Gujarat - Study Mode

[#26] Which of the following Indus site is not located in modern Gujarat?
Correct Answer

(D) Ropar

Explanation

Solution: Ropar is located in Rupnagar city of Punjab.

[#27] Which of the following is considered as the first Jain Tirthankar?
Correct Answer

(A) Rishabhanatha

Explanation

Solution: Rishabhanatha was the first of the 24 Tirthankaras ("Ford-Makers," i.e., saviours) of Jainism, a religion of India. His name comes from the series of 14 auspicious dreams that his mother had, in which a bull (rishabha) appeared, before his birth.

[#28] Which of the following is considered as the founder of the Muslim kingdom of Gujarat?
Correct Answer

(C) Zafar Khan

Explanation

Solution: Zafar Khan who was later known as Muzaffar Shah-I was appointed as the governor of Gujarat by Nasir-ud-Din Muhammad bin Tughluq-IV. Zafar Khan was founder of the Muslim kingdom of Gujarat.

[#29] Which of the following is correct with respect to Shaka rule in India? 1. The Shaka rule gave rise to trade in Gujarat through sea. 2. They issued a large number of silver coins. Select the correct option from the given below:
Correct Answer

(C) Both 1 and 2

[#30] Which of the following is important source material for the history of Gujarat from the beginning of the Muslim rule?
Correct Answer

(C) Mirat-i-Ahmadi

Explanation

Solution: Mirat-i-Ahmadi was written by Diwan Ali Muhammad Khan. Sometimes referred to as "a Persian History of Gujarat", it is described as a very extensive and rare history of Gujarat because of the statistical information it supplies.