whom were the Iyengar officers appointed?
(a) By central government
(b) By provincial government
(c) By village administration
(d) None of the above
Ans. (a) By central government
Explanation – Iyengar officers were appointed by the central government. The posts of these officers were hereditary.
Que 7. Which of the following land was received by Iyengar officers instead of their salary?
(a) Manya land
(b) Bhandaravada land
(c) kuttagi land
(d) none of the above
Ans. (a) Manya land
Explanation – Iyengar officers used to get manya land instead of their salary.
Que 8. What was the “Revenue Department” called in the Vijayanagara Empire?
(a) Athavana
(b) Shishta
(c) Varam
(d) None of the above
Ans. (a) Athavana
Explanation – What was the revenue department called “Athavana” in the Vijayanagara Empire?
Que 9. What was the “Land Tax” called in the Vijayanagara Empire?
(a) Athavana
(b) Shishta
(c) Varam
(d) None of the above
Ans. (b) Shishta
Explanation – In the Vijayanagara Empire, the land tax was called “Shishta”.
Que 10. Which land was centrally under direct control in the Vijayanagara Empire?
(a) Manya land
(b) Bhandaravada land
(c) Kuttagi land
(d) None of the above
Ans. (b) Bhandaravada land
Explanation – In the Vijayanagara Empire, the Bhandaravada land was under the direct control of the centre. This land was similar to the Khalsa land of North India.
Que 11. What was the division of land income between the lessee and the owners called?
(a) Athavana
(b) Shishta
(c) Varam
(d) None of the above
Ans. (c) Varam
Explanation – The division of the income of the land between the lessee and the owners are called Varam.
Que 12. Which of the following land was provided instead of military services?
(a) Manya land
(b) Bhandaravada land
(c) Kuttagi land
(d) Umbali
Ans. (d) Umbali
Explanation – In the Vijayanagara Empire, Umbali land was provided in exchange for military services.
Que 13. Which of the following land was given to soldiers who demonstrated bravery in war?
(a) Rakt Kodge
(b) Bhandaravada land
(c) Kuttagi land
(d) Umbali
Ans. (a) Rakt Kodge
Explanation – Rakt Kodge’s land was given to soldiers who demonstrated bravery in the war.
Que 14. What was the army called in the Vijayanagara Empire?
(a) Kandachar
(b) Kavalkar
(c) Samayacharya
(d) None of the above
Ans. (a) Kandachar
Explanation – In the Vijayanagara Empire, the army was called Kandachar.
15. What was the judge called in the Vijayanagara Empire?
(a) Kandachar
(b) Kavalkar
(c) Samayacharya
(d) None of the above
Ans. (c) Samayacharya
Explanation – In the Vijayanagara Empire, the judge was called Samayacharya.
Que 16. What was the police department in the Vijayanagara Empire called?
(a) Kandachar
(b) Kavalkar
(c) Samayacharya
(d) None of the above
Ans. (b) Kavalkar
Explanation – In the Vijayanagara Empire, the police department was called Kavalkar.
Que 17. What was the language of the court in the Vijayanagara Empire?
(a) Hindi
(b) Sanskrit
(c) Telugu
(d) None of the above
Ans. (b) Sanskrit
Explanation- Sanskrit was the language of the court in the Vijayanagara Empire, while the official language of Vijayanagara was Telugu.
Que 18. Which commodity was the most exported from the Vijayanagara Empire?
(a) Horses
(b) Black pepper
(c) Gold
(d) None of the above
Ans. (b) Black pepper
Explanation – The largest export item from the Vijayanagara Empire was black pepper.
Que 19. which of these were imported by the Vijayanagara Empire the most?
(a) Horses
(b) Black pepper
(c) Gold
(d) None of the above
Ans. (a) Horses
Explanation – Horses were the most imported from the Vijayanagara Empire.
Que 20. Which of the following was the state festival of the Vijayanagara Empire?
(a) Holi
(b) Diwali
(c) Ram Navami (Mahanavami)
(d) None of the above
Ans. (c) Ram Navami (Mahanavami)
Explanation – The state festival of the Vijayanagara Empire was Rama Navami (Mahanavami).
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