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[#81] Which of the following statement is not correct about Poona pact?
Correct Answer

(B) It was signed on January 23, 1932

Explanation

Solution: The Poona Pact refers to an agreement between Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi signed on 24 September 1932 at Yerwada Central Jail in Pune, India.

[#82] Which of the following was not the saint of Varkari sect?
Correct Answer

(D) Kabir

Explanation

Solution: Varkari or Warkari (meaning "a pilgrim") is a sampradaya (religious movement) within the bhakti spiritual tradition of Vaishnavite Hinduism, geographically associated with the Indian state of Maharashtra. Varkaris worship Vitthal (also known as Vithoba), the presiding deity of Pandharpur, regarded as a form of Krishna.

[#83] Who among the following was known as the 'Parrot of India'?
Correct Answer

(B) Amir Khusro

Explanation

Solution: Amir Khusro, the Parrot of India. Amir Khusro is often considered the first Urdu poet. He lived from 1263 to 1325 CE and was a Sufi poet, musician, and scholar and worked in the royals courts of various kings and sultans. He was also called 'Tut-e-Hind' (Parrot of India).

[#84] Who translated Ramayana into Persian?
Correct Answer

(B) Badauni

Explanation

Solution: Abdul-ul-Qader-Badauni was a great translator and historian of Mughal Era. He was appointed by Mughal Emperor Akbar to his religious offering of Royal Council. Akbar asked him to translate the Ramayana into Persian. It took him four years to complete the task.

[#85] Who among the following Sultans of Delhi introduced the token currency?
Correct Answer

(C) Muhammad bin Tughlaq

Explanation

Solution: Token Currency System was introduced by Muhammad Tughlaq in India. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq is known for his active interest in experimenting with the coinage. He implanted his character and activities on his coinage and produced abundant gold coins compared to any of his predecessors.