Regional Kingdoms: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Medieval History)
2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Regional Kingdoms (Medieval History). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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UPSC 1999Medieval History · Regional Kingdoms
Q1. The striking feature of the Jama Masjid in Kashmir completed by Zain-ul-Abidin include(s): 1. Turret 2. Similarity with Buddhist pagodas 3. Persian style Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
The Jama Masjid in Kashmir, completed under the patronage of Zain-ul-Abidin (1420 - 1470 AD), is renowned for its unique blend of architectural features, including Persian influences, turrets, and a resemblance to Buddhist pagodas. This architectural synthesis reflects Kashmir’s historical interaction with Persian culture and Buddhist heritage.
UPSC 1999Medieval History · Regional Kingdoms
Q2. One consistent feature found in the history of southern India was the growth of small regional kingdoms rather than large empires because of:
Explanation
The geography of southern India is characterized by hills, plateaus, and river valleys, which limited the availability of large expanses of fertile land. This led to the emergence of small regional kingdoms that adapted to local conditions and focused on maritime trade and self-sufficient economies, rather than forming expansive empires. Options (a), (b) and (c) are incorrect:
Iron was present and utilized for tools and weapons. Social divisions existed but were not a primary factor behind political fragmentation. Manpower scarcity was not a major issue in southern India.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
1
1999
(b) 1, 2 and 3
2
1999
(c) Absence of vast areas of fertile land
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Regional Kingdoms?
This page covers 2 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Regional Kingdoms (Medieval History), asked from 1998 to 2023. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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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.
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Questions on Regional Kingdoms (Medieval History) are available for 10 years, from 1998 to 2023. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
