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Kings and Administration under Krishnadevaraya — MCQs for CBSE Class 12
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Krishnadevaraya Administration: 60 MCQs for CBSE Class 12 Board Prep
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CBSE Class 12 History: Kings & Administration under Krishnadevaraya (Practice Test)
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NCERT-Aligned MCQs — Krishnadevaraya’s Reign, Administration & Nayaka System
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Vijayanagara under Krishnadevaraya: Important MCQs and Explanations for Boards
Introduction
The Kings and Administration under Krishnadevaraya MCQs practice set gives CBSE Class 12 students an NCERT-aligned, exam-focused way to revise Krishnadevaraya’s political and administrative legacy (1509–1529). This 60-question, 60-minute-style test covers the Tuluva dynasty, the nayaka (land-assignment) system, revenue administration, temple patronage and land grants, major military campaigns such as Raichur, and the cultural patronage of Telugu and Sanskrit literature. Questions mirror CBSE wording and cognitive levels, present four clear options, and include concise explanations that reference NCERT themes and epigraphic evidence. Immediate per-question feedback helps students identify weak areas; the format trains time management and factual recall while reinforcing conceptual understanding. Ideal for quick revision before tests or for deeper topic review, this practice set emphasizes administrative offices (amatyas, nayakas), fiscal foundations, and the interplay between military requirements and state policy. Use it to pinpoint gaps, improve speed, and build confidence for board exams — every MCQ is designed to convert mistakes into targeted study tasks.
Sample MCQs
Q1 — Who was the ruler of the Tuluva dynasty most associated with military success and cultural patronage in Vijayanagara?
A. Harihara I
B. Bukka Raya I
C. Krishnadevaraya
D. Saluva Narasimha
Correct: C — Krishnadevaraya
Explanation: Krishnadevaraya (r. 1509–1529) of the Tuluva dynasty is celebrated for military victories (e.g., Raichur), administrative consolidation, and major patronage of Telugu and Sanskrit literature — all emphasized in NCERT chapters on Vijayanagara.
Q2 — The nayaka system under Krishnadevaraya primarily involved:
A. Permanent hereditary kingship for village heads
B. Temporary revenue assignments to military chiefs in return for troops
C. Division of the empire into elected provinces
D. Outsourcing administration to foreign governors
Correct: B — Temporary revenue assignments to military chiefs in return for troops
Explanation: Nayakas received revenue rights (land or assignments) in return for military service and local defense — a key administrative mechanism discussed in the NCERT text.
Q3 — The Raichur campaign (1520) by Krishnadevaraya is best known because it:
A. Marked a diplomatic marriage alliance with Ottoman Turkey
B. Secured the strategically important Raichur Doab from Bijapur
C. Established Portuguese colonial rule in the Deccan
D. Replaced the Nayaka system with a new bureaucracy
Correct: B — Secured the strategically important Raichur Doab from Bijapur
Explanation: The Raichur victory strengthened Vijayanagara’s control over fertile and strategic territory between the Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers — a frequently tested NCERT topic.
Q4 — Which literary contribution is directly linked to Krishnadevaraya’s patronage?
A. Amuktamalyada (Telugu)
B. Akbarnama (Persian)
C. Ramcharitmanas (Hindi)
D. Arthashastra (Sanskrit)
Correct: A — Amuktamalyada (Telugu)
Explanation: ‘Amuktamalyada’ (a Telugu work) and the flourishing of the Ashta-diggajas (court poets) reflect royal patronage under Krishnadevaraya; NCERT highlights the cultural flowering of his reign.
Q5 — Which source type is most important for reconstructing Krishnadevaraya’s administrative measures and grants?
A. Copper-plate grants and stone inscriptions
B. Modern newspaper articles from the 20th century
C. Oral songs from South America
D. Chinese imperial chronicles
Correct: A — Copper-plate grants and stone inscriptions
Explanation: Epigraphic records (stone inscriptions and copper-plate grants) document land grants, royal orders and appointments — primary evidence referenced by NCERT for administrative history.