Miscellaneous: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Medieval History)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Miscellaneous (Medieval History). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2016Medieval History · Miscellaneous
Q1. Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally.
Explanation
During the Indian, banjaras were generally merchants. They referred to their caravans as tanda.
Option (d) is correct: During the reign of Alauddin Khalji, banjaras had a significant impact. For the purpose of transporting grain to the markets in the cities, Alauddin Khalji used the Banjaras. They were responsible for moving goods from one location to another. According to the Emperor Jahangir’s chronicles, the Banjaras transported grain from various regions on their bullocks and sold it in towns.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2016
(d) Traders
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Miscellaneous?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Miscellaneous (Medieval History), asked from 1996 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for Miscellaneous?
Questions on Miscellaneous (Medieval History) are available for 13 years, from 1996 to 2025. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
